3 verbatim requirements from 5th Jud. Cir., Lake 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/2026/02/dom-with-property-no-children.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, the document must be completely filed out, signed by BOTH parties and notarized • If parties DO NOT agree, Petitioner must complete a proposed marital settlement agreement for filing • Constructive Service **MUST attempt Personal Service at respondent’s last known address BEFORE proceeding with this type of service**
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.