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9 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/2023/11/detemine-paternity-and-related-relief-sumter-11-2023.pdf, harvested 2026-07-25; whitespace normalised only. • MUST include child(ren)’s residence for last 5 years (or since birth if under age 5) • Certified Copy of Child(ren)’s Birth Certificate(s) • Certificate of Mandatory Disclosure Form 12.932 • Child Support Guidelines Worksheet Form 12.902 (e) • Family Law Financial Affidavit (choose only one based on annual income) • Short form 12.902 (b) annual income under $50,000 or Long form 12.902 (c) annual income over $50,000 *OR* • If both parties agree to waive filing financials, both parties may jointly complete the following forms: • Notice of Joint Verified Waiver of Filing Financial Affidavits Form 12.902 (k) (all criteria must be met) • Affidavit of Income for Child Support Form 12.902 (l) (all criteria must be met) • Parenting Plan If both parties agree, please complete the agreement in its entirety. • Must be signed and notarized by both parties (or proposed by Petitioner if parties are NOT in agreement) • Both parties must complete the course and should be completed within 45 days of the date of filing. • Once completed a copy of the certificate of completion must be filed. • Personal Service - Personal service is required if the party’s whereabouts are known. • Summons: • Service by Publication or Posting - You must attempt personal service at the Respondent’s last known address before filing an affidavit of diligent search. • Affidavit of Diligent Search - Form 12.913 (b) • This affidavit must be filled out completely with supporting documentation attached to the affidavit. • By Publication: • Must publish once a week for four (4) consecutive weeks in a publication in the county of the Court [See Florida Statute 49.10 (1)(a)]. -
MUST include child(ren)’s residence for last 5 years (or since birth if under age 5) • Certified Copy of Child(ren)’s Birth Certificate(s) • Certificate of Mandatory Disclosure Form 12.932 • Child Support Guidelines Worksheet Form 12.902 (e) • Family Law Financial Affidavit (choose only one based on annual income) • Short form 12.902 (b) annual income under $50,000 or Long form 12.902 (c) annual income over $50,000 *OR*
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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.