Hon. Karen M. Miller — 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 hearings are conducted Tuesday-Thursday at 8:45 am via Zoom, scheduled through OLS, and require contact with the judicial assistant for Zoom details, with all parties copied.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
UMC hearings must include a filed Notice of Hearing, and proposed orders with attachments must be uploaded via OLS (not e-courtesy).
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Prior to scheduling any UMC hearing, parties must confer and certify a good faith attempt to resolve the matter under Local Rule 4.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Zoom Hearings
All exhibits for remote hearings must be pre-marked and provided to the Court at least three business days in advance via mail or drop box.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Proposed Orders
All proposed orders must be uploaded to the OLS system with any necessary attachments; pro se litigants must mail documents.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Special Set Hearings
To schedule special set hearings, request dates from the judicial assistant, coordinate with opposing parties, and notify the judicial assistant upon agreement.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Emergency Motions
For emergencies, file motions under Family Admin. Order 5.203-1/17, and hearings may proceed based on written pleadings if all parties consent.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Other
Uncontested Dissolutions of Marriage may be heard during UMC and require uploaded orders, supporting documents, and copies of valid IDs supporting Florida residency.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Mediation is required, and the report must be filed before scheduling temporary relief hearings, which are set for thirty minutes unless otherwise ordered.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Parties requiring interpreters for hearings other than specific violence cases must provide certified interpreters at their own cost.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Dani Arcos
Phone
(561) 355-3028Courtroom
6C
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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