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What
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If you are seeking an injunction against
Domestic Violence, Repeat Violence, Dating Violence,
or Sexual Violence, you may contact our office
for information at (772) 288-5720. If you are facing an
emergency situation, please call 911 immediately.
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Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQ's)
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Can you assist me with the legal aspects of my Domestic Relations
case? |
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We are not attorneys, nor are we licensed
to practice law in the State of Florida. We cannot give legal
advice or accept fees for legal advice. As Deputy Clerks of
the Circuit Court, we may provide you with limited assistance
regarding the procedural aspects of filing your case. |
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If I am disabled, and it is necessary for me to appear in court,
whom should I contact to accommodate my special needs? |
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In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, persons with
a disability needing special accommodations to participate in a
proceeding should contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Martin
County no later than (7) seven days prior to the proceeding at P.O.
Box 9016, Stuart, Florida 34995 or call (772) 288-5576,
1-800-955-11730 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (V) via Florida Relay
Service. |
Q |
I am ready to file my case in the Domestic Relations Division, but
need someone to witness or notarize my signature. Can you do this? |
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Yes, as Deputy Clerks we may witness your
signature at a fee of $3.50 per signature, providing you have
proper identification. Be sure to bring your I.D. with you to
the Clerk’s Office. |
Q |
I have an order from another state, but would like to have it
recognized here in Florida for the purpose of enforcement. Is
another state’s order enforceable here? |
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Florida authorities will only act on an order issued in Florida.
Unless you are familiar with the procedure involved in having your
order either registered or domesticated in Florida, it is in your
best interest to contact an attorney, or, in child support cases,
the Department of Revenue (1-800-622-5437). |
Q |
I have a dissolution case that was filed in Martin County and
finalized in 1992. Can I get copies from my file? |
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Absolutely. Copies may be obtained at a
cost of $1.00 per page. Should you require a certified copy,
there is an additional $2.00 per document charge. |
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I would like a copy of my adoption case. Is this possible? |
A |
Adoptions and Dependencies are protected cases, and thus are not
open for public inspection. If you are an adoptee, with proper
identification, you may obtain a copy of your final judgment. With
proper identification, your adoptive parents and attorney(s) of
record may obtain copies of all documents filed in your adoption
file. Biological parents must obtain a court order for access to
adoption files. |
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How do I go about setting a court hearing in my Domestic Relations
case? |
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The procedure for setting a court hearing varies, depending upon
whether you are represented by an attorney, or you are a “pro se” or
self-represented litigant. If you are represented by legal counsel,
your attorney will set any necessary court hearings for you by
contacting the judge’s office. If you represent yourself in a
domestic matter, all hearings will be scheduled through the Court’s
Self Help Coordinator. The procedure for scheduling a pro se hearing
is outlined in the legal packets sold in the Domestic Relations
Division. |
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