These 7 rules apply across Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami-Dade County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Donald "DJ" Cannava is a judge in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, which serves Miami-Dade County through circuit and county court divisions.
This judge's procedures are published through the court's general rules, as no specific procedure documents are listed.
The rule lists email DV54@jud11.flcourts.org. Parties must submit evidence for trial via email to DV54@jud11.flcourts.org.
If unable to access Zoom, contact the Judicial Assistant immediately to arrange alternatives.
Parties must submit evidence for trial via email to DV54@jud11.flcourts.org.
You may contact the Judicial Assistant to confirm evidence was received.
