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Seminole County family court

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit. Procedure notes below come from BenchPath verified sources — every card carries its citation, confidence level, and last-verified date.

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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.

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court

Brian DeSanto

general_magistrate

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

No judge-specific procedural notes verified yet — the division instructions on the official circuit site control.

Seminole County Court

Bryanna Bynum

county_judge

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

No judge-specific procedural notes verified yet — the division instructions on the official circuit site control.

Seminole County Court

Carsandra D. Buie

county_judge

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026
  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Carsandra D. Buie: Hearing & argument timeEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Carsandra D. Buie — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court

Christopher Sprysenski

circuit_judge

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026
  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Christopher Sprysenski: Proposed ordersEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Christopher Sprysenski — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Seminole County Court

Debra Krause

county_judge

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026
  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Debra Krause: Proposed ordersEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Debra Krause — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court

Donna M. Goerner

circuit_judge

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026
  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Donna M. Goerner: Hearing & argument timeEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Donna M. Goerner — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Seminole County Court

James Dekleva

county_judge

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026
  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge James Dekleva: Proposed ordersEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge James Dekleva — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court

Jessica Recksiedler

circuit_judge

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026
  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Jessica Recksiedler: Hearing & argument timeEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Jessica Recksiedler — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court

John D. Galluzzo

circuit_judge

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026
  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge John D. Galluzzo: Proposed ordersEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge John D. Galluzzo — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court

Kristina Paulter

general_magistrate

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026
  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Kristina Paulter: Remote appearancesEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Kristina Paulter — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court

Mark E. Herr

circuit_judge

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026
  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Mark E. Herr: Proposed ordersEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Mark E. Herr — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court

Mary Nardi

general_magistrate

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026
  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Mary Nardi: Proposed ordersEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Mary Nardi — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court

Melanie Chase

chief_judge

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026
  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Melanie Chase: Proposed ordersEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Melanie Chase — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court

Melissa D. Souto

circuit_judge

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026
  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Melissa D. Souto: Proposed ordersEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Melissa D. Souto — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court

Melissa Dayan

general_magistrate

High confidence· verified July 5, 2026

No judge-specific procedural notes verified yet — the division instructions on the official circuit site control.

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court

Michael Rudisill

circuit_judge

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026
  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Michael Rudisill: Hearing & argument timeEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Michael Rudisill — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court

Stanley Silver

general_magistrate

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026
  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Stanley Silver: Proposed ordersEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Stanley Silver — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court

Susan Stacy

circuit_judge

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026
  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Susan Stacy: Proposed ordersEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Susan Stacy — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Seminole County Court

Sylvia Grunor

county_judge

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026
  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Sylvia Grunor: Proposed ordersEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Sylvia Grunor — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Seminole County Court

Wayne Culver

county_judge

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026
  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Wayne Culver: Proposed ordersEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Wayne Culver — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court

William S. Orth

circuit_judge

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026
  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge William S. Orth: Proposed ordersEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge William S. Orth — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Named in procedure notes

Aaron J. Peacock

  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Aaron J. Peacock: Proposed ordersEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Aaron J. Peacock — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Named in procedure notes

Charlie Crawford

  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Charlie Crawford: Hearing & argument timeEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Charlie Crawford — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Named in procedure notes

Christina Serrano

  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Christina Serrano: Proposed ordersEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Christina Serrano — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Named in procedure notes

Clarissa Harrell

  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Clarissa Harrell: Proposed ordersEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Clarissa Harrell — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Named in procedure notes

Curt Jacobus

  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Curt Jacobus: Hearing & argument timeEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Curt Jacobus — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Named in procedure notes

David C. Koenig

  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge David C. Koenig: Proposed ordersEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge David C. Koenig — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Named in procedure notes

George T. Paulk

  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge George T. Paulk: Proposed ordersEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge George T. Paulk — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Named in procedure notes

Jonathan Skinner

  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Jonathan Skinner: Remote appearancesEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Jonathan Skinner — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Named in procedure notes

Kathryn M. Speicher

  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Kathryn M. Speicher: Hearing & argument timeEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Kathryn M. Speicher — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Named in procedure notes

Katie Jacobus

  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Katie Jacobus: Remote appearancesEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Katie Jacobus — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Named in procedure notes

Kelly J. McKibben

  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Kelly J. McKibben: Proposed ordersEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Kelly J. McKibben — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Named in procedure notes

Kimberly Musselman

  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Kimberly Musselman: Proposed ordersEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Kimberly Musselman — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Named in procedure notes

Laura Moody

  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Laura Moody: Proposed ordersEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Laura Moody — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Named in procedure notes

Michelle L. Naberhaus

  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Michelle L. Naberhaus: Hearing & argument timeEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Michelle L. Naberhaus — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Named in procedure notes

Michelle Studstill

  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Michelle Studstill: Proposed ordersEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Michelle Studstill — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Named in procedure notes

Michelle Vitt Baker

  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Michelle Vitt Baker: Proposed ordersEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Michelle Vitt Baker — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Named in procedure notes

Robert Segal

  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Robert Segal: Proposed ordersEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Robert Segal — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Named in procedure notes

Samuel Bookhardt III

  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Samuel Bookhardt III: Proposed ordersEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Samuel Bookhardt III — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Named in procedure notes

Steve Henderson

  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Steve Henderson: Hearing & argument timeEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Steve Henderson — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Named in procedure notes

Tesha Ballou

  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Tesha Ballou: Proposed ordersEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Tesha Ballou — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Named in procedure notes

Thomas J. Brown

  • Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Thomas J. Brown: Remote appearancesEighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Thomas J. Brown — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02

Court procedure notes

Verified local intelligence

Court procedure data from BenchPath, compiled from official public court sources.

E-FilingEighteenth Judicial Circuit

Proposed Orders in .DOCX with DJMCA Codes; Cover Letters in PDF — 18th Circuit

High confidence· verified August 4, 2026

The Eighteenth Judicial Circuit (Seminole and Brevard) requires cover letters in PDF format and proposed orders in .docx format using DJMCA formatting codes, submitted through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.

18th Jud. Cir. — E-Filing InstructionsOfficial sourceFull rule card on BenchPath

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.

Special Set HearingsCharlie Crawford · Brevard

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Charlie Crawford: Hearing & argument time

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

35 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Charlie Crawford's published division procedures.

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Charlie Crawford — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02Official sourceFull rule card on BenchPath

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.

Proposed OrdersKelly J. McKibben · Brevard

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Kelly J. McKibben: Proposed orders

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

47 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Kelly J. McKibben's published division procedures.

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Kelly J. McKibben — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02Official sourceFull rule card on BenchPath

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.

Proposed OrdersKimberly Musselman · Brevard

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Kimberly Musselman: Proposed orders

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

33 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Kimberly Musselman's published division procedures.

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Kimberly Musselman — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02Official sourceFull rule card on BenchPath

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.

Proposed OrdersLaura Moody · Brevard

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Laura Moody: Proposed orders

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

38 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Laura Moody's published division procedures.

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Laura Moody — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02Official sourceFull rule card on BenchPath

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.

Proposed OrdersMark E. Herr · Seminole

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Mark E. Herr: Proposed orders

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

86 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Mark E. Herr's published division procedures.

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Mark E. Herr — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02Official sourceFull rule card on BenchPath

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.

Proposed OrdersMelanie Chase · Seminole

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Melanie Chase: Proposed orders

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

13 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Melanie Chase's published division procedures.

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Melanie Chase — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02Official sourceFull rule card on BenchPath

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.

Proposed OrdersMelissa D. Souto · Seminole

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Melissa D. Souto: Proposed orders

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

32 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Melissa D. Souto's published division procedures.

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Melissa D. Souto — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02Official sourceFull rule card on BenchPath

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.

Special Set HearingsMichael Rudisill · Seminole

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Michael Rudisill: Hearing & argument time

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

41 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Michael Rudisill's published division procedures.

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Michael Rudisill — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02Official sourceFull rule card on BenchPath

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.

Special Set HearingsMichelle L. Naberhaus · Brevard

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Michelle L. Naberhaus: Hearing & argument time

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

34 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Michelle L. Naberhaus's published division procedures.

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Michelle L. Naberhaus — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02Official sourceFull rule card on BenchPath

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.

Proposed OrdersMichelle Vitt Baker · Brevard

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Michelle Vitt Baker: Proposed orders

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

29 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Michelle Vitt Baker's published division procedures.

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Michelle Vitt Baker — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02Official sourceFull rule card on BenchPath

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.

Proposed OrdersRobert Segal · Brevard

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Robert Segal: Proposed orders

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

34 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Robert Segal's published division procedures.

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Robert Segal — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02Official sourceFull rule card on BenchPath

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.

Proposed OrdersSamuel Bookhardt III · Brevard

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Samuel Bookhardt III: Proposed orders

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

37 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Samuel Bookhardt III's published division procedures.

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Samuel Bookhardt III — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02Official sourceFull rule card on BenchPath

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.

Special Set HearingsSteve Henderson · Brevard

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Steve Henderson: Hearing & argument time

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

25 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Steve Henderson's published division procedures.

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Steve Henderson — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02Official sourceFull rule card on BenchPath

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.

Proposed OrdersSusan Stacy · Seminole

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Susan Stacy: Proposed orders

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

44 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Susan Stacy's published division procedures.

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Susan Stacy — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02Official sourceFull rule card on BenchPath

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.

Proposed OrdersSylvia Grunor · Seminole

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Sylvia Grunor: Proposed orders

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

73 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Sylvia Grunor's published division procedures.

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Sylvia Grunor — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02Official sourceFull rule card on BenchPath

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 HearingsThomas J. Brown · Brevard

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Thomas J. Brown: Remote appearances

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

14 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Thomas J. Brown's published division procedures.

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Thomas J. Brown — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02Official sourceFull rule card on BenchPath

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.

Proposed OrdersWayne Culver · Seminole

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Wayne Culver: Proposed orders

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

55 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Wayne Culver's published division procedures.

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Wayne Culver — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02Official sourceFull rule card on BenchPath

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.

Proposed OrdersWilliam S. Orth · Seminole

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge William S. Orth: Proposed orders

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

36 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge William S. Orth's published division procedures.

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge William S. Orth — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02Official sourceFull rule card on BenchPath

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.

Proposed OrdersAaron J. Peacock · Brevard

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Aaron J. Peacock: Proposed orders

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

26 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Aaron J. Peacock's published division procedures.

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Aaron J. Peacock — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02Official sourceFull rule card on BenchPath

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.

Special Set HearingsCarsandra D. Buie · Seminole

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Carsandra D. Buie: Hearing & argument time

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

56 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Carsandra D. Buie's published division procedures.

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Carsandra D. Buie — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02Official sourceFull rule card on BenchPath

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.

Proposed OrdersChristina Serrano · Brevard

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Christina Serrano: Proposed orders

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

6 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Christina Serrano's published division procedures.

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Christina Serrano — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02Official sourceFull rule card on BenchPath

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.

Proposed OrdersChristopher Sprysenski · Seminole

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Christopher Sprysenski: Proposed orders

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

85 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Christopher Sprysenski's published division procedures.

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Christopher Sprysenski — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02Official sourceFull rule card on BenchPath

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.

Proposed OrdersClarissa Harrell · Brevard

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Clarissa Harrell: Proposed orders

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

41 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Clarissa Harrell's published division procedures.

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Clarissa Harrell — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02Official sourceFull rule card on BenchPath

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.

Special Set HearingsCurt Jacobus · Brevard

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Curt Jacobus: Hearing & argument time

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

86 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Curt Jacobus's published division procedures.

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Curt Jacobus — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02Official sourceFull rule card on BenchPath

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.

Proposed OrdersDavid C. Koenig · Brevard

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge David C. Koenig: Proposed orders

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

26 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge David C. Koenig's published division procedures.

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge David C. Koenig — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02Official sourceFull rule card on BenchPath

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.

Proposed OrdersDebra Krause · Seminole

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Debra Krause: Proposed orders

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

14 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Debra Krause's published division procedures.

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Debra Krause — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02Official sourceFull rule card on BenchPath

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.

Special Set HearingsDonna M. Goerner · Seminole

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Donna M. Goerner: Hearing & argument time

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

180 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Donna M. Goerner's published division procedures.

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Donna M. Goerner — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02Official sourceFull rule card on BenchPath

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.

Proposed OrdersGeorge T. Paulk · Brevard

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge George T. Paulk: Proposed orders

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

67 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge George T. Paulk's published division procedures.

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge George T. Paulk — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02Official sourceFull rule card on BenchPath

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.

Proposed OrdersJames Dekleva · Seminole

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge James Dekleva: Proposed orders

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

12 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge James Dekleva's published division procedures.

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge James Dekleva — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02Official sourceFull rule card on BenchPath

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.

Special Set HearingsJessica Recksiedler · Seminole

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Jessica Recksiedler: Hearing & argument time

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

79 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Jessica Recksiedler's published division procedures.

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Jessica Recksiedler — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02Official sourceFull rule card on BenchPath

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.

Proposed OrdersJohn D. Galluzzo · Seminole

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge John D. Galluzzo: Proposed orders

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

32 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge John D. Galluzzo's published division procedures.

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge John D. Galluzzo — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02Official sourceFull rule card on BenchPath

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 Skinner · Brevard

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Jonathan Skinner: Remote appearances

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

27 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Jonathan Skinner's published division procedures.

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Jonathan Skinner — sha256-hashed 2026-08-02Official sourceFull rule card on BenchPath

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.

Special Set HearingsKathryn M. Speicher · Brevard

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Kathryn M. Speicher: Hearing & argument time

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

49 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Kathryn M. Speicher's published division procedures.

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Remote / Zoom HearingsKatie Jacobus · Brevard

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Katie Jacobus: Remote appearances

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

27 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Katie Jacobus's published division procedures.

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Remote / Zoom HearingsKristina Paulter · Seminole

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Kristina Paulter: Remote appearances

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

29 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Kristina Paulter's published division procedures.

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Proposed OrdersMary Nardi · Seminole

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Mary Nardi: Proposed orders

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

48 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Mary Nardi's published division procedures.

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Proposed OrdersMichelle Studstill · Brevard

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Michelle Studstill: Proposed orders

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

34 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Michelle Studstill's published division procedures.

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Proposed OrdersStanley Silver · Seminole

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Stanley Silver: Proposed orders

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

48 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Stanley Silver's published division procedures.

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Proposed OrdersTesha Ballou · Brevard

Eighteenth Cir. — Judge Tesha Ballou: Proposed orders

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

80 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Tesha Ballou's published division procedures.

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Service

E-Service of Pleadings and Documents — Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.516

High confidence· verified August 1, 2026

Service of pleadings and documents after the initial pleading is made by e-mail — in practice through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal's e-service feature — to the designated service addresses on file.

Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.516Official sourceFull rule card on BenchPath

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