Judge Kristina Mobley
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- At Least Three Days Prior to Hearing
Exhibits
- For Hearing or Trial Review
Motion
- For Review
Objection to Magistrate Referral
Adjournments
- A continuance request must be submitted at least five days before the scheduled court date, will be granted only for good cause, and ordinarily must be signed by the requesting party unless good cause is shown.
Communication
Chambers
Phone
Court-wideDocument Format Requirements4 rules
Consent orders signed by all parties shall be submitted in PDF format.
- File type
- Consent order
All other proposed orders must be submitted in Word Format.
- File type
- Word
- Proposed order
Exhibits must be submitted to the Clerk of the Court in paper format.
- File type
- Paper
- Exhibits
Exhibits must be labeled in the following format: ‘Petitioner/Plaintiff 1’ or ‘Respondent/Defendant A.’
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Label exhibits as “Petitioner/Plaintiff 1” or “Respondent/Defendant A.”
Document Filing Requirements42 rules
A notice of hearing involving any remote appearance will list the Judge’s Zoom credentials.
- Document
- Notice of hearing
Include
- •The Judge’s Zoom credentials
All notices of hearing will contain the ADA notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540.
Requests to use communication technology for an appearance must be made by motion.
In cases where the parties will be exercising shared parental responsibility, the Parenting Plan must include language in compliance with Fla. Stat. 61.13(2)(b)3.a.
If there are minor children of the parties, both parents must have completed an authorized parenting course and filed the certificate, pursuant to Fla. Stat. §61.21.
All consent Orders shall include the word “Consent” or “Agreed” in the caption of the proposed Order
- Document
- Consent order
- Placement
- Caption
and, where applicable, contain the signatures of the parties.
- Placement
- Signature block
Every proposed order must have a cover letter certifying agreement or identifying the parties' disagreement.
Court's wording
All proposed orders must be accompanied by a cover letter either (1) certifying that all parties agree to the order or (2) containing a statement identifying any disagreement of the parties as to the proposed order.
Always designate the title of the particular motion heard, such as “Order Denying Wife’s Motion to Dismiss,” Etc.
Do not send a Proposed Order until the Motion appears on the docket.
An emergency-hearing motion must state the issues, reasons for emergency relief, time needed for each party's presentation, and supporting law.
Court's wording
If a party believes there is a factual basis for setting an emergency hearing, a detailed motion setting forth the following must be filed on the docket: (1) the issues to be resolved; (2) reasons why an emergency hearing is necessary; (3) the amount of time needed for each party’s presentation; and (4) the law upon which the motion is grounded.
If seeking an ex parte hearing without notice to the other party, your motion must state an adequate reason why the other party should not be given notice.
A completed Exhibit List form must accompany your exhibits.
- Document
- Exhibits
Must include
- •Exhibit list
Pursuant to Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.941(d), all Emergency Verified Motions for Child Pick-Up Orders must be verified/sworn by the movant.
The hearing request must include: (1) Opposing counsel on the email chain; (2) The Clay County case style and case number; (3) A courtesy copy of the motion and reference to the docket number. (The Motion must be filed prior to requesting a hearing.) (4) The length of time needed.
The parties are required to file the Certificate of Completion in the Court file before the entry of a Final Judgment. Failure to complete the course may result in a delay in entry of the final judgment.
The parties are to complete and submit a Trial Set Memo to the Judicial Assistant, complete with docket numbers, when setting trial.
shall file with the Court at the time of filing the motion, a statement certifying that the movant, in good faith, has conferred with the opposing person or party, and that they have been unable to resolve the dispute without court action.
- Document
- Motion
Must include
- •Certificate of conference
• Usage: Division forms must be used for all relevant filings.
RESIDENCY EVIDENCE (Check and attach a copy):
ATTORNEY’S SIGNATURE DATE
- Placement
- Signature block
Include
- •ATTORNEY’S SIGNATURE DATE
GUIDELINE CHILD SUPPORT WORKSHEET FILED: Yes No N/A; If Yes, attached: Yes No
I, the undersigned attorney, do hereby certify that I have personally reviewed the above court file and that the above relevant pleadings and documents are contained in the court file or will be presented to the Court with this form.
CENTRAL GOVERNMENTAL DEPOSITORY INFORMATION FORM: Completed and Filed Yes No N/A
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT SIGNED BY BOTH PARTIES: ______ Yes ______ No N/A
FINANCIAL AFFIDAVITS FILED: Husband Wife Father Mother N/A
- Document
- Financial affidavits
Include
- •FINANCIAL AFFIDAVITS FILED
CONSENT FINAL JUDGMENT OR OTHER CONSENT ORDER SIGNED BY BOTH PARTIES: Yes No
A. Mandatory UP-TO-DATE Financial Affidavits of each of the parties.
All parties seeking attorney’s fees at the time of final hearing or subsequent thereto must file a verified statement as to the manner of time spent, along with a detailed list of costs.
NOTE: If the issue of personalty is not settled prior to final hearing, each party shall submit to the Court a list of assets sought by each party, stating the specific description of such asset, the nature of the party’s interest, the amount of debt encumbering any asset (i.e., lien balance), and the fair market value or present balance of such asset. ATTACH LIST TO PRE- TRIAL STIPULATION.
NOTE: All parties seeking attorney’s fees at the time of final hearing or subsequent thereto must file a verified statement as to the manner of time spent, along with a detailed list of costs.
The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2024 DR 001234 SC – Doe v. Doe - 2-Hour Hearing Requested.)
MOTIONS SHOULD CONTAIN THE STATUTE AND RULE UPON WHICH THEY ARE GROUNDED.
Exhibits must be properly indexed with numbers/letters or they may be returned to you.
The moving party will prepare the notice of hearing once a date and time are agreed upon.
Any request for a status conference must articulate the reasons for the necessity of the conference.
PARENTING CLASS CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FILED: N/A
- Document
- Parenting class certificate of completion
Include
- •PARENTING CLASS CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FILED
IF YES, PLEASE MARK: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT AFFIDAVIT FILED BY: N/A
ALIMONY worksheet showing gross, deductions, net for each party (prefer DPA): Yes No N/A
Counsel shall discuss all witnesses and testimony prior to final hearing for agreement on admission without objection of introductory, cumulative, and uncontroverted testimony, which can be read into record at final hearing.
Counsel shall review all exhibits prior to final hearing and agree, where reasonable, to admission thereof without objection.
C. Other real property (legal description) or tangible or intangible or marital debts. List the value of each and the proposed distribution. (Attach separate list, if necessary, and describe any dispute as to appropriate date of valuation.)
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Proposed orders must be submitted by email or through the court e-portal, with copies to all parties.
Proposed orders must be submitted to the Court via e-mail with copies to all parties or through the e-portal with copies to all parties.
Page 5 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments
Exhibits totaling more than 25 pages must be submitted to the court as a hard copy in a binder.
If the exhibits total more than twenty-five (25) pages, submit a hard copy to the Court in a binder.
Page 6 | G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings
Exhibits totaling fewer than 25 pages must be submitted electronically by email to the Judicial Assistant.
Submit exhibits of less than twenty-five (25) pages electronically by e-mail to the Judicial Assistant.
Page 6 | G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
All hearing materials must be received by the Court no later than three business days before the hearing.
The Court must receive all materials for the hearing no later than three (3) business days before the hearing.
Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after hearing time is reserved.
A notice of hearing will be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time.
Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures
A proposed order must be submitted within ten days after the hearing.
Proposed orders must be submitted within ten (10) days after any hearing.
Page 5 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments
All exhibits must be received in chambers three days before the evidentiary proceeding.
All exhibits must be received in chambers three (3) days before the evidentiary proceeding.
Page 6 | G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings
The motion must be filed before a hearing is requested.
The Motion must be filed prior to requesting a hearing.
Page 7 | K. Other Division Procedures
The course Certificate of Completion must be filed before the court enters final judgment.
The parties are required to file the Certificate of Completion in the Court file before the entry of a Final Judgment.
Page 8 | K. Other Division Procedures
Service and Proof of Service Rules
A copy of the attached order must be served either by summons or by certified mail.
A COPY OF THE ATTACHED ORDER MUST BE SERVED BY SUMMONS OR CERTIFIED MAIL
Civil cases
Page 1 | IMPORTANT NOTICE TO THE PETITIONER
The attached certificate of service must be filed with proof of service attached.
THE ATTACHED CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE MUST BE FILED WITH PROOF OF SERVICE ATTACHED.
Civil cases
Page 1 | IMPORTANT NOTICE TO THE PETITIONER
The petitioner or the petitioner's attorney must serve a copy of the standing order with the petition.
The Petitioner or Petitioner's attorney shall serve a copy of this Order with a copy of the petition
Civil cases
Page 5 | SERVICE AND APPLICATIONS OF THIS ORDER
A certificate of service must be filed with the clerk no later than five days after service.
no later than five (5) days from the date of service file a certificate of service with the clerk of the court.
Civil cases
Page 5 | SERVICE AND APPLICATIONS OF THIS ORDER
A notice of hearing must be served immediately after hearing time is reserved.
A notice of hearing will be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time.
Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures
Service by publication requires a filed diligent-search affidavit documenting searches of the USPS, Internet, DMV, Department of Corrections, and Armed Forces.
Service by Publication: A diligent search affidavit must be filed if a party was served by publication. It must include at least the following searches: (1) United States Postal Service; (2) Internet Search; (3) Department of Motor Vehicles; (4) Department of Corrections; and (5) Letters to Armed Forces of the United States. Fla. Stat. §63.088.
Page 4 | B. Scheduling Procedures
The attorney preparing a proposed order must provide an advance copy to opposing counsel.
The attorney preparing the Proposed Order shall provide an advance copy to opposing counsel.
Page 5 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments
A motion for rehearing or reconsideration must be filed with the clerk, with a copy electronically served on the judicial assistant.
Motions for rehearing and/or reconsideration must be filed with the Clerk and a copy e-served to the Judicial Assistant.
Page 8 | K. Other Division Procedures
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies must reach the court at least three days before the hearing, with copies provided to all other parties simultaneously.
Courtesy copies must be delivered to the Court at least three (3) days prior to the hearing with copies provided to all other parties at the same time.
Page 5 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
A courtesy copy of an emergency motion must be provided to the court for review.
A courtesy copy of the Motion must be provided to the Court for review.
Page 6 | F. Emergencies and Other Urgent Matters
A hearing request must include one courtesy copy of the motion and a docket-number reference.
(3) A courtesy copy of the motion and reference to the docket number.
Page 7 | K. Other Division Procedures
A courtesy copy of an objection must be emailed to the judicial assistant.
a courtesy copy provided to the Judicial Assistant via email.
Page 7 | K. Other Division Procedures
For an evidentiary proceeding, courtesy copies of citations to relevant case law, rules, and statutes must be submitted to the court.
Courtesy copies of citations to relevant case law, Rules, and Statutes must be submitted to the Court for any evidentiary proceeding.
Page 5 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must bring enough copies of each exhibit for the clerk, court, and every party to use during the hearing or trial.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must bring sufficient copies of each exhibit for the clerk, the Court, and each party to review during the hearing or trial.
Page 6 | G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings
Filing Bundling Requirements
An additional motion may not be added to an already scheduled hearing without the court’s prior approval, and an unapproved motion will not be heard.
No additional motions will be added to a previously scheduled hearing without prior approval by the Court. Unilaterally (without the Court’s permission) adding a motion to an already scheduled hearing is not permissible and the added motion will not be heard.
Page 7 | K. Other Division Procedures
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Before filing a motion to compel under Rule 1.380 or a motion for a protective order under Rule 1.280(c), the moving attorney must confer in good faith with the opposing party or attorney to try to resolve the dispute.
Before filing a Motion to Compel pursuant to Rule 1.380, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, or a Motion for a Protective Order, as provided in Rule 1.280(c), Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, the attorney for the moving party shall confer with the opposing party or attorney in a good faith effort to resolve the issues raised
Page 8 | K. Other Division Procedures
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A continuance request must be submitted at least five days before the scheduled court date, will be granted only for good cause, and ordinarily must be signed by the requesting party unless good cause is shown.
Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown. A request for continuance must be submitted at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled court date. Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e).
Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures
Chambers Communication Rules
All parties must be copied on emails sent to the judicial office unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.
All parties must be copied on any e-mail directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by ===== PAGE 2 ===== law.
Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by email to the Judicial Assistant.
All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to BishopM@clayclerk.com.
Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Hearings may only be scheduled for motions already filed with the Clerk.
Hearings will only be set on motions already filed with the Clerk.
Page 2 | B. Scheduling Procedures
Only the party that set a hearing may cancel it, must notify the Judicial Assistant by email with a copy to opposing counsel, and must obtain confirmation of the cancellation from the Judicial Assistant.
Only the party setting a hearing may cancel it. Notification of cancellation must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant with a copy to opposing counsel. Cancellation of a hearing MUST be confirmed with and by the Judicial Assistant.
Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures
The Court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties, and parties must follow the judicial office's communication procedures.
Unsolicited communications from non- parties will not be considered by the Court. Parties may only contact the judicial office according to these practices and procedures.
Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
A request for a hearing on a pending motion must be sent by email to the Judicial Assistant and must include all other parties.
The party requesting a hearing on any pending motion should contact the Judicial Assistant by email at BishopM@clayclerk.com. Said email shall include all other parties.
Page 2 | B. Scheduling Procedures
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address for electronic delivery of signed orders unless excused.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused.
Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
All hearings must be coordinated with opposing counsel or with the unrepresented party.
All hearings must be coordinated with opposing counsel or party if unrepresented.
Page 2 | B. Scheduling Procedures
A request for a hearing lasting less than one hour must be submitted by email to the judicial assistant.
To request a hearing date please submit your request via e-mail to the Judicial Assistant.
Page 7 | K. Other Division Procedures
When witnesses will appear by Zoom, the parties are expected to inform the judicial assistant when scheduling the hearing.
If witnesses will appear via Zoom, the parties are expected to inform the Judicial Assistant of such when the hearing is scheduled.
Page 7 | K. Other Division Procedures
Parties must not call the judge’s office to schedule a hearing on a motion for rehearing or reconsideration.
Please do not call the Judge’s office to schedule a hearing on the motion.
Page 8 | K. Other Division Procedures
After the court agrees that a status conference is needed, the moving party may schedule it by emailing the judicial assistant.
If the Court agrees that a status conference is required, the moving party may schedule the status conference by emailing the Judicial Assistant.
Page 7 | K. Other Division Procedures
Email the completed trial set memorandum to the Judicial Assistant when requesting a trial date.
(Email completed form to the Judicial Assistant (BishopM@clayclerk.com) when requesting a trial date.)
Civil cases
Page 1 | TRIAL SET MEMORANDUM - DIVISION I / FAMILY – JUDGE KRISTINA K. MOBLEY