Rule 5.608 - Attendance at hearings(a) As provided by rule, statute, or court order, an unrepresented party and counsel for a represented party must appear at the time set for the hearing of any family division matter, personally, or by telephonic or audiovisual equipment.(b) Even if represented by counsel, a party must attend a hearing if required by rule, statute, or court order, and unless otherwise directed by the court, at case management conferences; contempt hearings directed against that party; returns from mediation; and hearings on custody, child or spousal support, temporary possession of a residence, or protective orders.Added effective 6/10/2022.