(1) A party may make a request that a scheduled hearing be postponed either prior to the date of the hearing, or on the date of the hearing.

(2) When the administrative law judge (ALJ) grants a continuance prior to the day of hearing, a party must request entry of a temporary support order at the time the ALJ rules on the request for continuance.

(3) When the ALJ grants a continuance on the day of hearing, a party must request entry of a temporary support order before the hearing is adjourned.

(4) When a party requests a temporary support order due to a continuance, the ALJ must either:

(a) Conduct a temporary order hearing at the same time the ALJ hears the motion for continuance; or

(b) Set a time and date within ten business days when the ALJ will hear testimony on the need for and amount of a temporary order.

(5) The ALJ may hear testimony by telephone conference call.

(6) The ALJ may allow the parties to present the evidence then available, and allow five working days from the date of the hearing for submission of additional documents or evidence.