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2 verbatim requirements from 5th Jud. Cir., Sumter County – Self-Help Center — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25.
Fifth Judicial Circuit (Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion, Sumter). Procedural information only; not legal advice.
Verbatim from https://www.circuit5.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/change-of-name-family-sumter-05-2024.pdf, harvested 2026-07-25; whitespace normalised only. • Background check shall include ALL prior, present, future names, and aliases Petitioner was/is/may be known by • Proper Documentation of All Former Names – If you have been known by any former names, it is required to provide a copy of the Court order(s)/judgement(s) and/or marriage certificate(s). • Certified Copy of Minor Child(ren)’s Birth Certificate(s) • Constructive Service **MUST attempt Personal Service at respondent’s last known address BEFORE proceeding with this type of service**
Background check shall include ALL prior, present, future names, and aliases Petitioner was/is/may be known by • Proper Documentation of All Former Names – If you have been known by any former names, it is required to provide a copy of the Court order(s)/judgement(s) and/or marriage certificate(s). • Certified Copy of Minor Child(ren)’s Birth Certificate(s)
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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.