Reference of Family Matters

In any family matter the court may, upon its own motion or upon motion of a party, refer any matter for hearing and decision to a judge trial referee who shall have been a judge of the referring court. Such matters shall be deemed to have been referred for all further proceedings and judgment, including matters pertaining to any appeal there- from, except that the referring court may retain jurisdiction to hear and decide any pendente lite or contempt matters. (P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 458.) (Amended June 14, 2024, to take effect Jan. 1, 2025.)