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.
Pro se parties in Family Division dissolution of marriage, name change, paternity, custody, and post-judgment modification cases must acquire and use the Eleventh Judicial Circuit forms packet or substantially compliant forms, unless waived by the Administrative or Associate Administrative Judge for good cause.
Pro se parties must register with the Circuit's Family Court Self Help Program to receive information, instructions on Family Court rules and procedures, referrals to social service agencies, and other assistance, unless waived for good cause.
Pro se pleadings and papers must be reviewed as to form by the Family Court Self Help Program at the time of filing, unless waived for good cause.
The required Eleventh Judicial Circuit forms packet is available from the Clerk's Office at a cost not to exceed $35.00.
Parties may contact Judge Johanna Benedi's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email sdania@jud11.flcourts.org. Emails to the judicial assistant must copy all counsel of record in the same email.
Emails to the judicial assistant must copy all counsel of record in the same email.
Emails to the bailiff must copy all counsel of record in the same email.
Questions about procedures, scheduling, or accommodation requests go to the Judicial Assistant at 305-548-5194, with your case number ready.