DISMISSAL OF ACTIONS

Notwithstanding Rule 41 of these Rules, an action shall not be dismissed at the petitioner’s instance save upon order of the court based on a motion and an affidavit or declaration in support of the motion signed by the petitioner and upon such conditions that the court deems proper. Upon the entry of an order of dismissal, the petitioner shall conventionally serve a copy of the order of dismissal on any parent, other than the spouse of the petitioner, who is representing themselves and is not a registered JEFS User unless service is dispensed with by the court. (Amended March 30, 2022, effective April 25, 2022.)