Judge Betsy Alvarez-Zane
Judge • Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami-Dade County
Court-wide rules
Applies court-wideEleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami-Dade County publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 7 rules are what govern this courtroom.
Filing Requirements
All 6- Applies to
- Pleadings and papers
At the time of filing, pro se parties must have their pleadings and papers reviewed as to form by the Family Court Self Help Program, unless waived for good cause by the Administrative or Associate Administrative Judge.
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- Waiver request
A waiver request under this Local Rule is treated as an emergency ex parte motion pursuant to Rule 12.741(b)(1), Family Law Rules of Procedure, and must be disposed of expeditiously.
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- Final hearing date
All pro se parties must obtain a final hearing date from the Family Court Self Help Program, unless waived for good cause by the Administrative or Associate Administrative Judge.
Fees
All 1- Fee
- $35
- Applies to
- Forms packet
The required forms packet is available from the Clerk's Office at a cost not to exceed $35.00, subject to good-cause waiver of the procedures by the Administrative or Associate Administrative Judge.
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