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/2026/02/supplemental-petition-to-modify-parental-responsibility.pdf, harvested 2026-07-25; whitespace normalised only. • 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) and • Affidavit of Income for Child Support – Form 12.902 (l) (all criteria must be met) • Parenting Plan - Form 12.995(a) OR Form 12.995(b) OR Form 12.995(c) 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 parenting plan for filing • Constructive Service **MUST attempt Personal Service at respondent’s last known address BEFORE proceeding with this type of service**
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) and • Affidavit of Income for Child Support – Form 12.902 (l) (all criteria must be met) • Parenting Plan - Form 12.995(a) OR Form 12.995(b) OR Form 12.995(c) 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 parenting plan for 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.