Judge Ivonne Cuesta
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Motion
Communication
Chambers
Document Format Requirements2 rules
1. A cover letter that complies with the above requirements, in PDF format. 2. A copy of the motion in PDF format. 3. A proposed order in WORD format. Please do not use preset templates or fillable forms as some do not allow for electronic signature. Any order which cannot be electronically signed will be rejected.
- Proposed order
- Cover letter
- Motion
Formatting
- •Cover letter must be in PDF format
- •Copy of the motion must be in PDF format
- •Proposed order must be in WORD format
Once these documents are reflected on the docket, submit a Proposed Final Judgment in Word Format. Please Note: If the Court determines that the pleadings filed do not comply with Florida Statutes, your Proposed Final Judgment will be rejected.
- File type
- Word
- Proposed final judgment
Document Filing Requirements11 rules
ALL PROPOSED ORDERS SENT WITHOUT A COVER LETTER INDICATING THAT IT HAS BEEN SENT TO THE OPPOSING PARTY ARE CONSIDERED EXPARTE COMMUNICATIONS AND WILL NOT BE READ BY THE JUDGE.
Parties that have reached an agreement must immediately file an MSA and/or PP(If applicable) signed by both parties and notarized
- Document
- Marital settlement agreement
Must include
- •Signed by both parties and notarized
ALL COURTMAP submissions MUST include a COVER LETTER.
On COURTMAP, coordinate with opposing party and select the date to have the motion heard. Once a date is agreed upon you may set the hearing using in the Motion Calendar slot. As supporting documents, attach the motion and any responses with an e-file stamp. You may unilaterally set on calendar If unable to agree upon a date with opposing side.
CourtMap special set hearing requests must attach the filed motion and request for hearing with an e-file stamp, and settings lacking these supporting documents will be rejected.
Court's wording
Once a date is agreed upon by all parties, request date on CourtMap, be sure to attach filed Motion and request for hearing form (with an e-file stamp). Any settings that do not include the motion and request for hearing with the e-file stamp will be rejected. Any settings that do not have any supporting documents will be rejected.
Before seeking an uncontested divorce final judgment, the six required pleadings must be filed with the Clerk and on the docket, and must not be submitted as supporting documents in CourtMap.
Court's wording
Please do not submit any of the following 6 pleadings as supporting documents in CourtMap. Please make sure that the following documents have been filed with the Clerk of Courts and are reflected on the docket: 1. Petition and/or Counter Petition 2. Answer or Answer/Waiver 3. Financial Affidavits 4. UCCJEA Affidavit (If applicable) 5. Marital Settlement Agreement and/or Parenting Plan 6. Affidavit that MSA and/or PP in best interest of child, signed by both parties and notarized.
On COURTMAP also include as supporting documents a Notice of Hearing.
Submit a Proposed FJ through CourtMap
The COVER LETTER MUST address the following: - Whether the matter has been heard - Date of the hearing (if previously heard) - Title of the motion - The proposed order has been sent to the opposing party - Whether opposing party agrees with the proposed order
If the parties have reached a resolution on the matter and wish to cancel a special set hearing, please submit an Agreed Order via CourtMap.
5. Both parties shall make every effort to agree and submit ONE order that conforms with the Court's ruling. If you cannot agree, then both parties may send competing orders.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Motions with exhibits must be filed on the E-Filing Portal and must include 11thFC01@jud11.flcourts.org in all filings.
On the E-FILING PORTAL, file the Motion with any exhibits. Include 11thFC01@jud11.flcourts.org in all filings.
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After an emergency motion is filed, it must be submitted via COURTMAP, and the Judge will determine whether it qualifies as an emergency.
Once the motion is filed, SUBMIT VIA COURTMAP. Upon review, the Judge will determine if it is an emergency and it will be handled accordingly.
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All proposed orders must be submitted via COURTMAP.
ALL PROPOSED ORDERS SHALL BE SUBMITTED VIA COURTMAP
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Emergency motions and requests for hearing may be filed either with the Clerk of Courts or through the E-Filing Portal.
File Emergency Motion and Request for Hearing with Clerk of Courts or through the E-FILING PORTAL.
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All attorneys and self-represented litigants must register for an account on the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal to file pleadings or motions with the clerk.
ALL ATTORNEYS AND SELF REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MUST SIGN UP FOR AN ACCOUNT AT FLORIDA COURTS E-FILING PORTAL at https://www.myflcourtaccess.com for filing pleadings or motions with the clerk.
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For special set motions, parties must file the motion(s) and a Request for Hearing with the Clerk of Courts using the E-Filing E-Portal.
Using the E-FILING E-PORTAL, file the Motion(s) and a Request for Hearing with the Clerk's of Courts.
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Once the mediator's report has been filed, parties must file a Notice for Trial through the e-portal or with the clerk's office.
Once the Mediator's report has been filed, file a Notice for Trial thru the e-portal or with the clerk's office.
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Sign up for COURTMAP for submitting proposed orders and scheduling with your assigned Judge.
Sign up for COURTMAP for submitting proposed orders and scheduling with your assigned Judge.
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Motions for continuance, default, and contempt will not be accepted via COURTMAP.
The Court will not accept the following matters via COURTMAP: - Motions for Continuance - Motions for Default - Motions for Contempt
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COURTMAP is only for proposed-order submission; motions and other pleadings must not be filed through COURTMAP and must instead be filed via the E-Portal or in person at the Clerk's Office.
COURTMAP is ONLY for the submission of proposed orders. Once an order is submitted, the Judge will review and sign it electronically. The orders will then be uploaded to the court file and emailed to the parties. DO NOT use COURTMAP to FILE motions or any other pleading. Use EPORTAL or visit the Clerk's Office in person for any filings to the court file.
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Proposed ex parte orders will be accepted only for properly filed ex-parte motions to compel discovery.
PROPOSED EXPARTE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR: PROPERLY FILED EX-PARTE MOTIONS TO COMPEL DISCOVERY ONLY
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A pleading must be filed at the time of registration to activate an e-filing portal account, and self-represented litigants are recommended to file a Notice of Designation of Email as their first filing.
Please be aware that in order to activate your portal account a pleading must be filed at the time of registration. Therefore, it is recommended that any Self Represented litigant signing up for the first time file a "Notice of Designation of Email"
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For matters not previously heard, proposed orders will be accepted via e-courtesy only for the listed categories (motions to compel mandatory disclosure, motions to withdraw with client consent, motions for substitution of counsel, final judgments of paternity with supporting documents, and agreed orders).
The following proposed orders for matters that have not been previously heard will be accepted via e-courtesy: - Motions to Compel Mandatory Disclosure - Motions to Withdraw (require a consent signed by the client advising the he/she consents to the entry of the order and understands that the matter will not be delayed because of the withdrawal of the attorney) - Motions for Substitution of Counsel - Final Judgments of Paternity (with an MSA, Parenting plan and child support guidelines with income Withholding Order) - Agreed orders on all issues except as described below
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The notice of hearing must be filed with the Clerk at least 7 business days before the hearing, and untimely notices will be rejected.
The notice of hearing must be filed with the Clerk at least 7 business days prior to the hearing, not including the day of the hearing. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ALL NOTICES NOT FILED IN A TIMELY MANNER WILL BE REJECTED.
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The Uncontested Divorce (UCD) Calendar requires notice before hearing of 14 business days.
Notice Before Hearing: 14 Business Days
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
The division e-service email address only accepts emails sent directly from the E-Filing Portal and rejects all other emails.
Please be aware the above email address will only accept emails directly from the E-FILING PORTAL and will reject all other emails sent from other email addresses.
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When filing through the E-Filing Portal, parties must add 11thFC01@jud11.flcourts.org to the e-service list.
When filing through the E-FILING PORTAL please add 11thFC01@jud11.flcourts.org to the E-Service list.
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Parties must e-serve the opposing side with their filing through the E-Filing Portal.
On the E-FILING PORTAL, E-SERVE the opposing side with your filing.
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If the opposing party is not registered for CourtMap, the party must generate its own notice of hearing with a certificate of service and mail it to the opposing party.
IF THE OPPOSING PARTY IS NOT REGISTERED FOR COURTMAP YOU MUST GENERATE YOUR OWN NOTICE WITH AN APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND MAIL IT TO THE OPPOSING PARTY.
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The opposing party must be included in all COURTMAP submissions.
YOU MUST INCLUDE THE OPPOSING PARTY IN ALL SUBMISSIONS VIA COURTMAP
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Printed courtesy copies submitted via mail will be rejected.
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY all printed courtesy copies submitted via mail will be rejected.
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Parties must not mail copies of motions to chambers.
Please DO NOT MAIL COPIES OF THE MOTION TO CHAMBERS.
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Filing Bundling Requirements
For the Remote 5-Minute Motion Calendar, only one motion is permitted per case, so bundling multiple motions is prohibited.
REMOTE 5 MINUTE MOTION CALENDAR (Only 1 motion is permitted per case)
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
All cases must attend mediation before trial.
ALL CASES MUST ATTEND MEDIATION PRIOR TO TRIAL.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Special set hearings may not be cancelled without approval from the court.
SPECIAL SET HEARINGS MAY NOT BE CANCELLED WITHOUT APPROVAL FROM THE COURT.
Page 1 | SPECIAL SET HEARINGS AND CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES
Continuing a special set hearing requires filing a motion or joint motion to continue with a proposed order via CourtMap, and if the motion is not granted the parties must appear on the scheduled date.
To continue a special set hearing, you must file a motion or joint motion to continue along with a Proposed Order via CourtMap. If the motion is granted by the Court and the order is signed, email a copy of the order to apichardo@jud11.flcourts.org so that the matter may be removed from the calendar. IF THE COURT DOES NOT GRANT THE MOTION, THE JUDGE WILL EXPECT THE PARTIES TO APPEAR IN COURT ON THE SCHEDULED DATE.
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Chambers Communication Rules
After submitting the Proposed Final Judgment via CourtMap, parties must contact chambers to advise of the settlement and submission.
Contact chambers to advise of the settlement and submission to CourtMap
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Once the agreed or continuance order is signed, parties must email a copy to the judicial assistant (apichardo@jud11.flcourts.org) so the matter can be removed from the calendar.
Once the order is signed, email a copy of the order to apichardo@jud11.flcourts.org so that the matter may be removed from the calendar.
Page 1 | SPECIAL SET HEARINGS AND CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES
Parties must contact the judicial assistant to obtain a referral to mediation.
Please contact the JA for a referral to Mediation.
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After the Notice for Trial is accepted or filed, parties may contact chambers to be added to the next available CMC calendar for trial scheduling.
Once the Notice has been accepted into the e-portal or filed with the clerk you may contact chambers to be added to the next available CMC Calendar to be scheduled for trial.
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