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7 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/2024/02/dom-w-prop-checklist-sumter-02-2024.pdf, harvested 2026-07-25; whitespace normalised only. • Must be issued at least 6 months prior to the date of filing. • If both parties agree to waive filing financials, both parties may jointly complete the following form: • Notice of Joint Verified Waiver of Filing Financial Affidavits Form 12.902 (k) (all criteria must be met) • Marital Settlement Agreement - Form 12.902 (f)(2)- 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) -- 1 of 2 -- • 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 be issued at least 6 months prior to the date of filing.
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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.