Judge Kristina Mobley
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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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 must be submitted in PDF format.
Consent orders signed by all parties shall be submitted in PDF format.
Proposed orders other than consent orders must be submitted in Word format.
All other proposed orders must be submitted in Word Format.
DOCX
Exhibits must be submitted to the clerk of the court in paper format.
Exhibits must be submitted to the Clerk of the Court in paper format.
Paper
Exhibits must use the specified party-label format.
Exhibits must be labeled in the following format: ‘Petitioner/Plaintiff 1’ or ‘Respondent/Defendant A.’
Document Filing Requirements42 rules
A notice of hearing involving a remote appearance must include the judge's Zoom credentials.
A notice of hearing involving any remote appearance will list the Judge’s Zoom credentials.
Document Type
Notice Of Hearing
Every notice of hearing must contain the ADA notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540.
All notices of hearing will contain the ADA notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540.
Document Type
Notice Of Hearing
A request to appear remotely using communication technology must be made by motion.
Requests to use communication technology for an appearance must be made by motion.
Document Type
Remote Appearance Request
A Parenting Plan involving shared parental responsibility must include language complying with Florida Statute 61.13(2)(b)3.a.
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.
Document Type
Parenting Plan
When the parties have minor children, both parents must complete an authorized parenting course and file the certificate.
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.
Document Type
Certificate
The caption of a consent order must include the word “Consent” or “Agreed.”
All consent Orders shall include the word “Consent” or “Agreed” in the caption of the proposed Order
Document Type
Consent Order
When applicable, a consent order must contain the parties' signatures.
and, where applicable, contain the signatures of the parties.
Document Type
Consent Order
Every proposed order must have a cover letter certifying agreement or identifying the parties' disagreement.
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.
Document Type
Proposed Order
A proposed order must identify the title of the particular motion heard.
Always designate the title of the particular motion heard, such as “Order Denying Wife’s Motion to Dismiss,” Etc.
Document Type
Proposed Order
A proposed order must not be sent until the related motion appears on the docket.
Do not send a Proposed Order until the Motion appears on the docket.
Document Type
Proposed Order
An emergency-hearing motion must state the issues, reasons for emergency relief, time needed for each party's presentation, and supporting law.
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.
Document Type
Emergency Motion
A motion seeking an ex parte hearing without notice must state an adequate reason for withholding notice from the other party.
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.
Document Type
Emergency Motion
A completed Exhibit List form must accompany the exhibits.
A completed Exhibit List form must accompany your exhibits.
Document Type
Exhibits
Emergency verified motions for child pick-up orders must be verified or sworn by the moving party.
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.
Document Type
Emergency Verified Motion
A short-hearing request must identify opposing counsel, provide the case style and number, include a courtesy copy of the filed motion and docket reference, and state the hearing duration.
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.
Document Type
Hearing Request
Parties must file the course Certificate of Completion before entry of final judgment; failure to complete the course may delay that judgment.
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.
Document Type
Certificate Of Completion
When setting a case for trial, the parties must complete and submit a Trial Set Memo containing docket numbers to the judicial assistant.
The parties are to complete and submit a Trial Set Memo to the Judicial Assistant, complete with docket numbers, when setting trial.
Document Type
Trial Set Memo
A motion to compel or protective-order motion must be accompanied by a statement certifying the good-faith conference and the inability to resolve the dispute without court action.
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 Type
Motion
Division forms must be used for all relevant filings.
• Usage: Division forms must be used for all relevant filings.
Document Type
Relevant Filings
The checklist requires residency evidence and a copy to be attached.
RESIDENCY EVIDENCE (Check and attach a copy):
Document Type
Residency Evidence
The checklist requires the attorney’s signature and date.
ATTORNEY’S SIGNATURE DATE
Document Type
Checklist
The filer must indicate whether a guideline child support worksheet was filed and, if yes, whether it is attached.
GUIDELINE CHILD SUPPORT WORKSHEET FILED: Yes No N/A; If Yes, attached: Yes No
Document Type
Guideline Child Support Worksheet
The checklist requires the attorney to certify personal review of the court file and that the relevant pleadings and documents are in the file or will be presented with the form.
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.
Document Type
Checklist
The checklist requires the Central Governmental Depository Information Form to be completed and filed when applicable.
CENTRAL GOVERNMENTAL DEPOSITORY INFORMATION FORM: Completed and Filed Yes No N/A
Document Type
Central Governmental Depository Information Form
The checklist requires confirmation whether a marital settlement agreement signed by both parties has been filed.
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT SIGNED BY BOTH PARTIES: ______ Yes ______ No N/A
Document Type
Marital Settlement Agreement
The checklist requires financial affidavits to be filed for the applicable parties.
FINANCIAL AFFIDAVITS FILED: Husband Wife Father Mother N/A
Document Type
Financial Affidavits
The checklist requires confirmation whether a consent final judgment or other consent order signed by both parties has been filed.
CONSENT FINAL JUDGMENT OR OTHER CONSENT ORDER SIGNED BY BOTH PARTIES: Yes No
Document Type
Consent Final Judgment Or Consent Order
The parties' up-to-date financial affidavits are mandatory exhibits.
A. Mandatory UP-TO-DATE Financial Affidavits of each of the parties.
Document Type
Exhibit List
A party seeking attorney’s fees at or after the final hearing must file a verified statement describing the manner of time spent and a detailed list of costs.
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.
Document Type
Attorney Fees Statement
If personalty remains unresolved before the final hearing, each party must submit and attach to the pretrial stipulation a list of assets sought, including each asset’s description, the party’s interest, any encumbering debt, and the asset’s fair market value or present balance.
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.
Document Type
Pretrial Stipulation
Parties seeking attorney’s fees at or after the final hearing must file a verified statement describing how their time was spent.
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.
Document Type
Attorney Fee Statement
The email subject line must identify the case number, case name, and relevant matter.
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.)
Document Type
Email To Judicial Office
Motions should identify the statute and rule on which they are grounded.
MOTIONS SHOULD CONTAIN THE STATUTE AND RULE UPON WHICH THEY ARE GROUNDED.
Document Type
Motion
Exhibits must be properly indexed using numbers or letters or they may be returned.
Exhibits must be properly indexed with numbers/letters or they may be returned to you.
Document Type
Exhibits
After a hearing date and time are agreed upon, the moving party must prepare the notice of hearing.
The moving party will prepare the notice of hearing once a date and time are agreed upon.
Document Type
Notice Of Hearing
A status-conference request must state the reasons a conference is necessary.
Any request for a status conference must articulate the reasons for the necessity of the conference.
Document Type
Status Conference Request
The checklist requires a parenting class certificate of completion when applicable.
PARENTING CLASS CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FILED: N/A
Document Type
Parenting Class Certificate Of Completion
If the parties have minor children, the checklist requires marking whether a Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act affidavit has been filed.
IF YES, PLEASE MARK: UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION ACT AFFIDAVIT FILED BY: N/A
Document Type
Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act Affidavit
The checklist requires an alimony worksheet showing gross income, deductions, and net income for each party when applicable.
ALIMONY worksheet showing gross, deductions, net for each party (prefer DPA): Yes No N/A
Document Type
Alimony Worksheet
Before the final hearing, counsel must discuss all witnesses and testimony and seek agreement that introductory, cumulative, and uncontroverted testimony may be admitted and read into the record without objection.
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.
Document Type
Witness And Testimony Stipulation
Before the final hearing, counsel must review all exhibits and, where reasonable, seek their admission without objection.
Counsel shall review all exhibits prior to final hearing and agree, where reasonable, to admission thereof without objection.
Document Type
Exhibit Stipulation
The pretrial stipulation must list the value and proposed distribution of other real property, tangible or intangible property, and marital debts; a separate list may be attached if needed, and any dispute over the valuation date must be described.
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.)
Document Type
Pretrial Stipulation
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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.
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
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.
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).
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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.)
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