Hon. Cymonie S. Rowe — Judicial Procedures
Family Division
Quick operational summary based on publicly available court procedure materials. Always verify with the official court source before relying on this information.
Quick Rules
UMC / Motion Calendar
UMC (Uniform Motion Calendar) hearings are held weekday mornings at 8:30 a.m. Scheduling must be done via the court's online services. Notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving the time.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies of motions and trial/hearing materials should be uploaded via the e-Courtesy feature in Online Scheduling, rather than emailed directly to the division.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Zoom Hearings
The court supports remote appearances via Zoom, but requests for using communication technology for evidentiary hearings must be made by motion. Participants must meet technology and professional behavior requirements.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Proposed Orders
Orders should be submitted in Word format via Online Services within one week after a hearing. Include either confirmation of agreement or a statement of dispute by all parties.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Special set hearings require scheduling through case management and must be reserved for matters that take more than 30 minutes. Notices must include the Zoom link for remote appearances, if applicable.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Emergency Motions
Emergency hearings require a detailed motion outlining the issues, justification for urgency, and estimated presentation time. The court will schedule the hearing if deemed an emergency.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Discovery Disputes
Discovery motions should align with pretrial procedures, with substantive motions needing to be addressed at least 10 days before the trial.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Cancellations
Hearings may only be canceled or rescheduled with court permission. File and serve a notice of cancellation immediately after approval.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Other
Communication with the judicial office must be conducted via email and comply with Canon 3 against ex parte communications. Make use of the dedicated division email for correspondence.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Kris Barrios
JA Email
CAD-DivisionFX@pbcgov.orgPhone
(561) 355-1745Courtroom
5
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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