Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 181 rules apply across Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Orange and Osceola Counties. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Child support guidelines worksheet

    The Child Support Guidelines Worksheet must match the child support amount stated in the Final Judgment.

  • Applies to
    Proposed final judgment

    Counsel must bring the original proposed Final Judgment to the final hearing.

  • Applies to
    Proposed final judgment
    Must include
    certificate of service

    The proposed Final Judgment must include a proper certificate of service naming both parties.

Service

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  • Applies to
    Final judgment

    After the Final Judgment is signed, counsel must sign its certificate of service and provide copies to all parties.

  • Applies to
    Income deduction order

    A copy of the Income Deduction Order must be served on the obligor’s payor or payors.

  • Applies to
    Income deduction order

    The obligor must notify the obligee and, when applicable, the IV-D agency within seven days after a change in address or payor information.

Communication

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  • Contact
    Phone to clerk
    Phone
    407-836-2059

    Employers and income withholders may contact the Orange County Clerk of Courts by phone at 407-836-2059, by email, or through the court website for questions.

  • Contact
    Phone to clerk
    Phone
    407-836-2059

    Employees and obligors may contact the Orange County Clerk of Courts by phone at 407-836-2059, by email, or through the court website for questions.

  • Contact
    Phone to clerk
    Phone
    407-836-2059

    Questions may be directed to the Orange County Clerk of Courts by phone at 407-836-2059 or by email/website at the listed address.

Formatting

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  • All incorporated exhibits must be properly tagged with a Clerk’s evidence tag.

  • Every checklist line must be completed with a date, and check marks, Xs, and N/A entries are prohibited.

  • The Income Withholding for Support form must be regular on its face.

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About Judge Laura Shaffer

**Laura Shaffer** is listed as a current judicial officer of the [Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida](https://ninthcircuit.org/judges/circuit). The circuit publishes these sections on the profile page: Judicial Assignment, Education, Certifications, Professional Activities, Awards and Honors, Multimedia, Important Information.

**Current assignment** **Division or department:** Unified Family, Division 30 / 3 **Courtroom:** 13-B **Chambers:** Orange County Courthouse **Phone:** 407.836.1508 **Judicial assistant:** Allison Rivera **Judicial assistant email:** ARivera@ninthcircuit.org **Official sources**

Common questions about Judge Laura Shaffer's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Laura Shaffer?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for motions. Details: delivery with bundled motion. A courtesy copy of the motion, bearing the electronic-filing timestamp, must accompany the hearing request sent to the Judicial Assistant.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Instructions for Attorneys to Set a Hearing

What must be included with hearing request filings before Judge Laura Shaffer?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A hearing request must include the case and party information, requested hearing details, motion information, mediation and meet-and-confer dates, and interpreter and jailed-party information.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Information to Be Included in Hearing Requests

How may parties contact Judge Laura Shaffer's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications. The rule lists email 30orange@NinthCircuit.org. Emergency motions and motions for rehearing or reconsideration must be filed with the clerk and emailed to the Judicial Assistant.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Emergency Motions & Motions for Rehearing/Reconsideration

Is electronic filing required before Judge Laura Shaffer?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. An electronically filed notice of hearing must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant only after confirming the date on the court calendar and with the Judicial Assistant.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Ex-Parte/Short Matters

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Laura Shaffer?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. A proposed order must be filed at least three business days before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Information to Be Included in Hearing Requests
Complete rules summary for Judge Laura Shaffer

Division 30 prohibits online scheduling and directs attorneys to contact the Judicial Assistant by email.

An electronically filed notice of hearing must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant only after confirming the date on the court calendar and with the Judicial Assistant.

Emergency motions and motions for rehearing or reconsideration must be filed with the clerk and emailed to the Judicial Assistant.

A courtesy copy of the motion, bearing the electronic-filing timestamp, must accompany the hearing request sent to the Judicial Assistant.

A hearing request must include the case and party information, requested hearing details, motion information, mediation and meet-and-confer dates, and interpreter and jailed-party information.

After the Judicial Assistant confirms the hearing, a copy of the notice of hearing must be forwarded to the court.

A proposed order must be filed at least three business days before the hearing.

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