Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Orange and Osceola Counties
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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- At Least 5 Court Days Before Scheduled Hearing
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- A party unable to complete pretrial requirements should file a timely motion to continue the pretrial and state how many additional days are needed.
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Document Format Requirements14 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
All incorporated exhibits must be properly tagged with a Clerk’s evidence tag.
Counsel must bring the original proposed Final Judgment and an Income Withholding Order (if applicable) and all incorporated exhibits (MSA, Parenting Plan, etc.) properly tagged with a Clerk’s evidence tag to the final hearing.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
An income withholding order must be regular on its face.
NOTE: This IWO must be regular on its face.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
The Income Withholding for Support form must be regular on its face.
NOTE: This IWO must be regular on its face.
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Please fill out all of the information listed below with DATES. Do not use check marks, X’s or N/A. Each line must have a date.
Summary: Every checklist line must be completed with a date, and check marks, Xs, and N/A entries are prohibited.
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PDF of FJ to includes Parties’ Names and Addresses, unless included in Agreement or PP
Summary: The PDF of the final judgment must include the parties' names and addresses unless those details are included in the agreement or parenting plan.
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Documents must be prepared as either WORD documents, WordPerfect, or Adobe PDF
Summary: Documents submitted through the e-filing process must be prepared in WORD, WordPerfect, or Adobe PDF format.
We could not find this wording in the court's document. Open the source before relying on it.Mandatory?
• Staple the completed tag to the bottom left corner on the first page of the exhibit or tape to back of larger exhibits (poster boards, demonstrative aids, etc).
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Summary: Attach the completed exhibit tag to the first page by stapling it at the bottom left corner, or tape it to the back of larger exhibits.
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Please do not use any type of labels on the tags.
Summary: Labels may not be attached to or used on evidence tags.
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Staple the completed tag to the bottom left corner on the first page of the exhibit or tape to back of larger exhibits (poster boards, demonstrative aids, etc).
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Summary: A completed evidence tag must be stapled to the bottom-left corner of an exhibit’s first page or taped to the back of a larger exhibit.
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Please do not use any type of labels on the tags.
Summary: Do not place any type of label on the evidence tags.
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3. Write the identification letter. Plaintiff’s and defendant’s name is not written on the tag unless there are multiple defendants. In this case please follow the instructions on the back.
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Summary: Write the identification letter on the tag, but do not write the plaintiff's and defendant's names unless there are multiple defendants, in which case follow the instructions on the back.
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2. Write case number, i.e. 2020-CA-121212
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Summary: Write the case number on the evidence tag.
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1. Circle party filing exhibits or circle joint if exhibits are agreed by both sides
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Summary: Circle the party filing the exhibits, or circle joint when both sides agree on the exhibits.
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If multiple defendants are submitting exhibits, please write the name of the party submitting the exhibit on the right side of the evidence tag.
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Summary: When multiple defendants submit exhibits, write the submitting party's name on the right side of the evidence tag.
Document Filing Requirements99 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The proposed Final Judgment must include a proper certificate of service naming both parties.
The proposed Final Judgment must include a proper certificate of service that includes both parties.
Document Type
Proposed Final Judgment
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
A Final Judgment involving children must include each child’s full name, date of birth, and all child-support details.
REMEMBER THAT ALL FINAL JUDGMENTS THAT INVOLVE CHILDREN MUST INCLUDE FULL NAMES AND DOB AND ALL CHILD SUPPORT DETAILS.
Document Type
Final Judgment
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Counsel must bring the original proposed Final Judgment to the final hearing.
Counsel must bring the original proposed Final Judgment and an Income Withholding Order (if applicable) and all incorporated exhibits (MSA, Parenting Plan, etc.) properly tagged with a Clerk’s evidence tag to the final hearing.
Document Type
Proposed Final Judgment
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
All relevant checklist items must be in the court file when the final hearing is set, and a missing required item will cause the final hearing to be cancelled.
Please certify all relevant items listed below are in the court file at the time you set a final hearing. If any required listed item is missing, the court will cancel the final hearing.
Document Type
Verified Checklist
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The checklist requires a copy of an accepted identification document or an Affidavit of Corroborating Witness with proper identification.
___/____/___Copy of driver’s license, Florida ID card, Florida voter registration card or Affidavit of Corroborating Witness with proper ID
Document Type
Identification
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The Final Judgment indicating that the agreements are attached, all agreements, and a complete certificate of service including both parties must be brought to the final hearing.
BRING TO HEARING: Bring Final Judgment that indicates agreements are attached and all agreements, with a complete certificate of service including both parties to the Final Hearing.
Document Type
Final Judgment
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The filing must certify that the required items are in the court file and that the case is ready for an uncontested final hearing.
I hereby certify that all of the above relevant items are in the court file and the case is ready for an uncontested final hearing.
Document Type
Uncontested Final Hearing Certification
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The Parenting Plan must be identified in the Final Judgment as Exhibit 2 and filed separately from the Final Judgment.
Parenting Plan (state in Final Judgment “identified as Exhibit 2 and filed herein”) This should be filed separately from the Final Judgment.
Document Type
Parenting Plan
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The Marital Settlement Agreement must be identified in the Final Judgment as Exhibit 1 and filed with the case.
Marital Settlement Agreement (state in FJ “identified as Exhibit 1 and filed herein”).
Document Type
Marital Settlement Agreement
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The Child Support Guidelines Worksheet must match the child support amount stated in the Final Judgment.
Child Support Guidelines Worksheet (must match the child support stated in the Final Judgment)
Document Type
Child Support Guidelines Worksheet
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
A hard copy of the Marital Settlement Agreement must be brought to the final hearing and tagged as Petitioner’s or Respondent’s Exhibit 1.
A hard copy of the MSA must be brought to the final hearing, tagged with a Clerk’s evidence tag as Petitioner’s/Respondent’s Exhibit 1.
Document Type
Marital Settlement Agreement
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The signing attorney must file a notice of certificate of service of the Final Judgment on the opposing party within 72 hours after receiving the signed Final Judgment from the court.
NOTE: ATTORNEY SIGNING BELOW WILL BE REQUIRED TO FILE A NOTICE OF CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE OF FINAL JUDGMENT ON OPPOSING PARTY WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RECEIVING SIGNED FINAL JUDGMENT FROM THE COURT.
Document Type
Notice Of Certificate Of Service
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
A Final Judgment involving child support must contain specified recipient, child, payment, start-date, step-down, termination, pay-period, SDU, IDO/IWO, and deviation-order information.
Final Judgment w/ Child Support: must contain recipient's name and address, Children's full names and DOBs, child support amounts with START date (not just date from agreement if payments made since) stepdown and termination dates, pay periods of payor, payment through SDU until IDO/IWO is entered, if amount is deviation a reference to Order granting same
Document Type
Final Judgment With Child Support
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
A completed checklist and all documents required by the checklist must be emailed to the court.
You must email this COMPLETED checklist with all documents required herein
Document Type
Completed Checklist
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
An Income Withholding for Support document received from a source other than a State or Tribal CSE agency or a court must include a copy of the underlying order.
If you receive this document from someone other than a State or Tribal CSE agency or a Court, a copy of the underlying order must be attached.
Document Type
Income Withholding Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The completed checklist and all required documents must be emailed with the submission.
You must email this COMPLETED checklist with all documents required herein
Document Type
Required Checklist
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Settlement agreements addressing all financial and property issues and signed by both parties must be included.
_______ Settlement Agreement(s) as to all financial and property issues signed by both Parties
Document Type
Settlement Agreement
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
An answer, entered default, or respondent's answer and waiver must be included.
_______ Answer, Default entered, or Answer and Waiver by Respondent
Document Type
Answer Default Or Waiver
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
A separate vital statistics form must be submitted.
SEPARATE Vital Statistics form
Document Type
Vital Statistics Form
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
A financial affidavit for both parties, or a stated exception, must be included.
_______ Financial Affidavit for both Parties or exception: _____________________________________
Document Type
Financial Affidavit
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
A separate final disposition form, Form 1.998, must be submitted.
SEPARATE Final Disposition form - Form 1.998
Document Type
Final Disposition Form
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
A complete and accurate required checklist for all necessary filings must accompany the application and be provided to the court.
3. COMPLETE CHECK LIST: Along with this application, a complete and accurate Required Check List related to all necessary filings will be filed and provided to the Court.
Document Type
Required Checklist
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Every final judgment involving children must include the children’s full names, dates of birth, and all child-support details.
REMEMBER THAT ALL FINAL JUDGMENTS THAT INVOLVE CHILDREN MUST INCLUDE FULL NAMES AND DOB AND ALL CHILD SUPPORT DETAILS.
Document Type
Final Judgment
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Counsel must bring the original proposed final judgment, any applicable income withholding order, and all incorporated exhibits properly evidence-tagged to the final hearing.
Counsel must bring the original proposed Final Judgment and an Income Withholding Order (if applicable) and all incorporated exhibits (MSA, Parenting Plan, etc.) properly tagged with a Clerk’s evidence tag to the final hearing.
Document Type
Proposed Final Judgment
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The proposed final judgment must include a certificate of service covering both parties; after signing the judgment, counsel must sign the certificate and provide copies to all parties.
The proposed Final Judgment must include a proper certificate of service that includes both parties. Once the Final Judgment is signed, counsel must sign the certificate of service and provide copies to all parties.
Document Type
Proposed Final Judgment
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Certify that all relevant listed items are in the court file when setting a final hearing, and file the completed checklist so it is viewable in the Clerk’s system at the hearing; otherwise, the court will cancel the hearing.
Please certify all relevant items listed below are in the court file at the time you set a final hearing. If any required listed item is missing, the court will cancel the final hearing. This completed checklist must be filed and viewable in the Clerk’s system at the time of the final hearing.
Document Type
Verified Checklist
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The final hearing must be provided with the final judgment showing that the agreements are attached, all agreements, and a complete certificate of service covering both parties.
BRING TO HEARING: Bring Final Judgment that indicates agreements are attached and all agreements, with a complete certificate of service including both parties to the Final Hearing.
Document Type
Final Judgment
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The final judgment must identify the Parenting Plan as Exhibit 2, and the Parenting Plan must be filed separately from the final judgment.
___/____/___Parenting Plan (state in Final Judgment “identified as Exhibit 2 and filed herein”) This should be filed separately from the Final Judgment.
Document Type
Parenting Plan
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The final judgment must identify the Marital Settlement Agreement as Exhibit 1, and the agreement must be filed in the case.
Marital Settlement Agreement (state in FJ “identified as Exhibit 1 and filed herein”).
Document Type
Marital Settlement Agreement
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
A hard copy of the Marital Settlement Agreement must be brought to the final hearing and tagged as the appropriate party’s Exhibit 1.
A hard copy of the MSA must be brought to the final hearing, tagged with a Clerk’s evidence tag as Petitioner’s/Respondent’s Exhibit 1.
Document Type
Marital Settlement Agreement
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Every notice for hearing must include the required meet-and-confer certification in the form prescribed by Administrative Order 2014-19, as amended.
All Notices for Hearing must contain a meet-and-confer certification in the form required by Administrative Order 2014-19 (as may be amended).
Document Type
Notice Of Hearing
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The email must include a Vital Statistics Form and Final Disposition Form, plus an Income Deduction Order when child support is ordered, each as separate PDF documents.
3. Also attached to your email must be: a Vital Statistics Form, a Final Disposition Form, and if this is a case where child support is ordered, an Income Deduction Order. These are to be attached as separate PDF documents.
Document Type
Vital Statistics Form Final Disposition Form And Income Deduction Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Counsel with full settlement authority must confer before scheduling the hearing and include a Certificate of Compliance confirming the conference in the Notice of Hearing filed with the court.
Counsel with full authority to resolve the matter shall confer before scheduling the hearing on the motion to attempt to resolve or otherwise narrow the issues raised in the motion, and include a Certificate of Compliance (attached hereto as “Exhibit A”) that the conference has occurred in the Notice of Hearing filed with the court.
Document Type
Notice Of Hearing
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The Notice of Hearing must include a Certificate of Compliance addressing whether the meet-and-confer occurred, documenting any scheduling attempts, and identifying the conference date, participants, and results.
Counsel shall include in the Notice of Hearing the Certificate of Compliance certifying that the meet and confer occurred (or did not occur and setting out the good faith attempts to schedule the conference) and identifying the date of the conference, the names of the participating attorneys, and the specific results obtained.
Document Type
Notice Of Hearing
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Counsel must promptly respond to the hearing-noticing counsel’s scheduling communications; after three (3) good faith unsuccessful contact attempts, the noticing counsel must list the attempt dates and times in the Certificate of Compliance.
Counsel must respond promptly to inquiries and communications from opposing counsel who notices the hearing and is attempting to schedule the conference. If counsel who notices the hearing is unable to reach opposing counsel to conduct the conference after three (3) good faith attempts, counsel who notices the hearing must identify in the Certificate of Compliance the dates and times of the efforts made to contact opposing counsel.
Document Type
Certificate Of Compliance
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The certifying lawyer must attest that an authorized firm lawyer made 3 good-faith attempts to contact opposing counsel in person or by telephone to resolve the motion without a hearing, but could not speak with them.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a lawyer in my firm with full authority to resolve this matter attempted in good faith to contact opposing counsel in person or by telephone on: 1. (Date) at (Time) ; 2. (Date) at (Time) ; and 3. (Date) at (Time) ; to discuss resolution of this motion without a hearing and the lawyer in my firm was unable to speak with opposing counsel.
Document Type
Motion
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The certifying lawyer must state that an authorized firm lawyer had a substantive, good-faith conversation with opposing counsel before the motion was noticed for hearing, but no agreement was reached.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a lawyer in my firm with full authority to resolve this matter had a substantive conversation in person or by telephone with opposing counsel in a good faith effort to resolve this motion before the motion was noticed for hearing but the parties were unable to reach an agreement.
Document Type
Motion
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Every notice for hearing must include a meet-and-confer certification in the form required by Administrative Order No. 2014-19.
All Notices for Hearing must contain a meet-and-confer certification in the form required by Administrative Order No. 2014-19 (as may be amended).
Document Type
Notice Of Hearing
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The proposed Final Judgment must include a proper certificate of service naming both parties.
• The proposed Final Judgment must include a proper certificate of service that includes both parties.
Document Type
Proposed Final Judgment
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Final judgments involving children must include the children’s full names, dates of birth, and all child-support details.
• REMEMBER THAT ALL FINAL JUDGMENTS THAT INVOLVE CHILDREN MUST INCLUDE FULL NAMES AND DOB AND ALL CHILD SUPPORT DETAILS.
Document Type
Final Judgment
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
At the final hearing, parties must bring the final judgment showing that the agreements are attached, all agreements, and a complete certificate of service naming both parties.
BRING TO HEARING: Bring Final Judgment that indicates agreements are attached and all agreements, with a complete certificate of service including both parties to the Final Hearing.
Document Type
Final Judgment
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The Notice of Hearing must include a Certificate of Compliance stating whether the meet-and-confer occurred, documenting good-faith attempts if it did not, and identifying the conference date, participating attorneys, and specific results.
Counsel shall include in the Notice of Hearing the Certificate of Compliance certifying that the meet and confer occurred (or did not occur and setting out the good faith attempts to schedule the conference) and identifying the date ofthe conference, the names of the participating attomeys, and the specific results obtained.
Document Type
Notice Of Hearing
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Counsel with settlement authority must confer before scheduling the hearing and include a Certificate of Compliance in the Notice of Hearing confirming that the conference occurred.
Counsel with full authority to resolve the matter shall Page 3 of 7 ===== PAGE 4 ===== confer before scheduling the hearing on the motion to attempt to resolve or otherwise narrow the issues raised in the motion, and include a Certificate of Compliance (attached hereto as "Exhibit A") that the conference has occurred in the Notice of Hearing filed with the court.
Document Type
Notice Of Hearing
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The first certificate-of-compliance option certifies that an attorney with settlement authority had a substantive pre-hearing conversation with opposing counsel in a good-faith effort to resolve the motion, although no agreement was reached.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a lawver in my firm with full authority to resolve this matter had a substantive conversation in person, by telephone or by video conference with opposing counsel in a good faith effort to resolve this motion before the motion was noticed for hearing but the parties were unable to reach an agreement.
Document Type
Certificate Of Compliance
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
The checklist requires an answer, an entered default, or an answer and waiver by the respondent.
Answer, Default entered, or Answer and Waiver by Respondent
Document Type
Answer Or Waiver
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
A financial affidavit for both parties, or a written exception, is required.
Financial Affidavit for both Parties or exception: _____________________________________
Document Type
Financial Affidavit
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
Parenting course certificates and a complete parenting plan are required if there are minor children.
Parenting Course Certificates and Complete Parenting Plan if there are any minor children
Document Type
Parenting Course Certificate And Parenting Plan
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
The Final Judgment PDF must include the parties' names and addresses unless those details are included in the settlement agreement or parenting plan.
PDF of FJ to includes Parties' Names and Addresses, unless included in Agreement or PP
Document Type
Final Judgment
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
A separate Vital Statistics form is required.
SEPARATE Vital Statistics form
Document Type
Vital Statistics Form
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
A Child Support Guidelines Worksheet complying with Rule 12.285(j) is required.
Child Support Guidelines Worksheet per Rule12.285(j)
Document Type
Child Support Guidelines Worksheet
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
The petition must include Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Adoption Act allegations or, when children are involved, a separate affidavit.
Petition: (Including U.C.C.J.A. allegations / or separate affidavit if Children)
Document Type
Petition
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
A separate Final Disposition form, Form 1.998, is required.
SEPARATE Final Disposition form - Form 1.998
Document Type
Final Disposition Form
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
Settlement agreements addressing all financial and property issues and signed by both parties are required.
Settlement Agreement(s) as to all financial and property issues signed by both Parties
Document Type
Settlement Agreement
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
The filer must check one liability option.
h. Liabilities (must check one):
Document Type
Joint Pretrial Memorandum
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
The joint pretrial memorandum must state that marital assets and debts were divided or attach a Joint Equitable Distribution Spreadsheet.
___The Parties agree all marital assets and debts have been divided or a Joint Equitable Distribution Spreadsheet (“EDS”) is attached to this Memorandum.
Document Type
Joint Pretrial Memorandum
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
FCCM personnel must thoroughly review all required documents using the court-approved New Case Intake Checklist.
The FCCM Department personnel will conduct a thorough review of all required documents according to the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court approved New Case Intake Checklist.
Document Type
New Case Filing
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Before emailing the court, the submitting party must complete and electronically file the Motion for Written Ex Parte Final Hearing, Waiver of Appearance, and sworn-testimony exhibit, and attach a stamped copy confirming eportal submission.
4. Prior to emailing the Court, The Motion for Written Ex Parte Final Hearing, Waiver of Appearance and attached exhibit of sworn testimony shall be completed and filed with the Court. Attach a copy of the filed Motion and attachment with the stamp viewable, verifying that it was submitted via the eportal.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Instructions for Final Judgments of Dissolution of Marriage via Electronic Submission
Self-represented parties may choose to file documents electronically through the state-wide e-filing portal.
Are you representing yourself? Did you know that self-represented parties may choose to electronically file documents on line using the state wide e-Filing portal?
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Page 1 | File Your Documents Online!
The completed Verified Checklist must be filed and viewable in the Clerk’s system.
This completed checklist must be filed and viewable in the Clerk’s system at the time of the final hearing.
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Page 2 | VERIFIED CHECKLIST FOR ATTORNEY UNCONTESTED DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
The checklist must be completed, scanned, and sent to the court by email.
1. The Checklist shall be completed, scanned, and forwarded by email to the Court.
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Page 1 | Instructions for Final Judgments of Dissolution of Marriage via Electronic Submission
Self-represented litigants filing specified new Domestic Relations Division cases must file in the Osceola County Clerk of Court Office.
All self-represented litigants filing a new dissolution of marriage, name change, paternity, or temporary/concurrent custody by an extended family, stepparent ===== PAGE 2 ===== adoption, adoption by relative, or supplemental and modification cases in the Domestic Relations Division, must file in Osceola County Clerk of Court Office.
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Page 2 | 1. Initial Filing and Case Management Process
The court will electronically file the necessary documents under the current procedure, which may change.
5. At this time the Court will e-file the necessary documents. This procedure may change.
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Page 1 | Instructions for Final Judgments of Dissolution of Marriage via Electronic Submission
A document filed electronically does not require a paper copy to be filed with the Clerk and Comptroller’s Office.
When you e-File a document you do not need to file a paper copy with the Clerk and Comptroller’s Office.
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Page 1 | Still have questions about your filing?
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The Verified Checklist and Notice of Final Hearing must be filed at the same time.
The Verified Checklist for Attorney Uncontested Dissolution of Marriage and the Notice of Final Hearing must be filed as separate documents at the same time.
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Page 1 | ATTORNEY-REPRESENTED UNCONTESTED DISSOLUTIONS
Unless excused for good cause, the Petitioner must complete the parenting course within 45 days after filing, while all other parties must complete it within 45 days after service.
Unless excused by the court for good cause, the Petitioner must complete the Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course within 45 days after the filing of the petition, and all other parties must complete the course within 45 days after service of the petition.
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Page 4 | 3. PARENTING CLASS REQUIRED
A party seeking to cancel a scheduled hearing must immediately notify the judge’s judicial assistant and file a notice of cancellation with a copy to that assistant as soon as the hearing is cancelled.
In the event that a party seeks to cancel a hearing that has been previously scheduled with the Court, the party must immediately notify the judge’s judicial assistant and file a notice of cancellation with a copy to the judicial assistant as soon as it is cancelled.
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Page 2 | 3. Cancellation of scheduled hearings
Each party must complete the parenting course within 45 days after an acknowledgment or adjudication of paternity or an order granting visitation or support.
party must complete the course within 45 days after an acknowledgment of paternity by that party, an adjudication of paternity of that party, or an order granting visitation to or support from that party.
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Page 5 | Parenting Class Required
The completed checklist must be filed and available in the Clerk’s system by the final hearing.
This completed checklist must be filed and viewable in the Clerk’s system at the time of the final hearing.
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Page 2 | VERIFIED CHECKLIST FOR ATTORNEY UNCONTESTED DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
All required documents must be filed with the Osceola County Clerk before any hearing is scheduled.
All required documents must be filed with the Osceola County Clerk of Court before any hearing will be scheduled.
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Page 2 | 2. Scheduling of Uncontested Final Hearings
The completed Verified Checklist must be filed and viewable in the Clerk’s system by the final hearing.
This completed checklist must be filed and viewable in the Clerk’s system at the time of the final hearing.
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Page 2 | VERIFIED CHECKLIST FOR ATTORNEY UNCONTESTED DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
The 20-day statutory waiting period from the filing date must have expired before proceeding with entry of final judgment without a personal appearance.
4. WAITING PERIOD: The waiting period of 20 days (Sect. 61.19, F.S.) from the date of filing has expired.
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Page 3 | WAITING PERIOD
Each party must file an accurate and complete Financial Affidavit within 45 days after service of the initial pleading on the respondent, unless the deadline is accelerated for temporary financial relief.
Each party must file an accurate and complete Financial Affidavit within 45 days of service of the initial pleading on the Respondent.
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Page 6 | 8. FINANCIAL AFFIDAVITS; MANDATORY DISCLOSURE
Service and Proof of Service Rules
After the Final Judgment is signed, counsel must sign its certificate of service and provide copies to all parties.
Once the Final Judgment is signed, counsel must sign the certificate of service and provide copies to all parties.
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Page 1 | ATTORNEY-REPRESENTED UNCONTESTED DISSOLUTIONS
A copy of the Income Deduction Order must be served on the obligor’s payor or payors.
A copy of the Income Deduction Order will be served upon the obligor’s payor or payors.
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Page 3 | STATEMENT OF OBLIGOR’S RIGHTS, REMEDIES, AND DUTIES
The signing attorney must file notice of certificate of service of the final judgment on the opposing party within 72 hours after receiving the signed final judgment from the court.
ATTORNEY SIGNING BELOW WILL BE REQUIRED TO FILE A NOTICE OF CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE OF FINAL JUDGMENT ON OPPOSING PARTY WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RECEIVING SIGNED FINAL JUDGMENT FROM THE COURT.
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Page 1 | Required Check List for Entry of Final Judgment without Personal Appearance
After the final judgment is signed, counsel must sign its certificate of service and provide copies to every party.
Once the Final Judgment is signed, counsel must sign the certificate of service and provide copies to all parties.
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Page 1 | ATTORNEY-REPRESENTED UNCONTESTED DISSOLUTIONS
The Petitioner must give the Standing Temporary Order to the process server for service on the Respondent with the dissolution petition.
In addition, the Petitioner shall deliver a copy of this Standing Temporary Order to the process server to be served on the Respondent with the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.
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Page 3 | 1. SERVICE, APPLICATION, AND TERM OF THIS ORDER
A self-represented party must file pleadings with the Clerk of Court and simultaneously send copies to all other lawyers or self-represented parties.
A self-represented party must file his or her pleadings with the Clerk of Court and send copies simultaneously to other lawyers or self-represented parties.
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Page 5 | 6. SELF-REPRESENTED PARTIES
Each party must provide the other party with the extensive financial documents required by Family Law Rule 12.285 within 45 days after service of the petition on the respondent.
Family Law Rule 12.285 requires each party to provide extensive financial documents to the other party within 45 days from the date of service of the Petition on the Respondent.
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Page 6 | 8. FINANCIAL AFFIDAVITS; MANDATORY DISCLOSURE
Law enforcement must serve the respondent with the injunction petition and the order setting the final hearing.
Law enforcement must serve the RESPONDENT with the Petition for injunction and the order setting the final hearing.
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Page 1 | THINGS TO CONSIDER FOR THE DAY OF THE HEARING
If the employee works in a different state or for a different tribe than the issuing jurisdiction, a copy of the IWO must be provided to the employee.
If the employee/obligor works in a State or for a Tribe that is different from the State or Tribe that issued this order, a copy of this IWO must be provided to the employee/obligor.
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Page 1 | INCOME WITHHOLDING FOR SUPPORT ORDER AND FLORIDA ADDENDUM
The Petitioner must deliver the Standing Temporary Order to the process server for service on the Respondent with the paternity or parental-responsibility petition.
In addition, the Petitioner shall deliver a copy of this Standing Temporary Order to the process server to be served on the Respondent with the Petition for Paternity or other petition requesting the Court to establish parental responsibility and time-sharing.
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Page 3 | Service, Application, and Term of This Order
Self-represented parties must immediately notify the clerk and all other parties in writing of changes to their mailing address, telephone number, or email address.
Self-represented parties must immediately notify the Clerk of Court and all other lawyers or parties in writing of any change in mailing address, telephone number, or email address.
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Page 6 | Self-Represented Parties
After the Final Judgment is signed, counsel must sign the certificate of service and provide copies to all parties.
• Once the Final Judgment is signed, counsel must sign the certificate of service and provide copies to all parties.
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Page 1 | ATTORNEY-REPRESENTED UNCONTESTED DISSOLUTIONS
A copy of the income deduction order must be served on the obligor’s payor or payors.
A copy of the Income Deduction Order will be served upon the obligor’s payor or payors.
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Page 1 | STATEMENT OF OBLIGOR’S RIGHTS, REMEDIES, AND DUTIES
The obligor must notify the obligee and, when applicable, the IV-D agency within seven days after a change in address or payor information.
The obligor is required to notify the obligee and, when the obligee is receiving IV-D services, the IV-D agency, within 7 days of any changes in the obligor’s address, payors, and the addresses of the obligor’s payors.
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Page 3 | STATEMENT OF OBLIGOR’S RIGHTS, REMEDIES, AND DUTIES
A complete certificate of service identifying service on both parties must accompany the final-hearing submission.
with a complete certificate of service including both parties to the Final Hearing.
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Page 3 | CASES WITH MINOR CHILDREN - THE FOLLOWING ARE ALSO REQUIRED:
A self-represented party must immediately notify the Clerk of Court and all other lawyers or parties in writing when contact information changes.
Self-represented parties must immediately notify the Clerk of Court and all other lawyers or parties in writing of any change in mailing address, telephone number, or email address.
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Page 6 | 6. SELF-REPRESENTED PARTIES
After the court e-portals the original document, the submitting party must provide it to the other party and file a certificate of service within 72 hours.
6. The submitting party shall be responsible for dissemination to the other party after the original has been e-portaled by the Court and shall file a certificate of service within 72 hours.
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Page 1 | Instructions for Final Judgments of Dissolution of Marriage via Electronic Submission
A copy of the Income Deduction Order must be served on each of the obligor's payors.
A copy of the Income Deduction Order will be served upon the obligor’s payor or payors.
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Page 1 | STATEMENT OF OBLIGOR’S RIGHTS, REMEDIES, AND DUTIES
A self-represented party must file pleadings with the clerk and simultaneously send copies to every other represented or self-represented party.
A self-represented party must file his or her pleadings with the Clerk of Court and send copies simultaneously to other lawyers or self-represented parties.
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Page 6 | Self-Represented Parties
A complete certificate of service identifying both parties must accompany the final hearing submission.
with a complete certificate of service including both parties to the Final Hearing.
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Page 3 | CASES WITH MINOR CHILDREN - THE FOLLOWING ARE ALSO REQUIRED
Filing Fees and Waivers
The recording fee must be paid directly to the Clerk of Court.
RECORDING FEE: Recording fee must be paid directly to the Clerk of Court
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Page 1 | Required Check List for Entry of Final Judgment without Personal Appearance
The recording fee must be paid directly to the clerk of court.
RECORDING FEE: Recording fee must be paid directly to the Clerk of Court
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Page 1 | Required Check List for Entry of Final Judgment without Personal Appearance
Any fees due for an electronic filing may be paid by credit card or electronic check through the portal's payment tab.
On the payment tab, you may pay any fees that may be due. You may pay by credit card or electronic check.
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Page 1 | How do I access the E-Filing Portal?
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Counsel must provide courtesy copies of all materials intended for reliance at a hearing to the court and opposing counsel at least three court days before the hearing.
Counsel is required to provide the court (and opposing counsel) with courtesy copies of any memoranda, case law or any other materials on which counsel may rely at a scheduled hearing at least three (3) court days before the scheduled hearing.
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Page 3 | 5. Courtesy copies of materials for hearings
Counsel must provide the court and opposing counsel courtesy copies of materials relied upon at a scheduled hearing at least five court days before the hearing.
Counsel is required to provide the court (and opposing counsel) \ /ith courtesy copies of any memoranda, case law or any other materials on which counsel may rely at a scheduled hearing at least five (5) court days before the scheduled hearing.
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Page 4 | Ninth Judicial Circuit Court Circuit Civil Court Guidelines
Filing Bundling Requirements
The Verified Checklist and Notice of Final Hearing must be filed as separate documents simultaneously.
The Verified Checklist for Attorney Uncontested Dissolution of Marriage and the Notice of Final Hearing must be filed as separate documents at the same time.
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Page 1 | ATTORNEY-REPRESENTED UNCONTESTED DISSOLUTIONS
The verified checklist and notice of final hearing must be filed simultaneously as separate documents.
The Verified Checklist for Attorney Uncontested Dissolution of Marriage and the Notice of Final Hearing must be filed as separate documents at the same time.
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Page 1 | ATTORNEY-REPRESENTED UNCONTESTED DISSOLUTIONS
The verified checklist and notice of final hearing must be filed as separate documents simultaneously.
• The Verified Checklist for Attorney Uncontested Dissolution of Marriage and the Notice of Final Hearing must be filed as separate documents at the same time.
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Page 1 | ATTORNEY-REPRESENTED UNCONTESTED DISSOLUTIONS
All agreements must be attached to the Final Judgment in a single PDF file.
all Agreements attached to Final Judgment in ONE .PDF file.
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Page 1 | Required Check List for Entry of Final Judgment without Personal Appearance
All agreements must be attached to the final judgment in one PDF file.
ALL Agreements attached to Final Judgment in ONE .PDF file.
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Page 1 | Required Check List for Entry of Final Judgment without Personal Appearance
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Parties must discuss any motion with the opposing party before setting it for a hearing, and the discussion must be conducted by telephone or in person rather than solely by email or text.
The Court has a meet-and-confer rule that requires parties to discuss any motion before a party sets the motion for a hearing to see if the parties can reach agreement.
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Page 8 | 14. COMMUNICATION WITH OPPOSING PARTY, COURT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
For motions to be set for hearing in the domestic division, counsel must conduct a mandatory meet-and-confer process before scheduling the hearing, except for motions for injunctive relief without notice, judgment on the pleadings, and summary judgment.
A mandatory meet and confer process is hereby established, as set forth below, for all motions to be set for hearing in the domestic division and must occur before scheduling the hearing, except for the following motions: injunctive relief without notice; judgment on the pleadings; or summary judgment.
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Page 2 | 4. Mandatory meet and confer process
Parties must discuss any motion with the opposing party or counsel by telephone or in person before setting it for a hearing; exchanging emails or texts does not satisfy the requirement.
The Court has a meet-and-confer rule that requires parties to discuss any motion before a party sets the motion for a hearing to see if the parties can reach agreement. This meet-and-confer requirement cannot be fulfilled by the exchange of emails or texts; the parties or their attorneys must have a conversation over the telephone or in person.
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Counsel must complete a mandatory meet-and-confer process before scheduling a hearing on motions in the circuit civil division, except for motions for injunctive relief without notice, judgment on the pleadings, summary judgment, or maintenance of a class action.
A mandatory meet and confer process is hereby established, as set forth below, for all motions to be setfor hearing in the circuit civil division and to occur before scheduling the hearing except for the following motions: injunctive relief without notice; judgment on the pleadings; summary judgment; or to permit maintenance of a class action.
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Page 3 | Ninth Judicial Circuit Court Circuit Civil Court Guidelines
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A party unable to complete pretrial requirements should file a timely motion to continue the pretrial and state how many additional days are needed.
The Court expects that any Party who cannot provide a completed Equitable Distribution Spreadsheet and cooperate timely with the preparation of a Joint Pre-trial Memorandum/Stipulations will not file a Notice for Trial and will file a timely Motion to Continue the Pretrial. Any Motion to Continue should indicate how many days are needed to complete all requirements.
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Chambers Communication Rules
After agreeing on a hearing time, the party setting the hearing must confirm it with the judicial assistant by email.
Once a hearing time is agreed to, the party seeking to set the hearing shall then send an e-mail correspondence to the judicial assistant to confirm the hearing time.
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Page 3 | 6. Scheduling hearing time and coordinating conflicts
Communications with chambers about scheduling hearings generally must be sent by email with the opposing party copied, unless the judicial assistant permits phone communication or directs another method.
All communications from a party to scheduling hearings shall be by e-mail correspondence copying the opposing party, unless the judicial assistant allows communication by phone or specifies otherwise.
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Page 4 | 7. Communications regarding hearing scheduling
Before scheduling a hearing, conference, or deposition, counsel must make a good-faith effort to coordinate the date and time with opposing counsel and certify that effort in the notice of hearing.
When setting hearings, conferences, and depositions, an attorney may not schedule any matter without first making a good faith effort to coordinate the date and time with opposing counsel’s office and certifying on the notice of hearing that a good faith effort has been made with opposing counsel to resolve the issues of the motion.
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If the judicial assistant requests confirmation by email, the party must provide the requested confirmation.
If the judicial assistant requests confirmation via an e-mail correspondence, the party shall comply.
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Page 2 | 3. Cancellation of scheduled hearings
The hearing-time confirmation may be made by phone when the judicial assistant permits it.
This may be done by phone if allowed by the judicial assistant.
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Page 3 | 6. Scheduling hearing time and coordinating conflicts
Parties must communicate with the judicial assistant by telephone or email, as directed, for non-scheduling matters and must provide any requested follow-up or confirmation email.
All communications from a party, other than those relating solely to scheduling hearing time, with ajudicial assistant for any given matter before the court shall be by telephone or by e-mail correspondence, depending on the judicial assistant's preference. If the judicial assistant requests a follow-up or confirmation e-mail correspondence, the party shall comply.
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Page 5 | Ninth Judicial Circuit Court Circuit Civil Court Guidelines
Employees and obligors may contact the Orange County Clerk of Courts by phone at 407-836-2059, by email, or through the court website for questions.
To Employee/Obligor: If the employee/obligor has questions, contact ORANGE COUNTY, CLERK OF COURTS (Issuer name) by phone at 407-836-2059, by fax at N/A , by email or website at WWW.MYORANGECLERK.COM.
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Page 7 | CONTACT INFORMATION
Employers and income withholders may contact the Orange County Clerk of Courts by phone at 407-836-2059, by email, or through the court website for questions.
To Employer/Income Withholder: If you have any questions, contact ORANGE COUNTY, CLERK OF COURTS (Issuer name) by phone at 407-836-2059, by fax at N/A , by email or website at: WWW.MYORANGECLERK.COM
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Page 7 | CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions may be directed to the Orange County Clerk of Courts by email or through the listed website.
If you have any questions, contact ORANGE COUNTY, CLERK OF COURTS (Issuer name) by phone at 407-836-2059, by fax at N/A , by email or website at: WWW.MYORANGECLERK.COM
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Page 1 | CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions may be directed to the Orange County Clerk of Courts by phone at 407-836-2059 or by email/website at the listed address.
If you have any questions, contact ORANGE COUNTY, CLERK OF COURTS (Issuer name) by phone at 407-836-2059, by fax at N/A , by email or website at: WWW.MYORANGECLERK.COM
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Page 1 | CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions about an electronic filing may be directed to the Orange County Clerk of Court online or by telephone at 407-836-2000.
Still have questions about your filing? Contact the Orange County Clerk of Court online at www.myorangeclerk.com or call 407-836-2000
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Page 1 | Still have questions about your filing?
Employees or obligors with questions may contact the Orange County Clerk of Courts by phone at 407-836-2059.
To Employee/Obligor: If the employee/obligor has questions, contact ORANGE COUNTY, CLERK OF COURTS (Issuer name) by phone at 407-836-2059, by fax at N/A , by email or website at WWW.MYORANGECLERK.COM.
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Page 1 | CONTACT INFORMATION
Employers or income withholders with questions may contact the Orange County Clerk of Courts by phone at 407-836-2059 or through the listed website.
To Employer/Income Withholder: If you have any questions, contact ORANGE COUNTY, CLERK OF COURTS (Issuer name) by phone at 407-836-2059, by fax at N/A , by email or website at: WWW.MYORANGECLERK.COM
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Page 1 | CONTACT INFORMATION
Counsel scheduling the hearing must inform the court and judicial assistant of any issue narrowing or other resolution resulting from the conference.
Counsel who notices the hearing shall ensure that the court and the court’s judicial assistant are aware of any narrowing of the issues or other resolution as a result of the conference.
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Page 3 | 4. Mandatory meet and confer process
A party must provide any follow-up or confirmation email requested by the judicial assistant regarding hearing scheduling.
If the judicial assistant requests a follow-up or confirmation e-mail correspondence, the party shall comply.
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Page 4 | 7. Communications regarding hearing scheduling
Legal papers and other written materials should not be sent to the judge unless the judge requests them or law or administrative procedures require them.
Copies of legal papers or other written materials should not be sent to the Judge unless specifically requested by the Judge or unless required by law or administrative procedures.
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Page 6 | Self-Represented Parties
Parties are prohibited from communicating privately with the judge by any stated or other method.
No party may communicate privately with the Judge either by letter, telephone, email, in person, or otherwise.
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