LANCE LA ROCCA v. PRISCILA M. LA ROCCA

This matter is set for hearing on Petitioner/Wife’s 1/12/2026 Request for Order (“RFO”) to compel discovery, and for fees and sanctions. On 2/3/2026, the Court appointed Kathleen Merrill to preside as Discovery Facilitator over this matter. Respondent/Husband filed a Responsive Declaration on 4/6/2026.

The Court finds no indication that the parties have met with the Discovery Facilitator. This matter will not be heard until the parties have done so. Both parties are to contact Ms. Merrill immediately to schedule an appointment. The Court orders:

1. The hearing on this matter is continued to July 24, 2026, at 9:00 am in Department E.

The Court refers Husband to the Court’s Legal Self- Help Center for assistance. They can be reached in person at Room C-44 at the Marin County Courthouse, by telephone at (415) 444- 7130, or by email at selfhelp@marin.courts.ca.gov.

Any party who disagrees with the Court's tentative ruling and wishes to have oral argument must notify the Court at (415) 444-7046 and opposing counsel (or if the opposing party is selfrepresented, notice must be given directly to the opposing party) of their intent to appear at the hearing for oral argument by 4:00 pm on the court day before the hearing, as required by Marin County Superior Court Family Law Local Rules 7.12(B) and (C). Notice may be given by telephone or in person. Absent proper notice, no oral argument will be permitted. If no request for oral argument is made, the tentative ruling will become the order of the Court.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, persons who requested oral argument must appear for the hearing in person or remotely via Zoom, in accordance with the Court website guidelines. If appearing remotely via Zoom (video or telephone), you are responsible for ensuring you have adequate connectivity; the Court may proceed in a party’s absence if technical issues arise. Proper Zoom etiquette and courtroom decorum are required, and failure to comply may result in the hearing being halted and an order to appear in person being made.