Rule 1915.4-2 - Partial Custody. Office Conference. Hearing Record. Exceptions. Order(a) Office Conference *** (5) The office conference is a non-record proceeding.(b) Hearing (1) If the moving party fails to appear for the hearing, the hearing officer shall dismiss the pleading. If the non-moving party fails to appear for the hearing, the hearing officer shall proceed with the hearing.(2) Information on the procedure for filing exceptions and the costs associated therewith shall be sent with the proposed order and the report of hearing officer to counsel of record and to each party. Upon the filing of exceptions, Family Court Administration shall issue an order scheduling the matter for argument within 45 days and directing the party filing exceptions to obtain a hearing transcript.(c) Participation in conference and hearing(1) Parties shall attend the conference and hearing. Children shall not attend unless directed to do so by the hearing officer sua sponte or upon written request of either party. A request to participate by telephone shall be made in writing to the assigned hearing officer and shall only be granted upon good cause shown.