Hon. Laura C. Burkhart — 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 held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 8:45 a.m. via Zoom. Schedule through OLS to be heard, and submit required documents 24 hours prior.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Courtesy Copies
Provide a courtesy copy of the Notice for Trial to the Judge, including mediation details and estimated trial time.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Judge Burkhart uses a static Zoom link for Division FY hearings, including UMC and uncontested final hearings. Details of the Zoom link and phone access are provided.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Proposed Orders
Submit proposed orders within 24 hours of your hearing but not earlier. Attach a cover letter specifying the hearing date.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Proposed orders should be submitted via OLS no later than two days post-hearing and must include a cover letter specifying the hearing date.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Proposed orders for QDRO motions and other entries must comply with Admin Order 5.213 and be submitted via OLS after filing relevant documents.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Evidentiary hearings or hearings requiring more than five minutes must be special set. Email the motion to the Judge for time requests over 30 minutes. Submit case law or memos in hard copy three days in advance.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Live evidentiary hearing evidence must be marked and brought in-person. Do not submit evidence in advance.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Temporary relief hearings require pre-mediation. Post-mediation, hear dates must be coordinated based on CMC guidelines.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Emergency Motions
Live in-person hearings, including domestic violence and trials, are mandatory unless specific Zoom authorization is granted by the Court.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Name changes and adoptions must meet all statutory and local requirements before final hearings are set.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Discovery Disputes
Any evidence for Zoom settings must be uploaded to the Online Evidence Portal for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit before the hearing.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Other
Documents for recording must include a 3x3 inch space in the top-right corner per Rule 2.520.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Self-represented parties must contact the Family Court Case Manager for guidance and follow Admin Order 2.310 for email notifications.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Do not send unsolicited letters or emails to the Court as they will not be acted upon.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Sherrie Norton
Phone
(561) 274-1452Courtroom
SC-3
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
Official court pageDivision procedures pageOther Palm Beach County judges
- Hon. April BristowCounty Criminal
- Hon. Ashley ZuckermanCounty Criminal
- Hon. August BonavitaCounty Criminal
- Hon. Bradley HarperJuvenile Division
- Hon. Carolyn BellCircuit Civil
- Hon. Caryn SipersteinCircuit Civil
