11th Judicial Circuit: Miami-Dade County
Local family court rules, administrative orders, and mandatory financial disclosure procedures for parties litigating domestic relations actions in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Courthouse Location & Contact
Primary Family Court Facility:
Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center, 175 NW 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33128
Division: Family Division
Division: Family Division
Local Administrative Orders & Procedures
Administrative Order 20-03 mandates immediate entry of the Standing Temporary Domestic Relations Order. Mandatory disclosure compliance hearings are scheduled automatically if Form 12.932 is not filed within 50 days.
Mandatory Filing Requirements in Miami-Dade County
- Form Selection: Parties with annual gross income under $50,000 must file Form 12.902(b); parties earning $50,000 or greater must file Form 12.902(c).
- Electronic Filing (E-Filing Portal): In compliance with Florida Supreme Court standards, all family law financial affidavits must be filed electronically through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
- Rule 12.285 Compliance: The certificate of compliance (Form 12.932) must be filed with the clerk, while underlying sensitive records are exchanged directly between counsel or self-represented litigants.
- Redaction Obligations: Pursuant to Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.425, social security numbers, bank account numbers, and minor children's names must be redacted before filing in the public docket.
Interactive Tools for Miami-Dade County Litigants
Short vs Long Form Selector
Determine your statutory form requirement under Florida Family Law Rule 12.285.
Check Eligibility →Mandatory Disclosure Deadlines
Calculate your 45-day document disclosure deadline from date of petition service.
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