Hon. Rosemarie Scher — 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 must be scheduled using the Online Scheduling System and coordinated with opposing counsel. They are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays (8:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.) and Wednesdays (3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.) and are limited to 10 minutes (5 minutes/side). Motions and notices must include proper certificates of service.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Zoom is the platform used for remote appearances. UMC and uncontested dissolutions are eligible for remote appearances without court approval. Participants must be in private, distraction-free locations and cannot appear from moving vehicles or where minor children are within listening distance.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Proposed Orders
Submit proposed orders for UMC hearings 48 hours prior to the hearing through the online system in PDF format. Supporting documents and required attachments must also be uploaded.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Request special set hearings by emailing CAD-DivisionFI@pbcgov.org. Notices of unavailability will be considered while scheduling special set hearings, but blanket statements of unavailability will not be accepted.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Emergency Motions
Emergency motions in domestic violence cases must be filed with the Domestic Violence Division. The judicial assistant cannot cancel or change hearing dates or times for these motions.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Discovery Disputes
Discovery disputes are not explicitly mentioned. If needed, file appropriate motions in compliance with procedural rules.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Cancellations
UMC hearings can be cancelled by filing and serving a Notice of Cancellation and removing the event from the Online Scheduling System. Notify the judicial assistant and provide a courtesy copy of the filed notice.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Other
Judges cannot discuss pending cases with the public or review unsolicited opinions. The judicial assistant strives to respond to inquiries within one business day.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Parties must ensure certificates of service list each party served and the specific method of service. General language such as 'all counsel' or 'e-portal' is not acceptable.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Marianna Contreras
JA Email
CAD-DivisionFI@pbcgov.orgPhone
(561) 624-6687Courtroom
4
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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