County & Court GPS
Bradford County family court
Eighth Judicial Circuit. Procedure notes below come from BenchPath verified sources — every card carries its citation, confidence level, and last-verified date.
Before you file here
- Confirm venue — this county is the right place for the case
- Confirm the current official forms at flcourts.gov
- Check signature / notary requirements per form
- Pick the correct e-filing case category on the portal
- Handle confidential information (SSNs, minors) per rule
- Note the filing fee — or the fee-waiver application
Before you appear here
- Confirm date, time, location — and Zoom vs. in person
- Check the assigned judge/division instructions below
- Confirm how evidence must be submitted for hearings
- Ask whether a proposed order is expected, and in what format
- Confirm courtesy-copy requirements
- Build the exhibit and witness lists in Hearing Prep
Uncontested in Bradford
Agreed on the terms? The path runs through this courthouse.
The qualifier reads your answers, the Assembly Line organizes the agreement, the Packet Composer names the official forms, and the tracker follows the clerk's acceptance loop — all county-aware. Filing fees are verified with the Bradford clerk (this platform never types a fee it can't source), and the division's published practice above controls hearing logistics.
Florida law generally bars entry of a final judgment of dissolution until at least 20 days after the petition is filed (§ 61.19, Fla. Stat.); a court may act sooner only on the statute's required showing. Clerk and court processing add county-varying time on top.
Judge & Division Playbook
Who hears family cases here — and their published practice
A playbook is published practice — calendars, conferral, order formats — with its citation and verification date. FamilyLawGPS does not and will not predict judicial outcomes.
Bradford County Court
D. Tatum Davis
county_judge
No judge-specific procedural notes verified yet — the division instructions on the official circuit site control.
Named in procedure notes
Adam J. Lee
- Eighth Cir. — Judge Adam J. Lee: FilingEighth Judicial Circuit, Judge Adam Lee’s Division Procedures – The Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida (pp. E-Filing Portal Contact Information:, Telephonic Appearances:, Format:, Submission Method:) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24
Named in procedure notes
Bridget Baker
- Eighth Cir. — Judge Bridget Baker: FilingEighth Judicial Circuit, General Magistrate Bridget Baker’s Division Procedures – The Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida (pp. E-Filing Portal Contact Information:, Submission Method:) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24
Named in procedure notes
Craig C. DeThomasis
- Eighth Cir. — Judge Craig C. DeThomasis: FilingEighth Judicial Circuit, Judge Craig DeThomasis’ Division Procedures – The Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida (pp. E-Filing Portal Contact Information:, Format and Submission Method:, Orders:, Emergency Motions:) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24
Named in procedure notes
Denise R. Ferrero
- Eighth Cir. — Judge Denise R. Ferrero: FilingEighth Judicial Circuit, Judge Denise R. Ferrero\’s Division Procedures – The Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida (pp. E-Filing Portal Contact Information:, Submission Method:, Substitution of Counsel:) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24
- Eighth Cir. — Judge Denise R. Ferrero: Remote appearancesEighth Judicial Circuit, Judge Denise R. Ferrero\’s Division Procedures – The Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida; Judge Ferrero ID Requirement for Zoom Hearings – The Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida (pp. Remote Appearance Procedure:, Requirements:, Case Management Conference:, PAGE INTRODUCTION) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24
Named in procedure notes
George M. Wright
- Eighth Cir. — Judge George M. Wright: FilingEighth Judicial Circuit, Bradford Family Law Division Procedures – The Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida; Judge Wright’s Division Procedures – The Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida (pp. Proposed Orders, E-Filing Portal Contact Information:, Format for Proposed Orders:, Submission Method:, Notice of Settlement and Voluntary Dismissal:) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24
- Eighth Cir. — Judge George M. Wright: Remote appearancesEighth Judicial Circuit, Bradford Family Law Division Procedures – The Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida; Judge Wright’s Division Procedures – The Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida (pp. PAGE INTRODUCTION, Notice of Hearing:, Remote Appearance Procedure:, Requirements:) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24
Named in procedure notes
Jonathan D. Ramsey
- Eighth Cir. — Judge Jonathan D. Ramsey: FilingEighth Judicial Circuit, Judge Jonathan Ramsey’s Division Procedures – The Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida (pp. E-Filing Portal Contact Information:, Format for Proposed Orders:) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24
- Eighth Cir. — Judge Jonathan D. Ramsey: Remote appearancesEighth Judicial Circuit, Judge Jonathan Ramsey’s Division Procedures – The Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida (pp. Hearing Requests:, ID Requirement:) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24
Named in procedure notes
Joy L. Danne
- Eighth Cir. — Judge Joy L. Danne: FilingEighth Judicial Circuit, Judge Joy L. Danne’s Division Procedures – The Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida (pp. E-Filing Portal Contact Information:, Submission Method:, Format:) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24
Named in procedure notes
Julie C. Johnson
- Eighth Cir. — Judge Julie C. Johnson: FilingEighth Judicial Circuit, Judge Julie C. Johnson’s Division Procedures – The Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida (pp. E-Filing Portal Contact Information:, Format:, Submission Method:) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24
Named in procedure notes
Kristine Van Vorst
- Eighth Cir. — Judge Kristine Van Vorst: FilingEighth Judicial Circuit, Judge Van Vorst’s Division Procedures – The Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida (pp. E-Filing Portal Contact Information:, Format for Proposed Orders:) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24
- Eighth Cir. — Judge Kristine Van Vorst: Remote appearancesEighth Judicial Circuit, Judge Van Vorst’s Division Procedures – The Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida (pp. Hearing Requests:, ID Requirement:) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24
Named in procedure notes
Phillip A. Pena
- Eighth Cir. — Judge Phillip A. Pena: FilingEighth Judicial Circuit, Judge Pena’s Division Procedures – The Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida; Proposed Orders for Judge Phillip A. Pena – The Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida (pp. E-Filing Portal Contact Information:, Proposed Orders:, PAGE INTRODUCTION) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24
Named in procedure notes
Robert K. Groeb
- Eighth Cir. — Judge Robert K. Groeb: FilingEighth Judicial Circuit, Judge Robert K. Groeb’s Division Procedures – The Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida (pp. E-Filing Portal Contact Information:, Format:, Submission Method:) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24
Named in procedure notes
Susan Miller-Jones
- Eighth Cir. — Judge Susan Miller-Jones: FilingEighth Judicial Circuit, Alachua County Criminal Division II (H-N): Proposed Orders – The Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida; Judge Susan Miller-Jones’ Division Procedures – The Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida (pp. PAGE INTRODUCTION, E-Filing Portal Contact Information:, Format and Submissions Method:) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24
Named in procedure notes
Susanne Wilson Bullard
- Eighth Cir. — Judge Susanne Wilson Bullard: FilingEighth Judicial Circuit, Judge Susanne Wilson Bullard’s Division Procedures – The Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida (pp. E-Filing Portal Contact Information:, Submission Method:) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24
Court procedure notes
Verified local intelligence
Court procedure data from BenchPath, compiled from official public court sources.
E-FilingDenise R. Ferrero · Alachua
Eighth Cir. — Judge Denise R. Ferrero: Filing
3 verbatim requirements on filing.
Court procedures change without notice. Verify urgent deadlines or unusual requirements with the court, the clerk, or a Florida attorney. If a specific order in your case says otherwise, that order controls over any county, division, or judge default shown here.
E-FilingGeorge M. Wright · Alachua
Eighth Cir. — Judge George M. Wright: Filing
5 verbatim requirements on filing.
Court procedures change without notice. Verify urgent deadlines or unusual requirements with the court, the clerk, or a Florida attorney. If a specific order in your case says otherwise, that order controls over any county, division, or judge default shown here.
E-FilingJonathan D. Ramsey · Alachua
Eighth Cir. — Judge Jonathan D. Ramsey: Filing
2 verbatim requirements on filing.
Court procedures change without notice. Verify urgent deadlines or unusual requirements with the court, the clerk, or a Florida attorney. If a specific order in your case says otherwise, that order controls over any county, division, or judge default shown here.
Remote / Zoom HearingsJonathan D. Ramsey · Alachua
Eighth Cir. — Judge Jonathan D. Ramsey: Remote appearances
2 verbatim requirements on remote appearances.
Court procedures change without notice. Verify urgent deadlines or unusual requirements with the court, the clerk, or a Florida attorney. If a specific order in your case says otherwise, that order controls over any county, division, or judge default shown here.
E-FilingKristine Van Vorst · Alachua
Eighth Cir. — Judge Kristine Van Vorst: Filing
2 verbatim requirements on filing.
Court procedures change without notice. Verify urgent deadlines or unusual requirements with the court, the clerk, or a Florida attorney. If a specific order in your case says otherwise, that order controls over any county, division, or judge default shown here.
Remote / Zoom HearingsKristine Van Vorst · Alachua
Eighth Cir. — Judge Kristine Van Vorst: Remote appearances
2 verbatim requirements on remote appearances.
Court procedures change without notice. Verify urgent deadlines or unusual requirements with the court, the clerk, or a Florida attorney. If a specific order in your case says otherwise, that order controls over any county, division, or judge default shown here.
E-FilingAlachua
Eighth Cir. — DIVISION-WIDE / UNASSIGNED TO A CURRENT INDIVIDUAL: Filing
2 verbatim requirements on filing.
Court procedures change without notice. Verify urgent deadlines or unusual requirements with the court, the clerk, or a Florida attorney. If a specific order in your case says otherwise, that order controls over any county, division, or judge default shown here.
Remote / Zoom HearingsAlachua
Eighth Cir. — DIVISION-WIDE / UNASSIGNED TO A CURRENT INDIVIDUAL: Remote appearances
6 verbatim requirements on remote appearances.
Court procedures change without notice. Verify urgent deadlines or unusual requirements with the court, the clerk, or a Florida attorney. If a specific order in your case says otherwise, that order controls over any county, division, or judge default shown here.
Remote / Zoom HearingsGeorge M. Wright · Alachua
Eighth Cir. — Judge George M. Wright: Remote appearances
4 verbatim requirements on remote appearances.
Court procedures change without notice. Verify urgent deadlines or unusual requirements with the court, the clerk, or a Florida attorney. If a specific order in your case says otherwise, that order controls over any county, division, or judge default shown here.
E-FilingJulie C. Johnson · Baker
Eighth Cir. — Judge Julie C. Johnson: Filing
3 verbatim requirements on filing.
Court procedures change without notice. Verify urgent deadlines or unusual requirements with the court, the clerk, or a Florida attorney. If a specific order in your case says otherwise, that order controls over any county, division, or judge default shown here.
E-FilingPhillip A. Pena · Alachua
Eighth Cir. — Judge Phillip A. Pena: Filing
3 verbatim requirements on filing.
Court procedures change without notice. Verify urgent deadlines or unusual requirements with the court, the clerk, or a Florida attorney. If a specific order in your case says otherwise, that order controls over any county, division, or judge default shown here.
E-FilingRobert K. Groeb · Alachua
Eighth Cir. — Judge Robert K. Groeb: Filing
3 verbatim requirements on filing.
Court procedures change without notice. Verify urgent deadlines or unusual requirements with the court, the clerk, or a Florida attorney. If a specific order in your case says otherwise, that order controls over any county, division, or judge default shown here.
E-FilingSusan Miller-Jones · Alachua
Eighth Cir. — Judge Susan Miller-Jones: Filing
3 verbatim requirements on filing.
Court procedures change without notice. Verify urgent deadlines or unusual requirements with the court, the clerk, or a Florida attorney. If a specific order in your case says otherwise, that order controls over any county, division, or judge default shown here.
E-FilingSusanne Wilson Bullard · Alachua
Eighth Cir. — Judge Susanne Wilson Bullard: Filing
2 verbatim requirements on filing.
Court procedures change without notice. Verify urgent deadlines or unusual requirements with the court, the clerk, or a Florida attorney. If a specific order in your case says otherwise, that order controls over any county, division, or judge default shown here.
E-FilingAdam J. Lee · Alachua
Eighth Cir. — Judge Adam J. Lee: Filing
4 verbatim requirements on filing.
Court procedures change without notice. Verify urgent deadlines or unusual requirements with the court, the clerk, or a Florida attorney. If a specific order in your case says otherwise, that order controls over any county, division, or judge default shown here.
E-FilingBridget Baker · Alachua
Eighth Cir. — Judge Bridget Baker: Filing
2 verbatim requirements on filing.
Court procedures change without notice. Verify urgent deadlines or unusual requirements with the court, the clerk, or a Florida attorney. If a specific order in your case says otherwise, that order controls over any county, division, or judge default shown here.
E-FilingCraig C. DeThomasis · Alachua
Eighth Cir. — Judge Craig C. DeThomasis: Filing
4 verbatim requirements on filing.
Court procedures change without notice. Verify urgent deadlines or unusual requirements with the court, the clerk, or a Florida attorney. If a specific order in your case says otherwise, that order controls over any county, division, or judge default shown here.
Remote / Zoom HearingsDenise R. Ferrero · Alachua
Eighth Cir. — Judge Denise R. Ferrero: Remote appearances
4 verbatim requirements on remote appearances.
Court procedures change without notice. Verify urgent deadlines or unusual requirements with the court, the clerk, or a Florida attorney. If a specific order in your case says otherwise, that order controls over any county, division, or judge default shown here.
E-FilingJoy L. Danne · Alachua
Eighth Cir. — Judge Joy L. Danne: Filing
3 verbatim requirements on filing.
Court procedures change without notice. Verify urgent deadlines or unusual requirements with the court, the clerk, or a Florida attorney. If a specific order in your case says otherwise, that order controls over any county, division, or judge default shown here.