Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

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.

Filing Requirements

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    Forms packet

    Pro se parties must acquire and utilize the Eleventh Judicial Circuit forms packet (or forms substantially in compliance therewith) from the Clerk's Office, unless waived for good cause by the Administrative or Associate Administrative Judge.

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    Self help program registration

    Pro se parties must register with the Circuit's Family Court Self Help Program to receive information, instructions, referrals, and assistance, unless waived for good cause by the Administrative or Associate Administrative Judge.

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    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.

Fees

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  • 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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About Judge Gloria Gonzalez-Meyer

Gloria Gonzalez-Meyer is a judge in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, which serves Miami-Dade County through its circuit and county court divisions.

The provided document reference is a generic link and does not detail specific procedural topics; practitioners should refer to the court's general rules for procedural guidance.

Common questions about Judge Gloria Gonzalez-Meyer's rules

Does Judge Gloria Gonzalez-Meyer require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Gloria Gonzalez-Meyer's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. All hearings must be coordinated with opposing counsel, and the Judge will not hear any hearings that were set unilaterally.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motion Calendar Information

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Gloria Gonzalez-Meyer?

Judge Gloria Gonzalez-Meyer's formatting rule includes file format docx and must be submitted via ecourtesy. All agreed orders must be submitted through eCourtesy in Microsoft Word format.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Additional Instructions

What must be included with proposed order filings before Judge Gloria Gonzalez-Meyer?

The rule requires caption. The title of a proposed order must include the full name of the motion at issue.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Additional Instructions

What must be included with notice for trial filings before Judge Gloria Gonzalez-Meyer?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A Notice for Trial requesting a jury trial must specify the jury trial request and indicate whether the adverse party agrees.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Additional Instructions

How may parties contact Judge Gloria Gonzalez-Meyer's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications with Judge Gloria Gonzalez-Meyer's chambers. The rule lists phone (305) 569-2506. After e-filing an emergency motion, the party must call the Judge's office at (305) 569-2506 to inform the Judicial Assistant that the motion has been filed.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Additional Instructions

Is electronic filing required before Judge Gloria Gonzalez-Meyer?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Emergency motions (defined as motions to stay a writ of possession) must be filed with the Clerk's office.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Additional Instructions

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Gloria Gonzalez-Meyer?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Motions and notices of hearing must be filed at least five business days before the hearing; if the notice of hearing is untimely or not filed, the hearing will be cancelled.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motion Calendar Information

What rule applies to serving all parties before Judge Gloria Gonzalez-Meyer?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties. The party setting a hearing must notify all parties of interest and confirm their attendance.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motion Calendar Information
Complete rules summary for Judge Gloria Gonzalez-Meyer

Self-represented litigants are strongly recommended to register with the court's e-filing portal at www.jud11.flcourts.org.

Parties who resolve their matter must cancel the hearing in CourtMAP, or by calling the Judge's Judicial Assistant if they do not have CourtMAP access.

All agreed orders must be submitted through eCourtesy in Microsoft Word format.

Emergency motions (defined as motions to stay a writ of possession) must be filed with the Clerk's office.

After e-filing an emergency motion, the party must call the Judge's office at (305) 569-2506 to inform the Judicial Assistant that the motion has been filed.

A motion must be filed through the E-Portal before it may be scheduled for hearing.

All hearings must be coordinated with opposing counsel, and the Judge will not hear any hearings that were set unilaterally.

Cases that do not involve attorneys for all parties must have their hearings set through the Judge's Office rather than through CourtMAP.

A law firm may set no more than two motions per day per office, even across separate files, and add-on hearings are not permitted.

Motions to dismiss and motions for judgment on the pleadings in water cases are set on the Motion Calendar via CourtMAP.

Landlord-tenant motions, defendants' claims of exemption, reconsideration, re-hearing, attorney's fees, entitlement, tax costs, summary judgment (except credit card/collection cases), 57.105, emergency motions, and case management or status conferences may not be scheduled for or heard on the Motion Calendar.

The movant must e-file all motions and notices of hearing through the E-Portal no later than five business days before the scheduled hearing.

Motions and notices of hearing must be filed at least five business days before the hearing; if the notice of hearing is untimely or not filed, the hearing will be cancelled.

The party setting a hearing must notify all parties of interest and confirm their attendance.

Notices of cancellation must be e-filed through the E-Portal, the hearing must be cancelled in CourtMAP as soon as the party knows it will not go forward, and only the movant party can cancel a scheduled hearing.

Special set hearings (attorney's fees, tax costs, entitlement, summary judgment, 57.105, non-jury trials, and claims of exemption) require contacting the Judicial Assistant at (305) 569-2506 for dates, and coordination is mandatory.

Proposed orders must be submitted through CourtMAP.

Proposed orders must be in Times New Roman type with a minimum 12-point font.

The title of a proposed order must include the full name of the motion at issue.

As of November 15, 2022, any proposed order that does not comply with Administrative Order 22-02 may be rejected.

All proposed orders submitted by counsel must include the Administrative Order 22-02 header: docket index number (or e-filing number and date filed) and the full name of the motion.

The motion attached to a proposed order must be filed with the Clerk before the proposed order is uploaded, or the proposed order will be rejected and must be resubmitted.

Documents sent with proposed orders are not e-filed by the Clerk; parties must use the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal and must not submit proposed orders to Chambers by mail or e-mail unless instructed by the Court.

Relevant underlying documents (e.g., settlement agreement, stipulation for substitution of counsel) must be submitted as Supporting Documents with the proposed order or the order may be rejected.

Proposed orders must be complete with no blanks left; incomplete orders will be rejected and must be resubmitted with the complete information.

All parties must be included on the service list of a proposed order.

A Notice for Trial requesting a jury trial must specify the jury trial request and indicate whether the adverse party agrees.

A case with pending motions for summary judgment will not be placed on calendar call until all such motions have been heard, and no summary judgment motions may be heard during the trial period.

For special set hearings, cancellation notices must be filed and the movant must immediately notify the Judge's office; only the movant can cancel the hearing.

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