or rule,” and sets a timeline for disclosures “[u]nless otherwise

directed by the court.” Civil Rule 26(f) also sets out a procedure to be sued “except when otherwise ordered.” In Anchorage, Administrative Order 3AO-03-04 (Amended) applies to modify the procedures set out in subdivisions (a)(1) and (f). That Order, commonly referred to as the Anchorage Uniform Pretrial Order, was issued and adopted according to the provisions of Administrative Rule 46, and is available on the court system’s website at: http://www.courts.alaska.gov/main/orders-cr16-26.htm. Note: Chapter 12, SLA 2019 (HB 78) enacted a number of changes relating to the insurance code. According to section 8 of the Act, provisions in sections 3 (enacting AS 21.22.117) and 5 (amending AS 21.22.120) of the Act have the effect of changing Civil Rule 26, effective July 20, 2019, by prohibiting the discovery of evidence in the possession or control of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners relating to insurance holding companies and insurance holding company systems. Note: Chapter 39, SLA 2024 (SB 134) enacted data security standards for Alaska-licensed insurance companies investigation and notification of a and procedures for cybersecurity event. According to section 4 of the Act, AS 21.23.290(a)(3), enacted by section 1 of the Act, has the effect of changing Rule 26, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, by prohibiting discovery of evidence in the possession or control of the division of insurance that is provided by a licensee or an employee or agent acting on behalf of a licensee under AS 21.23.260(f) or 21.23.280(b)(2) – (5), (8), (10), or (11) or that is obtained by the director in an investigation or examination under AS 21.23.310. Divorce and Legal Separation Actions. (a) Generally. This rule governs the information that must be disclosed by the parties in a divorce or legal separation case and the time when other discovery methods may be used. Discovery and disclosure in divorce and legal separation actions are otherwise governed by Civil Rule 26(a)(4) through (e), Civil Rules 27 through 37, and Civil Rule 90.1. (b) Initial Disclosures. (1) In all divorce and legal separation actions, a party shall, without awaiting a discovery request, provide to the other party: (A) the legal description and street address of all real property, wherever located, in which either party has an interest, together with all appraisals, tax assessments, and broker’s opinions regarding each such property obtained within the last two years; (B) a signed and dated release, valid for six months from the date of signature, authorizing the other party to obtain all earnings and employee benefit information (including but not limited to health insurance, cashable leave, stock options, and perquisites or in-kind compensation such as employer provided housing or transportation benefits) from the party’s current employer; (C) a signed and dated release, valid for six months from the date of signature, authorizing the other party to obtain all pension, retirement, deferred compensation, and profit sharing information from any plan in which the party is a participant or has accrued benefits; (D) a listing of all accounts in banks, credit unions, brokerages, and other financial institutions on which the party has been a signatory within the past two years and in which the party has a personal or business interest, together with a signed and dated release, valid for six months from the date of signature, authorizing the other party to obtain all information regarding such accounts; (E) copies of account statements for the past three months for all accounts listed in subparagraph (D); (F) a listing of all outstanding debts together with written documentation or an account statement from each creditor indicating the principal balance currently owed and the payment terms; (G) a listing by description and location of all personal property with a current fair market value over $100 in which either party has an interest, together with all appraisals, tax assessments, and broker’s opinions regarding each such property obtained within the last two years; (H) the most recent statements and reports from financial institutions or other sources pertaining to investments in which the party has an interest (including but not limited to stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit, IRAs, life insurance, and annuities); (I) federal tax returns filed by the party or on the party’s behalf, including all schedules and attachments (W-2 forms, 1099 forms, etc.) for the past three years, together with all year-end tax documentation (W-2 forms, 1098 forms, 1099 forms, extension requests, etc.) for the most recent tax year in the event that return has not yet been filed; (J) pay stubs, vouchers, or other similar proof of income from all sources for the past two months, including but not limited to salaries and wages, overtime and tips, commissions, interest and dividends, income derived from self-employment and from businesses and partnerships, social security, veterans benefits, unemployment compensation, Alaska Temporary Assistance Program (ATAP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), disability benefits, Veteran Administration benefits, income from trusts or from an interest in an estate (direct or through a trust), and net rental income; compensation, worker’s (K) an itemized list by description and location of all assets and debts listed above in (A) through (H) which the party considers non-marital and the basis for the non-marital designation; (L) a description of the party’s current medical coverage, including but not limited to the name of the provider, the 47