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18 verbatim requirements from 5th Jud. Cir., Sumter County – Mediation Services — 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/2021/10/order-of-referral-to-mediation-sumter.pdf, harvested 2026-07-25; whitespace normalised only. • However, if either party objects to mediation of any issue because there is a history of domestic violence that would make mediation unfair or unsafe, the party shall file an objection with the Court in writing within ten (10) days of the date of this • The parties' combined income is calculated from their financial affidavits or other evidence of income which must be filed -- 1 of 6 -- and updated in the case file within the past year or updated more recently if the financial situation of the party has changed. • No fee shall be charged to a party who has a **Current approved • APPLICATION FOR DETERMINATION OF CIVIL INDIGENT STATUS filed in the case being scheduled for mediation. **Current Application for Determination of Civil Indigent Status shall be defined as being filed within the past six months from the date of the • If a party does not have access to an e-mail account, the parties shall call the Mediation Services • Parties who have combined incomes greater than $100,000 may not use the Court • The parties shall agree on a certified -- 2 of 6 -- family law mediator and schedule a date, time and location for mediation. • Within 30 days from the date of this order, the parties shall provide the Court with a notice setting the mediation conference. • If the parties are unable to agree on a mediator, each party shall provide the Court with two names of suggested mediators they feel are most appropriate to address the needs of the parties through mediation within 14 days from the date of this Order. • Certified Family Law Mediator that shall be appointed to the case. • EACH PARTY MUST APPEAR AT THE MEDIATION CONFERENCE unless otherwise excused by the Court and shall participate in the mediation process. • A fee paid as a penalty non-appearance shall not be applied as payment for a subsequent scheduled mediation. c. • If an agreement is reached on any matter or issue, including legal and factual issues to be determined by the court, the agreement shall be reduced in writing, signed by the parties and their Counsel, if any and if present, and submitted to the • The mediator shall file a status report with the Court within ten (10) days after the mediation conference. g. • In the event the case is settled before the time for mediation, either party may cancel the mediation by providing Court Mediation Services, no later than three (3) business days prior to the mediation, excluding the date of the mediation, a copy of the Agreement(s) settling the case in its entirety, signed by both parties and filed with the Clerk of the Court. • A fee paid as a penalty for late cancellation shall not be applied as payment for a subsequent scheduled mediation. • The result of any mediation shall be reported to the Court. • Bushnell, FL 33513, telephone (352) 569-6952, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance or immediately upon receiving this notification if the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
However, if either party objects to mediation of any issue because there is a history of domestic violence that would make mediation unfair or unsafe, the party shall file an objection with the Court in writing within ten (10) days of the date of this
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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.