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6 verbatim requirements published on the circuit's Frequently Asked Questions page.
Fourth Judicial Circuit (Duval, Clay, Nassau). Procedural information only; not legal advice.
Verbatim from https://www.jud4.org/family-court-services/self-help/frequently-asked-questions, harvested 2026-07-25; whitespace normalised only. • You will generally hear from a case manager within 14 days of filing, but it may take longer during periods of peak demand or staff shortages. • If you move while your case is pending, you must file form number 12.915, the Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address form with the clerk. • Please do not rely on filing a change of address with the post office alone. • Florida Statute §61.21(4) requires that all parties to a dissolution of marriage with children or a paternity action that involves issues of parental responsibility are required to complete a parenting course before a Final Judgment is entered. • If you have a conflict with your mediation hearing you must contact their department at (904) 255-1120. • Please contact the ADA Coordinator at crtintrp@coj.net or (904) 255-1695 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
You will generally hear from a case manager within 14 days of filing, but it may take longer during periods of peak demand or staff shortages.
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Judge Bell caps motions and responses at 5 pages for UMC hearings and 12 pages for special-set hearings.
Judge Alijewicz requires every motion for attorney's fees and/or costs to attach a document detailing time records — no records, no fee award.
Judge Corlew bars informal contact: every communication with the Court must be in writing, filed with the Clerk, with copies furnished to all parties — and no calls to the JA to schedule or cancel UMC.