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2 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/2023/09/next-steps.pdf, harvested 2026-07-25; whitespace normalised only. • If the respondent files an answer or an answer and counterpetition, which disagrees with or denies anything in the petition, and the parties are unable to settle the disputed issues, completion of mediation is required before a final hearing or trial may be set. • Both parties are required to file a Family Law Financial Affidavit pursuant to Administrative Order No.
If the respondent files an answer or an answer and counterpetition, which disagrees with or denies anything in the petition, and the parties are unable to settle the disputed issues, completion of mediation is required before a final hearing or trial may be set.
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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.