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Union 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.
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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.
Union County Court
Mitchell D. Bishop
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.