No jury trials until vaccine-Hybrid Pilot Program Underway
A few days ago, Judge Bailey submitted a letter with an operational plan update. The plan explores a Zoom/live hybrid trial as jury trials predicted to be delayed until there is a vaccine.
Tag: Coronavirus updates
Miami Courts return to Phase 1 due to spike in cases:
Miami-Dade court operations have returned to Phase 1 due to the rise of new COVID-19 cases. Courts will remain closed and virtual hearings will continue.
Updates for Criminal Cases in Miami-what you need to know:
Yesterday, Miami-Dade County Courts announced that certain proceedings in criminal cases may now be conducted remotely either by phone or by video.
Find out what proceedings are given the green light to be set virtually and how to schedule them:
Are you ready to reopen, Miami?
On June 8th, lots of business will reopen in Miami-Dade, including gyms, fitness studios, and tattoo parlors.
Is your business compliant?
How past due child support affects your chances of receiving a Stimulus Check
The coronavirus relief bill includes direct cash payments to help people through the crisis. However, falling behind in child support payments will affect an otherwise eligible American’s ability to receive this stimulus check. Once they are issued, the checks are seized by the government.
Can you still get divorced during the Coronavirus Pandemic?
Courts are closed to the public; however, Judges continue to review and close out cases.
Luckily, uncontested divorces have never been so easy in South Florida. Most judges are divorcing couples without a hearing, provided that all required documents are submitted together with an Affidavit for Remote Uncontested Dissolution of Marriage.