The Honorable Joseph M. Tompkins — Judicial Procedures

Family Division

Hillsborough County

Family Law

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Quick Rules

5 rules

UMC / Motion Calendar

All post judgment matters must have an Order of Referral to the General Magistrate uploaded through the ePortal for signature at the same time the motion is filed. You must email the judicial assis…

Verified Jun 30, 2026

Proposed Orders

Proposed Orders that are agreed upon by the parties can be submitted to the Judge for signature through ePortal as a “PDF” formatted document. It is the responsibility of the attorney to provide co…

Verified Jun 30, 2026

Emergency Motions

No party or attorney should file an emergency motion without first studyingSmith v. Crider, 31 F.L.W. D1018 (2d DCA April 7, 2006).File the original motion with the Clerk of Circuit Court, Edgecomb…

Verified Jun 30, 2026

Cancellations

DO NOT CANCEL A HEARING WITHOUT NOTIFICATION AND AGREEMENT OF ALL PARTIES. When the parties agree that a hearing or other court appearance needs to be cancelled or that the parties have reached a s…

Verified Jun 30, 2026

Other

May be set at any time through JAWS on a UMC. Either party may move the Court for entry of an Order continuing the first Case Management Conference. The moving party shall submit his/her motion for…

Verified Jun 30, 2026