(1) A party seeking the court's leave to vacate, put in abeyance, or reset a trial shall make the request in writing. The requesting party shall state whether any other party opposes it. If the requesting party is unable to contact any other party, the requesting party shall certify that the requesting party attempted to do so. If the requesting party contacts all other parties and none oppose the request, the requesting party may make the request informally by e-mail message. If a party opposes the request, or if the requesting party is unable to contact any other party, the requesting party shall make the request by formal motion and demonstrate good cause.