          Supreme Court of Florida
                                   ____________

                                    No. SC15-44
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      IN RE: AMENDMENTS TO THE FLORIDA SUPREME COURT
                APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORMS.

                                 [March 26, 2015]

PER CURIAM.

      Pursuant to the procedures approved by this Court in Amendments to the

Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure & Family Law Forms, 810 So. 2d 1, 14

(Fla. 2000), this Court has internally reviewed the Florida Supreme Court

Approved Family Law Forms and has determined that amendments to the existing

forms are needed in light of the implementation of e-service and e-filing

procedures. Input on these issues was received from the Advisory Workgroup on

the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms, which provided valuable

assistance. We have jurisdiction. See art. V, § 2(a), Fla. Const.

      In general, the amendments to the forms add language explaining e-service

and e-filing to the instruction sections of the forms, add e-mail as method of
service to the certificate of service for forms not requiring personal service, and

add information about e-service and e-filing procedures to the General Instructions

for Self-Represented Litigants. Amendments are also made to several forms in

response to recent Court opinions or statutory changes. Other minor amendments

are made to update the “nonlawyer clause” and the certificate of service in a

number of forms.

      The amended forms are hereby adopted as set forth in the appendix to this

opinion, fully engrossed. The amendments to the forms shall become effective

immediately and may be accessed and downloaded from the Florida State Court’s

website at www.flcourts.org/resources-and-services/court-improvement/problem-

solving-courts/family-courts/family-law-forms.stml. By adoption of the amended

forms, we express no opinion as to their correctness or applicability. We also

direct that the amended forms be published for comment. Interested persons shall

have sixty days from the date of this opinion to file comments with the Court.1



       1. All comments must be filed with the Court on or before May 25, 2015, as
well as a separate request for oral argument if the person filing the comment
wishes to participate in oral argument, which may be scheduled in this case. If
filed by an attorney in good standing with The Florida Bar, the comment must be
electronically filed via the Portal in accordance with In re: Electronic Filing in the
Supreme Court of Florida via the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, Fla. Admin. Order
No. AOSC13-7 (Feb 18, 2013). If filed by a non-lawyer or a lawyer not licensed
to practice in Florida, the comment must be electronically filed via e-mail in
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      It is so ordered.

LABARGA, C.J., and PARIENTE, LEWIS, QUINCE, CANADY, POLSTON,
and PERRY, JJ., concur.

THE FILING OF A MOTION FOR REHEARING SHALL NOT ALTER THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THESE AMENDMENTS.

Original Proceedings – Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms




accordance with In re Mandatory Submission of Electronic Copies of Documents,
Fla. Admin. Order No. AOSC04-84 (Sept. 13, 2004). Electronically filed
documents must be submitted in Microsoft Word 97 or higher. Any person unable
to submit a comment electronically must mail or hand-deliver the originally signed
comment to the Florida Supreme Court, Office of the Clerk, 500 South Duval
Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1927; no additional copies are required or will
be accepted.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                       FORM 12.901(b)(1),
   PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE WITH DEPENDENT OR
                   MINOR CHILD(REN) (03/15)

                                 When should this form be used?

This form should be used when a husband or wife is filing for a dissolution of marriage and you and your
spouse have a dependent or minor child(ren) together or the wife is pregnant. You and/or your spouse
must have lived in Florida for at least 6 months before filing for a dissolution in Florida. You must file
this form if the following is true:

       You and your spouse have a dependent or minor child(ren) together or the wife is pregnant.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should sign the form
before a notary public or deputy clerk. You should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in
the county where you live and keep a copy for your records. Because you are filing the petition in this
proceeding, you may also be referred to as the petitioner and your spouse as the respondent.

                        IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                                       What should I do next?

For your case to proceed, you must properly notify your spouse of the petition. If you know where he
or she lives, you should use personal service. If you absolutely do not know where he or she lives, you
may use constructive service. You may also be able to use constructive service if your spouse resides in
another state or country. However, if constructive service is used, other than granting a divorce, the
court may only grant limited relief, which cannot include either spousal support (alimony) or child
support. For more information on constructive service, see Notice of Action for Family Cases with
Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.913(a)(2), and Affidavit of
Diligent Search and Inquiry, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.913(b). If your spouse is in
the military service of the United States, additional steps for service may be required. See, for example,
Memorandum for Certificate of Military Service, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.912(a) and Affidavit of Military Service, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.912(b). In sum, the law regarding constructive service and service on an individual in the military
service is very complex and you may wish to consult an attorney regarding these issues.



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Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (03/15)
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If personal service is used, your spouse has 20 days to answer after being served with your petition.
Your case will then generally proceed in one of the following three ways:

DEFAULT. If after 20 days, your spouse has not filed an answer, you may file a Motion for Default,
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.922(a), with the clerk of court. Then, if you have
filed all of the required papers, you may call the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to set
a final hearing. You must notify your spouse of the hearing by using a Notice of Hearing (General),
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of hearing form.

UNCONTESTED.       If your spouse files an answer that agrees with everything in your petition or an
answer and waiver, and you have complied with mandatory disclosure and filed all of the required
papers, you may call the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to set a final hearing. You
must notify your spouse of the hearing by using a Notice of Hearing (General), Florida Supreme Court
Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of hearing form.

CONTESTED... If your spouse files an answer or an answer and counterpetition, which disagrees with or
denies anything in your petition, and you are unable to settle the disputed issues, you should file a
Notice for Trial, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.924, after you have complied with
mandatory disclosure and filed all of the required papers. Some circuits may require the completion of
mediation before a final hearing may be set. You should contact the clerk, family law intake staff, or
judicial assistant for instructions on how to set your case for trial (final hearing). If your spouse files an
answer and counterpetition, you should answer the counterpetition within 20 days using an Answer to
Counterpetition, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(d).


                             Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. The words that are in bold underline in these instructions are defined there.
For further information, see chapter 61, Florida Statutes.

                 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme

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Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                                            Special notes...

If you do not have the money to pay the filing fee, you may obtain an Application for Determination of
Civil Indigent Status from the clerk, fill it out, and the clerk will determine whether you are eligible to
have filing fees deferred.

If you want to keep your address confidential because you are the victim of sexual battery, aggravated
child abuse, aggravated stalking, harassment, aggravated battery, or domestic violence, do not enter the
address, telephone, and fax information at the bottom of this form. Instead, file a Request for
Confidential Filing of Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(h).

With this form, you must also file the following:

        Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida Supreme
        Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d).
       Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e), if
        you are asking that child support be ordered in the final judgment. (If you do not know your
        spouse’s income, you may file this worksheet after his or her financial affidavit has been served
        on you.)
       Affidavit of Corroborating Witness, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(i)
        OR photocopy of current Florida driver’s license, Florida identification card, or voter’s
        registration card (issue date of copied document must be at least six months before date case is
        actually filed with the clerk of the circuit court).
       Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor
        Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(1), if you and your
        spouse have reached an agreement on any or all of the issues.
       Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(j).
       Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c).
        (This must be filed with the petition if the petitioner seeks to establish child support.
        Otherwise, it must be filed within 45 days of service of the petition on the respondent.)
       Certificate of Compliance with Mandatory Disclosure, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure
        Form 12.932. (This must be filed within 45 days of service of the petition on the respondent, if
        not filed at the time of the petition, unless you and your spouse have agreed not to exchange
        these documents.)
       Parenting Plan, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.995(a), (b), or (c). If the
        parents have reached an agreement, a signed and notarized Parenting Plan should be attached.
        If the parents have not reached an agreement, a proposed Parenting Plan may be filed.

Parenting Plan and Time-Sharing... If you and your spouse are unable to agree on parenting
arrangements and a time-sharing schedule, a judge will decide for you as part of establishing a Parenting
Plan. The judge will decide the parenting arrangements and time-sharing based on the child(ren)’s best
interests. Regardless of whether there is an agreement, the court reserves jurisdiction to modify issues
relating to the minor child(ren).

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The judge may request a parenting plan recommendation or appoint a guardian ad litem in your case.
This means that a neutral person will review your situation and report to the judge concerning parenting
issues. The purpose of such intervention is to be sure that the best interests of the child(ren) is (are)
being served. For more information, you may consult section 61.13, Florida Statutes.

A parenting course must be completed prior to entry of the final judgment. You should contact the
clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant about requirements for parenting courses where you
live.

Listed below are some terms with which you should become familiar before completing your petition. If
you do not fully understand any of the terms below or their implications, you should speak with an
attorney before going any further.

       Shared Parental Responsibility
       Sole Parental Responsibility
       Supervised Time-Sharing
       No contact
       Parenting Plan
       Parenting Plan Recommendation
       Time-Sharing Schedule

Child Support… The court may order one parent to pay child support to assist the other parent in
meeting the child(ren)’s material needs. Both parents are required to provide financial support, but
one parent may be ordered to pay a portion of his or her support for the child(ren) to the other parent.
Florida has adopted guidelines for determining the amount of child support to be paid. These guidelines
are based on the combined income of both parents and take into account the financial contributions of
both parents. You must file a Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure
Form 12.902(b) or (c), and your spouse will be required to do the same. From your financial affidavits,
you should be able to calculate the amount of child support that should be paid using the Child Support
Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e). Because the child
support guidelines take several factors into consideration, change over time, and vary from state to
state, your child support obligation may be more or less than that of other people in seemingly similar
situations.

Alimony… Alimony may be awarded to a spouse if the judge finds that he or she has an actual need for
it and also finds that the other spouse has the ability to pay. If you want alimony, you must request it
in writing in the original petition or counterpetition. If you do not request alimony in writing before
the final hearing, it is waived (you may not request it later). You may request permanent alimony,
bridge-the-gap alimony, durational alimony, lump sum alimony, or rehabilitative alimony.

Marital/Nonmarital Assets and Liabilities… Florida law requires an equitable distribution of marital
assets and marital liabilities. “Equitable” does not necessarily mean “equal.” Many factors, including
child support, time-sharing, and alimony awards, may lead the court to make an unequal (but still
equitable) distribution of assets and liabilities. Nonmarital assets and nonmarital liabilities are those
assets and liabilities which the parties agree or the court determines belong to, or are the responsibility

Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.901(b)(1), Petition for
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of, only one of the parties. If the parties agree or the court finds an asset or liability to be nonmarital,
the judge will not consider it when distributing marital assets and liabilities.

Temporary Relief… If you need temporary relief regarding temporary use of assets, temporary
responsibility for liabilities, parental responsibility and time-sharing with child(ren), temporary child
support, or temporary alimony, you may file a Motion for Temporary Support and Time-Sharing with
Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.947(a). For more
information, see the instructions for that form.

Marital Settlement Agreement… If you and your spouse are able to reach an agreement on any or all of
the issues, you should file a Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent
or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(1). Both of you must
sign this agreement before a notary public or deputy clerk. Any issues on which you are unable to
agree will be considered contested and settled by the judge at the final hearing.

Parenting Plan… In all cases involving minor or dependent child(ren), a Parenting Plan shall be approved
or established by the court. If you and your spouse have reached an agreement, you should file one of
the following: Parenting Plan, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.995(a), Safety-
Focused Parenting Plan, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.995(b), or
Relocation/Long-Distance Parenting Plan, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.995(c),
which addresses the time-sharing schedule for the child(ren). If you have not reached an agreement, a
proposed Parenting Plan may be filed. If the parties are unable to agree, a Parenting Plan will be
established by the court.

Final Judgment Form… These family law forms contain a Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage
with Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.990(c)(1),
which the judge may use if your case is contested. If you and your spouse reach an agreement on all of
the issues, the judge may use a Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor
Child(ren) (Uncontested), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.990(b)(1). You should
check with the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to see if you need to bring a final
judgment with you to the hearing. If so, you should type or print the heading, including the circuit,
county, case number, division, and the parties’ names, and leave the rest blank for the judge to
complete at your hearing or trial.

Nonlawyer… Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps
you fill out these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida
Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill
out these forms also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the
last page of every form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.901(b)(1), Petition for
Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (03/15)
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             IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                               JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                      IN AND FOR                               COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                           Case No.:
                                                           Division:
In re: The Marriage of:


______________________________,
Husband,

and

_______________________________,
Wife.



            PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE WITH
                  DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN)


       I, {full legal name}                                                                        , the
{Choose only one}
_____ Husband _____ Wife, being sworn, certify that the following statements are true:

    1. JURISDICTION/RESIDENCE
_____Husband _____ Wife _____ Both has (have) lived in Florida for at least 6 months before the filing
of this Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.
    2. The husband _____ is or _____ is not a member of the military service.
The wife _____ is or _____ is not a member of the military service.
   3. MARRIAGE HISTORY
        Date of marriage: {month, day, year} ___________________
Date of separation: {month, day, year}_________________ (____Please indicate if approximate)
   Place of marriage: {county, state, country} __________________________________________

    4. DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN)
{Choose all that apply}
       a. _____ The wife is pregnant. Baby is due on: {date} _______________________
       b. _____ The minor (under 18) child(ren) common to both parties are:

Name                                                 Birth date
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________

c._____ The minor child(ren) born or conceived during the marriage who are not common to both
parties are:
Name                                                              Birth date
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
The birth father(s) of the above minor child(ren) is (are) {name and address} ________________
______________________________________________________________________________

d._____The child(ren) common to both parties who are 18 or older but who are dependent upon the
parties due to a mental or physical disability are:
Name                                                 Birth date
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

    5. A completed Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
12.902(b) or (c) {choose only one} _____ is filed with this petition or _____ will be timely filed.

     6. A completed Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida
        Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d), is filed with this petition. (You must
        complete and attach this form in a dissolution of marriage with minor child(ren)).

     7. A completed Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law
        Form 12.902(j), is filed with this petition.

    8. This petition for dissolution of marriage should be granted because:
{Choose only one}
       a. _____ The marriage is irretrievably broken.
       b. _____ One of the parties has been adjudged mentally incapacitated for a period of 3 years
           prior to the filing of this petition. A copy of the Judgment of Incapacity is attached.

SECTION I. MARITAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

     1. _____ There are no marital assets or liabilities.

OR

    2. _____ There are marital assets or liabilities. All marital and nonmarital assets and liabilities are
        (or will be) listed in the financial affidavits, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
        12.902(b) or (c), filed in this case.
        {Indicate all that apply}
a._____ All marital assets and liabilities have been divided by a written agreement between the parties,
which is attached, to be incorporated into the final judgment of dissolution of marriage. (The parties
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may use Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren),
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(1).
b._____ The Court should determine how the assets and liabilities of this marriage are to be distributed,
under section 61.075, Florida Statutes.

c._____ Husband _____Wife should be awarded an interest in the other spouse’s property because:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

SECTION II. SPOUSAL SUPPORT (ALIMONY)

     1. _____ Husband _____Wife forever gives up his/her right to spousal support (alimony) from
        the other spouse.

OR

    2. _____ Husband _____Wife requests that the Court order the other spouse to pay the following
        spousal support (alimony) and claims that he or she has an actual need for the support that he
        or she is requesting and that the other spouse has the ability to pay that support. Spousal
        support (alimony) is requested in the amount of $________ every _____ week _____ other
        week _____ month, beginning {date} ___________________ and continuing until {date or
        event} _____________________________________________________________________.
{Explain why the Court should order ____Husband ____Wife to pay, and any specific request(s) for type
of alimony (temporary, permanent, bridge-the-gap, durational, rehabilitative, and/or lump sum}:




                                                                                                         .

   3. _____Other provisions relating to alimony, including any tax treatment and consequences:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________.

     4. _____ Husband _____ Wife requests life insurance on the other spouse’s life, provided by that
        spouse, to secure such support.

SECTION III. PARENTING PLAN ESTABLISHING PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND TIME-SHARING

1. The minor child(ren) currently reside(s) with _____ Mother _____ Father _____ Other: {explain}


2. Parental Responsibility. It is in the child(ren)’s best interests that parental responsibility be:
{Choose only one}
       a. ____ shared by both Father and Mother.
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        b. ____ awarded solely to _____ Father _____ Mother. Shared parental responsibility would
           be detrimental to the child(ren) because:_________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________.

3. Parenting Plan and Time-Sharing.
It is in the best interests of the child(ren) that the family be ordered to comply with a Parenting
Plan that _____ includes _____ does not include parental time-sharing with the child(ren). The
Petitioner states that it is in the best interests of the child(ren) that:
                  {Choose only one}
a.____ The attached proposed Parenting Plan should be adopted by the court. The parties
      {Choose only one} _____ have _____ have not agreed to the Parenting Plan.

b.____ The court should establish a Parenting Plan with the following provisions:
____ No time-sharing for the _____ Father____ Mother.
____ Limited time-sharing with the ____Father____Mother.
____ Supervised Time-Sharing for the _____ Father_____ Mother.
____ Supervised or third-party exchange of the child(ren).
____ Time-Sharing Schedule as follows:
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________

4. Explain why this request is in the best interests of the child(ren):
______________________________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________.

SECTION IV. CHILD SUPPORT
{Choose all that apply}
    1. ____ Husband ____Wife requests that the Court award child support as determined by Florida’s
       child support guidelines, section 61.30, Florida Statutes. A completed Child Support Guidelines
       Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e), _____ is, or _____ will be
       filed. Such support should be ordered retroactive to:
       a. ____ the date of separation {date} _________________________                          .
       b. ____ the date of the filing of this petition.
       c. ____ other {date} ____________ {explain} ___________________________________.

     2. ____ Husband ____Wife requests that the Court award child support to be paid beyond the age
          of 18 years because:
a.____ the following child(ren) {name(s)}
is (are) dependent because of a mental or physical incapacity which began before the age of 18.
{explain}
                                                                                                   .


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b.____ the following child(ren) {name(s)}________________________is (are) dependent in fact, is (are)
in high school, and are between the ages of 18 and 19; said child(ren) is (are) performing in good faith
with reasonable expectation of graduation before the age of 19.

    3. _____Husband _____ Wife requests that the Court award a child support amount that is more
       than or less than Florida’s child support guidelines and understands that a Motion to Deviate
       from Child Support Guidelines, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.943, must
       be filed before the Court will consider this request.

    4. _____Husband _____Wife requests that medical/dental insurance for the minor child(ren) be
       provided by:
       {Choose only one}
       a. ____ Husband.
       b. ____ Wife.

   5. ____Husband ____ Wife requests that uninsured medical/dental expenses for the child(ren) be
       paid:
   {Choose only one}
       a. ____by Husband.
       b. ____by Wife.
       c. ____by Husband and Wife equally [each pay one-half].
       d. ____according to the percentages in the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family
               Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e).
       e. ____Other {explain}: __________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

    6. _____Husband ____Wife requests that life insurance to secure child support be provided by the
       other spouse.


SECTION V. OTHER
   1. ____ Wife requests to be known by her former name, which was {full legal name}:
_____________________________________________________________________              .

    2. Other relief {specify}:
       ______________________________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________

SECTION VI. REQUEST (This section summarizes what you are asking the Court to include in the final
judgment of dissolution of marriage.)
 ____Husband ___Wife requests that the Court enter an order dissolving the marriage and:
{Indicate all that apply}
    1. ____distributing marital assets and liabilities as requested in Section I of this petition;
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   2. ____awarding spousal support (alimony) as requested in Section II of this petition;
   3. ____ adopting or establishing a Parenting Plan containing provisions for parental responsibility
      and time-sharing for the dependent or minor child(ren) common to both parties, as requested in
      Section III of this petition;
   4. ____establishing child support for the dependent or minor child(ren) common to both parties,
      as requested in Section IV of this petition;
   5. ____restoring Wife’s former name as requested in Section V of this petition;
   6. ____awarding other relief as requested in Section V of this petition; and any other terms the
      Court deems necessary.


I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
petition and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.

Dated_________________________                 _____________________________________________
                                               Signature of _____ HUSBAND _____WIFE

Printed Name:
Address: ______________________________________
City, State, Zip: _________________________________
Telephone Number: _____________________________
Fax Number: __________________________________________
                                               Designated E-mail Address(es): ____________________
                                               _____________________________________________

STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ____________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on __________ by _________________________________.


                                               _____________________________________________
                                               NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK

 _____________________________________________
{Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or deputy clerk.}
____ Personally known
____ Produced identification
         Type of identification produced ________________________________

IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Husband ( ) Wife
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual}_______________________________________________________________,
{name of business} ________________________________________________________________,
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.901(b)(1), Petition for Dissolution of
Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (03/15)
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{address} ________________________________________________________________________,
{city}________________{state}_____, {zip code}________, {telephone number} _______________.




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.901(b)(1), Petition for Dissolution of
Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (03/15)
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                      FORM 12.901(b)(2)
 PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE WITH PROPERTY BUT NO
            DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN) (03/15)

                                 When should this form be used?


This form may be used when a husband or wife is filing for a dissolution of marriage, and the husband
and wife have marital assets and/or marital liabilities but they do not have any dependent children nor
is the wife pregnant. You and/or your spouse must have lived in Florida for at least 6 months before
filing for a dissolution in Florida. If you and your spouse agree on all issues and both can attend the
hearing, you may want to file a Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.901(a). However, you cannot file for a simplified dissolution of marriage if any of
the following are true:

   You disagree about property, debts, or other matters and wish to have a judge settle them for you.
   Either you or your spouse is seeking support (alimony).
   You would like to ask questions and get documents concerning your spouse’s income, expenses,
    assets, debts, or other matters before having a trial or settlement.
   You would like to reserve your rights to have any matters reconsidered or appeal the judge’s
    decision.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should sign the form
before a notary public or deputy clerk. You should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in
the county where you live and keep a copy for your records. Because you are filing the petition in this
proceeding, you may also be referred to as the petitioner and your spouse as the respondent.

                        IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                                       What should I do next?
For your case to proceed, you must properly notify your spouse of the petition. If you know where he
or she lives, you should use personal service. If you absolutely do not know where he or she lives, you
may use constructive service. You may also be able to use constructive service if your spouse resides in
another state or country. However, if constructive service is used, other than granting a divorce, the
court may only grant limited relief which cannot include spousal support (alimony). For more

Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.901(b)(2), Petition for
Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (03/15)
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information on constructive service, see Notice of Action for Dissolution of Marriage (No Child or
Financial Support), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.913(a)(1), and Affidavit of
Diligent Search and Inquiry, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.913(b). If your spouse is in
the military service of the United States, additional steps for service may be required. See, for example,
Memorandum for Certificate of Military Service, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.912(a) and Affidavit of Military Service, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.912(b). In sum, the law regarding constructive service and service on an individual in the military
service is very complex and you may wish to consult an attorney regarding these issues.

If personal service is used, your spouse has 20 days to answer after being served with your petition.
Your case will then generally proceed in one of the following three ways:

DEFAULT... If after 20 days, your spouse has not filed an answer, you may file a Motion for Default,
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.922(a), with the clerk of court. Then, if you have
filed all of the required papers, you may call the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to set
a final hearing. You must notify your spouse of the hearing by using a Notice of Hearing (General),
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of hearing form.
UNCONTESTED... If your spouse files an answer that agrees with everything in your petition or an
answer and waiver, and you have complied with mandatory disclosure and filed all of the required
papers, you may call the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to set a final hearing. You
must notify your spouse of the hearing by using a Notice of Hearing (General), Florida Supreme Court
Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of hearing form.

CONTESTED... If your spouse files an answer or an answer and counterpetition, which disagrees with or
denies anything in your petition, and you are unable to settle the disputed issues, you should file a
Notice for Trial, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.924, after you have complied with
mandatory disclosure and filed all of the required papers. Some circuits may require the completion of
mediation before a final hearing may be set. You should contact the clerk, family law intake staff, or
judicial assistant for instructions on how to set your case for trial (final hearing). If your spouse files an
answer and counterpetition, you should answer the counterpetition within 20 days using an Answer to
Counterpetition, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(d).

                             Where can I look for more information?


Before proceeding, you should read “General Information for Self-Represented Litigants” found at the
beginning of these forms. The words that are in bold underline in these instructions are defined there.
For further information, see chapter 61, Florida Statutes.


                 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain


Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.901(b)(2), Petition for
Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (03/15)
                                                   - 17 -
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                                            Special notes...


If you do not have the money to pay the filing fee, you may obtain an Application for Determination of
Civil Indigent Status from the clerk, fill it out, and the clerk will determine whether you are eligible to
have filing fees deferred.

If you want to keep your address confidential because you are the victim of sexual battery, aggravated
child abuse, aggravated stalking, harassment, aggravated battery, or domestic violence, do not enter the
address, telephone, and fax information at the bottom of this form. Instead, file a Request for
Confidential Filing of Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(h).

With this form, you must also file the following:

   Affidavit of Corroborating Witness, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(i) OR
    photocopy of current Florida driver’s license, Florida identification card, or voter’s registration card
    (issue date of copied document must be at least six months before date case is actually filed with
    the clerk of the circuit court).
   Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with No Dependent or Minor
    Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(2), if you and your spouse
    have reached an agreement on any or all of the issues.
   Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(j).
   Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c). (This
    must be filed within 45 days of service of the petition on the respondent, if not filed at the time of
    the petition.)
   Certificate of Compliance with Mandatory Disclosure, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
    12.932. (This must be filed within 45 days of service of the petition on the respondent, if not filed at
    the time of the petition, unless you and your spouse have agreed not to exchange these
    documents.)



Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.901(b)(2), Petition for
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Alimony... Alimony may be awarded to a spouse if the judge finds that he or she has an actual need for
it and also finds that the other spouse has the ability to pay. If you want alimony, you must request it
in writing in the original petition or counterpetition. If you do not request alimony in writing before
the final hearing, it is waived (you may not request it later). You may request permanent alimony,
bridge-the-gap alimony, durational alimony, lump sum alimony, or rehabilitative alimony.

Marital/Nonmarital Assets and Liabilities... Florida law requires an equitable distribution of marital
assets and marital liabilities. “Equitable” does not necessarily mean “equal.” Many factors, including
alimony awards, may lead the court to make an unequal (but still equitable) distribution of assets and
liabilities. Nonmarital assets and nonmarital liabilities are those assets and liabilities which the parties
agree or the court determines belong to, or are the responsibility of, only one of the parties. If the
parties agree or the court finds an asset or liability to be nonmarital, the judge will not consider it when
distributing marital assets and liabilities.

Temporary Relief... If you need temporary relief regarding temporary use of assets, temporary
responsibility for liabilities, or temporary alimony, you may file a Motion for Temporary Support with
No Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.947(c). For
more information, see the instructions for that form.

Marital Settlement Agreement... If you and your spouse are able to reach an agreement on any or all of
the issues, you should file a Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Property
But No Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(2).
Both husband and wife must sign this agreement before a notary public or deputy clerk. Any issues on
which you are unable to agree will be considered contested and settled by the judge at the final hearing.

Final Judgment Form... These family law forms contain a Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage
with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law
Form 12.990(c)(2), which the judge may use if your case is contested. If you and your spouse reach an
agreement on all of the issues, the judge may use a Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage with
Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (Uncontested), Florida Supreme Court Approved
Family Law Form 12.990(b)(2). You should check with the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial
assistant to see if you need to bring a final judgment with you to the hearing. If so, you should type or
print the heading, including the circuit, county, case number, division, and the parties’ names, and leave
the rest blank for the judge to complete at your hearing or trial.

Nonlawyer... Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps
you fill out these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida
Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill
out these forms also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the
last page of every form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.901(b)(2), Petition for
Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (03/15)
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               IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _____________________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                   IN AND FOR ______________________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                Case No: ________________________
In re: the Marriage of:                                         Division: ________________________

_________________________________,
Husband,
             and

_________________________________,
Wife.



               PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE WITH PROPERTY
                    BUT NO DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN)

I, {full legal name} ______________________________________________________, the
[Choose one only] ( ) Husband ( ) Wife, being sworn, certify that the following statements are
true:

1. JURISDICTION/RESIDENCE
_____ Husband _____ Wife _____ Both has (have) lived in Florida for at least 6 months before the filing
of this Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.

2. The husband _____ is or _____ is not a member of the military service.
The wife _____ is or _____ is not a member of the military service.

3. MARRIAGE HISTORY
Date of marriage: {month, day, year} _________________________
Date of separation: {month, day, year} ___________________ {Please indicate if approximate}
Place of marriage: {county, state, country} ____________________________________________

4. THERE ARE NO MINOR (under 18) OR DEPENDENT CHILD(REN) COMMON TO BOTH PARTIES AND
   THE WIFE IS NOT PREGNANT.

5. A completed Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
   12.902(j), is filed with this petition.

6. THIS PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE SHOULD BE GRANTED BECAUSE:

     a. _____ The marriage is irretrievably broken.
OR


Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.901(b)(2), Petition for Dissolution of
Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (03/15)
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    b. _____ One of the parties has been adjudged mentally incapacitated for a period of 3 years
       before the filing of this petition. A copy of the Judgment of Incapacity is attached.

SECTION I. MARITAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

1. ____ There are no marital assets or liabilities.

        OR

2. ____ There are marital assets or liabilities. All marital and nonmarital assets and liabilities are (or
    will be) listed in the financial affidavits, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c),
    to be filed in this case.
  [Indicate all that apply]
    a. ____ All marital assets and debts have been divided by a written agreement between the
         parties, which is attached to be incorporated into the final judgment of dissolution of marriage.
         (The parties may use Marital Settlement Agreement for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage,
         Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(f)(3) or Marital Settlement Agreement for
         Dissolution of Marriage with No Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court
         Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(2)).

b. ____ The Court should determine how the assets and liabilities of this marriage are to be
      distributed, under section 61.075, Florida Statutes.

    c. ____Husband _____Wife should be awarded an interest in _____ the other spouse’s property
       because:_____________________________________________________________________
       _____________________________________________________________________________
       _____________________________________________________________________________.

SECTION II. SPOUSAL SUPPORT (ALIMONY)

1. ____ Husband ____ Wife forever gives up his/her right to spousal support (alimony) from the
   other spouse.

         OR

2. ____ Husband ____Wife requests that the Court order the other spouse to pay the following spousal
    support (alimony) and claims that he or she has an actual need for the support that he or she is
    requesting and that the other spouse has the ability to pay that support. Spousal support
    (alimony) is requested in the amount of $ _________ every ( ) week ( ) other week ( ) month,
    beginning {date} ____________________________________and continuing until {date or event}
    _________________________________________________________________________________.
{Explain why the Court should order _____Husband _____Wife to pay and any specific request(s) for type
of alimony (temporary, permanent, bridge-the-gap, durational, rehabilitative, and/or lump sum}:
_________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

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__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________.
3._____Other provisions relating to alimony including any tax treatment and consequences:
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________


4._____ Husband _____Wife requests life insurance on the other spouse’s life, provided by that spouse,
       to secure such support.

SECTION III. OTHER
1.   _____Wife requests to be known by her former name, which was {full legal name}
     ________________________________________________________________________________.

2. Other relief {specify}: _______________________________________________________________.
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

SECTION IV. REQUEST
 (This section summarizes what you are asking the Court to include in the final judgment of dissolution
of marriage.)
_____Husband _____Wife requests that the Court enter an order dissolving the marriage and:
[Indicate all that apply]
1. ____ distributing marital assets and liabilities as requested in Section I of this petition;

2. ____ awarding spousal support (alimony) as requested in Section II of this petition;

3. ____ restoring Wife’s former name as requested in Section III of this petition;

4. ____ awarding other relief as requested in Section III of this petition; and any other terms the Court
       deems necessary.




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.901(b)(2), Petition for Dissolution of
Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (03/15)
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I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
petition and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.


Dated: ______________________                  _____________________________________________
                                               Signature of _____ HUSBAND _____ WIFE
                                                Printed Name: _________________________________
                                               Address: ______________________________________
                                               City, State, Zip: _________________________________
                                               Telephone Number: _____________________________
                                               Fax Number: __________________________________
                                               Designated E-mail Address(es): ____________________




STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ____________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on ____________ by _______________________________.

                                               _____________________________________________
                                               NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK

_____________________________________________
{Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or deputy clerk.}
____ Personally known
____ Produced identification
____ Type of identification produced ________________________________


IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Husband ( ) Wife
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} ___________________________________________________________________,
{name of business} ____________________________________________________________________,
{address} ____________________________________________________________________________,
{city} _______________,{state} _____{zip code}___________, {telephone number} _________________.




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.901(b)(2), Petition for Dissolution of
Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (03/15)
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                      FORM 12.901(b)(3)
         PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE WITH
       NO DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN) OR PROPERTY
                           (03/15)

                                 When should this form be used?


This form may be used when a husband or wife is filing for a dissolution of marriage, and the husband
and wife have no marital assets and/or marital liabilities and they do not have any dependent children
nor is the wife pregnant. You and/or your spouse must have lived in Florida for at least 6 months before
filing for a dissolution in Florida. If you and your spouse agree on all issues and both can attend the
hearing, you may want to file a Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.901(a). However, you may use this form if all of the following are true:

   You have no marital assets or marital debts.
   Neither you nor your spouse is seeking support (alimony).

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should sign the form
before a notary public or deputy clerk. You should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in
the county where you live and keep a copy for your records. Because you are filing the petition in this
proceeding, you may also be referred to as the petitioner and your spouse as the respondent.


                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                                       What should I do next?


For your case to proceed, you must properly notify your spouse of the petition. If you know where he
or she lives, you should use personal service. If you absolutely do not know where he or she lives, you
may use constructive service. You may also be able to use constructive service if your spouse resides in
another state or country. However, if constructive service is used, other than granting a divorce, the
court may only grant limited relief, which cannot include spousal support (alimony). For more
information on constructive service, see Notice of Action for Dissolution of Marriage (No Child or
Financial Support), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.913(a)(1), and Affidavit of
Diligent Search and Inquiry, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.913(b). If your spouse is in

Instructions to Florida Supreme Court Approved Law Form 12.901(b)(3), Petition for Dissolution
of Marriage with No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) or Property (03/15)
                                                  - 24 -
the military service of the United States, additional steps for service may be required. See, for example,
Memorandum for Certificate of Military Service, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.912(a) and Affidavit of Military Service, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.912(b). In sum, the law regarding constructive service and service on an individual in the military
service is very complex and you may wish to consult an attorney regarding these issues.

If personal service is used, your spouse has 20 days to answer after being served with your petition.
Your case will then generally proceed in one of the following three ways:

DEFAULT... If after 20 days, your spouse has not filed an answer, you may file a Motion for Default,
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.922(a), with the clerk of court. Then, if you have
filed all of the required papers, you may call the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to set
a final hearing. You must notify your spouse of the hearing by using a Notice of Hearing (General),
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of hearing form.

UNCONTESTED... If your spouse files an answer that agrees with everything in your petition or an
answer and waiver, and you have complied with mandatory disclosure and filed all of the required
papers, you may call the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to set a final hearing. You
must notify your spouse of the hearing by using a Notice of Hearing (General), Florida Supreme Court
Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of hearing form.

CONTESTED... If your spouse files an answer or an answer and counterpetition, which disagrees with or
denies anything in your petition, and you are unable to settle the disputed issues, you should file a
Notice for Trial, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.924, after you have complied with
mandatory disclosure and filed all of the required papers. Some circuits may require the completion of
mediation before a final hearing may be set. You should contact the clerk, family law intake staff, or
judicial assistant for instructions on how to set your case for trial (final hearing). If the your spouse files
an answer and counterpetition, you should answer the counterpetition within 20 days using an Answer
to Counterpetition, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(d).

                             Where can I look for more information?


Before proceeding, you should read “General Information for Self-Represented Litigants” found at the
beginning of these forms. The words that are in “bold underline” in these instructions are defined
there. For further information, see chapter 61, Florida Statutes.


                 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.



Instructions to Florida Supreme Court Approved Law Form 12.901(b)(3), Petition for Dissolution
of Marriage with No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) or Property (03/15)
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SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                                            Special notes...


If you do not have the money to pay the filing fee, you may obtain an Application for Determination of
Civil Indigent Status from the clerk, fill it out, and the clerk will determine whether you are eligible to
have filing fees deferred.

If you want to keep your address confidential because you are the victim of sexual battery, aggravated
child abuse, aggravated stalking, harassment, aggravated battery, or domestic violence, do not enter the
address, telephone, and fax information at the bottom of this form. Instead, file a Request for
Confidential Filing of Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(h).

With this form, you must also file the following:

   Affidavit of Corroborating Witness, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(i) OR
    photocopy of current Florida driver’s license, Florida identification card, or voter’s registration card
    (issue date of copied document must be at least six months before date case is actually filed with
    the clerk of the circuit court).
   Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(j).
   Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c). (This
    must be filed within 45 days of service of the petition on the respondent, if not filed at the time of
    the petition.)
   Certificate of Compliance with Mandatory Disclosure, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
    12.932. (This must be filed within 45 days of service of the petition on the respondent, if not filed at
    the time of the petition, unless you and your spouse have agreed not to exchange these
    documents.)

Final Judgment Form... These family law forms contain a Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage
with No Property or Minor Child(ren) (Uncontested), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.990(b)(3). You should check with the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to see if you
need to bring a final judgment with you to the hearing. If so, you should type or print the heading,
including the circuit, county, case number, division, and the parties’ names, and leave the rest blank for
the judge to complete at your hearing or trial.



Instructions to Florida Supreme Court Approved Law Form 12.901(b)(3), Petition for Dissolution
of Marriage with No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) or Property (03/15)
                                                    - 26 -
Nonlawyer... Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps
you fill out these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida
Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill
out these forms also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the
last page of every form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions to Florida Supreme Court Approved Law Form 12.901(b)(3), Petition for Dissolution
of Marriage with No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) or Property (03/15)
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               IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _____________________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                   IN AND FOR ______________________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

In re: the Marriage of:                                         Case No: ________________________
                                                                Division: ________________________

_________________________________,
Husband,
          and

_________________________________,
Wife.


PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE WITH NO DEPENDENT
            OR MINOR CHILD(REN) OR PROPERTY

I, {full legal name} ______________________________________________________, the
[Choose only one] ____ Husband ____ Wife, being sworn, certify that the following statements are true:

1. JURISDICTION/RESIDENCE
_____ Husband _____ Wife _____ Both has (have) lived in Florida for at least 6 months before the filing
of this Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.

2. The husband _____ is or _____ is not a member of the military service.
The wife _____ is or _____ is not a member of the military service.

3. MARRIAGE HISTORY
Date of marriage: {month, day, year} ________________________________________________
Place of marriage: {county, state, country}_____________________________________________

4. THERE ARE NO MINOR (under 18) OR DEPENDENT CHILD(REN) COMMON TO BOTH PARTIES AND
   THE WIFE IS NOT PREGNANT.

5. A completed Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
   12.902(j), is filed with this petition.

6. THIS PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE SHOULD BE GRANTED BECAUSE:

     a. _____ The marriage is irretrievably broken.
OR
     b. _____ One of the parties has been adjudged mentally incapacitated for a period of 3 years
        before the filing of this petition. A copy of the Judgment of Incapacity is attached.

7. THERE ARE NO MARITAL ASSETS OR LIABILITIES.

Florida Supreme Court Approved Law Form 12.901(b)(3), Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
with No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) or Property (03/15)
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8. _____HUSBAND _____ WIFE FOREVER GIVES UP HIS/HER RIGHTS TO SPOUSAL SUPPORT
   (ALIMONY) FROM THE OTHER SPOUSE.

9. _____Wife requests to be known by her former name, which was {full legal name}
   ______________________________________________________________________________.

10. Other relief {specify}: ________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________.


 REQUEST
(This section summarizes what you are asking the Court to include in the final judgment of dissolution of
marriage.)
_____Husband _____Wife requests that the Court enter an order dissolving the marriage and:
[Indicate all that apply]
1. ____ restoring Wife’s former name as specified in paragraph 9 of this petition;

2. ____ awarding other relief as specified in paragraph 10 of this petition; and any other terms the
   Court deems necessary.

I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
petition and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.


Dated: ______________________                   _____________________________________________
                                                Signature of _____ HUSBAND _____ WIFE
                                                Printed Name: _________________________________
                                                Address: ______________________________________
                                                City, State, Zip: _________________________________
                                                Telephone Number: _____________________________
                                                Fax Number: __________________________________
                                                Designated E-mail Address(es): ____________________


STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ____________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on ____________ by _______________________________.

                                                _____________________________________________
                                                NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK
Florida Supreme Court Approved Law Form 12.901(b)(3), Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
with No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) or Property (03/15)
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____________________________________________
{Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or deputy clerk.}
_____ Personally known
_____ Produced identification
_____ Type of identification produced ________________________________


IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Husband ( ) Wife
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _________________________________________________________________,
{name of business} __________________________________________________________________,
{address} __________________________________________________________________________,
{city} ______________,{state} _____,{zip code}___________,{telephone number} ________________.




Florida Supreme Court Approved Law Form 12.901(b)(3), Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
with No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) or Property (03/15)
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                        FORM 12.902(d)
   UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT
                  (UCCJEA) AFFIDAVIT (03/15)

                                 When should this form be used?

This form should be used in any case involving custody of, visitation with, or time-sharing with any minor
child(ren). This affidavit is required even if the custody of, visitation, or time-sharing with the minor
child(ren) are not in dispute.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should sign the form
before a notary public or deputy clerk. You should then file the original with the clerk of the circuit
court in the county where the petition was filed and keep a copy for your records.


                        IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                                       What should I do next?

A copy of this form must be mailed, e-mailed, or hand delivered to the other party in your case, if it is
not served on him or her with your initial papers.


                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d), Uniform Child
Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit (03/15)
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SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.
To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.



                                Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. The words that are in bold underline in these instructions are defined there.
For further information, see sections 61.501-61.542, Florida Statutes.


                                                Special notes...

Chapter 2008-61, Laws of Florida, effective October 1, 2008, eliminated such terms as custodial parent,
noncustodial parent, primary residential parent, secondary residential parent, and visitation from
Chapter 61, Florida Statutes. Instead, parents are to develop a Parenting Plan that includes, among
other things, their time-sharing schedule with the minor child(ren). If the parents cannot agree, a
parenting plan will be established by the Court. However, because the UCCJEA uses the terms custody
and visitation, they are included in this form.

If you are the petitioner in an injunction for protection against domestic violence case and you have filed
a Request for Confidential Filing of Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.980(h), you should write confidential in any space on this form that would require you to write the
address where you are currently living.

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d), Uniform Child
Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit (03/15)
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             IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                                     JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                      IN AND FOR                                     COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                 Case No.:
                                                                 Division:
                                          ,
       Petitioner,

and

                                          ,
       Respondent.


      UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT
                        (UCCJEA) AFFIDAVIT

I, {full legal name}                               ____________, being sworn, certify that the following
statements are true:

1. The number of minor child(ren) subject to this proceeding is                    . The name, place of
   birth, birth date, and sex of each child; the present address, periods of residence, and places where
   each child has lived within the past five (5) years; and the name, present address, and relationship
   to the child of each person with whom the child has lived during that time are:

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS TRUE ABOUT CHILD #                1 :

Child’s Full Legal Name:
Place of Birth:                     Date of Birth:                           Sex:

Child’s Residence for the past 5 years:
 Dates               Address (including city and         Name and present address of        Relationship
 (From/To)           state) where child lived            person child lived with            to child

       /present*


 ____/____


 ____/____

 ____/____


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Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit (03/15)
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 ____/____


 ____/____
* If you are the petitioner in an injunction for protection against domestic violence case and you have
filed a Request for Confidential Filing of Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.980(h), you should write confidential in any space on this form that would require you to enter the
address where you are currently living.

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS TRUE ABOUT CHILD #               :

Child’s Full Legal Name:
Place of Birth:                           Date of Birth:                Sex:
Child’s Residence for the past 5 years:
 Dates             Address (including city and        Name and present address of        Relationship
 (From/To)         state) where child lived           person child lived with            to child

       /present


 ____/____


 ____/____


 ____/____


 ____/____

 ____/____


THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS TRUE ABOUT CHILD #                   :

Child’s Full Legal Name:
Place of Birth:                           Date of Birth:                Sex:
Child’s Residence for the past 5 years:
 Dates             Address (including city and        Name and present address of        Relationship
 (From/To)         state) where child lived           person child lived with            to child


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Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit (03/15)
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       /present


 ____/____


 ____/____


 ____/____


 ____/____


 ____/____


2. Participation in custody or time-sharing proceeding(s):
      [Choose only one]
____ I HAVE NOT participated as a party, witness, or in any capacity in any other litigation or custody
proceeding in this or any other state, concerning custody of or time-sharing with a child subject to this
proceeding.

____ I HAVE participated as a party, witness, or in any capacity in any other litigation or custody
proceeding in this or another state, concerning custody of or time-sharing with a child subject to this
proceeding. Explain:
       a. Name of each child:
       b. Type of proceeding:
       c. Court and state:
       d. Date of court order or judgment (if any):

3. Information about custody or time-sharing proceeding(s):
        [Choose only one]
____ I HAVE NO INFORMATION of any custody or time-sharing proceeding pending in a court of this
or any other state concerning a child subject to this proceeding.

____ I HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION concerning a custody or time-sharing proceeding
pending in a court of this or another state concerning a child subject to this proceeding, other than set
out in item 2. Explain:
         e. Name of each child:
         f. Type of proceeding:
         g. Court and state:
         h. Date of court order or judgment (if any):

4. Persons not a party to this proceeding:
      [Choose only one]



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Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit (03/15)
                                                  - 35 -
____ I DO NOT KNOW OF ANY PERSON not a party to this proceeding who has physical custody or
claims to have custody, visitation or time-sharing with respect to any child subject to this proceeding.


____ I KNOW THAT THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSON(S) not a party to this proceeding has (have)
physical custody or claim(s) to have custody, visitation, or time-sharing with respect to any child
subject to this proceeding:
a.           Name and address of person:

_____ has physical custody _____ claims custody rights _____ claims visitation or time-sharing
Name of each child:

b.          Name and address of person:

_____ has physical custody _____ claims custody rights _____ claims visitation or time-sharing
Name of each child:

c.          Name and address of person:

_____ has physical custody _____ claims custody rights _____claims visitation or time-sharing
Name of each child:

5. Knowledge of prior child support proceedings:
[Choose only one]
_____The child(ren) described in this affidavit are NOT subject to existing child support order(s) in this
or any state or territory.




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Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit (03/15)
                                                  - 36 -
_____The child(ren) described in this affidavit are subject to the following existing child support
order(s):
a.      Name of each child: ______________________________________________________
b.      Type of proceeding: ______________________________________________________
c.      Court and address: _______________________________________________________
d.      Date of court order/judgment (if any): ___________________________________________
e.      Amount of child support paid and by whom:

6. I acknowledge that I have a continuing duty to advise this Court of any custody, visitation or time-
   sharing, child support, or guardianship proceeding (including dissolution of marriage, separate
   maintenance, child neglect, or dependency) concerning the child(ren) in this state or any other
   state about which information is obtained during this proceeding.

I certify that a copy of this document was ( ) mailed (   ) faxed and mailed (    ) e-mailed (   ) hand
delivered to the person(s) listed below on {date}                                                         .

Other party or his/her attorney:
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:                           ______
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es):____________________
_____________________________________________


I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
affidavit and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.

Dated: ______________________

Signature of Party
Printed Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es):____________________
_____________________________________________


STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ________________________


Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d), Uniform Child Custody
Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit (03/15)
                                                - 37 -
Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on              by                                    .



NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK


[Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or clerk.]
    __ Personally known
    __ Produced identification
Type of identification produced _______________________________________

IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Husband ( ) Wife
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _________________________________________________________________,
{name of business} __________________________________________________________________,
{address} __________________________________________________________________________,
{city} ______________,{state} _____,{zip code}___________,{telephone number} ______________ .




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d), Uniform Child Custody
Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit (03/15)
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                      FORM 12.902(f)(1)
 MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
         WITH DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN)(03/15)

                                     When should this form be used?

This form should be used when a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor
Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.901(b)(1), has been filed and the
parties have reached an agreement on some or all of the issues at hand.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. Both parties must sign the agreement and have their
signatures witnessed by a notary public or deputy clerk. After completing this form, you should file the
original with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where the petition was filed and keep a copy for
your records. You should then refer to the instructions for your petition, answer, or answer and
counterpetition concerning the procedures for setting a hearing or trial (final hearing).


                        IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                                Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. The words that are in bold underline in these instructions are defined there.
For further information, see chapter 61, Florida Statutes, and the instructions for the petition and/or
answer that were filed in this case.

                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial


Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(1), Marital
Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (03/15)
                                                  - 39 -
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                                          Special notes...

With this form you must also file a Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of
Procedure Form 12.902(e), if not already filed.

This form does not act to transfer title to the property. Such transfer must be done by deed or
supplemental final judgment.

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(1), Marital
Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (03/15)
                                                - 40 -
              IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                                 JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                       IN AND FOR                                 COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                   Case No.: ___________________
                                                                   Division: ____________________

In re: the Marriage of:

                                       ,
                               Husband,

and

                                           ,
                                   Wife.



 MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
            WITH DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN)

We, {Husband’s full legal name}_______________________________________________, and
{Wife’s full legal name,_______________________________________________________ being sworn,
certify that the following statements are true:

      1. We were married to each other on {date}                                 .

      2. Because of irreconcilable differences in our marriage (no chance of staying together), we have
         made this agreement to settle once and for all what we owe to each other and what we can
         expect to receive from each other. Each of us states that nothing has been held back, that we
         have honestly included everything we could think of in listing our assets (everything we own and
         that is owed to us) and our debts (everything we owe), and that we believe the other has been
         open and honest in writing this agreement.

      3. We have both filed a Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
         12.902(b) or (c). Because we have voluntarily made full and fair disclosure to each other of all
         our assets and debts, we waive any further disclosure under rule 12.285, Florida Family Law
         Rules of Procedure.

      4. Each of us agrees to execute and exchange any papers that might be needed to complete this
         agreement, including deeds, title certificates, etc.

SECTION I. MARITAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
A. Division of Assets. We divide our assets (everything we own and that is owed to us) as follows: Any
   personal item(s) not listed below is (are) the property of the party currently in possession of the

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(1), Marital Settlement Agreement
for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren)(03/15)
                                                  - 41 -
   item(s).

    1. Wife shall receive as her own and Husband shall have no further rights or responsibilities
       regarding these assets:
               ASSETS: DESCRIPTION OF ITEM(S) WIFE SHALL RECEIVE                         Current Fair
                  Please describe each item as clearly as possible.                      Market Value
 You do not need to list account numbers. Where applicable, include whether the
  name on any title/deed/account described below is wife’s, husband’s, or both.
Cash (on hand)                                                                          $
Cash (in banks/credit unions)

Stocks/Bonds

Notes (money owed to you in writing)



 Money owed to you (not evidenced by a note)



Real estate: (Home)
(Other)

 Business interests

Automobiles



 Boats
 Other vehicles

 Retirement plans (Profit Sharing, Pension, IRA, 401(k)s, etc.)



 Furniture & furnishings in home

 Furniture & furnishings elsewhere

 Collectibles


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for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren)(03/15)
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              ASSETS: DESCRIPTION OF ITEM(S) WIFE SHALL RECEIVE                        Current Fair
                  Please describe each item as clearly as possible.                    Market Value
  You do not need to list account numbers. Where applicable, include whether the
   name on any title/deed/account described below is wife’s, husband’s, or both.

Jewelry

 Life insurance (cash surrender value)

Sporting and entertainment (T.V., stereo, etc.) equipment




 Other assets




Total Assets to Wife                                                                  $

2. Husband shall receive as his own and Wife shall have no further rights or responsibilities regarding
these assets:
            ASSETS: DESCRIPTION OF ITEM(S) HUSBAND SHALL RECEIVE                       Current Fair
                 Please describe each item as clearly as possible.                     Market Value
  You do not need to list account numbers. Where applicable, include whether the
   name on any title/deed/account described below is wife’s, husband’s or both.
 Cash (on hand)                                                                       $
 Cash (in banks/credit unions)

 Stocks/Bonds

 Notes (money owed to you in writing)



Money owed to you (not evidenced by a note)


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for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren)(03/15)
                                                - 43 -
            ASSETS: DESCRIPTION OF ITEM(S) HUSBAND SHALL RECEIVE                   Current Fair
                 Please describe each item as clearly as possible.                 Market Value
  You do not need to list account numbers. Where applicable, include whether the
   name on any title/deed/account described below is wife’s, husband’s or both.



 Real estate: (Home)
(Other)

Business interests

 Automobiles



Boats
Other vehicles

 Retirement plans (Profit Sharing, Pension, IRA, 401(k)s, etc.)



 Furniture & furnishings in home

 Furniture & furnishings elsewhere

 Collectibles

Jewelry

Life insurance (cash surrender value)

Sporting and entertainment (T.V., stereo, etc.) equipment




Other assets



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for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren)(03/15)
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           ASSETS: DESCRIPTION OF ITEM(S) HUSBAND SHALL RECEIVE                   Current Fair
                Please describe each item as clearly as possible.                 Market Value
 You do not need to list account numbers. Where applicable, include whether the
  name on any title/deed/account described below is wife’s, husband’s or both.




Total Assets to Husband                                                           $




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for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren)(03/15)
                                            - 45 -
B. Division of Liabilities/Debts. We divide our liabilities (everything we owe) as follows:
   1. Wife shall pay as her own the following and will not at any time ask Husband to pay these
       debts/bills:
       LIABILITIES: DESCRIPTION OF DEBT(S) TO BE PAID BY WIFE
 Please describe each item as clearly as possible. You do not need to list                     Current
 account numbers. Where applicable, include whether the name on any              Monthly       Amount
 mortgage, note, or account described below is wife’s, husband’s, or both        Payment        Owed
Mortgages on real estate: (Home)                                             $             $
(Other)


Charge/credit card accounts




 Auto loan
 Auto loan
 Bank/credit union loans




 Money you owe (not evidenced by a note)


Judgments


 Other




Total Debts to Be Paid by Wife                                               $             $




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for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren)(03/15)
                                               - 46 -
     2. Husband shall pay as his own the following and will not at any time ask Wife to pay these
        debts/bills:
     LIABILITIES: DESCRIPTION OF DEBT(S) TO BE PAID BY HUSBAND
 Please describe each item as clearly as possible. You do not need to list                          Current
 account numbers. Where applicable, include whether the name on any                   Monthly       Amount
 mortgage, note or account described below is wife’s, husband’s, or both.             Payment        Owed
Mortgages on real estate: (Home)                                                  $             $
(Other)


 Charge/credit card accounts




Auto loan
Auto loan
Bank/credit union loans




Money you owe (not evidenced by a note)


Judgments


Other




Total Debts to Be Paid by Husband                                                 $             $

C.   Contingent Assets and Liabilities (listed in Section III of our Family Law Financial Affidavits) will be
     divided as follows:




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                                                                                                           .

D. Beneficiary Designation (Complete only if beneficiary designations continue after entry of Final
   Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage.)

 _____The Husband and Wife agree that the designation providing for the payment or transfer at death
of an interest in the assets set forth below to or for the benefit of the deceased party’s former spouse
SHALL NOT BE VOID as of the date of entry of the Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage.
The Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage shall provide that the designations set forth below remain
in full force and effect:
_____1. The _____Husband _____Wife shall acquire or maintain the following assets for the benefit of
the other spouse or child(ren) to be paid upon his/her death outright or in trust. This provision only
applies if other assets fulfilling such requirement for the benefit of the other spouse or child(ren) do not
exist upon his/her death and unless precluded by statute. {Describe the assets with specificity}:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________.
_____2. The _____Husband _____Wife shall not unilaterally terminate or modify the ownership of the
following assets, or their disposition upon his/her death. {Describe the assets with specificity}:_________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________                             .

SECTION II. SPOUSAL SUPPORT (ALIMONY) (If you have not agreed on this matter, write n/a on the
lines provided.)

    1. ____Each of us forever gives up any right to spousal support (alimony) that we may have.


        OR
   2. _____ HUSBAND _____ WIFE (hereinafter “Obligor”) agrees to pay spousal support (alimony) in
       the amount of $         ______every _____ week _____ other week _____month, beginning
       {date} _________________and continuing until {date or event}          __________________
       _____________________________________________________________________________.
       {Explain type of alimony (such as, permanent, bridge-the-gap, durational, rehabilitative, and/or
lump sum) and any other specifics}:__________________________________________________



    3. _____ Other provisions relating to alimony, including any tax treatment and consequences:
       ___________________________________________________________________________
       ________________________________________________________________________



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    4.   Life insurance in the amount of $____________ to secure the above support, will be provided
         by the Obligor.

SECTION III. PARENTING PLAN ESTABLISHING PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND TIME-SHARING

   1. The parties’ minor child(ren) are:
Name                                             Birth date




    2. The parties shall have time-sharing and parental responsibility in accordance with the Parenting
       Plan attached as Exhibit _____.



SECTION IV. CHILD SUPPORT

    1. _____ Wife ____ Husband (hereinafter “Obligor”) will pay child support, under Florida’s child
       support guidelines, section 61.30, Florida Statutes, to the other parent. The Child Support
       Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e), is completed and
       attached.

Child support established at the rate of $_________ per month for the ______children {total number of
parties’ minor or dependent children} shall be paid commencing _________________ {month, day, year}
and terminating ___________________ {month, day, year}. Child support shall be paid in the amount of
$ __________ per ___________ {week, month, other} which is consistent with the Obligor’s current
payroll cycle.

Upon the termination of the obligation of child support for one of the parties’ children, child support in
the amount of $____________ for the remaining ____ children {total number of remaining children}
shall be paid commencing____________________ {month, day, year} and terminating
________________________________________ {month, day, year}. This child support shall be paid in
the amount of $ ________ per ___________ {week, month, other} consistent with Obligor’s current
payroll cycle.

{Insert schedule for the child support obligation, including the amount, and commencement and
termination dates, for the remaining minor or dependent children, which shall be payable as the
obligation for each child ceases. Please indicate whether the schedule _____appears below or
_____is attached as part of this form}
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________

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    _____________________________________________________________________________

    The Obligor shall pay child support until all the minor or dependent child(ren): reach the age of 18;
    become emancipated, marry, join the armed services, die, or become self-supporting; or until further
    order of the court or agreement of the parties. The child support obligation shall continue beyond the
    age of 18 and until high school graduation for any child who is: dependent in fact; between the ages of
    18 and 19; and is still in high school, performing in good faith with a reasonable expectation of
    graduation before the age of 19.

    If the child support amount above deviates from the guidelines by 5% or more, explain the reason(s)
    here: ______________________________________________________________________________




        2. Child Support Arrearage. There currently is a child support arrearage of $        _____
           for retroactive child support and/or $            ____ for previously ordered unpaid child
           support. The total of $          _       in child support arrearage shall be repaid at the rate of
           $        ______ every _____ week _____ other week _____month, beginning {date}
                   ________________, until paid in full including statutory interest.

           3.        Health Insurance. _____ Wife _____ Husband will maintain health insurance for the
            parties’ minor child(ren). The party providing coverage will provide insurance cards to the other
            party showing coverage. OR ( ) Health insurance is either not reasonable in cost or accessible
            to the child(ren) at this time. Any uninsured/ unreimbursed medical costs for the minor
            child(ren) shall be assessed as follows:
            a. _____Shared equally by husband and wife.
            b. _____Prorated according to the child support guideline percentages.
            c. _____Other {explain}:          __________________________________________________
    As to these uninsured/unreimbursed medical expenses, the party who incurs the expense shall submit a
    request for reimbursement to the other party within 30 days, and the other party, within 30 days of
    receipt, shall submit the applicable reimbursement for that expense, according to the schedule of
    reimbursement set out in this paragraph.

4. Dental Insurance.
    _____ Wife ____ Husband will maintain dental insurance for the parties’ minor child(ren). The party
    providing coverage will provide insurance cards to the other party showing coverage

     OR
    _____ Dental insurance is either not reasonable in cost or accessible to the child(ren) at this time.
    Any uninsured/ unreimbursed dental costs for the minor child(ren) shall be assessed as follows:
                                     a.     _____Shared equally by husband and wife.
                   b. _____Prorated according to the child support guideline percentages.
                   c. _____Other {explain}: __________________________________________________
    As to these uninsured/unreimbursed dental expenses, the party who incurs the expense shall submit a
    request for reimbursement to the other party within 30 days, and the other party, within 30 days of
    receipt, shall submit the applicable reimbursement for that expense, according to the schedule of


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reimbursement set out in this paragraph.

   5. Life Insurance. _____ Wife _____ Husband will maintain life insurance for the benefit of the
      parties’ minor child(ren) in the amount of $  _________ until the youngest child turns 18,
      becomes emancipated, marries, joins the armed services, or dies.

    6. IRS Income Tax Exemption(s). The assignment of any tax exemptions for the child(ren) shall be
       as follows: {explain}
       ____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________.
The other parent will convey any applicable IRS form regarding the income tax exemption.

7. ______Other provisions relating to child support (e.g., uninsured medical/dental expenses, health or
dental insurance, life insurance to secure child support, orthodontic payments, college fund, etc.):




_____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________.

SECTION V. OTHER




_____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________.


SECTION VI. We have not agreed on the following issues:




_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________.




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I certify that I have been open and honest in entering into this settlement agreement. I am satisfied
with this agreement and intend to be bound by it.


Dated:

____________________________________________________________
Signature of Husband
Printed Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es): __________________
__________________________________________


STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ____________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on ____________ by _______________________________.

                                              _____________________________________________
                                              NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK

_____________________________________________
{Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or deputy clerk.}
____ Personally known
____ Produced identification
____ Type of identification produced ________________________________



IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Husband ( ) Wife
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _________________________________________________________________,
{name of business} __________________________________________________________________,
{address} __________________________________________________________________________,
{city} ______________,{state} _____,{zip code}___________,{telephone number} ________________.




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I certify that I have been open and honest in entering into this settlement agreement. I am satisfied
with this agreement and intend to be bound by it.


Dated:
_________________________________________
Signature of Wife
Printed Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es): __________________
__________________________________________
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ____________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on ____________ by _______________________________.

                                              _____________________________________________
                                              NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK

_____________________________________________
{Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or deputy clerk.}
____ Personally known
____ Produced identification
____ Type of identification produced ________________________________


IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Husband ( ) Wife
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _________________________________________________________________,
{name of business} __________________________________________________________________,
{address} __________________________________________________________________________,
{city} ______________,{state} _____,{zip code}___________,{telephone number} ________________.




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(1), Marital Settlement Agreement
for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren)(03/15)
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                      FORM 12.902(f)(2)
 MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
    WITH PROPERTY BUT NO DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN)
                           (03/15)

                                 When should this form be used?

This form should be used when a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Property but no Dependent
or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.901(b)(2), has been filed and
the parties have reached an agreement on some or all of the issues at hand.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. Both parties must sign the agreement and have their
signatures witnessed by a notary public or deputy clerk. After completing this form, you should file the
original with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where the petition was filed and keep a copy for
your records. You should then refer to the instructions for your petition, answer, or answer and
counterpetition concerning the procedures for setting a hearing or trial (final hearing).


                        IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                            Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. The words that are in bold underline in these instructions are defined there.
For further information, see chapter 61, Florida Statutes, and the instructions for the petition and/or
answer that were filed in this case.


                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION


Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(2), Marital
Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor
Child(ren) (03/15)
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After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                                           Special notes...

This form does not act to transfer title to the property. Such transfer must be done by deed or
supplemental final judgment.

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(2), Marital
Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor
Child(ren) (03/15)
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              IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                                 JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                       IN AND FOR                                 COUNTY, FLORIDA


                                                                           Case No.: _______________
                                                                           Division: _______________
In re: the Marriage of:


                      _________________,
                               Husband,

and

                     ______________,
                               Wife.


  MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
    WITH PROPERTY BUT NO DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN)

We, {Husband’s full legal name}_____________________________________and {Wife’s full legal name}
__________________________________________, being sworn, certify that the following statements
are true:

      1. We were married to each other on {date}                                  .

      2. Because of irreconcilable differences in our marriage (no chance of staying together), we have
         made this agreement to settle once and for all what we owe to each other and what we can
         expect to receive from each other. Each of us states that nothing has been held back, that we
         have honestly included everything we could think of in listing our assets (everything we own and
         that is owed to us) and our debts (everything we owe), and that we believe the other has been
         open and honest in writing this agreement.

      3. We have both filed a Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
         12.902(b) or (c). Because we have voluntarily made full and fair disclosure to each other of all
         our assets and debts, we waive any further disclosure under rule 12.285, Florida Family Law
         Rules of Procedure.



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    4. Each of us agrees to execute and exchange any papers that might be needed to complete this
       agreement, including deeds, title certificates, etc.

SECTION I. MARITAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
A. Division of Assets. We divide our assets (everything we own and that is owed to us) as follows: Any
   personal item(s) not listed below is the property of the party currently in possession of the item(s).

    1. Wife shall receive as her own and Husband shall have no further rights or responsibilities
       regarding these assets:

                ASSETS: DESCRIPTION OF ITEM(S) WIFE SHALL RECEIVE                        Current Fair
                                                                                         Market Value
  Please describe each item as clearly as possible. You do not need to list account
 numbers. Where applicable, include whether the name on any title/deed/account
                   described below is wife’s, husband’s, or both.
 Cash (on hand)                                                                         $
 Cash (in banks/credit unions)


 Stocks/Bonds

Notes (money owed to you in writing)



 Money owed to you (not evidenced by a note)



 Real estate: (Home)
 (Other)


 Business interests


 Automobiles



 Boats
 Other vehicles



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 Retirement plans (Profit Sharing, Pension, IRA, 401(k)s, etc.)



 Furniture & furnishings in home


 Furniture & furnishings elsewhere


 Collectibles


 Jewelry


 Life insurance (cash surrender value)


 Sporting and entertainment (T.V., stereo, etc.) equipment




 Other assets




Total Assets to Wife                                                                    $

   2. Husband shall receive as his own and Wife shall have no further rights or responsibilities
      regarding these assets:

           ASSETS: DESCRIPTION OF ITEM(S) HUSBAND SHALL RECEIVE                         Current Fair
  Please describe each item as clearly as possible. You do not need to list account     Market Value
 numbers. Where applicable, include whether the name on any title/deed/account
                   described below is wife’s, husband’s or both.
 Cash (on hand)                                                                         $
 Cash (in banks/credit unions)


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 Stocks/Bonds

 Notes (money owed to you in writing)



 Money owed to you (not evidenced by a note)



 Real estate: (Home)
 (Other)


 Business interests


 Automobiles



 Boats
 Other vehicles


 Retirement plans (Profit Sharing, Pension, IRA, 401(k)s, etc.)



 Furniture & furnishings in home


 Furniture & furnishings elsewhere


 Collectibles


 Jewelry


 Life insurance (cash surrender value)


 Sporting and entertainment (T.V., stereo, etc.) equipment

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 Other assets




Total Assets to Husband                                                                $

B. Division of Liabilities/Debts. We divide our liabilities (everything we owe) as follows:
   1. Wife shall pay as her own the following and will not at any time ask Husband to pay these
       debts/bills:

       LIABILITIES: DESCRIPTION OF DEBT(S) TO BE PAID BY WIFE
 Please describe each item as clearly as possible. You do not need to list                     Current
 account numbers. Where applicable, include whether the name on any              Monthly       Amount
 mortgage, note, or account described below is wife’s, husband’s, or both.       Payment        Owed
 Mortgages on real estate: (Home)                                            $             $
 (Other)

 Charge/credit card accounts




 Auto loan
 Auto loan
 Bank/credit union loans




 Money you owe (not evidenced by a note)

 Judgments



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 Other




Total Debts to Be Paid by Wife                                               $             $

    2. Husband shall pay as his own the following and will not at any time ask Wife to pay these
        debts/bills:
      LIABILITIES: DESCRIPTION OF DEBT(S) TO BE PAID BY HUSBAND
  Please describe each item as clearly as possible. You do not need to list                   Current
  account numbers. Where applicable, include whether the name on any            Monthly       Amount
 mortgage, note or account described below is wife’s, husband’s, or both.       Payment        Owed
 Mortgages on real estate: (Home)                                             $             $
 (Other)

 Charge/credit card accounts




 Auto loan
 Auto loan
 Bank/credit union loans




 Money you owe (not evidenced by a note)

 Judgments

 Other




Total Debts to Be Paid by Husband                                            $             $

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C. Contingent Assets and Liabilities (listed in Section III of our Family Law Financial Affidavits) will be
   divided as follows:


                                                                                                              .

D. Beneficiary Designation (Complete only if beneficiary designations continue after entry of Final
Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage.)

_____The Husband and Wife agree that the designation providing for the payment or transfer at death
of an interest in the assets set forth below to or for the benefit of the deceased party’s former spouse
SHALL NOT BE VOID as of the date of entry of the Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage.

The Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage shall provide that the designations set forth below remain
in full force and effect:

_____1. The _____Husband _____Wife shall acquire or maintain the following assets for the benefit of
the other spouse or child(ren) to be paid upon his/her death outright or in trust. This provision only
applies if other assets fulfilling such requirement for the benefit of the other spouse or child(ren) do not
exist upon his/her death and unless precluded by statute. {Describe the assets with specificity}:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________.

_____2. The _____Husband _____Wife shall not unilaterally terminate or modify the ownership of the
following assets, or their disposition upon his/her death. {Describe the assets with specificity}:_________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________.


SECTION II. SPOUSAL SUPPORT (ALIMONY) (If you have not agreed on this matter, write n/a on the
lines provided.)

    1. ____ Each of us forever gives up any right to spousal support (alimony) that we may have.

        OR

    2. _____ HUSBAND _____ WIFE (hereinafter “Obligor”) agrees to pay spousal support (alimony) in
       the amount of $     _______every _____week _____other week _____ month, beginning

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         {date} ___________________________ and continuing until {date or event}____________
         ____________________________________________________________________________.

Explain type of alimony (permanent, bridge-the-gap, durational, rehabilitative, and/or lump sum) and
any other specifics:



                                                                                                       .

   3. _____Other provisions relating to alimony, including any tax treatment and consequences:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

   4. _____ Husband _____ Wife will provide life insurance in the amount of $______________to
      secure the above support.


SECTION III. OTHER




_____________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________               .

SECTION IV. We have not agreed on the following issues:


______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________              .

I certify that I have been open and honest in entering into this settlement agreement. I am satisfied
with this agreement and intend to be bound by it.


Dated:
                                                         Signature of Husband



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Printed Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es): __________________
__________________________________________


STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ____________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on ____________ by _______________________________.

                                            _____________________________________________
                                            NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK

_____________________________________________
{Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or deputy clerk.}
____ Personally known
____ Produced identification
____ Type of identification produced ________________________________



IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Husband ( ) Wife
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _________________________________________________________________,
{name of business} __________________________________________________________________,
{address} __________________________________________________________________________,
{city} ______________,{state} _____,{zip code}___________,{telephone number} ________________.




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                                             - 64 -
I certify that I have been open and honest in entering into this settlement agreement. I am satisfied
with this agreement and intend to be bound by it.


Dated:
Signature of Wife
Printed Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es): __________________
__________________________________________
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ____________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on ____________ by _______________________________.

                                               _____________________________________________
                                                      NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK

_____________________________________________
{Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or deputy clerk.}
____ Personally known
____ Produced identification
____ Type of identification produced ________________________________


IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Husband ( ) Wife
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _________________________________________________________________,
{name of business} __________________________________________________________________,
{address} __________________________________________________________________________,
{city} ______________,{state} _____,{zip code}___________,{telephone number} ________________.




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(2), Marital Settlement Agreement
for Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (03/15)
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                       FORM 12.902(i),
        AFFIDAVIT OF CORROBORATING WITNESS (03/15)


                                 When should this form be used?

This form may be used to prove residency in a dissolution of marriage proceeding. To get a divorce in
Florida, either the husband or the wife must have lived in Florida for at least 6 months before filing the
petition. Residency may be proved by a valid Florida’s driver’s license, Florida identification card, or
voter’s registration card (issue date of document must be at least 6 months before the date the case is
actually filed with the clerk of the circuit court), or the testimony or affidavit of someone other than you
or your spouse. This form is used to prove residency by affidavit. The person signing this form must
know that you have lived in the State of Florida for at least 6 months before the date you filed your
petition for dissolution of marriage.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink, and signed in the presence of a notary public or
deputy clerk. After completing this form, you should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court
in the county where the petition was filed and keep a copy for you records.


                        IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                                       What should I do next?

A copy of this form must be mailed, e-mailed, or hand delivered to the other party in your case, if it is
not served on him or her with your initial papers.


                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.



Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(i), Affidavit of
Corroborating Witness (03/15)
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SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                           Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. The words that are in “bold underline” in these instructions are defined
there. For further information, see chapter 61, Florida Statutes.

                                          Special notes…

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(i), Affidavit of
Corroborating Witness (03/15)
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           IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                                     JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                  IN AND FOR                                         COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                         Case No.:
                                                         Division:

                                         ,
                                   Husband,

                and

                                           ,
                                   Wife.


                      AFFIDAVIT OF CORROBORATING WITNESS
        I, {full legal name}                                            , being sworn, certify that the
following statements are true: I have known {name}
        ________ since {approximate date}                       ; to the best of my understanding the
petition in this action was filed on {date}                     _____; and I know of my own personal
knowledge that this person has resided in the State of Florida for at least 6 months immediately before
{date}                 _________.

        I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims
made in this affidavit and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines
and/or imprisonment.

Dated:
                                                         Signature of Corroborating Witness
                                                         Printed Name:
                                                         Address:
                                                         City, State, Zip:
                                                         Telephone Number:
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on                             by                            .


                                               NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK


                                               [Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                               clerk.]

____     Personally known
____     Produced identification
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       Type of identification produced



IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Husband ( ) Wife
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _________________________________________________________________,
{name of business} __________________________________________________________________,
{address} __________________________________________________________________________,
{city} ______________,{state} _____,{zip code}___________,{telephone number} ________________.




 Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(i), Affidavit of Corroborating Witness
(03/15)
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                       FORM 12.902(j),
          NOTICE OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (03/15)


                                 When should this form be used?

This form must be completed and filed by each party in all paternity, child support, and dissolution of
marriage cases, regardless of whether the case involves a minor child(ren) and/or property.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should file the original
with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where your case was filed and keep a copy for your
records.

                        IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                                       What should I do next?

A copy of this form must be mailed, e-mailed, or hand delivered to the other party in your case, if it is
not served on him or her with your initial papers.


                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.


Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(j), Notice of Social
Security Number (03/15)
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To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                           Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. The words that are in “bold underline” in these instructions are defined
there. For further information, see chapter 61, Florida Statutes.

                                           Special notes...

If this is a domestic violence case and you want to keep your address confidential for safety reasons,
do not enter the address, telephone, fax, or e-mail information at the bottom of this form. Instead, file
a Request for Confidential Filing of Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.980(i).

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(j), Notice of Social
Security Number (03/15)
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                      IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                           IN AND FOR                        COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                    Case No.:
                                                                    Division:
                            ,
Petitioner,

and

                                ,
Respondent.

                         NOTICE OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
I, {full legal name} ___________________________________________________________, certify that
my social security number is ___________________________, as required by the applicable section of
the Florida Statutes. My date of birth is ______________________________.

[Choose one only]
    __ 1. This notice is being filed in a dissolution of marriage case in which the parties have no minor
children in common.

    __ 2. This notice is being filed in a paternity or child support case, or in a dissolution of marriage
in which the parties have minor children in common. The minor child(ren)'s name(s), date(s) of birth,
and social security number(s) is/are:



Name                                    Birth date     Social Security Number
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
{Attach additional pages if necessary.}




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(j), Notice of Social Security Number
(03/15)
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Disclosure of social security numbers shall be limited to the purpose of administration of the Title IV-D
program for child support enforcement.




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(03/15)
                                                 - 73 -
I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
notice and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.


Dated: ___________________
_____________________________________________
Signature
Printed Name:
                                                         Address:
                                                         City, State, Zip:
                                                         Telephone Number:
                                                         Fax Number:
                                                         Designated E-mail Address(es):____________________
                                                         _______________________________________

STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on by                                                          .


                                                                           __________________
                                               NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK


                                                                               ___________________
                                               [Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                               clerk]

   Personally known
   Produced identification
Type of identification produced __________________________


IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _________________________________________________________________,
{name of business} __________________________________________________________________,
{address} __________________________________________________________________________,
{city} ______________,{state} _____,{zip code}___________,{telephone number} ________________.


Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(j), Notice of Social Security Number
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  INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY
                     LAW FORM 12.903(a)
 ANSWER, WAIVER, AND REQUEST FOR COPY OF FINAL JUDGMENT OF
              DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (03/15)

                               When should this form be used?

This form should be used when you have been served with a petition for dissolution of marriage
and you do not wish to contest it or appear at a hearing. If you file this form, you are admitting all
of the allegations in the petition, saying that you do not need to be notified of or appear at the final
hearing, and that you would like a copy of the final judgment mailed to you.
This form should be typed or printed in black ink, and your signature should be witnessed by a
notary public or deputy clerk. After completing this form, you should sign the form before a notary
public. You should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where the
petition was filed and keep a copy for your records. The person filing the petition in a dissolution of
marriage proceeding is also referred to as the petitioner and his or her spouse as the respondent.


                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents
be filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions
or other pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you
choose to file your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with
Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial
circuit in which you file. The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                                     What should I do next?
You have 20 days to answer after being served with your spouse’s petition. A copy of this form,
along with all of the other forms required with this answer and waiver, must be mailed, e-mailed, or
hand delivered to your spouse.


                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required
or permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in
certain circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the

Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(a), Answer,
Waiver, and Request for Copy of Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage (03/15)
                                                - 75 -
Rules of Judicial Administration.
SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail,
the procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law
Form 12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature
appears. Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General),
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-
mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial
Administration 2.516.


                          Where can I look for more information?
Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at
the beginning of these forms. The words that are in bold underline in these instructions are
defined there. For further information, see chapter 61, Florida Statutes.


                                          Special notes...

With this form, you must also file the following:

       Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida
        Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d), if the case involves a dependent or
        minor child(ren).
       Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
        12.902(e), if the case involves a dependent or minor child(ren). (If you do not know the
        other party’s income, you may file this worksheet after his or her financial affidavit has been
        served on you).
       Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor
        Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(1), or Marital
        Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with No Dependent or Minor
        Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(2), if you have
        reached an agreement on any or all of the issues.
       Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
        12.902(j).
       Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c).
        (This must be filed within 45 days of service of the petition on you, if not filed at the time
        you file this answer.)
       Certificate of Compliance with Mandatory Disclosure, Florida Family Law Rules of

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        Procedure Form 12.932. (This must be filed within 45 days of service of the petition on you,
        if not filed at the time you file this answer, unless you and the other party have agreed not
        to exchange these documents.)
Parenting Plan and Time-Sharing… By filing this answer and waiver, you are agreeing to any
parenting plan and time-sharing requests in the petition. The judge may request a parenting plan
recommendation or appoint a guardian ad litem in your case. This means that a neutral person will
review your situation and report to the judge concerning parenting issues. The purpose of such
intervention is to be sure that the best interests of the child(ren) is (are) being served. For more
information, you may consult section 61.13, Florida Statutes.

 A parenting course must be completed prior to entry of a final judgment. You should contact the
clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant about requirements for parenting courses where
you live.

Listed below are some terms with which you should become familiar before completing your answer
to the petition. If you do not fully understand any of the terms below or their implications, you
should speak with an attorney before going any further.

   Shared Parental Responsibility
   Sole Parental Responsibility
   Supervised Time-Sharing
   No contact
   Parenting Plan
   Parenting Plan Recommendation
   Time-Sharing Schedule

Child Support... By filing this answer and waiver, you are agreeing to any child support requests in
the petition. The court may order one parent to pay child support to assist the other parent in
meeting the child(ren)’s material needs. Both parents are required to provide financial support,
but one parent may be ordered to pay a portion of his or her support for the child(ren) to the other
parent. Florida has adopted guidelines for determining the amount of child support to be paid.
These guidelines are based on the combined income of both parents and take into account the
financial contributions of both parents. You must file a Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida
Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c), and your spouse will be required to do the
same. From your financial affidavits, you should be able to calculate the amount of child support
that should be paid using the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of
Procedure Form 12.902(e). Because the child support guidelines take several factors into
consideration, change over time, and vary from state to state, your child support obligation may be
more or less than that of other people in seemingly similar situations.

Alimony... By filing this answer and waiver, you are agreeing to any alimony requests in the
petition. Alimony may be awarded to one spouse if the judge finds that he or she has an actual need
for it and also finds that the other spouse has the ability to pay. If you want alimony, you must

Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(a), Answer,
Waiver, and Request for Copy of Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage (03/15)
                                               - 77 -
request it in writing in a counterpetition and should not use this form. If you do not request
alimony in writing before the final hearing, it is waived (you may not request it later). You may
request permanent alimony, bridge-the-gap alimony, durational alimony, lump sum alimony, or
rehabilitative alimony.

Marital/Nonmarital Assets and Liabilities... Florida law requires an equitable distribution of
marital assets and marital liabilities. “Equitable” does not necessarily mean “equal.” Many factors,
including child support, time-sharing and alimony awards, may lead the court to make an unequal
(but still equitable) distribution of assets and liabilities. Nonmarital assets and nonmarital liabilities
are those assets and liabilities which the parties agree or the court determines belong to, or are the
responsibility of, only one of the parties. By filing this answer and waiver, you are agreeing to any
requests in the petition regarding division of assets and liabilities.

Final Judgment... You should receive a copy of the Final Judgment in the mail. If, for some reason
you do not, you should call the clerk’s office to request a copy. It is important for you to review a
copy of the Final Judgment in your case to see what happened and to know what you must do and
what you are entitled to receive.

Nonlawyer... Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer
helps you fill out these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer,
Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer
helping you fill out these forms also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on
the bottom of the last page of every form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(a), Answer,
Waiver, and Request for Copy of Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage (03/15)
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              IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _____________________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                  IN AND FOR ______________________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                Case No: ________________________
                                                                Division: ________________________
In re: the Marriage of:

_________________________________,
Husband,
            and

_________________________________,
Wife.

 ANSWER, WAIVER, AND REQUEST FOR COPY OF FINAL JUDGMENT OF
                  DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

I, {full legal name}                                        , being sworn, certify that the following
information is true:

1.    I answer the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed in this action and admit all the allegations.
     By admitting all of the allegations in the petition, I agree to all relief requested in the petition
     including any requests regarding parenting and time-sharing, child support, alimony, distribution
     of marital assets and liabilities, and temporary relief.

2. I hereby waive notice of hearing as well as all future notices in connection with the Petition for
   Dissolution of Marriage, as filed and also waive my appearance at the final hearing.

3. I request that a copy of the Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage entered in this case be
   provided to me at the address below.

4. If this case involves minor child(ren), a completed Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and
   Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
   12.902(d), is filed with this answer.

5. A completed Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law
   Form 12.902(j), is filed with this answer.

6. A completed Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
   12.902(b) or (c), _____ is filed with this answer or _____ will be timely filed.




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Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage (03/15)
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I certify that a copy of this document was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed ( ) hand
delivered to the person(s) listed below on {date} __________________________.

Other party or his/her attorney:
Name: _______________________________________
Address: _____________________________________
City, State, Zip: ________________________________
Fax Number: _________________________________
Designated E-mail Address(es):___________________
___________________________________________

I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
answer and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.

Dated: ______________________                _______________________________________
                                             Signature of ( ) HUSBAND ( ) WIFE
                                             Printed Name: ___________________________
                                             Address: _______________________________
                                             City, State, Zip: __________________________
                                             Telephone Number: ________________________
                                             Fax Number: _____________________________
Designated E-mail Address(es): _______________
_______________________________________

STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ____________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on __________ by ___________________________.

                                                  _______________________________________
                                                  NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK

_______________________________________
[Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or deputy clerk.]

____    Personally known
____    Produced identification
____    Type of identification produced ________________________________

IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Husband ( ) Wife
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _________________________________________________________________,
{name of business} __________________________________________________________________,
{address} __________________________________________________________________________,
{city} ______________, {state} _____,{zip code}___________,{telephone number} ________________.

Florida Supreme Court Approved Form 12.903(a), Answer, Waiver, and Request for Copy of Final Judgment of
Dissolution of Marriage (03/15)
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        INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED
                   FAMILY LAW FORM 12.903(b)
         ANSWER TO PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
                             (03/15)

                               When should this form be used?

This form should be used when you are responding to a petition for dissolution of marriage and you
wish to admit or deny all of the allegations in the petition but you do not plan to file a
counterpetition seeking relief. You can use this form to answer any petition for dissolution of
marriage, whether or not there are minor child(ren).

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should sign the
form before a notary public or deputy clerk. You should file the original with the clerk of the circuit
court in the county where the petition was filed and keep a copy for your records. This must be
done within 20 days of receiving the petition.


                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents
be filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions
or other pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you
choose to file your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with
Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial
circuit in which you file. The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                                     What should I do next?

A copy of this form, along with all of the other forms required with this answer, must be mailed, e-
mailed, or hand delivered to the other party in your case. You have 20 days to answer after being
served with the other party’s petition. After you file your answer, the case will generally proceed in
one of the following two ways:

UNCONTESTED... If you file an answer that agrees with everything in the other party’s petition and
you have complied with mandatory disclosure and filed all of the required papers, either party may
call the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to set a final hearing. If you request the
final hearing, you must notify the other party of the hearing by using a Notice of Hearing (General),
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of hearing


Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(b), Answer to
Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (03/15)
                                                - 81 -
form.

CONTESTED... If you file an answer which disagrees with or denies anything in the petition, and you
are unable to settle the disputed issues, either party may file a Notice for Trial, Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.924, after you have complied with mandatory disclosure and
filed all of the required papers. Some circuits may require the completion of mediation before a
final hearing may be set. You should contact the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant for
instructions on how to set your case for trial (final hearing).

                           Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read “General Information for Self-Represented Litigants” found at
the beginning of these forms. The words that are in “bold underline” in these instructions are
defined there. See chapter 61, Florida Statutes, for more information.


                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required
or permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in
certain circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the
Rules of Judicial Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail,
the procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law
Form 12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature
appears. Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General),
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-
mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial
Administration 2.516.

                                           Special notes...

With this form, you must also file the following:



Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(b), Answer to
Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (03/15)
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      Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida
       Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d), if the case involves a dependent or
       minor child(ren).
      Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e), if
       the case involves a dependent or minor child(ren). (If you do not know the other party’s income,
       you may file this worksheet after his or her financial affidavit has been served on you).
      Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor
       Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(1), or Marital
       Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or
       Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(2), if you
       have reached an agreement on any or all of the issues.
      Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
       12.902(j).
      Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c).
       (This must be filed within 45 days of service of the petition on you, if not filed at the time
       you file this answer.)
      Certificate of Compliance with Mandatory Disclosure, Florida Family Law Rules of
       Procedure Form 12.932. (This must be filed within 45 days of service of the petition on you,
       if not filed at the time you file this answer, unless you and the other party have agreed not
       to exchange these documents.)

Parenting and Time-sharing... If you and your spouse are unable to agree on parenting
arrangements and a time-sharing schedule, a judge will decide for you as part of establishing a
Parenting Plan. The judge will decide the parenting arrangements and time-sharing schedule based
on the child(ren)’s best interests. Regardless of whether there is an agreement, the court reserves
jurisdiction to modify issues relating to the minor child(ren).

The judge may request a parenting plan recommendation or appoint a guardian ad litem in your
case. This means that a neutral person will review your situation and report to the judge concerning
parenting issues. The purpose of such intervention is to be sure that the best interests of the
child(ren) is (are) being served. For more information, you may consult section 61.13, Florida
Statutes.

A parenting course must be completed prior to the entry of a final judgment. You should contact
the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant about requirements for parenting courses
where you live.

Listed below are some terms with which you should become familiar before completing your answer
to the petition. If you do not fully understand any of the terms below or their implications, you
should speak with an attorney before going any further.



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Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (03/15)
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       Shared Parental Responsibility
       Sole Parental Responsibility
       Supervised Time-Sharing
       No contact
       Parenting Plan
       Parenting Plan Recommendation
       Time-Sharing Schedule

Child Support... The court may order one parent to pay child support to assist the other parent in
meeting the child(ren)’s material needs. Both parents are required to provide financial support,
but one parent may be ordered to pay a portion of his or her support for the child(ren) to the other
parent. Florida has adopted guidelines for determining the amount of child support to be paid.
These guidelines are based on the combined income of both parents and take into account the
financial contributions of both parents and the number of overnights the child(ren) spend with each
parent. You must file a Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
12.902(b) or (c), and your spouse will be required to do the same. From your financial affidavits, you
should be able to calculate the amount of child support that should be paid using the Child Support
Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e). Because the child
support guidelines take several factors into consideration, change over time, and vary from state to
state, your child support obligation may be more or less than that of other people in seemingly
similar situations.

Alimony... Alimony may be awarded to a spouse if the judge finds that he or she needs it and that
the other spouse has the ability to pay it. If you want alimony, you must request it in writing in a
counterpetition. Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(c)(1) (with dependent or
minor child(ren)), or Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(c)(2) (no dependent
or minor child(ren)). If you do not request alimony in writing before the final hearing, it is waived
(you may not request it later).

Marital/Nonmarital Assets and Liabilities... Florida law requires an equitable distribution of
marital assets and marital liabilities. “Equitable” does not necessarily mean “equal.” Many factors,
including child support, any parenting plan and time-sharing schedule, and alimony awards, may
lead the court to make an unequal (but still equitable) distribution of assets and liabilities.
Nonmarital assets and nonmarital liabilities are those assets and liabilities which the parties agree
or the court determines belong to, or are the responsibility of, only one of the parties. If the parties
agree or the court finds an asset or liability to be nonmarital, the judge will not consider it when
distributing marital assets and liabilities.

Temporary Relief... If you need temporary relief regarding temporary use of assets, temporary
responsibility for liabilities, parental responsibility and time-sharing with child(ren), temporary child
support, or temporary alimony, you may file a Motion for Temporary Support and Time-Sharing


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with Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.947(a),
or, if there are no dependent or minor child(ren), Motion for Temporary Support with No
Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.947(c). For
more information, see the instructions for these forms.

Marital Settlement Agreement... If you and your spouse are able to reach an agreement on any or
all of the issues, you should file a Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with
Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(1), or
Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with No Dependent or Minor
Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(2). Both parties must sign
this agreement before a notary public or deputy clerk. Any issues on which you are unable to agree
will be considered contested and settled by the judge at the final hearing.

Final Judgment Form... These family law forms contain a Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage
with Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.990(c)(1), and Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or
Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.990(c)(2), which the judge
may use if your case is contested. If you and your spouse reach an agreement on all of the issues,
the judge may use Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren)
(Uncontested), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.990(b)(1), Final Judgment of
Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (Uncontested),
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.990(b)(2), or Final Judgment of Dissolution of
Marriage with No Property and No Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court
Approved Family Law Form 12.990(b)(3). You should check with the clerk, family law intake staff, or
judicial assistant to see if you need to bring a final judgment with you to the hearing. If so, you
should type or print the heading, including the circuit, county, case number, division, and the
parties’ names, and leave the rest blank for the judge to complete at your hearing or trial.

Nonlawyer... Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer
helps you fill out these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer,
Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer
helping you fill out these forms also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on
the bottom of the last page of every form he or she helps you complete.




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              IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                                   JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                       IN AND FOR                                   COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                Case No.:
                                                                Division:
                                         ,
Petitioner,

and

                                          ,
Respondent.


              ANSWER TO PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

I, {full legal name} ____________________________________________, Respondent, being sworn,
certify that the following information is true:

   1. I agree with Petitioner as to the allegations raised in the following numbered paragraphs in the
       Petition and, therefore, admit those allegations: {indicate section and paragraph number}
       ___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

   2. I disagree with Petitioner as to the allegations raised in the following numbered paragraphs in
       the Petition and, therefore, deny those allegations: {indicate section and paragraph number}
       ____________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

   3. I currently am unable to admit or deny the allegations raised in the following paragraphs due to
       lack of information: {indicate section and paragraph number} ___________________
___________________________________________________________________________

      4. If this case involves a dependent or minor child(ren), a completed Uniform Child Custody
         Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family
         Law Form 12.902(d), is filed with this answer.

     5. If this case involves a dependent or minor child(ren), a completed Child Support Guidelines
         Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e), is [choose one only]
_____ filed with this answer or _____ will be filed after the other party serves his or her financial
affidavit.

      6. If necessary a completed Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved
         Family Law Form 12.902(j), is filed with this answer.

      7. A completed Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
         12.902(b) or (c), [Choose only one] _____ is filed with this answer or _____ will be timely filed.




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I certify that a copy of this document was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed (   ) e-mailed (   ) hand
delivered to the person(s) listed below on {date} _____________________.

Petitioner or his/her attorney:
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es):__________________
__________________________________________

I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
answer and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.

Dated:
___________________________________________
Signature of Respondent
Printed Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es):_______________
_______________________________________

STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF __________________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on                    by                               .



NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK


[Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or clerk.]
         Personally known
         Produced identification
Type of identification produced

IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the Respondent.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _________________________________________________________________,
{name of business} __________________________________________________________________,

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{address} __________________________________________________________________________,
{city} ______________, {state} _____,{zip code}___________,{telephone number} ________________.




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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                    FORM 12.903(c)(1)
ANSWER TO PETITION AND COUNTERPETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF
     MARRIAGE WITH DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN) (03/15)

                                 When should this form be used?

This form should be used when you are responding to a petition for dissolution of marriage with
dependent or minor child(ren) and you are asking the court for something not contained in the petition.
The answer portion of this form is used to admit or deny the allegations contained in the petition, and
the counterpetition portion of this form is used to ask for whatever you want the court to do for you.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should sign the form
before a notary public or deputy clerk. You should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in
the county where the petition was filed and keep a copy for your records. The person filing the petition
in a dissolution of marriage proceeding is also referred to as the petitioner and his or her spouse as the
respondent. The person filing a counterpetition is also referred to as the counterpetitioner and his or
her spouse as the counterrespondent.

                        IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                                       What should I do next?

You have 20 days to answer after being served with your spouse’s petition. A copy of this form must be
mailed, e-mailed, or hand delivered to your spouse. After you file an answer and counterpetition your
case will then generally proceed as follows:

The other party is required to answer your counterpetition within 20 days using an Answer to
Counterpetition, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(d).

UNCONTESTED... Your dissolution is uncontested if you and your spouse agree on all issues raised in the
petition and the counterpetition. If this is the case, and you and the other party have complied with
mandatory disclosure and filed all of the required papers, either party may call the clerk, family law
intake staff, or judicial assistant to set a final hearing. If you request the hearing, you must notify the


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Petition and Counterpetition for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren)
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other party of the hearing by using a Notice of Hearing (General), Florida Supreme Court Approved
Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of hearing form.

CONTESTED... Your dissolution is contested if you and your spouse disagree on any issue raised in the
petition or counterpetition. If you are unable to settle the disputed issues, either party may file a Notice
for Trial, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.924, after you have complied with
mandatory disclosure and filed all of the required papers. Some circuits may require the completion of
mediation before a final hearing may be set. You should contact the clerk, family law intake staff, or
judicial assistant for instructions on how to set your case for trial (final hearing).

                                Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. The words that are in bold underline in these instructions are defined there.
For further information, see chapter 61, Florida Statutes.


                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.



                                            Special notes...

With this form, you must also file the following:

       Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida Supreme

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        Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d)
       Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e). (If
        you do not know the other party’s income, you may file this worksheet after his or her financial
        affidavit has been served on you.)
       Affidavit of Corroborating Witness, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(i)
        OR photocopy of current Florida driver’s license, Florida identification card, or voter’s
        registration card (issue date of copied document must be at least six months before date case is
        actually filed with the clerk of the circuit court).
       Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor
        Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(1), if you have reached
        an agreement on any or all of the issues.
       Parenting Plan, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.9.995(a), Safety-Focused
        Parenting Plan, Form 12.995(b), or Relocation/Long-Distance Parenting Plan, Form 12.995(c).
        If the parents have reached an agreement, a signed and notarized Parenting Plan should be
        attached. If the parents have not reached an agreement, a proposed Parenting Plan may be
        filed.
       Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(j).
       Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c).
        (This must be filed within 45 days of service of the petition on you, if not filed at the time you
        file this answer.)
       Certificate of Compliance with Mandatory Disclosure, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure
        Form 12.932. (This must be filed within 45 days of service of the petition on you, if not filed at
        the time you file this answer, unless you and the other party have agreed not to exchange these
        documents.)

Parenting Plan and Time-Sharing... If you and your spouse are unable to agree on parenting
arrangements and a time-sharing schedule, a judge will decide for you as part of establishing a Parenting
Plan. The judge will decide the parenting arrangements and time-sharing schedule based on the
child(ren)’s best interests. Regardless of whether there is an agreement, the court reserves jurisdiction
to modify issues relating to the minor child(ren).

The judge may request a parenting plan recommendation or appoint a guardian ad litem in your case.
This means that a neutral person will review your situation and report to the judge concerning parenting
issues. The purpose of such intervention is to be sure that the best interests of the child(ren) is (are)
being served. For more information, you may consult section 61.13, Florida Statutes.

A parenting course must be completed prior to entry of the final judgment. You should contact the
clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant about requirements for parenting courses or mediation
where you live.

Listed below are some terms with which you should become familiar before completing your petition. If
you do not fully understand any of the terms below or their implications, you should speak with an
attorney before going any further.

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Petition and Counterpetition for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren)
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       Shared Parental Responsibility
       Sole Parental Responsibility
       Supervised Time-Sharing
       No contact
       Parenting Plan
       Parenting Plan Recommendation
       Time-Sharing Schedule

Child Support... The court may order one parent to pay child support to assist the other parent in
meeting the child(ren)’s material needs. Both parents are required to provide financial support, but
one parent may be ordered to pay a portion of his or her support for the child(ren) to the other parent.
Florida has adopted guidelines for determining the amount of child support to be paid. These guidelines
are based on the combined income of both parents and take into account the financial contributions of
both parents. You must file a Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure
Form 12.902(b) or (c), and your spouse will be required to do the same. From your financial affidavits,
you should be able to calculate the amount of child support that should be paid using the Child Support
Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e). Because the child
support guidelines take several factors into consideration, change over time, and vary from state to
state, your child support obligation may be more or less than that of other people in seemingly similar
situations.

Alimony... Alimony may be awarded to a spouse if the judge finds that he or she has an actual need for
it and that the other spouse has the ability to pay. If you want alimony, you must request it in writing
in your counterpetition. If you do not request alimony in writing before the final hearing, it is waived
(you may not request it later). You may request permanent alimony, bridge-the-gap alimony,
durational alimony, lump sum alimony, or rehabilitative alimony.

Marital/Nonmarital Assets and Liabilities... Florida law requires an equitable distribution of marital
assets and marital liabilities. Equitable does not necessarily mean equal. Many factors, including child
support, time-sharing and alimony awards, may lead the court to make an unequal (but still equitable)
distribution of assets and liabilities. Nonmarital assets and nonmarital liabilities are those assets and
liabilities which the parties agree or the court determines belong to, or are the responsibility of, only
one of the parties. If the parties agree or the court finds an asset or liability to be nonmarital, the judge
will not consider it when distributing marital assets and liabilities.

Parenting Plan… In all cases involving minor or dependent child(ren), a Parenting Plan shall be approved
or established by the court. If you and your spouse have reached an agreement, you should file
Parenting Plan, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.995(a), 12.995(b), or 12.995(c),
which addresses the time-sharing schedule for the child(ren). If you have not reached an agreement, a
proposed Parenting Plan may be filed. If you and your spouse cannot agree, a Parenting Plan will be
established by the court.


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Petition and Counterpetition for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren)
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Temporary Relief... If you need temporary relief regarding temporary use of assets, temporary
responsibility for liabilities, parental responsibility and time-sharing with child(ren), temporary child
support, or temporary alimony, you may file a Motion for Temporary Support and Time-Sharing with
Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.947(a). For more
information, see the instructions for that form.

Marital Settlement Agreement... If you and your spouse are able to reach an agreement on any or all of
the issues, you should file a Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent
or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(1). Both of you must
sign this agreement before a notary public or deputy clerk. Any issues on which you are unable to
agree will be considered contested and settled by the judge at the final hearing.

Final Judgment Form... These family law forms contain a Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage
with Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.990(c)(1),
which the judge may use if your case is contested. If you and your spouse reach an agreement on all of
the issues, the judge may use a Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor
Child(ren) (Uncontested), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.990(b)(1). You should
check with the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to see if you need to bring a final
judgment with you to the hearing. If so, you should type or print the heading, including the circuit,
county, case number, division, and the parties’ names, and leave the rest blank for the judge to
complete at your hearing or trial.

Nonlawyer... Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps
you fill out these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida
Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill
out these forms also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the
last page of every form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(c)(1), Answer to
Petition and Counterpetition for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren)
(03/15)
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              IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                                JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                       IN AND FOR                                COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                Case No.:
                                                                Division:
In re: the Marriage of:

                                         ,
                                 Husband,

and

                                             ,
                                    Wife.

      ANSWER TO PETITION AND COUNTERPETITION FOR DISSOLUTION
         OF MARRIAGE WITH DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN)
I, {full legal name}                                                        , being sworn, certify that the
following information is true:

ANSWER TO PETITION
      1. I agree with the allegations raised in the following numbered paragraphs in the Petition and,
         therefore, admit those allegations: {indicate section and paragraph number} _____________
                                                                                                            .

      2. I disagree with the allegations raised in the following numbered paragraphs in the Petition and,
         therefore, deny those allegations: {indicate section and paragraph number} ______________
                                                                                                            .

      3. I currently am unable to admit or deny the following paragraphs due to lack of information:
         {indicate section and paragraph number} _________________________________________
                                                                                                            .

COUNTERPETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE WITH MINOR CHILD(REN)

    1. JURISDICTION/RESIDENCE
_____ Husband _____ Wife _____Both has (have) lived in Florida for at least 6 months before the filing
of this Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.

   2. Husband _____ is or _____ is not a member of the military service.
Wife _____ is or _____ is not a member of the military service.

   3. MARRIAGE HISTORY
Date of marriage: {month, day, year} ____________________________________________
Date of separation: {month, day, year} _____________________ (_____Indicate if approximate)


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Place of marriage: {county, state, country} _________________________________

    4. DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN)
       [Indicate all that apply]
       a. _____The wife is pregnant. Baby is due on: {date}

        b. _____The minor (under 18) child(ren) common to both parties are:

Name                                   Birth date
_________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________

        c. _____The minor child(ren) born or conceived during the marriage who are not common to
           both parties are:

Name                                    Birth date
___________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

The birth father(s) of the above minor child(ren) is (are) {name and address}


        d. _____ The child(ren) common to both parties who are 18 or older but who are dependent
           upon the parties due to a mental or physical disability are:

Name                                    Birth date
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

    5. A completed Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit Florida
       Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d), is filed with this counterpetition. (You
       must complete and attach this form in a dissolution of marriage with minor child(ren).

    6. A completed Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law
       Form 12.902(j), is filed with this counterpetition.

    7. A completed Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
       12.902(b) or (c) _____ is filed or _____ will be timely filed.

    8. This counterpetition for dissolution of marriage should be granted because:

        a. _____The marriage is irretrievably broken.



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OR

       b. _____One of the parties has been adjudged mentally incapacitated for a period of 3 years
           prior to the filing of this counterpetition. A copy of the Judgment of Incapacity is attached.
SECTION I. MARITAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

     1. ____There are no marital assets or liabilities.

OR

     2.  _____There are marital assets or liabilities. All marital and nonmarital assets and liabilities are
        (or will be) listed in the financial affidavits, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
        12.902(b) or (c), to be filed in this case.
[Indicate all that apply]

          a. _____All marital assets and liabilities have been divided by a written agreement between
             the parties, which is attached to be incorporated into the final judgment of dissolution of
             marriage. (The parties may use Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage
             with Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
             12.902(f)(1)).

          b. _____The Court should determine how the assets and liabilities of this marriage are to be
             distributed, under section 61.075, Florida Statutes.

       c. _____ Husband _____Wife should be awarded an interest in the other spouse’s property
          because: ___________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________.

SECTION II. SPOUSAL SUPPORT (ALIMONY)

     1. _____Husband _____Wife forever gives up his/her right to spousal support (alimony) from the
        other spouse.

          OR

    2. _____Husband _____Wife requests that the Court order the other spouse to pay the following
        spousal support (alimony) and claims that he or she has an actual need for the support that he
        or she is requesting and that the other spouse has the ability to pay that support. Spousal
        support (alimony) is requested in the amount of $______________ every _____ week _____
        other week _____ month, beginning {date}______________________ and continuing until {date
        or event} ______________________________________________________________________.
{Explain why the Court should order _____Husband _____Wife to pay, and any specific request(s) for
type of alimony (temporary, permanent, bridge-the-gap, durational, rehabilitative, and/or lump sum}):




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3.             _____Other provisions relating to alimony including any tax treatment and consequences:
          ______________________________________________________________________________
                 _______________________________________________________________________                     .

4. ____Husband ____ Wife requests life insurance on the other spouse’s life, provided by that spouse,
to secure such support.

SECTION III. PARENTING PLAN ESTABLISHING PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND TIME-SHARING

     1. The minor child(ren) currently reside(s) with _____ Mother _____ Father _____ Other: {explain}
        _____________________________________________________________________________

     2. Parental Responsibility. It is in the child(ren)’s best interests that parental responsibility be:
        [Choose only one]
        a. _____shared by both Father and Mother.

       b. _____awarded solely to _____ Father _____ Mother. Shared parental responsibility would
          be detrimental to the child(ren) because: ________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________.

    3. Parenting Plan and Time-Sharing. It is in the best interests of the child(ren) that the family be
       ordered to comply with a Parenting Plan that _____ includes _____does not include parental
       time-sharing with the child(ren). The _____ Husband _____ Wife states that it is in the best
       interests of the child(ren) that:
[Choose only one]
       a. _____The attached proposed Parenting Plan should be adopted by the court. The parties
           _____have _____ have not agreed to the Parenting Plan.

         b. _____The court should establish a Parenting Plan with the following provisions:
         _____ No time-sharing for the _____ Father _____ Mother.
         _____ Limited time-sharing with the _____ Father _____ Mother.
         _____ Supervised time-sharing for the _____ Father _____ Mother.
         _____ Supervised or third-party exchange of the child(ren).
         _____ Time-sharing as follows: ______________________________________________
         ___________________________________________________________________________
         ___________________________________________________________________________
         ___________________________________________________________________________

Explain why this request is in the best interests of the child(ren):

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SECTION IV. CHILD SUPPORT
    [Indicate all that apply]

   1. _____Husband _____Wife requests that the Court award child support as determined by
      Florida’s child support guidelines, section 61.30, Florida Statutes. A completed Child Support
      Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e), is, or will be filed.
      Such support should be ordered retroactive to:

       a. _____ the date of separation {date}           ___________
       b. _____the date of the filing of this petition.
       c. _____other {date} ________________________{explain} _________________________
________________________________________________________________________

   2. _____Husband _____Wife requests that the Court award child support to be paid beyond the
      age of 18 years because:

          a. _____the following child(ren) {name(s)} __________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
is (are) dependent because of a mental or physical incapacity which began before the age of 18.
{explain} ________________________________________________________________

       b. _____the following child(ren) {name(s)} __________________________________________
          is (are) dependent in fact; is (are) in high school, and are between the ages of 18 and 19;
          said child(ren) is (are) performing in good faith with reasonable expectation of graduation
          before the age of 19.

   3. _____Husband _____Wife requests that the Court award a child support amount that is more
      than or less than Florida’s child support guidelines and understands that a Motion to Deviate
      from Child Support Guidelines, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.943, must
      be filed before the Court will consider this request.

   4. _____Husband _____Wife requests that medical/dental insurance for the minor child(ren) be
       provided by:
 [Choose only one]
       a. _____Husband.
       b. _____Wife.

     5. _____Husband _____Wife requests that uninsured medical/dental expenses for the child(ren)
          be paid:
 [Choose only one]
        a. _____ by Husband.


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        b. _____ by Wife.
        c. _____ by Husband and Wife each paying one-half.
        d. _____ according to the percentages in the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida
                 Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e).
        e. _____ Other {explain}:
           __________________________________________________________

      6. _____ Husband _____Wife requests that life insurance to secure child support be provided by:

        a. _____Husband.
        b. _____ Wife.
        c. _____ Both.

SECTION V. OTHER

   1. Wife requests to be known by her former name, which was {full legal name} :
_____________________________________________________________________________

    2. Other relief {specify}: ____________________________________________________________




SECTION VI. REQUEST
(This section summarizes what you are asking the Court to include in the final judgment of dissolution of
marriage.)
I request that the Court enter an order dissolving the marriage and:
[Indicate all that apply]
      1. _____ distributing marital assets and liabilities as requested in Section I of this petition;
      2. _____ awarding spousal support (alimony) as requested in Section II of this petition;
      3. _____ adopting or establishing a Parenting Plan containing provisions for parental responsibility
         and time-sharing for the dependent or minor child(ren) common to both parties, as requested in
         Section III of this petition;
      4. _____ establishing child support for the dependent or minor child(ren) common to both parties,
         as requested in Section IV of this petition;
      5. _____ restoring Wife’s former name as requested in Section V of this petition;
      6. _____ awarding other relief as requested in Section V of this petition; and any other terms the
         Court deems necessary.

I certify that a copy of this document was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed (      ) hand-
delivered to the person(s) listed below on {date} ___________________________.

Other party or his/her attorney:
Name:
Address:

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City, State, Zip:
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es):__________________
__________________________________________




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I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
answer and counterpetition and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes
fines and/or imprisonment.

_____________________________________________
Signature of _____ Husband      _____ Wife
Printed Name: _______________________________
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es): ___________________
_____________________________________________

STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF __________________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on                  by                                     .


NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK


{Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or clerk.}
    __ Personally known
    __ Produced identification
Type of identification produced _________________________________________________

IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Husband ( ) Wife
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _________________________________________________________________,
{name of business} __________________________________________________________________,
{address} __________________________________________________________________________,
{city} ______________, {state} _____,{zip code}___________,{telephone number} ________________.




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(c)(1), Answer to Petition and
Counterpetition for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (03/15)
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                      FORM 12.903(c)(2)
 ANSWER TO PETITION AND COUNTERPETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF
     MARRIAGE WITH PROPERTY BUT NO DEPENDENT OR MINOR
                     CHILD(REN) (03/15)


                                 When should this form be used?

This form should be used when you are responding to a petition for dissolution of marriage with
property but no dependent or minor child(ren) and you are asking the court for something not
contained in the petition. The answer portion of this form is used to admit or deny the allegations
contained in the petition, and the counterpetition portion of this form is used to ask for whatever you
want the court to do for you.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should sign the form
before a notary public or deputy clerk. You should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in
the county where the petition was filed and keep a copy for your records. The person filing the petition
in a dissolution of marriage proceeding is also referred to as the petitioner and his or her spouse as the
respondent. The person filing the counterpetition is referred to as the counterpetitioner and his or her
spouse as the counterrespondent.


                        IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                                       What should I do next?

You have 20 days to answer after being served with your spouse’s petition. A copy of this form must be
mailed, e-mailed, or hand delivered to your spouse. After you file an answer and counterpetition your
case will then generally proceed as follows:



Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(c)(2), Answer to
Petition and Counterpetition for Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or
Minor Child(ren) (03/15)
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Your spouse is required to answer your counterpetition within 20 days using an Answer to
Counterpetition, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(d).

UNCONTESTED... Your dissolution is uncontested if you and your spouse agree on all issues raised in the
petition and the counterpetition. If this is the case, and you and the other party have complied with
mandatory disclosure and filed all of the required papers, either party may call the clerk, family law
intake staff, or judicial assistant to set a final hearing. If you request the hearing, you must notify the
other party of the hearing by using a Notice of Hearing (General), Florida Supreme Court Approved
Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of hearing form.

CONTESTED... Your dissolution is contested if you and your spouse disagree on any issue raised in the
petition or counterpetition. If you are unable to settle the disputed issues, either spouse may file a
Notice for Trial, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.924, after you have complied with
mandatory disclosure and filed all of the required papers. Some circuits may require the completion of
mediation before a final hearing may be set. You should contact the clerk, family law intake staff, or
judicial assistant for instructions on how to set your case for trial (final hearing).


                            Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. The words that are in bold underline in these instructions are defined there.
For further information, see chapter 61, Florida Statutes.

                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.

Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(c)(2), Answer to
Petition and Counterpetition for Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or
Minor Child(ren) (03/15)
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                                            Special notes...

With this form, you must also file the following:

   Affidavit of Corroborating Witness, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(i) OR
    photocopy of current Florida driver’s license, Florida identification card, or voter’s registration card
    (issue date of copied document must be at least six months before date case is actually filed with
    the clerk of the circuit court).
   Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with No Dependent or Minor
    Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(2), if you have reached an
    agreement on any or all of the issues.
   Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(j).
   Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c). (This
    must be filed within 45 days of service of the petition on you, if not filed at the time you file this
    answer.)
   Certificate of Compliance with Mandatory Disclosure, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
    12.932. (This must be filed within 45 days of service of the petition on you, if not filed at the time
    you file this answer, unless you and the other party have agreed not to exchange these documents.)

Alimony... Alimony may be awarded to one spouse if the judge finds that he or she has an actual need
for it and also finds that the other spouse has the ability to pay. If you want alimony, you must request
it in writing in your counterpetition. If you do not request alimony in writing before the final hearing,
it is waived (you may not request it later). You may request permanent alimony, bridge-the-gap
alimony, durational alimony, lump sum alimony, or rehabilitative alimony.

Marital/Nonmarital Assets and Liabilities... Florida law requires an equitable distribution of marital
assets and marital liabilities. Equitable does not necessarily mean equal. Many factors, including
alimony awards, may lead the court to make an unequal (but still equitable) distribution of assets and
liabilities. Nonmarital assets and nonmarital liabilities are those assets and liabilities which the parties
agree or the court determines belong to, or are the responsibility of, only one of the parties. If the
parties agree or the court finds an asset or liability to be nonmarital, the judge will not consider it when
distributing marital assets and liabilities.

Temporary Relief... If you need temporary relief regarding temporary use of assets, temporary
responsibility for liabilities, or temporary alimony, you may file a Motion for Temporary Support with
No Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.947(c). For
more information, see the instructions for that form.

Marital Settlement Agreement... If you and your spouse are able to reach an agreement on any or all of
the issues, you should file a Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with No
Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(2). Both of


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Petition and Counterpetition for Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or
Minor Child(ren) (03/15)
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you must sign this agreement before a notary public. Any issues on which you are unable to agree will
be considered contested and settled by the judge at the final hearing.


Final Judgment Forms... These family law forms contain a Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage
with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law
Form 12.990(c)(2), which the judge may use if your case is contested. If you and your spouse reach an
agreement on all of the issues, the judge may use a Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage with
Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (Uncontested), Florida Supreme Court Approved
Family Law Form 12.990(b)(2). You should check with the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial
assistant to see if you need to bring a final judgment with you to the hearing. If so, you should type or
print the heading, including the circuit, county, case number, division, and the parties’ names, and leave
the rest blank for the judge to complete at your hearing or trial.

Nonlawyer... Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps
you fill out these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida
Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill
out these forms also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the
last page of every form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(c)(2), Answer to
Petition and Counterpetition for Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or
Minor Child(ren) (03/15)
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              IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _____________________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                  IN AND FOR ______________________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA


                                                                Case No:________________________
                                                                Division:________________________
In re: the Marriage of

_________________________________,
Husband,
             and

_________________________________,
  Wife.

  ANSWER TO PETITION AND COUNTERPETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF
     MARRIAGE WITH PROPERTY BUT NO DEPENDENT OR MINOR
                          CHILD(REN)

I, {full legal name} ______________________________________________________, being sworn,
certify that the following information is true:

                                        ANSWER TO PETITION
1. I agree with the allegations raised in the following numbered paragraphs in the Petition and,
   therefore, admit those allegations: {indicate section and paragraph number}
   _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________.

2. I disagree with the allegations raised in the following numbered paragraphs in the Petition and,
   therefore, deny those allegations: {indicate section and paragraph number}
   _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________.
3. I currently am unable to admit or deny the following paragraphs due to lack of information: {indicate
   section and paragraph number}
   _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________.

            COUNTERPETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE WITH PROPERTY BUT NO
                             DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN)

1. JURISDICTION/RESIDENCE
_____ Husband _____ Wife _____ Both has (have) lived in Florida for at least 6 months before the filing
of this Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.



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2. Petitioner _____ is or _____ is not a member of the military service.
Respondent _____ is or _____ is not a member of the military service.

3. MARRIAGE HISTORY
Date of marriage: {month, day, year} _______________________
Date of separation: {month, day, year}______________________(____Indicate if approximate)
Place of marriage: {county, state, country}____________________________________________

4. THERE ARE NO MINOR (UNDER 18) OR DEPENDENT CHILD(REN) COMMON TO BOTH PARTIES AND
   THE WIFE IS NOT PREGNANT.

5. A completed Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
   12.902(j), is filed with this counterpetition.

6. This counterpetition for dissolution of marriage should be granted because:

     a. _____ The marriage is irretrievably broken.

OR

     b. _____ One of the parties has been adjudged mentally incapacitated for a period of 3 years prior
        to the filing of this counterpetition. A copy of the Judgment of Incapacity is attached.

SECTION I. MARITAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
[Choose only one]
 1. _____ There are no marital assets or liabilities.

 2. _____ There are marital assets or liabilities. All marital and nonmarital assets and liabilities are (or
      will be) listed in the financial affidavits, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or
      (c), to be filed in this case.
[Indicate all that apply]
    a. _____ All marital assets and liabilities have been divided by a written agreement between the
          parties, which is attached to be incorporated into the final judgment of dissolution of marriage.
          (The parties may use Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with No
          Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(2).

     b. _____ The Court should determine how the assets and liabilities of this marriage are to be
        distributed, under section 61.075, Florida Statutes.

   c. _____ Husband _____Wife should be awarded an interest in the other spouse’s property
       because: ____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________.



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Counterpetition for Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor
Child(ren) (03/15)
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SECTION II. SPOUSAL SUPPORT (ALIMONY)

1. _____ Husband _____Wife forever gives up his/her right to spousal support (alimony) from the
   other spouse.
OR
2. _____ Husband _____Wife requests that the Court order the other spouse to pay the following
    spousal support (alimony) and claims that he or she has an actual need for the support that he or
    she is requesting and that the other spouse has the ability to pay that support. Spousal support
    (alimony) is requested in the amount of $_______________ every _____ week _____ other week
    _____ month, beginning {date} _______________________ and continuing until {date or event}
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    _______________________________________________________________________________.
Explain why the Court should order _____Husband _____Wife to pay, and any specific request(s) for
type of alimony (temporary, permanent, bridge-the-gap, durational, rehabilitative, and/or lump sum):
_____________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________                            .

3. _____Other provisions relating to alimony including any tax treatment or consequences:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________                .

4. _____Husband _____ Wife requests life insurance on the other spouse’s life, provided by that
   spouse, to secure such support


SECTION III. OTHER
1. Wife requests to be known by her former name, which was {full legal name}
_____________________________________________________________.

2. Other relief {specify}:
   _______________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________



SECTION IV. REQUEST (This section summarizes what you are asking the Court to include in the final
judgment of dissolution of marriage.)


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Counterpetition for Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor
Child(ren) (03/15)
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_____Husband _____Wife requests that the Court enter an order dissolving the marriage and:

1.   ____ distributing marital assets and liabilities as requested in Section I of this petition;
2.   ____ awarding spousal support (alimony) as requested in Section II of this petition;
3.   ____ restoring Wife’s former name as requested in Section III of this petition;
4.   ____ awarding other relief as requested in Section III of this petition; and any other terms the
     Court deems necessary.

I certify that a copy of this document was _____ mailed _____ faxed and mailed
( ) e-mailed ( ) hand delivered to the person(s) listed below on {date}________________________.

Other party or his/her attorney:
Printed Name: ________________________________
Address: _____________________________________
City, State, Zip: ________________________________
Fax Number: ____________________________________
Designated E-mail Address(es):______________________

I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
answer and counterpetition and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes
fines and/or imprisonment.

Dated: ______________________                     ____________________________________________
                                                  Signature of ( ) Husband ( )Wife
                                                  Printed Name: ______________________________
                                                  Address:_____________________________________
                                                  City, State, Zip:________________________________
                                                  Telephone Number:___________________________
                                                  Fax Number: _________________________________
                                                  Designated E-mail Address(es): __________________
                                                  ____________________________________________

STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ____________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on ___________ by _______________________________.

                                               ____________________________________________
                                               NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK
____________________________________________
{Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or deputy clerk.}
____ Personally known
____ Produced identification
____ Type of identification produced ________________________________



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Counterpetition for Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor
Child(ren) (03/15)
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IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
 [fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Husband ( ) Wife
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _________________________________________________________________,
{name of business} __________________________________________________________________,
{address} __________________________________________________________________________,
{city} ______________, {state} _____,{zip code}___________,{telephone number} ________________.




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Counterpetition for Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                      FORM 12.903(c)(3)
ANSWER TO PETITION AND COUNTERPETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF
MARRIAGE WITH NO DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN) OR PROPERTY
                           (03/15)
                                 When should this form be used?

This form should be used when you are responding to a petition for dissolution of marriage with no
dependent or minor child(ren) or property and you are asking the court for something not contained in
the petition. The answer portion of this form is used to admit or deny the allegations contained in the
petition, and the counterpetition portion of this form is used to ask for whatever you want the court to
do for you such as restoring your former name.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should sign the form
before a notary public or deputy clerk. You should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in
the county where the petition was filed and keep a copy for your records.


                        IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                                       What should I do next?

You have 20 days to answer after being served with the other party’s petition. A copy of this form must
be mailed, e-mailed, or hand delivered to the other party. After you file an answer and counterpetition
your case will then generally proceed as follows:

The other party is required to answer your counterpetition within 20 days using an Answer to
Counterpetition, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(d).

UNCONTESTED... Your dissolution is uncontested if you and your spouse agree on all issues raised in the
petition and the counterpetition. If this is the case, and you and the other party have complied with
mandatory disclosure and filed all of the required papers, either party may call the clerk, family law
intake staff, or judicial assistant to set a final hearing. If you request the hearing, you must notify the
other party of the hearing by using a Notice of Hearing (General), Florida Supreme Court Approved

Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(c)(3), Answer to
Petition and Counterpetition for Dissolution of Marriage with No Dependent or Minor
Child(ren) or Property (03/15)
                                                 - 111 -
Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of hearing form.


CONTESTED... Your dissolution is contested if you and your spouse disagree on any issues raised in the
petition or counterpetition. If you are unable to settle the disputed issues, either party may file a Notice
for Trial, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.924, after you have complied with
mandatory disclosure and filed all of the required papers. Some circuits may require the completion of
mediation before a final hearing may be set. You should contact the clerk, family law intake staff, or
judicial assistant for instructions on how to set your case for trial (final hearing).

                            Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. The words that are in bold underline in these instructions are defined there.
For further information, see chapter 61, Florida Statutes.


                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.

                                            Special notes...

With this form, you must also file the following:

       Affidavit of Corroborating Witness, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
        12.902(i) OR photocopy of current Florida driver’s license, Florida identification card, or voter’s


Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(c)(3), Answer to
Petition and Counterpetition for Dissolution of Marriage with No Dependent or Minor
Child(ren) or Property (03/15)
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        registration card (issue date of copied document must be at least six months before date case is
        actually filed with the clerk of the circuit court).
       Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(j).
       Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c).
        (This must be filed within 45 days of service of the petition on you, if not filed at the time you
        file this answer.)
       Certificate of Compliance with Mandatory Disclosure, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure
        Form 12.932. (This must be filed within 45 days of service of the petition on you, if not filed at
        the time you file this answer, unless you and the other party have agreed not to exchange these
        documents.)

Alimony... By using this form, you are forever giving up your rights to spousal support (alimony) from
petitioner. Alimony may be awarded to a spouse if the judge finds that he or she needs it and that the
other spouse has the ability to pay it. If you want alimony, you must request it in writing in an
appropriate answer and counterpetition (see the other answer and counterpetition forms included in
these forms for the appropriate form).

Marital/Nonmarital Assets and Liabilities... By using this form, you are stating that there are no marital
assets and/or liabilities.

Final Judgment Form... These family law forms contain a Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage
with No Property or Minor Child(ren) (Uncontested), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law
Form 12.990(b)(3). You should check with the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to see if
you need to bring a final judgment with you to the hearing. If so, you should type or print the heading,
including the circuit, county, case number, division, and the parties’ names, and leave the rest blank for
the judge to complete at your hearing or trial.

Nonlawyer... Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps
you fill out these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida
Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill
out these forms also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the
last page of every form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(c)(3), Answer to
Petition and Counterpetition for Dissolution of Marriage with No Dependent or Minor
Child(ren) or Property (03/15)
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                      IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                       IN AND FOR                               COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                              Case No.:
                                                              Division:
                                         ,
Husband,

and

                                         ,
        Wife.


 ANSWER TO PETITION AND COUNTERPETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF
MARRIAGE WITH NO DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN) OR PROPERTY

I, {full legal name}                                                       , Respondent, being sworn,
certify that the following information is true:

                                        ANSWER TO PETITION
l. I agree with Petitioner as to the allegations raised in the following numbered paragraphs in the
Petition and, therefore, admit those allegations: {indicate section and paragraph number}
                                                                                                         .

2. I disagree with Petitioner as to the allegations raised in the following numbered paragraphs in the
Petition and, therefore, deny those allegations: {indicate section and paragraph number}
                                                                                                         .

3. I currently am unable to admit or deny the following paragraphs due to lack of information: {indicate
section and paragraph number}
                                                                                                        .

   COUNTERPETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE WITH NO DEPENDENT OR
                     MINOR CHILD(REN) OR PROPERTY

1. JURISDICTION/RESIDENCE
     _____Husband _____ Wife _____ Both has (have) lived in Florida for at least 6 months before the
filing of this Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.

2. Petitioner _____ is or _____ is not a member of the military service.

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(c)(3), Answer to Petition and
Counterpetition for Dissolution of Marriage with No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) or Property
(03/15)
                                                  - 114 -
    Respondent _____ is or _____ is not a member of the military service.


3. MARRIAGE HISTORY
   Date of marriage: {month, day, year}
   Place of marriage: {city, state, country}
   Date of separation: {month, day, year}                                (_____Indicate if approximate)

4. THERE ARE NO MINOR (under 18) OR DEPENDENT CHILD(REN) COMMON TO BOTH PARTIES AND
THE WIFE IS NOT PREGNANT.

5. A completed Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.902(j), is filed with this counterpetition.
6. THIS COUNTERPETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE SHOULD BE GRANTED BECAUSE:

    a. _____The marriage is irretrievably broken.

        OR

b. _____One of the parties has been adjudged mentally incapacitated for a period of 3 years before the
filing of this counterpetition. A copy of the Judgment of Incapacity is attached.

7. THERE ARE NO MARITAL ASSETS OR LIABILITIES.
8. RESPONDENT FOREVER GIVES UP HIS/HER RIGHTS TO SPOUSAL SUPPORT (ALIMONY) FROM
PETITIONER.
9. _____ [If Respondent is also the Wife], Wife wants to be known by her former name, which was {full
legal name}                                                                                           .
10. Other relief {specify}:




REQUEST
(This section summarizes what you are asking the Court to include in the final judgment of dissolution


Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(c)(3), Answer to Petition and
Counterpetition for Dissolution of Marriage with No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) or Property
(03/15)
                                                - 115 -
of marriage.)
Respondent requests that the Court enter an order dissolving the marriage and:

    1. ______restoring Wife’s former name as specified in paragraph 9 of this petition;

   2. _____ awarding other relief as specified in paragraph 10 of this petition; and any other terms the
Court deems necessary.

I certify that a copy of this document was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed (   ) e-mailed ( ) hand
delivered to the person(s) listed below on {date}                                                          .

Petitioner or his/her attorney:
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:                           ______
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es):______________________________________________


I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
answer and counterpetition and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes
fines and/or imprisonment.


Dated:
Signature of Respondent
Printed Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es):____________________
_____________________________________________

STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on                    by                                         .



NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK


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Counterpetition for Dissolution of Marriage with No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) or Property
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[Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or clerk.]
    __ Personally known
    __ Produced identification
Type of identification produced


IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the {choose only one} ( ) Husband ( ) Wife.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _________________________________________________________________,
{name of business} __________________________________________________________________,
{address} __________________________________________________________________________,
{city} ______________, {state} _____,{zip code}___________,{telephone number} _______________.




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(c)(3), Answer to Petition and
Counterpetition for Dissolution of Marriage with No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) or Property
(03/15)
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                       FORM 12.903(d)
             ANSWER TO COUNTERPETITION (03/15)
                                 When should this form be used?


This form should be used by a petitioner to respond to the respondent’s counterpetition. You should
use this form to admit or deny the allegations contained in the counterpetition.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should sign the form
before a notary public or deputy clerk. You should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in
the county where the case is filed and keep a copy for your records.

                  IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                                       What should I do next?


You have 20 days to answer after being served with the other party’s counterpetition. A copy of this
form must be mailed, e-mailed, or hand delivered to the other party.

To proceed with your case, you should refer to the instructions to your petition regarding setting a case
for trial under UNCONTESTED and CONTESTED.


                            Where can I look for more information?
Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. The words that are in bold underline in these instructions are defined there.


                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION



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Counterpetition (03/15)
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After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                                           Special notes...


Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(d), Answer to
Counterpetition (03/15)
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                       IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE              JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                                IN AND FOR               COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                             Case No.:
                                                             Division:

_________________________________ ,
Petitioner/Counterrespondent,

and

_________________________________,
Respondent/Counterpetitioner.


                              ANSWER TO COUNTERPETITION

I, {full legal name}                                     , being sworn, certify that the following
information is true:

      1. I agree with Respondent as to the allegations raised in the following numbered paragraphs in
         the Counterpetition and, therefore, admit those allegations: {indicate section and paragraph
         number}
                                                                                                           .

      2. I disagree with Respondent as to the allegations raised in the following numbered paragraphs in
         the Counterpetition and, therefore, deny those allegations: {indicate section and paragraph
         number}
                                                                                                           .

      3. I am currently unable to admit or deny the following paragraphs due to lack of information:
         {indicate section and paragraph number}
                     ________________________                                                    .


I certify that a copy of this document was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed
( ) hand-delivered to the person(s) listed below on {date} ____________________________.

Respondent or his/her attorney:
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:

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Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es):______________________
I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
answer and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.

Dated:          ________________
_____________________________________________
Signature of Petitioner
Printed Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es): ____________________
_____________________________________________

STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF                 _______

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on                    by                                   .


NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK


[Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or clerk.]
    _ Personally known
    _ Produced identification
Type of identification produced

IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the Petitioner.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} __________________________________________________________________,
{name of business} ___________________________________________________________________,
{address}                                  __________________________________________________,
{city} ____________,{state} ___,{zip code}____________, {telephone number}________________.




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(03/15)
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  INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY
                     LAW FORM 12.903(e),
         ANSWER TO SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION (03/15)

                               When should this form be used?

This form should be used when you are responding to a supplemental petition for modification of
Parenting Plan, time-sharing schedule, child support, or alimony. This form is used to admit or deny
all of the allegations in the supplemental petition if you do not plan to file a counterpetition. There
is no form for a counterpetition to a supplemental petition in these Family Law Forms. If you want
to file a counterpetition to a supplemental petition you will need to either seek legal assistance or
create a form yourself. You may construct an answer and counterpetition using the pertinent
sections contained in the Answer to Petition and Counterpetition for Dissolution of Marriage with
Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(c)(1), or
Answer to Petition and Counterpetition for Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No
Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(c)(2).

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should sign the
form before a notary public or deputy clerk. You should file the original with the clerk of the circuit
court in the county where the case was filed and keep a copy for your records. This must be done
within 20 days of receiving the supplemental petition.


                  IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents
be filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions
or other pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you
choose to file your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with
Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial
circuit in which you file. The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.



                                     What should I do next?

A copy of this form, along with all of the other forms required with this answer, must be mailed, e-
mailed, or hand delivered to the other party in your case. Regardless of whether you file a
counterpetition, you have 20 days to answer after being served with the other party’s supplemental
petition. After you file your answer, the case will generally proceed in one of the following two
ways:

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Supplemental Petition (03/15)
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UNCONTESTED... If you file an answer that agrees with everything in the other party’s supplemental
petition and you have complied with mandatory disclosure and filed all of the required papers,
either party may call the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to set a final hearing. If
you request the hearing, you must notify the other party of the hearing by using a Notice of Hearing
(General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of
hearing form.

CONTESTED... If you file an answer which disagrees with or denies anything in the supplemental
petition, and you are unable to settle the disputed issues, either party may file a Notice for Trial,
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.924, after you have complied with mandatory
disclosure and filed all of the required papers. Some circuits may require the completion of
mediation before a final hearing may be set. If you request the hearing, you should contact the
clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant for instructions on how to set your case for trial
(final hearing).

                           Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read “General Information for Self-Represented Litigants” found at
the beginning of these forms. The words that are in “bold underline” in these instructions are
defined there. See chapter 61, Florida Statutes, for more information.


                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required
or permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in
certain circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the
Rules of Judicial Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail,
the procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law
Form 12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature
appears. Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General),
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-

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Supplemental Petition (03/15)
                                                - 123 -
mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial
Administration 2.516.


                                          Special notes...

With this form, you must also file the following:

       Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida
        Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d), if the case involves child(ren).
       Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
        12.902(e), if child support is an issue. (If you do not know the other party=s income, you
        may file this worksheet after his or her financial affidavit has been served on you.)
       Settlement Agreement, if you have reached an agreement on any or all of the issues.
        Although there is no form for this in these Florida Family Law Forms, you may construct a
        settlement agreement using the pertinent sections contained in Marital Settlement
        Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida
        Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(1), or Marital Settlement Agreement
        for Dissolution of Marriage with [Property but] No Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida
        Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(2).
       Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
        12.902(j), if not previously filed.
       Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c).
        (This must be filed within 45 days of service of the supplemental petition on you, if not filed
        at the time you file your answer.)
       Certificate of Compliance with Mandatory Disclosure, Florida Family Law Rules of
        Procedure Form 12.932. (This must be filed within 45 days of service of the supplemental
        petition on you, if not filed at the time of you file your answer, unless you and the other
        party have agreed not to exchange these documents.)

Parenting and Time-Sharing... If you and the other party are unable to agree on parenting
arrangements and a time-sharing schedule, a judge will decide for you as part of establishing a
Parenting Plan. The judge will decide the parenting arrangements and time-sharing schedule based
on the child(ren)’s best interests. Regardless of whether there is an agreement, the court reserves
jurisdiction to modify issues relating to the minor child(ren).

The judge may request a parenting plan recommendation or appoint a guardian ad litem in your case.
This means that a neutral person will review your situation and report to the judge concerning
parenting issues. The purpose of such intervention is to be sure that the best interests of the
child(ren) is (are) being served. For more information, you may consult section 61.13, Florida Statutes.
A parenting course may be required prior to entry of a final judgment. You should contact the clerk,
family law intake staff, or judicial assistant about requirements for parenting courses or mediation
where you live.

Listed below are some terms with which you should become familiar before completing your
supplemental petition. If you do not fully understand any of the terms below or their implications,

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Supplemental Petition (03/15)
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you should speak with an attorney before going any further.

Shared Parental Responsibility
Sole Parental Responsibility
Supervised Time-Sharing
No contact
Parenting Plan
Parenting Plan Recommendation
Time-Sharing Schedule

Child Support... If this case involves child support issues, the court may order one parent to pay
child support to assist the other parent in meeting the child(ren)’s material needs. Both parents are
required to provide financial support, but one parent may be ordered to pay a portion of his or her
support for the child(ren) to the other parent. Florida has adopted guidelines for determining the
amount of child support to be paid. These guidelines are based on the combined income of both
parents and take into account the financial contributions of both parents. You must file a Family
Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c), and the other
parent will be required to do the same. From your financial affidavits, you should be able to
calculate the amount of child support that should be paid using the Child Support Guidelines
Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e). Because the child support
guidelines take several factors into consideration, change over time, and vary from state to state,
your child support obligation may be more or less than that of other people in seemingly similar
situations.

Temporary Relief... If you need temporary relief regarding parental responsibility and time-sharing
with child(ren), child support or alimony, you may file a Motion for Temporary Support with
Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.947(a) or, if
you need temporary relief regarding alimony and there are no dependent or minor child(ren), you
may file a Motion for Temporary Support with No Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.947(c). For more information, see the instructions for these
forms.

Settlement Agreement... If you and the other party are able to reach an agreement on any or all of
the issues, you should file a Settlement Agreement. Although there is no form for this in these
Florida Family Law Forms, you may construct a settlement agreement using the pertinent sections
contained in Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor
Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(1), or Marital Settlement
Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with No Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(2). Both parties must sign this agreement before a
notary public or deputy clerk. Any issues on which you are unable to agree will be considered
contested and settled by the judge at the final hearing.


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Supplemental Petition (03/15)
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Final Judgment Form... These family law forms contain a Supplemental Final Judgment Modifying
Parental Responsibility, Visitation, or Parenting Plan/Time-Sharing Schedule or Other Relief,
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.993(a), a Supplemental Final Judgment
Modifying Child Support, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.993(b), and a
Supplemental Final Judgment Modifying Alimony, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law
Form 12.993(c), which the judge may use, as appropriate. You should check with the clerk, family
law intake staff, or judicial assistant to see if you need to bring a final judgment with you to the
hearing. If so, you should type or print the heading, including the circuit, county, case number,
division, and the parties’ names, and leave the rest blank for the judge to complete at your hearing
or trial.

Nonlawyer... Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer
helps you fill out these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer,
Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer
helping you fill out these forms also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on
the bottom of the last page of every form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(e), Answer to
Supplemental Petition (03/15)
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               IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                                  JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                        IN AND FOR                                  COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                  Case No.:
                                                                  Division:
                                          ,
Petitioner,

and

                                          ,
Respondent.


                          ANSWER TO SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION

I, {full legal name}                                                          , being sworn, certify that the
following information is true:

      1. I agree with Petitioner as to the allegations raised in the following numbered paragraphs in the
         Supplemental Petition and, therefore, admit those allegations: {indicate section and paragraph
         number}

      2. I disagree with Petitioner as to the allegations raised in the following numbered paragraphs in
         the Supplemental Petition and, therefore, deny those allegations: {indicate section and
         paragraph number}

      3. I currently am unable to admit or deny the following paragraphs due to lack of information:
         {indicate section and paragraph number}

      4. If not previously filed in this case, a completed Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law
         Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c) _____ is filed with this answer, or _____ will be timely
         filed.

      5. If not previously filed in this case, a completed Notice of Social Security Number, Florida
         Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(j), is filed with this answer.

      6.       __{If applicable} This case involves minor child(ren), and a completed Uniform Child Custody
           Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family
           Law Form 12.902(d), is filed with this answer.

      7.     __{If applicable} This case involves child support, and a completed Child Support Guidelines
         Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e),_____ is filed or _____ will be
         timely filed with the court.
I certify that a copy of this document was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed (           ) e-mailed ( ) hand

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delivered to the person(s) listed below on {date}                                                .

Petitioner or his/her attorney:
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:                           ______
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es):__________________
__________________________________________

I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
answer and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.

Dated:
__________________________________
Signature of Respondent
Printed Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es):__________________
__________________________________________

STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ________________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on                    by                               .



NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK


[Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or clerk.]
    __ Personally known
    __ Produced identification
Type of identification produced    _____________________

IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the Respondent.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _____________________________________________________________  ,
{name of business} _______________________________________________________________ ,

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(e), Answer to Supplemental Petition
(03/15)
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{address}                                   _______________________________________   ,
{city}       ____,{state}   __, {zip code}______________, {telephone number}          .




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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                       FORM 12.904(a),
   PETITION FOR SUPPORT UNCONNECTED WITH DISSOLUTION OF
       MARRIAGE WITH DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN)
                           (03/15)

                                 When should this form be used?

This form may be used to ask the court to enter a support order if your spouse has the ability to
contribute to you and your minor child(ren), but has failed to do so. You can only use this form if a
dissolution of marriage has not been filed and based upon the time-sharing schedule, you are entitled
to support. If a petition for dissolution of marriage has been filed, you should file a Motion for
Temporary Support and Time-Sharing with Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court
Approved Family Law Form 12.947(a), instead of using this petition. Also, if you are requesting that an
order be entered for you to pay support to your spouse, you should not file this form.

This petition cannot address the issues of property, debts, or parental responsibility and time-sharing
with child(ren). It only deals with alimony and child support.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should sign the form
before a notary public or deputy clerk. You should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in
the county where you live and keep a copy for your records. Because you are filing this petition, you are
also referred to as the petitioner and your spouse as the respondent.

                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.



                                       What should I do next?

For your case to proceed, you must properly notify your spouse of the petition. Because this petition
concerns child support and alimony, you should use personal service. If your spouse is in the military
service of the United States, additional steps for service may be required. See, for example,
Memorandum for Certificate of Military Service, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.912(a) and Affidavit of Military Service, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.912(b). Service on a spouse who is in the military can be complicated; therefore, you may wish to
consult an attorney regarding this issue.


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Your spouse has 20 days to answer after being served with your petition. Your case will then generally
proceed in one of the following three ways:

DEFAULT. If after 20 days, no answer has been filed, you may file a Motion for Default, Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.922(a), with the clerk of court. Then, if you have filed all of the
required papers, you may call the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to set a final
hearing. You must notify your spouse of the hearing by using a Notice of Hearing (General), Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of hearing form.

UNCONTESTED. If your spouse files an answer that agrees with everything in your petition or an
answer and waiver, and you have complied with mandatory disclosure and filed all of the required
papers, you may call the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to set a final hearing. You
must notify your spouse of the hearing by using a Notice of Hearing (General), Florida Supreme Court
Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of hearing form.

CONTESTED. If your spouse files an answer or an answer and counterpetition, which disagrees with or
denies anything in your petition, and you are unable to settle the disputed issues, you should file a
Notice for Trial, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.924, after you have complied with
mandatory disclosure and filed all of the required papers. Some circuits may require the completion of
mediation before a final hearing may be set. Then you should contact the clerk, family law intake staff,
or judicial assistant for instructions on how to set your case for trial (final hearing). If your spouse files
an answer and counterpetition, you should answer the counterpetition within 20 days using an Answer
to Counterpetition, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(d).


                             Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read “General Information for Self-Represented Litigants” found at the
beginning of these forms. The words that are in bold underline in these instructions are defined there.
For further information, see section 61.09, Florida Statutes.




              IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
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12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.



                                            Special notes...

If you do not have the money to pay the filing fee, you may obtain an Application for Determination of
Civil Indigent Status from the clerk, fill it out, and the clerk will determine whether you are eligible to
have filing fees deferred.

With this form you must also file the following:

       Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(j).
       Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida Supreme
        Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d), if the case involves minor or dependent child(ren).
     Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c).
     Certificate of Compliance with Mandatory Disclosure, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure
        Form 12.932. (This must be filed within 45 days of service of the petition on the respondent, if
        not filed at the time of the petition, unless you and the other party have agreed not to exchange
        these documents.)
     Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e), if
        you are asking that child support be ordered in the final judgment. (If you do not know the
        other party’s income, you may file this worksheet after his or her financial affidavit has been
        served on you.)
Alimony. Alimony may be awarded to a spouse if the judge finds that he or she has an actual need for it
and that the other spouse has the ability to pay. If you want alimony, you must request it in writing in
the original petition. If you do not request alimony in writing before the final hearing, it is waived (you
may not request it later). You may request permanent alimony, bridge-the-gap alimony, durational
alimony, lump sum alimony, or rehabilitative alimony.

Child Support. The court may order one parent to pay child support to assist the other parent in
meeting the child(ren)’s material needs. Both parents are required to provide financial support, but
one parent may be ordered to pay a portion of his or her support for the child(ren) to the other parent.
Florida has adopted guidelines for determining the amount of child support to be paid. These guidelines
are based on the combined income of both parents and take into account the financial contributions of
both parents and the number of overnights the child(ren) spend with each parent. You must file a
Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c), and your
spouse will be required to do the same. From your financial affidavits, you should be able to calculate
the amount of child support that should be paid using the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida
Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e). Because the child support guidelines take several
factors into consideration, change over time, and vary from state to state, your child support obligation
may be more or less than that of other people in seemingly similar situations.



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Temporary Relief. If you need temporary relief regarding child support or temporary alimony, you may
file a Motion for Temporary Support and Time-Sharing with Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.947(a). For more information, see the instructions for
that form.

Final Judgment Forms. These family law forms contain a Final Judgment of Support Unconnected with
Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family
Law Form 12.994(a), which the judge may use if your case is contested. You should check with the clerk,
family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to see if you need to bring a final judgment with you to the
hearing. If so, you should type or print the heading, including the circuit, county, case number, division,
and the parties’ names, and leave the rest blank for the judge to complete at your hearing or trial.

Nonlawyer. Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps
you fill out these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida
Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill
out these forms also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the
last page of every form he or she helps you complete.




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               IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _____________________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                   IN AND FOR ______________________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

In re: the Marriage of:                                         Case No: ________________________
                                                                Division: ________________________

_________________________________,
  Husband,
and

_________________________________,
       Wife.

PETITION FOR SUPPORT UNCONNECTED WITH DISSOLUTION OF
    MARRIAGE WITH DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN)
I, {full legal name}                                                                                , the
 ( ) Husband ( ) Wife, the Petitioner, being sworn, certify that the following statements are true:

   1. JURISDICTION
      _____ Husband _____ Wife ____ Both live in Florida at the filing of this Petition for Support
Unconnected with Dissolution of Marriage, which is filed pursuant to section 61.09, Florida Statutes.

    2. Husband _____ is or _____ is not a member of the military service.
       Wife _____ is or _____ is not a member of the military service.

    3. MARRIAGE HISTORY
       Date of marriage: {month, day, year} ______________________
       Date of separation: {month, day, year} ________________ (____Indicate if approximate)

    4. MINOR CHILD(REN)
       [Indicate all that apply]
       a. ____The wife is pregnant. The baby is due on: {date}                                  _____.

         b. ____The minor (under 18) child(ren) common to both parties are:

Name                            Birth date
                                                                               ____
                                                                              ______
                                                                              _____
                                                                              ______
                                                                              ______
                                                                              ______

    c.       The minor child(ren) born or conceived during the marriage who are not common to both
         parties are:

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Name                      Birth date
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________



The birth father(s) of the above minor child(ren) is (are) {name and address}
_____________________________________________________________________

   d.   ____The child(ren) common to both parties who are 18 or older but who are dependent
     upon the parties due to a mental or physical incapacity are:
Name                                Birth date
                                                                                ____________
                                                                               _____________

   5. A completed Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law
      Form 12.902(j), is filed with this petition.

   6. A completed Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
      12.902(b) or (c) _____ is filed with this petition or _____ will be timely filed.

   7. A completed Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
      12.902(e) _____ is filed with this petition, or _____ will be timely filed.

   8. A completed Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida
      Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d), is filed with this petition.

SECTION I. SPOUSAL SUPPORT (ALIMONY)

   1. ____Husband ____ Wife does not request spousal support (alimony) from the other spouse at
      this time.

                               OR

   2. ____ Husband ____Wife has the ability to contribute to the maintenance of the other spouse
      and has failed to do so.____ Husband ____Wife requests that the Court order the other spouse
      to pay the following spousal support (alimony) and claims that he or she has a need for the
      support that he or she is requesting. Spousal support (alimony) is requested in the amount of
      $______________ every _____ week _____ other week _____ month, beginning {date}
      ________________________, and continuing until {date or event} ____________________           .

Explain why the Court should order ____ Husband ____ Wife to pay and any specific request(s) for type
of alimony (temporary, permanent, rehabilitative, bridge-the-gap, durational, and/or lump
sum):_____________________________________________________________________




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                                                                                                       .

   3. ____Other provisions relating to alimony including any tax treatment and consequences:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

   4. _____Husband ____ Wife requests life insurance on the other spouse’s life, provided by that
      spouse, to secure such support.


SECTION II. CHILD SUPPORT
1. ____ Husband ____Wife has the ability to contribute to the maintenance of his or her minor
child(ren) and has failed to do so. Based upon the time-sharing schedule, the ____Husband
_____Wife is entitled to child support.

   [Indicate all that apply]
   2. ____Husband ____Wife requests that the Court award child support as determined by Florida’s
       child support guidelines, section 61.30, Florida Statutes.

   3. ____ Husband ____ Wife requests that the Court award child support to be paid beyond the age
      of 18 years by ____Husband ____Wife because:

a.____the following child(ren), {name(s)}                                                       ,
is (are) dependent because of a mental or physical incapacity which began prior to the age of 18
{explain}:
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

b.____the following child(ren), {name(s)}                                                              ,
is (are) dependent in fact, is (are) in high school and is (are) between the ages of 18 and 19; said
child(ren) is (are) performing in good faith with a reasonable expectation of graduation before the age
of 19.

   4. ____ Husband ____ Wife requests that medical/dental insurance for the minor child(ren) be
      provided by: [Choose only one]
          a. ____ Husband.

           b. ____ Wife.

   5. ____ Husband ____ Wife requests that uninsured medical/dental expenses for the child(ren) be
      paid: [Choose only one]

           a. ____ by Husband.

           b. ____ by Wife.

           c. ____ by Husband and Wife each paying one-half.

           d.      __according to the percentages in the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida
                                  Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e).
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            e.      _ Other {explain}: ___________________________________________________.

    6. _____Husband ____ Wife requests that life insurance to secure child support be provided by:

a._____Husband

b._____Wife

c._____Both


SECTION III. OTHER RELIEF




SECTION IV. REQUEST
(This section summarizes what you are asking the Court to include in the order for support.)
_____ Husband ____ Wife requests that the Court enter an order establishing support and:
[Indicate all that apply]
    a. ____ awarding spousal support (alimony) as requested in Section I of this petition;

    b. ____ establishing child support for the minor child(ren) common to both parties, as requested in
            Section II of this petition;

    c. ____ awarding other relief as requested in Section III of this petition; and any other items the
            Court deems necessary.


I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
petition and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.



Dated:


                                             Signature of (      ) Husband (    ) Wife
Printed Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es): __________________
__________________________________________

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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on             by                                     .


                                      _____________________________________________
                                      NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK


             [Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or deputy clerk.]
   _ Personally known
   __ Produced identification
      Type of identification produced        ___________________




IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Husband ( ) Wife
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual}_______________________________________________________________             ,
{name of business} _________________________________________________________________            ,
{address} ________________________________________________________________________              ,
{city} ____________, {state} ____, {zip code}____________, {telephone number} _______________   .




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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                       FORM 12.904(b),
   PETITION FOR SUPPORT UNCONNECTED WITH DISSOLUTION OF
   MARRIAGE WITH NO DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN)(03/15)

                                 When should this form be used?


This form may be used if a dissolution of marriage has not been filed, and you are requesting alimony.
If a petition for dissolution has been filed, you should file a Motion for Temporary Support with No
Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.947(c), instead of
using this petition. Also, if you are requesting that an order be entered for you to pay support to your
spouse, you should not file this form.

This petition does not address the issues of property or debts. It only deals with alimony.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should sign the form
before a notary public or deputy clerk. You should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in
the county where you live and keep a copy for your records. Because you are filing the petition in this
proceeding, you are also referred to as the petitioner and your spouse as the respondent.


                        IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.

                                       What should I do next?


For your case to proceed, you must properly notify your spouse of the petition. Because this petition
concerns alimony, you should use personal service. If your spouse is in the military service of the United
States, additional steps for service may be required. See, for example, Memorandum for Certificate of
Military Service, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.912(a) and Affidavit of Military
Service, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.912(b). Service on a spouse who is in the
military can be complicated; therefore, you may wish to consult an attorney regarding this issue.

Your spouse has 20 days to answer after being served with your petition. Your case will then generally
proceed in one of the following three ways:



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DEFAULT... If after 20 days, no answer has been filed, you may file a Motion for Default, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.922(a), with the clerk of court. Then, if you have filed all
of the required papers, you may call the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to set a final
hearing. You must notify your spouse of the hearing by using a Notice of Hearing (General), Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of hearing form.

UNCONTESTED... If your spouse files an answer that agrees with everything in your petition or an
answer and waiver, and you have complied with mandatory disclosure and filed all of the required
papers, you may call the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to set a final hearing. You
must notify your spouse of the hearing by using a Notice of Hearing (General), Florida Supreme Court
Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of hearing form.

CONTESTED... If your spouse files an answer or an answer and counterpetition, which disagrees with or
denies anything in your petition, and you are unable to settle the disputed issues, you should file a
Notice for Trial, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.924, after you have complied with
mandatory disclosure and filed all of the required papers. Some circuits may require the completion of
mediation before a final hearing may be set. Then you should contact the clerk, family law intake staff,
or judicial assistant for instructions on how to set your case for trial (final hearing). If your spouse files
an answer and counterpetition, you should answer the counterpetition within 20 days using an Answer
to Counterpetition, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(d).

                             Where can I look for more information?


Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. The words that are in bold underline in these instructions are defined there.
For further information, see section 61.09, Florida Statutes.


                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme


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Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                                            Special notes...


If you do not have the money to pay the filing fee, you may obtain an Application for Determination of
Civil Indigent Status from the clerk, fill it out, and the clerk will determine whether you are eligible to
have filing fees deferred.

With this form you must also file the following:

   Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(j).
   Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c). (This
    must be filed within 45 days of service of the petition on the respondent, if not filed at the time of
    the petition.)
   Certificate of Compliance with Mandatory Disclosure, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
    12.932. (This must be filed within 45 days of service of the petition on the respondent, if not filed at
    the time of the petition, unless you and the other party have agreed not to exchange these
    documents.)

Alimony... Alimony may be awarded to a spouse if the judge finds that he or she has an actual need for
it and that the other spouse has the ability to pay. If you want alimony, you must request it in writing
in the original petition. If you do not request alimony in writing before the final hearing, it is waived
(you may not request it later). You may request permanent alimony, bridge-the-gap alimony,
durational alimony, lump sum alimony, or rehabilitative alimony.

Temporary Relief... If you need temporary relief regarding alimony, you may file a Motion for
Temporary Support with No Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family
Law Form 12.947(c). For more information, see the instructions for that form.

Final Judgment Forms... These family law forms contain a Final Judgment of Support Unconnected
with Dissolution of Marriage with No Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved
Family Law Form 12.994(b), which the judge may use if your case is contested. You should check with
the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to see if you need to bring a final judgment with
you to the hearing. If so, you should type or print the heading, including the circuit, county, case
number, division, and the parties’ names, and leave the rest blank for the judge to complete at your
hearing or trial.

Nonlawyer... Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps
you fill out these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida
Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill
out these forms also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the
last page of every form he or she helps you complete.


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Support Unconnected with Dissolution of Marriage with No Dependent or Minor Child(ren)
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               IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _____________________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                   IN AND FOR ______________________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

In re: the Marriage of:                                         Case No: ________________________
                                                                Division: ________________________

_________________________________,
Husband,
and

_________________________________,
Wife.

      PETITION FOR SUPPORT UNCONNECTED WITH DISSOLUTION OF
         MARRIAGE WITH NO DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN)
I, {full legal name} ______________________________________________________, the
[Choose only one] _____ Husband _____ Wife, being sworn, certify that the following statements are
true:

1. JURISDICTION
_____ Husband _____ Wife _____ Both live in Florida at the filing of this Petition for Support
Unconnected with Dissolution of Marriage, which is filed pursuant to section 61.09, Florida Statutes.

2. Husband _____ is or _____ is not a member of the military service.
Wife _____ is or _____ is not a member of the military service.

3. MARRIAGE HISTORY
Date of marriage: {month, day, year} ______________________
Date of separation: {month, day, year} _____________________ (____Indicate if approximate)

4. A completed Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or
   (c),_____ is filed with this petition or _____ will be timely filed.

5. A completed Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
   12.902(j), _____is filed with this petition or _____ will be timely filed.

SECTION I. SPOUSAL SUPPORT (ALIMONY)

1. ____ Husband ____Wife has the ability to contribute to the maintenance of the other spouse and
   has failed to do so. _____Husband ____Wife requests that the Court order the other spouse to pay
   the following spousal support (alimony) and claims that he or she has a need for the support that he
   or she is requesting and that the other spouse has the ability to pay. Spousal support (alimony) is
   requested in the amount of $__________every _____ week _____ other week _____ month,
   beginning {date} ______________, and continuing until {date or event}_______________________
________________________________________________________________________________.

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Explain why the Court should order ____ Husband ____Wife to pay and any specific request(s) for type
of alimony (temporary, permanent, bridge-the-gap, durational, rehabilitative, and/or lump sum):
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________.

2. _____ Other provisions relating to alimony including any tax treatment and consequences:
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________.


3. ____ Husband ____ Wife requests life insurance on the other spouse’s life, provided by that
   spouse, to secure such support.

SECTION II. OTHER RELIEF
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

SECTION III. REQUEST (This section summarizes what you are asking the Court to include in the order
for support.)
 ____ Husband ____ Wife requests that the Court enter an order establishing support and:
[Indicate all that apply]
a. ____ awarding spousal support (alimony) pursuant to Section I of this petition;

b. ____ awarding other relief as specified in Section II of this petition; and any other terms the Court
   deems necessary.




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I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
petition and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.


Dated: ______________________                  _____________________________________________
                                               Signature of _____ Husband _____ Wife
                                               Printed Name: _________________________________
                                               Address: ______________________________________
                                               City, State, Zip: _________________________________
                                               Telephone Number: _____________________________
                                               Fax Number: __________________________________
                                               Designated E-mail Addresses):_____________________
                                               _____________________________________________



STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ____________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on ____________ by _______________________________.

                                               _____________________________________________
                                               NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK

_____________________________________________
[Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or deputy clerk.]
____ Personally known
____ Produced identification
____ Type of identification produced ________________________________


IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
 [fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Husband ( ) Wife
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} ______________________________________________________________                      ,
{name of business} ________________________________________________________________                      ,
{address} _________________________________________________________________________                      ,
{city} __________________,{state} _____, {zip code}__________, {telephone number} _____________          .




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 INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY
                    LAW FORM 12.905(a),
 SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION TO MODIFY PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY,
 VISITATION OR PARENTING PLAN/ TIME–SHARING SCHEDULE AND
                   OTHER RELIEF (03/15)


                               When should this form be used?

This form should be used when you are asking the court to change the current parental
responsibility, visitation, and/or Parenting Plan/time-sharing schedule. A determination of parental
responsibility, a Parenting Plan and a time-sharing schedule may not be modified without a showing
of a substantial, material, and unanticipated change in circumstances and a determination that the
modification is in the best interests of the child(ren).

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should sign the
form before a notary public or deputy clerk. You should file this form in the county where the
original order or judgment was entered. If the order or judgment was entered in another state, or if
the child(ren) live(s) in another state, you should speak with an attorney about where to file this
form. You should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court and keep a copy for your
records.


                   IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents
be filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions
or other pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you
choose to file your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with
Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial
circuit in which you file. The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.



                                    What should I do next?

For your case to proceed, you must properly notify the other party in your case of the supplemental
petition. If you know where he or she lives, you should use personal service. If you absolutely do


Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.905(a), Supplemental
Petition to Modify Parental Responsibility, Visitation, or Parenting Plan/Time-Sharing
Schedule and Other Relief (03/15)
                                              - 145 -
not know where he or she lives, you may use constructive service. You may also be able to use
constructive service if the other party resides in another state or country. However, if constructive
service is used, other than granting a dissolution of marriage, the court may only grant limited relief.
For more information on constructive service, see Notice of Action for Family Cases with Minor
Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.913(a),(2) and Affidavit of Diligent
Search and Inquiry, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.913(b). If the other party is in
the military service of the United States, additional steps for service may be required. See, for
example, Memorandum for Certificate of Military Service, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family
Law Form 12.912(a). In sum, the law regarding constructive service and service on an individual in
the military service is very complex and you may wish to consult an attorney regarding these issues.

If personal service is used, the other party has 20 days to answer after being served with your
supplemental petition. Your case will then generally proceed in one of the following three ways:

DEFAULT... If after 20 days, no answer has been filed, you may file a Motion for Default, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.922(a), with the clerk of court. Then, if you have filed
all of the required papers, you may call the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to set
a final hearing. You must notify the other party of the hearing by using a Notice of Hearing
(General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of
hearing form.

UNCONTESTED... If the respondent files an answer that agrees with everything in your
supplemental petition or an answer and waiver, and you have complied with mandatory disclosure
and filed all of the required papers, you may call the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial
assistant to set a final hearing. You must notify the other party of the hearing by using a Notice of
Hearing (General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate
notice of hearing form.

CONTESTED... If the respondent files an answer or an answer and counterpetition, which disagrees
with or denies anything in your supplemental petition, and you are unable to settle the disputed
issues, you should file a Notice for Trial, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.924,
after you have complied with mandatory disclosure and filed all of the required papers. Some
circuits may require the completion of mediation before a final hearing may be set. Then you should
contact the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant for instructions on how to set your case
for trial (final hearing). If the respondent files an answer and counterpetition, you should answer
the counterpetition within 20 days using an Answer to Counterpetition, Florida Supreme Court
Approved Family Law Form 12.903(d).




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.905(a), Supplemental
Petition to Modify Parental Responsibility, Visitation, or Parenting Plan/Time-Sharing
Schedule and Other Relief (03/15)
                                                - 146 -
                           Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read “General Information for Self-Represented Litigants” found at
the beginning of these forms. The words that are in “bold underline” in these instructions are
defined there. For further information, see chapter 61, Florida Statutes.


IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required
or permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in
certain circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the
Rules of Judicial Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail,
the procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law
Form 12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature
appears. Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General),
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-
mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial
Administration 2.516.


                                           Special notes...

If you do not have the money to pay the filing fee, you may obtain an Application for Determination
of Civil Indigent Status from the clerk, fill it out, and the clerk will determine whether you are eligible
to have filing fees deferred.

With this form, you must also file the following:

       Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida
        Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d).
       Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e)


Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.905(a), Supplemental
Petition to Modify Parental Responsibility, Visitation, or Parenting Plan/Time-Sharing
Schedule and Other Relief (03/15)
                                                 - 147 -
       if you are seeking to modify child support. (If you do not know the other party’s income,
       you may file this worksheet after his or her financial affidavit has been served on you.)
      Parenting Plan, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form, 12.995(a) or 12.995(b).
       If the parties have reached an agreement, the Parenting Plan should be signed by both
       parties. If you have not reached an agreement, a proposed Parenting Plan may be filed.
       Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
       12.902(j), if not previously filed.
      Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c).
       Certificate of Compliance with Mandatory Disclosure, Florida Family Law Rules of
       Procedure Form 12.932 if you are seeking to modify child support. (This must be filed within
       45 days of service of the supplemental petition on the respondent, if not filed at the time of
       the supplemental petition, unless you and the other party have agreed not to exchange
       these documents.)

Parenting Plan and Time-Sharing... If you and the respondent are unable to agree on parenting
arrangements and a time-sharing schedule, a judge will decide for you as part of establishing a
Parenting Plan. The judge will decide the parenting arrangements and time-sharing schedule based
on the child(ren)’s best interests. Regardless of whether there is an agreement, the court reserves
jurisdiction to modify issues relating to the minor child(ren).

The judge may request a parenting plan recommendation or appoint a guardian ad litem in your
case. This means that a neutral person will review your situation and report to the judge concerning
parenting issues. The purpose of such intervention is to be sure that the best interests of the
child(ren) is (are) being served. For more information, you may consult section 61.13, Florida
Statutes.

A parenting course may be required prior to entry of a final judgment. You should contact the clerk,
family law intake staff, or judicial assistant about requirements for parenting courses or mediation
where you live.

Listed below are some terms with which you should become familiar before completing your
supplemental petition. If you do not fully understand any of the terms below or their implications,
you should speak with an attorney before going any further.

      Shared Parental Responsibility
      Sole Parental Responsibility
      Supervised Time-Sharing
      No contact
      Parenting Plan
      Parenting Plan Recommendation
      Time-Sharing Schedule


Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.905(a), Supplemental
Petition to Modify Parental Responsibility, Visitation, or Parenting Plan/Time-Sharing
Schedule and Other Relief (03/15)
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Child Support… The court may order one parent to pay child support to assist the other parent in
meeting the child(ren)’s material needs. Both parents are required to provide financial support,
but one parent may be ordered to pay a portion of his or her support for the child(ren) to the other
parent. Florida has adopted guidelines for determining the amount of child support to be paid.
These guidelines are based on the combined income of both parents and take into account the
financial contributions of both parents and the number of overnights the child(ren) spend with each
parent. You must file a Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
12.902(b) or (c), and the other parent will be required to do the same. From your financial
affidavits, you should be able to calculate the amount of child support that should be paid using the
Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e).
Because the child support guidelines take several factors into consideration, change over time, and
vary from state to state, your child support obligation may be more or less than that of other people
in seemingly similar situations.

Temporary Relief… If you need temporary relief regarding parental responsibility and time-sharing
with child(ren), or temporary child support, you may file a Motion for Temporary Support and
Time-Sharing with Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law
Form 12.947(a). For more information, see the instructions for that form.

Settlement Agreement… If you and the respondent are able to reach an agreement on any or all of
the issues, you should file a Settlement Agreement. Although there is no form for this in these
Florida Family Law Forms, you may construct a settlement agreement using the pertinent sections
contained in Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor
Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(1). Both parties must sign
this agreement before a notary public. Any issues on which you are unable to agree will be
considered contested and settled by the judge at the final hearing.

Final Judgment Form… These family law forms contain a Supplemental Final Judgment Modifying
Parental Responsibility, Visitation, or Parenting Plan/Time-Sharing Schedule And Other Relief,
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.993(a), which the judge may use. You should
check with the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to see if you need to bring it with
you to the hearing. If so, you should type or print the heading, including the circuit, county, case
number, division, and the parties’ names, and leave the rest blank for the judge to complete at your
hearing or trial.

Nonlawyer… Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer
helps you fill out these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer,
Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer
helping you fill out these forms also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on
the bottom of the last page of every form he or she helps you complete.



Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.905(a), Supplemental
Petition to Modify Parental Responsibility, Visitation, or Parenting Plan/Time-Sharing
Schedule and Other Relief (03/15)
                                               - 149 -
               IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                               JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                        IN AND FOR                               COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                         Case No.:
                                                         Division:
                                       ,
 Petitioner,

and

                                        ,
Respondent.


   SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION TO MODIFY PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY,
    VISITATION, OR PARENTING PLAN/TIME-SHARING SCHEDULE AND
                          OTHER RELIEF

        I, {full legal name}
        _________________________________, being sworn, certify that the following information is
true:

1. The parties to this action were granted a final judgment of _____ dissolution of marriage _____
   paternity on {date} ___________________. A copy of the final judgment and any modification(s) is
   attached.

2. Paragraph(s)                _____ of the _____ final judgment or _____ most recent modification
   thereof describes the present parental responsibility, visitation, or Parenting Plan/Time-Sharing
   schedule.

3. Since the final judgment or last modification thereof, there has been a substantial, material and
   unanticipated change in circumstances, requiring a modification of the parental responsibility,
   visitation, or Parenting Plan/Time-Sharing schedule. Those changes are as follows: {explain}




4. I ask the Court to modify the parental responsibility, visitation, Parenting Plan or Time-Sharing
   schedule as follows: {explain}



Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.905(a), Supplemental Petition to Modify
Parental Responsibility, Visitation, or Parenting Plan/Time-Sharing Schedule and Other Relief
(03/15)
                                                 - 150 -
                         .This modification is in the best interests of the child(ren) because: {explain}



                                                                                                        .

5. Petitioner _____ requests _____ does not request that child support be modified, consistent with
   the modification of the Parenting Plan/Time-Sharing schedule.

6. If necessary, a Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
   12.902(e), _____is, or _____ will be filed.

7. A completed Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or
   (c), is _____, or _____ will be, filed.

8. A completed Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida
   Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d), is filed with this petition.

9. If not previously filed in this case, a completed Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme
   Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(j), is filed with this petition.

10. Other: ___________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________.




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.905(a), Supplemental Petition to Modify
Parental Responsibility, Visitation, or Parenting Plan/Time-Sharing Schedule and Other Relief
(03/15)
                                                 - 151 -
I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
petition and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.



Dated:                                 __________________________________________________
                                       Signature of Petitioner

                                      Printed Name: ______________________________________
                                       Address: ___________________________________________
                                       City, State, Zip: ______________________________________
                                       Telephone Number: __________________________________
                                       Fax Number: ________________________________________
                                       Designated E-mail Address(es):__________________________

STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on             by


         ___________________________________________
         NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK



[Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary
or deputy clerk.]

_____ Personally known
_____ Produced identification
 Type of identification produced _____________________________




IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the Petitioner.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _______________________________________________________________                 ,


Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.905(a), Supplemental Petition to Modify
Parental Responsibility, Visitation, or Parenting Plan/Time-Sharing Schedule and Other Relief
(03/15)
                                               - 152 -
{name of business} _________________________________________________________________         ,
{address}                                                                                    ,
{city}_________________,{state} ______,{zip code}____________, {telephone number} ____ ______.




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.905(a), Supplemental Petition to Modify
Parental Responsibility, Visitation, or Parenting Plan/Time-Sharing Schedule and Other Relief
(03/15)
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                       FORM 12.905(b)
  SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF CHILD SUPPORT
                           (03/15)

                                 When should this form be used?

This form should be used when you are asking the court to change a current court-ordered child support
obligation. The court can change a child support order or judgment if the judge finds that there has
been a substantial change in the circumstances of the parties and the change is in the child(ren)’s best
interests.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should sign the form
before a notary public or deputy clerk. You should file this form in the county where the original order
was entered. If the order was entered in another state, or if the child(ren) live(s) in another state, you
should speak with an attorney about where to file this form. You should file the original with the clerk
of the circuit court and keep a copy for your records.


                        IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                                       What should I do next?

For your case to proceed, you must properly notify the other party in your case of the supplemental
petition. If you know where he or she lives, you should use personal service. If you absolutely do not
know where he or she lives, you may use constructive service. You may also be able to use constructive
service if the other party resides in another state or country. However, if constructive service is used,
other than granting a divorce, the court may only grant limited relief. For more information on
constructive service, see Notice of Action for Family Cases with Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.913(a)(2), and Affidavit of Diligent Search and Inquiry, Florida
Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.913(b). If the other party is in the military service of the United
States, additional steps for service may be required. See, for example, Memorandum for Certificate of
Military Service, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.912(a). In sum, the law regarding
constructive service and service on an individual in the military service is very complex and you may
wish to consult an attorney regarding these issues.

If personal service is used, the other party has 20 days to answer after being served with your
supplemental petition. Your case will then generally proceed in one of the following three ways:

Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.905(b), Supplemental
Petition for Modification of Child Support (03/15)
                                                 - 154 -
DEFAULT... If after 20 days, no answer has been filed, you may file a Motion for Default, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.922(a), with the clerk of court. Then, if you have filed all
of the required papers, you may call the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to set a final
hearing. You must notify the other party of the hearing by using a Notice of Hearing (General), Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of hearing form.

UNCONTESTED... If the respondent files an answer that agrees with everything in your supplemental
petition or an answer and waiver, and you have complied with mandatory disclosure and filed all of the
required papers, you may call the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to set a final hearing.
You must notify the other party of the hearing by using a Notice of Hearing (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of hearing form.

CONTESTED... If the respondent files an answer or an answer and counterpetition, which disagrees
with or denies anything in your supplemental petition, and you are unable to settle the disputed issues,
you should file a Notice for Trial, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.924, after you
have complied with mandatory disclosure and filed all of the required papers. Some circuits may require
the completion of mediation before a final hearing may be set. Then you should contact the clerk, family
law intake staff, or judicial assistant for instructions on how to set your case for trial (final hearing). If
the respondent files an answer and counterpetition, you should answer the counterpetition within 20
days using an Answer to Counterpetition, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(d).

                             Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read “General Information for Self-Represented Litigants” found at the
beginning of these forms. The words that are in “bold underline” in these instructions are defined
there. For further information, see chapter 61, Florida Statutes.


                 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.

Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.905(b), Supplemental
Petition for Modification of Child Support (03/15)
                                                   - 155 -
                                            Special notes...
If you do not have the money to pay the filing fee, you may obtain an Application for Determination of
Civil Indigent Status from the clerk, fill it out, and the clerk will determine whether you are eligible to
have filing fees deferred.

With this form, you must also file the following:

               Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
                12.902(e). (If you do not know the other party’s income, you may file this worksheet
                after his or her financial affidavit has been served on you.)
               Settlement Agreement, if you have reached an agreement on any or all of the issues.
                Although there is no form for this in these Florida Family Law Forms, you may construct
                a settlement agreement using the pertinent sections contained in Marital Settlement
                Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida
                Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(1).
               Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
                12.902(j), if not previously filed.
               Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or
                (c). Certificate of Compliance with Mandatory Disclosure, Florida Family Law Rules of
                Procedure Form 12.932. (This must be filed within 45 days of service of the
                supplemental petition on the respondent, if not filed at the time of the supplemental
                petition, unless you and the other party have agreed not to exchange these documents.)

Child Support... The court may order one parent to pay child support to assist the other parent in
meeting the child(ren)’s material needs. Both parents are required to provide financial support, but
one parent may be ordered to pay a portion of his or her support for the child(ren) to the other parent.
Florida has adopted guidelines for determining the amount of child support to be paid. These guidelines
are based on the combined income of both parents and take into account the financial contributions of
both parents. You must file a Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure
Form 12.902(b) or (c), and the other parent will be required to do the same. From your financial
affidavits, you should be able to calculate the amount of child support that should be paid using the
Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e). Because
the child support guidelines take several factors into consideration, change over time, and vary from
state to state, your child support obligation may be more or less than that of other people in seemingly
similar situations.

Temporary Relief... If you need temporary relief regarding child support, you may file a Motion for
Temporary Support and Time-Sharing with Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court
Approved Family Law Form 12.947(a). For more information, see the instructions for that form.

Settlement Agreement... If you and the respondent are able to reach an agreement on any or all of the
issues, you should file a Settlement Agreement. Although there is no form for this in these Florida
Family Law Forms, you may construct a settlement agreement using the pertinent sections contained in
Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren),
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(1). Both parties must sign this agreement


Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.905(b), Supplemental
Petition for Modification of Child Support (03/15)
                                                    - 156 -
before a notary public or deputy clerk. Any issues on which you are unable to agree will be considered
contested and settled by the judge at the final hearing.

Final Judgment Form... These family law forms contain a Supplemental Final Judgment Modifying
Child Support, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.993(b), which the judge may use.
You should check with the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to see if you need to bring it
with you to the hearing. If so, you should type or print the heading, including the circuit, county, case
number, division, and the parties’ names, and leave the rest blank for the judge to complete at your
hearing or trial.

Nonlawyer... Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps
you fill out these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida
Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill
out these forms also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the
last page of every form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.905(b), Supplemental
Petition for Modification of Child Support (03/15)
                                                  - 157 -
              IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                                JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                       IN AND FOR                                COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                             Case No.:
                                                             Division:
                                        ,
Petitioner,

and

                                        ,
Respondent.


      SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF CHILD SUPPORT
I, {full legal name}                                                     , being sworn, certify that the
following information is true:

      1.         The parties to this action were granted a final judgment _____ of dissolution of marriage
        _____ of paternity _____ for support unconnected with a dissolution of marriage _____ Other
        [describe] ________________________________on {date} ____________________________.
A copy of the final judgment and any modification(s) is attached.

      2. Paragraph(s)                     of the _____ final judgment or _____ most recent modification
         thereof establishes the present child support at $               every _____week _____other
         week _____ month, beginning on {date}                            _________________.

      3. Since the final judgment or most recent modification thereof, there has been a substantial
         change in circumstances, requiring a modification in child support. This change in circumstance
         is as follows: {explain} ____________________________________________________________




                                                                                                           .

      4. I ask the Court to modify child support as follows: {explain} ______________________________




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Modification of Child Support (03/15)
                                                 - 158 -
                                                                                                             .
   5. This change is in the best interests of the child(ren) because: {explain} _____________________




                                                                                                             .

   6. A completed Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
      12.902(b) or (c), is _____, or _____will be, filed.

   7. If not previously filed in this case, a completed Notice of Social Security Number, Florida
      Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(j), is filed.

   8. A Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e),
      _____ is, or _____ will be, filed.

   9. Other:

                                                                                                    _____.

I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
petition and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.


Dated:
                                                Signature of Petitioner
                                                Printed Name:
                                                Address:
                                                City, State, Zip:
                                                Telephone Number:
                                                Fax Number:
                                                Designated E-mail Address(es):____________________
                                                _____________________________________________
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ___________________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on              by                                                 .


                                                NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK

[Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or deputy clerk.]
    __ Personally known
    __ Produced identification
         Type of identification produced
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.905(b), Supplemental Petition for
Modification of Child Support (03/15)
                                                - 159 -
IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the Petitioner.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} ________________________________________________________________         ,
{name of business} __________________________________________________________________         ,
{address}                    ______________________________________________________________   ,
{city} ____________,{state} _______,{zip code}_____________, {telephone number}               .




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.905(b), Supplemental Petition for
Modification of Child Support (03/15)
                                           - 160 -
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                       FORM 12.905(c),
  SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF ALIMONY (03/15)
                                  When should this form be used?

This form should be used when you are asking the court to change a current court-ordered alimony
obligation. The court can change an order for temporary, permanent periodic, durational, and
rehabilitative alimony if the judge finds that there has been a substantial change in the circumstances
of the parties. Lump sum and bridge-the-gap alimony cannot be modified.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should sign the form
before a notary public or deputy clerk. You should file this form in the county where the original order
was entered. If the order was entered in another state, or if the respondent lives in another state, you
should speak with an attorney about where to file this form. You should file the original with the clerk
of the circuit court and keep a copy for your records. Because you are filing the petition in this
proceeding, you are also referred to as the petitioner and your spouse as the respondent.

                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                                       What should I do next?

For your case to proceed, you must properly notify the other party in your case of the supplemental
petition. Because this petition concerns alimony, you should use personal service. If the other party is
in the military service of the United States, additional steps for service may be required. See, for
example, Memorandum for Certificate of Military Service, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law
Form 12.912(a) and Affidavit of Military Service, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.912(b). In sum, the law regarding constructive service and service on an individual in the military
service is very complex and you may wish to consult an attorney regarding this issue.

If personal service is used, the other party has 20 days to answer after being served with your
supplemental petition. Your case will then generally proceed in one of the following three ways:

DEFAULT... If after 20 days, no answer has been filed, you may file a Motion for Default, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.922(a), with the clerk of court. Then, if you have filed all
of the required papers, you may call the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to set a final
hearing. You must notify the other party of the hearing by using a Notice of Hearing (General), Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of hearing form.

Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.905(c), Supplemental
Petition for Modification of Alimony (03/15)
                                                  - 161 -
UNCONTESTED... If the respondent files an answer that agrees with everything in your supplemental
petition or an answer and waiver, and you have complied with mandatory disclosure and filed all of the
required papers, you may call the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to set a final hearing.
You must notify the other party of the hearing by using a Notice of Hearing (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of hearing form.

CONTESTED... If the respondent files an answer or an answer and counterpetition, which disagrees
with or denies anything in your supplemental petition, and you are unable to settle the disputed issues,
you should file a Notice for Trial, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.924, after you
have complied with mandatory disclosure and filed all of the required papers. Some circuits may require
the completion of mediation before a final hearing may be set. Then you should contact the clerk, family
law intake staff, or judicial assistant for instructions on how to set your case for trial (final hearing). If
the respondent files an answer and counterpetition, you should answer the counterpetition within 20
days using an Answer to Counterpetition, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(d).

                             Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. The words that are in bold underline in these instructions are defined there.
For further information, see chapter 61, Florida Statutes.


                 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.905(c), Supplemental
Petition for Modification of Alimony (03/15)
                                                   - 162 -
                                             Special notes...

If you do not have the money to pay the filing fee, you may obtain an Application for Determination of
Civil Indigent Status from the clerk, fill it out, and the clerk will determine whether you are eligible to
have filing fees deferred.

With this form you must also file the following and serve a copy on the other party:

                Settlement Agreement, if you have reached an agreement on any or all of the issues.
                 Although there is no form for this in these Florida Family Law Forms, you may construct
                 a settlement agreement using the pertinent sections contained in Marital Settlement
                 Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida
                 Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(1), or Marital Settlement
                 Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with No Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida
                 Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(2).

                Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or
                 (c).

                Certificate of Compliance with Mandatory Disclosure, Florida Family Law Rules of
                 Procedure Form 12.932. (This must be filed within 45 days of service of the
                 supplemental petition on the other party, if not filed at the time of the supplemental
                 petition, unless you and the other party have agreed not to exchange these documents.)

Alimony... In order to modify an order for alimony, a judge must find that there has been a substantial
change in circumstances.

Temporary Relief... If you need temporary relief regarding modification of alimony, you may file a
Motion for Temporary Support with Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved
Family Law Form 12.947(a), or Motion for Temporary Support with No Dependent or Minor Child(ren),
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.947(d), whichever is appropriate. For more
information, see the instructions for those forms.

Settlement Agreement... If you and the respondent are able to reach an agreement on any or all of the
issues, you should file a Settlement Agreement. Although there is no form for this in these Florida
Family Law Forms, you may construct a settlement agreement using the pertinent sections contained in
Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren),
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(1), or Marital Settlement Agreement for
Dissolution of Marriage with No Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved
Family Law Form 12.902(f)(2). Both parties must sign this agreement before a notary public. Any issues
on which you are unable to agree will be considered contested and settled by the judge at the final
hearing.

Final Judgment Form... These family law forms contain a Supplemental Final Judgment Modifying
Alimony, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.993(c), which the judge may use. You
should check with the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to see if you need to bring it with
you to the hearing. If so, you should type or print the heading, including the circuit, county, case

Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.905(c), Supplemental
Petition for Modification of Alimony (03/15)
                                                   - 163 -
number, division, and the parties’ names, and leave the rest blank for the judge to complete at your
hearing or trial.

Nonlawyer... Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps
you fill out these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida
Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill
out these forms also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the
last page of every form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.905(c), Supplemental
Petition for Modification of Alimony (03/15)
                                              - 164 -
            IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE_________________________JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                IN AND FOR _________________________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                         Case No.:
                                                         Division:
___________________________________,
Petitioner,


____________________________________,
Respondent.

       SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF ALIMONY

I, {full legal name} _______________________________________, being sworn, certify that the
following information is true:

   1. The parties to this action were granted a final judgment ( ) of dissolution of marriage ( ) for
      support unconnected with a dissolution of marriage on {date} __________________________.
      A copy of the final judgment and any modification(s) is attached.

   2. Paragraph(s) ______________ of the _____ final judgment or _____ most recent modification
      thereof establishes the present alimony at $ _____________ every _____ week _____other
      week _____ month, beginning on {date} ___________________________.

   3. Since the final judgment or most recent modification thereof, there has been a substantial
       change in circumstances, requiring a modification in alimony. This change in circumstance is as
       follows: {explain} ________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________.

   4. I ask the Court to modify alimony as follows: {explain} __________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.905(c), Supplemental Petition for
Modification of Alimony (03/15)
                                               - 165 -
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________.

   5. A completed Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
      12.902(b) or (c), is _____ , or _____will be, filed.

   6. Other: ________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
petition and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.


Dated: ______________________                  _____________________________________________
                                               Signature of PETITIONER
                                               Printed Name: _________________________________
                                               Address: ______________________________________
                                               City, State, Zip: _________________________________
                                               Telephone Number: _____________________________
                                               Fax Number: __________________________________
                                               Designated E-mail Address(es): ___________________
                                               _____________________________________________


STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ____________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on ____________ by _______________________________.

                                               _____________________________________________
                                               NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK

_____________________________________________
[Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or deputy clerk.]
____ Personally known
____ Produced identification
         Type of identification produced ________________________________




IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.905(c), Supplemental Petition for
Modification of Alimony (03/15)
                                               - 166 -
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _______________________________________________________________                 ,
{name of business}_________________________________________________________________                  ,
{address} ________________________________________________________________________                   ,
{city} ______________,{state} ______, {zip code}____________, {telephone number} ______________ .




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.905(c), Supplemental Petition for
Modification of Alimony (03/15)
                                               - 167 -
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY
                    LAW FORM 12.905(d)
  SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION FOR TEMPORARY MODIFICATION OF
   PARENTING ISSUES FOR CHILD(REN) OF PARENT ACTIVATED,
  DEPLOYED, OR TEMPORARILY ASSIGNED TO MILITARY SERVICE
                          (03/15)

                            When should this form be used?

This form should be used when a parent seeks a temporary modification of an order establishing
custody, visitation, a parenting plan, or time-sharing schedule because the parent is activated,
deployed, or temporarily assigned to military service and the parent’s ability to comply with the
prior order (s) and time-sharing schedule is materially affected.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should sign the
form before a notary public or deputy clerk. You should file the original with the clerk of the
circuit court in the county where you live and keep a copy for your records. This form and these
instructions do not apply to modification of temporary orders.


                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and
documents be filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants
may file petitions or other pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not
required to do so. If you choose to file your pleadings or other documents electronically, you
must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow
the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file. The rules and procedures should be
carefully read and followed.


                                  What should I do next?

For your case to proceed, you must properly notify the other party in your case of the
supplemental petition. If you know where he or she lives, you should use personal service. If
you absolutely do not know where he or she lives, you may use constructive service. You may
also be able to use constructive service if the other party resides in another state or country.
However, if constructive service is used, other than granting dissolution of marriage, the court
may only grant limited relief. For more information on constructive service, see Notice of Action
for Family Cases with Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.913(a)(2), and Affidavit of Diligent Search and Inquiry, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure


Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.905(d),
Supplemental Petition for Temporary Modification of Parenting Issues for Child(ren) of
Parent Activated, Deployed, or Temporarily Assigned to Military Service (03/15)
                                            - 168 -
Form 12.913(b). If the other party is in the military service of the United States, additional steps
for service may be required. See, for example, Memorandum for Certificate of Military Service,
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.912(a). In sum, the law regarding
constructive service and service on an individual in the military service is very complex and you
may wish to consult an attorney regarding these issues.

If personal service is used, the other party has 20 days to answer after being served with your
supplemental petition. Your case will then generally proceed in one of the following three ways:

DEFAULT... If after 20 days, no answer has been filed, you may file a Motion for Default, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.922(a), with the clerk of court. Then, if you have
filed all of the required papers, you may call the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial
assistant to set a final hearing. You must notify the other party of the hearing by using a Notice
of Hearing (General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other
appropriate notice of hearing form.

UNCONTESTED... If the respondent files an answer that agrees with everything in your
supplemental petition or an answer and waiver, and you have complied with mandatory
disclosure and filed all of the required papers, you may call the clerk, family law intake staff, or
judicial assistant to set a final hearing. You must notify the other party of the hearing by using a
Notice of Hearing (General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other
appropriate notice of hearing form.

CONTESTED... If the respondent files an answer or an answer and counterpetition, which
disagrees with or denies anything in your supplemental petition, and you are unable to settle
the disputed issues, you should file a Notice for Trial, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family
Law Form 12.924, after you have complied with mandatory disclosure and filed all of the
required papers. Some circuits may require the completion of mediation before a final hearing
may be set. Then you should contact the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant for
instructions on how to set your case for trial (final hearing). If the respondent files an answer
and counterpetition, you should answer the counterpetition within 20 days using an Answer to
Counterpetition, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(d).

                        Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found
at the beginning of these forms. The words that are in “bold underline” in these instructions
are defined there. For further information, see section 61.13002, Florida Statutes.


           IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION



Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.905(d),
Supplemental Petition for Temporary Modification of Parenting Issues for Child(ren) of
Parent Activated, Deployed, or Temporarily Assigned to Military Service (03/15)
                                             - 169 -
After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or
certified process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all
documents required or permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic
mail (e-mail) except in certain circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format
requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-
mail, the procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using
the Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family
Law Form 12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your
signature appears. Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service
(General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current
Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and
Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                                        Special notes...

If you do not have the money to pay the filing fee, you may obtain an Application for
Determination of Civil Indigent Status from the clerk, fill it out, and the clerk will determine
whether you are eligible to have filing fees deferred.

With this form, you must also file the following:

   Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida
    Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d).
   Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e),
    if you are seeking modification of the child support obligation. (If you do not know the other
    party’s income, you may file this worksheet after his or her financial affidavit has been
    served on you.)
   Settlement Agreement, if you have reached an agreement on any or all of the issues.
    Although there is no form for this in these Florida Family Law Forms, you may construct a
    settlement agreement using the pertinent sections contained in Marital Settlement
    Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida
    Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(1).
   Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
    12.902(j), if not previously filed.
   Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c),
    if you are seeking modification of the child support obligation.
   Parenting Plan, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form, 12.995(a), (b), or (c). If
    the parties have reached an agreement, a signed and notarized Parenting Plan should be
    attached. If you have not reached an agreement, a proposed Parenting Plan may be filed.

Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.905(d),
Supplemental Petition for Temporary Modification of Parenting Issues for Child(ren) of
Parent Activated, Deployed, or Temporarily Assigned to Military Service (03/15)
                                             - 170 -
   Certificate of Compliance with Mandatory Disclosure, Florida Family Law Rules of
    Procedure Form 12.932, if you are seeking modification of the child support obligation. (This
    must be filed within 45 days of service of the supplemental petition on the respondent, if
    not filed at the time of the supplemental petition, unless you and the other party have
    agreed not to exchange these documents.)

Temporary Judgment Form... These family law forms contain a Supplemental Temporary
Judgment Modifying Parenting Issues for Children of a Parent Activated, Deployed or
Temporarily Assigned to Military Service Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.993(d)), which the judge may use. You should check with the clerk, family law intake staff, or
judicial assistant to see if you need to bring it with you to the hearing. If so, you should type or
print the heading, including the circuit, county, case number, division, and the parties’ names,
and leave the rest blank for the judge to complete at your hearing or trial.

Nonlawyer... Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer
helps you fill out these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer,
Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer
helping you fill out these forms also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number
on the bottom of the last page of every form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.905(d),
Supplemental Petition for Temporary Modification of Parenting Issues for Child(ren) of
Parent Activated, Deployed, or Temporarily Assigned to Military Service (03/15)
                                             - 171 -
              IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _____________________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                  IN AND FOR ______________________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                               Case No: ________________________
                                                               Division: ________________________

_________________________________,
Petitioner,
And

_________________________________,
Respondent.


      SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION FOR TEMPORARY MODIFICATION OF
       PARENTING ISSUES FOR CHILD(REN) OF PARENT ACTIVATED,
      DEPLOYED, OR TEMPORARILY ASSIGNED TO MILITARY SERVICE

I, {full legal name} ________________________________________, being sworn, certify that the
following information is true:

1. The parties to the action, {names} ____________________________________, were granted a final
    judgment of [Choose one only] _____ dissolution of marriage _____ paternity on {date} ______________,
_____ other {describe}__________________________________________________________________.
A copy/copies of the final judgment or any modification(s) is/are attached.

2. Paragraph(s) ______ of the [Choose one only] _____ final judgment or _____ most recent
   modification of it grants custody, primary care, or time-sharing of the minor child(ren), {name(s)}
   ____________________________, with {name of parent} _________________________________.

3. The parent, {name} _____________________________________, is: [Choose all that apply]
_____ activated
_____ deployed
_____ temporarily assigned to military service.

4. The parent, {name} _____________________________, is temporarily unable to continue the
   current parenting plan and time-sharing schedule with the minor child(ren) during the period of
   time that the parent is [Choose all that apply]
_____ activated
_____ deployed
_____ temporarily assigned to military service.

5. I ask the court to temporarily modify/amend the parental responsibility and time-sharing schedule
   of the minor child(ren) during the period of time that the parent, {name} ___________________, is

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.905(d), Supplemental Petition for
Temporary Modification of Parenting Issues for Child(ren) of Parent Activated, Deployed, or
Temporarily Assigned to Military Service (03/15)
                                               - 172 -
    [ Choose all that apply]
_____ activated
_____ deployed
_____ temporarily assigned to military service as follows:
{explain}_________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________.

6. This temporary modification/amendment is in the best interests of the child(ren).

7. I ask that the court adopt _____ the attached temporary Parenting Plan _____ time-sharing
   schedule set forth below during the time that the parent is [Choose all that apply]
_____ activated
   _____deployed
_____ temporarily assigned to military service:
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________.

8. If the requested modification/amendment is granted, Petitioner requests that child support be
   temporarily modified/amended, consistent with the temporary modification/amendment of the
   Parenting Plan and time-sharing schedule. A Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law
   Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e) is, or will be, filed if a modification of child support is requested.

9. A completed Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or
   (c) is filed with this Petition.

10. A completed Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida
    Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d), is filed with this petition.

11. Other: ____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
petition and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.


Dated: ______________________                    _____________________________________________
                                                 Signature of PETITIONER


Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.905(d), Supplemental Petition for
Temporary Modification of Parenting Issues for Child(ren) of Parent Activated, Deployed, or
Temporarily Assigned to Military Service (03/15)
                                                 - 173 -
                                             Printed Name: _________________________________
                                            Address: _____________________________________
                                            City, State, Zip: ________________________________
                                            Telephone Number: _____________________________
                                            Fax Number: __________________________________
                                            Designated E-mail Address(es):____________________
                                            _____________________________________________

STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ____________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on ____________ by _______________________________.

                                            _____________________________________________
                                            NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK

_____________________________________________
[Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or deputy clerk.]
____ Personally known
____ Produced identification
____ Type of identification produced ________________________________


IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the Petitioner.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _______________________________________________________________          ,
{name of business}__________________________________________________________________          ,
{address} _________________________________________________________________________           ,
{city} ___________,{state} _______, {zip code}__________, {telephone number} ____________     .




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.905(d), Supplemental Petition for
Temporary Modification of Parenting Issues for Child(ren) of Parent Activated, Deployed, or
Temporarily Assigned to Military Service (03/15)
                                           - 174 -
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                       FORM 12.910(b),
               PROCESS SERVICE MEMORANDUM
                           (03/15)

                                 When should this form be used?

You should use this form to give the sheriff’s department (or private process server) instructions for
serving the other party in your case with the Summons: Personal Service on an Individual, Florida
Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.910(a), and other papers to be served. On this form you can tell
the sheriff’s department the best times to find the person at work and/or at home. You can also include
a map to the other person’s home or work place to help the sheriff find the person and deliver the
summons. Do not forget to attach to the summons a copy of your initial petition and any other papers
you want personally served on the other party.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should file the original
with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where your petition was filed and attach a copy to the
Summons: Personal Service on an Individual, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.910(a).
You should also keep a copy for your records.

                        IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                            Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. You should read the instructions for Summons: Personal Service on an
Individual, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.910(a), for additional information.

                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or


Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.910(b), Process Service
Memorandum (03/15)
                                                 - 175 -
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                                          Special notes...

If you fear that disclosing your address would put you in danger because you are the victim of sexual
battery, aggravated child abuse, stalking, aggravated stalking, harassment, aggravated battery, or
domestic violence, you should complete a Request for Confidential Filing of Address, Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(h), file it with the clerk, and write confidential in the space
provided on the petition.

Nonlawyer. Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps
you fill out these forms, that person must give you a copy of Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family
Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out
these forms also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last
page of every form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.910(b), Process Service
Memorandum (03/15)
                                               - 176 -
                     IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                    JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                      IN AND FOR                                   COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                   Case No.: ________________________
                                                                   Division: _________________________
                                          ,
Petitioner,
and

                                      ,
Respondent.

                            PROCESS SERVICE MEMORANDUM
TO:    _____ Sheriff of                   _____ County, Florida;          ________ Division
_____ Private process server:

Please serve the {name of document(s)}

in the above-styled cause upon:
Party: {full legal name}
Address or location for service:

Work Address:


If the party to be served owns, has, and/or is known to have guns or other weapons, describe what type
of weapon(s):

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:




Dated:                                             _______________________________________
Signature of Party
*Printed Name:
*Address:
*City, State, Zip:
*Telephone Number:
*Fax Number:
*Designated E-mail Address(es):___________________


Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.910(b), Process Service Memorandum
(03/15)
                                                 - 177 -
_____________________________________________


* Please see the Special Notes section in the instructions to this form regarding Florida Supreme Court
Approved Family Law Form 12.980(h), Request for Confidential Filing of Address, which may be used if
       you need to keep your addresses or telephone numbers confidential for safety reasons.

IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual}______________________________________________________________                    ,
{name of business} ________________________________________________________________ _,
{address}                                  ____________________________                             ,
{city} ______________,{state} ___, {zip code} ________,{telephone number} _________________.




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.910(b), Process Service Memorandum
(03/15)
                                                 - 178 -
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY
                   LAW FORM 12.912(a)
 MEMORANDUM FOR CERTIFICATE OF MILITARY SERVICE (03/15)
                                 When should this form be used?

This form should be used if you KNOW OR DO NOT KNOW whether the other party in your case is on
active duty in a branch of the military service of the United States. “Active duty” includes reserve
personnel of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, and members of the Florida
National Guard who have been called to active duty for more than thirty (30) days. Even if you believe
that the other party has never or would never join the military, you must show the court proof that he
or she is not a member of the military. Therefore, you may need to use this form to provide the court
with such proof. See the instructions for an Affidavit of Military Service, Florida Supreme Court
Approved Family Law Form 12.912(b), for additional information.

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Certificates:
For information on obtaining certificates of service or non-service under the Servicemembers Civil Relief
Act (SCRA)(formerly known as Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940), please refer to the following
websites: http://www.defense.gov or www.dfas.mil.

You may also fill out this form and mail one copy to each of the military branches listed below. You may
be charged a service fee by each military service branch for their response. Please refer to the websites
and/or phone numbers listed below for help in determining the amount of each military branch’s fee
and to verify its current mailing address.

COAST GUARD: USCG Commander, Personnel Service Center, Attn: PSD-MR, 4200 Wilson Blvd., Suite
1100, Arlington VA 22203 Phone 1-866-772-8724 NOTE: All requests must be in writing.
www.uscg.mil/hq/cgpc/home/locator/html.
AIR FORCE: HQ AFPC/DPDXIDL, Attn: World Wide Locator, 550 C Street, West, Suite 50, Randolph AFB,
TX 78150-4752, Phone: (210) 565-2660, NOTE: Requests will be taken by phone. www.af.mil
NAVY: Bureau of Naval Personnel, PERS-312E, 5720 Integrity Drive, Millington, TN              38055-3120,
Phone: (901) 874-5111 www.npc.navy.mil NOTE: Requests will be taken by phone.
MARINE CORPS:       CMC HQ (MMSB17), 2008 Elliot Road, Room 201, Quantico, VA 22134
Phone: (703)784-3941   NOTE: All requests must be in writing.
PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE:        Attn: Director, Division of Commissioned Corps Officer Support,
http://dcp.psc.gov/ad_search.asp NOTE: Please direct all inquiries to the website.
ARMY: Army World Wide Locator Service, Enlisted Records and Evaluation Center, 8899 East 56th
Street, Indianapolis, IN 46249-5301, Phone: (1-866) 771-6357, fax: (317) 510-3685 NOTE: All requests
must be in writing.
 Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.912(a), Memorandum
for Certificate of Military Service (03/15)
                                                 - 179 -
This form should be typed or printed in black ink. You should complete this form for each branch of the
United States’ military listed above, and mail the form to each branch with a check for the appropriate
amount and a stamped, self-addressed envelope. You should keep a copy of the form for your records.
After you have received a verification of military status from each branch, you will need to attach those
verifications to an Affidavit of Military Service, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.912(b), for filing with the clerk.


                                           Special notes...

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




 Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.912(a), Memorandum
for Certificate of Military Service (03/15)
                                                - 180 -
                      IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                 JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                      IN AND FOR                                  COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                       Case No.: _____________________
                                                                     Division: _______________________
                                        ,
Petitioner,

and

                                        ,
Respondent.


              MEMORANDUM FOR CERTIFICATE OF MILITARY SERVICE
TO:      ( ) USCG Commander, Personnel Service Center, Attn: PSD-MR, 4200 Wilson Blvd, Suite
1100, Arlington, VA 22203
         ( ) HQ AFPC/DPDXIDL, Attn: World Wide Locator, 550 C. Street West, Suite 50, Randolph
AFB, TX 78150-4752
         ( )    Bureau of Naval Personnel, PERS-312E, 5720 Integrity Drive, Millington, TN 38055-3120
         ( )    CMC, HQ, (MMSB17), 2008 Elliot Road, Room 201, Quantico, VA 22134
         ( )    Public Health Service: Attn: Director, Division of Commissioned Corps Officer Support
http://dcp.psc.gov/ad_search.asp
( )      Army World Wide Locator Service, Enlisted Records and Evaluation Center, 8899 East 56th
Street, Indianapolis, IN 46249-5301


RE:
{Name of Respondent}                             {Respondent’s Social Security Number}



This case involves a family matter. It is imperative that a determination be made whether the above-
named individual, who has an interest in these proceedings, is presently in the military service of the
United States, and the dates of induction and discharge, if any. This information is requested under the
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (formerly known as Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940). Please
supply verification as soon as possible. My check for $           ___ for your search fee and a self-
addressed, stamped envelope are enclosed.



Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.912(a), Memorandum for Certificate of
Military Service (03/15)
                                                 - 181 -
Dated:                                ______________________________________
                                      Signature of Petitioner
Printed Name: _________________________
Address: _____________________________
City, State, Zip: ________________________
Telephone Number: ____________________
Fax Number: _________________________
Designated E-mail Address(es):____________
_____________________________________



IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the Petitioner.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} ________________________________________________________________ ,
{name of business}_________________________________________________________________ ,
{address}________________________________________________________________________ ,
{city}__________________, {state}____,{zip code}________, {telephone number} _______________.




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.912(a), Memorandum for Certificate of
Military Service (03/15)
                                            - 182 -
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                       FORM 12.912(b),
            AFFIDAVIT OF MILITARY SERVICE (03/15)

                                 When should this form be used?

An Affidavit of Military Service is required in every case where the Respondent has not filed an answer
or appearance. The purpose is to protect the men and women serving in the U.S. military from having a
court judgment entered against them without first receiving notice of the lawsuit and a chance to
defend the case.


        You should use this form when ALL of the following statements are true:

   The other person in your case has been served, whether by personal service or constructive service.
   The other person in your case has not responded to your petition.
   You are requesting that the court enter a default judgment against the other person.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should sign the form
before a notary public or deputy clerk. You must file the original of this form with the clerk of the
circuit court when you file your Motion for Default, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.922(a). You must also attach copies of all verifications of nonmilitary service that you received from
each branch of the United States’ military service. You should keep a copy for your records.


                        IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.
Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.912(b), Affidavit of
Military Service (03/15)
                                                 - 183 -
SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.



                                              Special notes...

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.912(b), Affidavit of
Military Service (03/15)
                                               - 184 -
                      IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                    JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                      IN AND FOR                                    COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                           Case No.: ___________________
                                                                           Division: ___________________
                                         ,
Petitioner,

and

                                         ,
Respondent.


                             AFFIDAVIT OF MILITARY SERVICE
I, {full legal name} _____________________________________________________ , am the Petitioner
in this case. To support my application for a default judgment and to comply with the Servicemembers
Civil Relief Act (SCRA) (formerly known as Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940), I swear or affirm
that the following information is true:
{Please choose only one}

1. _____I know of my own personal knowledge that the Respondent IS on active duty in the military
   service of the United States.

2. _____ I know of my own personal knowledge that Respondent IS NOT now on active duty in the
   military service of the United States, nor has the Respondent been on active military service of the
   United States within a period of thirty (30) days immediately before this date. “Active Service”
   includes reserve members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Marines who have been
   ordered to report for active duty and members of the Florida National Guard who have been
   ordered to report to active duty for a period of more than thirty (30) days.

3. _____ I have contacted the military services of the United States and the U.S. Public Health Service
   and have obtained certificates showing that the Respondent is not on active duty status. These
   certificates are attached.

4. _____ I have attempted to determine the military status of the Respondent, but do not have
   sufficient information. This is what I have done to determine whether or not Respondent is on
   active duty in the United States military:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

 Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.912(b), Affidavit of Military Service
(03/15)
                                                   - 185 -
__________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________.
I have no reason to believe that s/he is on active duty at this time.
I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
affidavit and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.



Dated:_______________________              _______________________________________
                                             Signature of Petitioner
Printed Name: _______________________________
Address:____________________________________
City, State, Zip: ______________________________
Telephone Number: __________________________
Fax Number: ________________________________
Designated E-mail Address(es):__________________
___________________________________________


STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF _______________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on __________ by _________________________________.

_____________________________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK
_____________________________________________
[Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or clerk.]
_____ Personally known
_____ Produced identification
_____ Type of identification produced ____________________________________.


IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the Petitioner.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual}, _______________________________________________________________ ,
{name of business}___________________________________________________________________ ,
{address} __________________________________________________________________________ ,
 Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.912(b), Affidavit of Military Service
(03/15)
                                                - 186 -
{city}_________________,{state} _____, {zip code}_________,{telephone number}________________ .




 Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.912(b), Affidavit of Military Service
(03/15)
                                            - 187 -
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                       FORM 12.913(a)(1)
        NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
               (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT)
                           (03/15)

                                  When should this form be used?
This form may be used to obtain constructive service (also called service by publication) in a dissolution
of marriage case that does not involve a minor child or financial support if you do not know where your
spouse lives or if your spouse lives outside Florida and you are unable to obtain personal service.
Constructive notice will allow the court to dissolve the marriage, but personal service is required before
a court can order payment of financial support, such as spousal support (alimony) or costs. If you are
asking the court to decide how real or personal property located in Florida should be divided, the Notice
of Action must include a specific description of the property. If you use constructive service, the court
can grant only limited relief because its jurisdiction is limited. This is a complicated area of the law and
you should consult an attorney before using constructive service.

You should complete this form by typing or printing the appropriate information in black ink. You
should insert your spouse’s name and last known address and then file this form with the clerk of the
circuit court in the county where your petition for dissolution of marriage was filed. You must also
complete and file an Affidavit of Diligent Search and Inquiry, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure
Form 12.913(b). You should keep a copy for your records.

After the Affidavit of Diligent Search and Inquiry, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
12.913(b), is filed, the clerk will sign this form. The form must then be given to a qualified local
newspaper in the county where the case is pending to be published once each week for four consecutive
weeks. When in doubt, ask the clerk which newspapers in your area are “qualified.” The newspaper will
charge you for this service. If you cannot afford to pay the cost of publication of this notice in a qualified
newspaper, you may ask the clerk to post the notice at a place designated for such postings. You will
need to file an Application for Determination of Civil Indigent Status, which you can obtain from the
clerk. If the clerk determines that you cannot afford these costs, the clerk will post the notice of action.



                    IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.913(a)(1), Notice of
Action for Dissolution of Marriage (No Child or Financial Support) (03/15)
                                                  - 188 -
                             Where can I look for more information?
Before proceeding, you should read “General Information for Self-Represented Litigants” found at the
beginning of these forms. For further information, see rule 12.070, Florida Family Law Rules of
Procedure, and chapter 49, Florida Statutes.


                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                                             Special notes...
If the other party fails to respond to your petition within the time limit stated in the notice of action that
is published or posted, you are entitled to request a default. (See Motion for Default, Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.922(a), and Default, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law
Form 12.922(b).)

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.913(a)(1), Notice of
Action for Dissolution of Marriage (No Child or Financial Support) (03/15)
                                                  - 189 -
                    IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ___________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
               IN AND FOR ____________________________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                            Case No._______________________________
                                                           Division: ________________________________
__________________________________ ,
Petitioner

and

__________________________________ ,
Respondent.

               NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
                    (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT)
TO: {name of Respondent} _______________________________________________________________
{Respondent’s last known address} ________________________________________________________

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are
required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on {name of Petitioner}
_____________________________________________________________________________________,
whose address is _______________________________________________________________________
on or before {date} ______________, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at {clerk’s address}
 ____________________________________________________________________________________,
before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered
against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided:
{insert “none” or, if applicable, the legal description of real property, a specific description of personal
property, and the name of the county in Florida where the property is located}
___________________________________________________________________________________

Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit
Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file
Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the
clerk’s office.

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure
of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or
striking of pleadings.




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.913(a)(1), Notice of Action for Dissolution
of Marriage (No Child or Financial Support) (03/15)
                                                  - 190 -
Dated: ______________________               CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT


                                             By: ___________________________________________
                                                Deputy Clerk




IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the Petitioner.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _____________________________________________________________            ,
{name of business} _______________________________________________________________            ,
{address} ______________________________________________________________________              ,
{city} _____________, {state} ____, {zip code}________, {telephone number}_________________   .




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.913(a)(1), Notice of Action for Dissolution
of Marriage (No Child or Financial Support) (03/15)
                                            - 191 -
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY
                  LAW FORM 12.913(a)(2)
 NOTICE OF ACTION FOR FAMILY CASES WITH MINOR CHILD(REN)
                         (03/15)

                             When should this form be used?

This form may be used to obtain constructive service (also called service by publication) in an
action involving a parenting plan for a minor child under chapter 61, Florida Statutes; an action
to determine temporary custody by extended family under chapter 751, Florida Statutes; and
termination of a legal father’s parental rights when another man is alleged to be the biological
father. "Parenting plan" means a document created to govern the relationship between the
parents relating to decisions that must be made regarding the minor child and must contain a
time-sharing schedule for the parents and child. Section 61.046(14), Florida Statutes. You may
use constructive service if you do not know where the other party lives or if the other party lives
outside Florida and you are unable to obtain personal service. Constructive notice will allow the
court to grant the relief requested, but personal service is required before a court can order
payment or termination of child support, spousal support (alimony), or costs. If you are asking
the court to decide how real or personal property located in Florida should be divided, the
Notice of Action must include a specific description of the property. If you use constructive
service, the court can grant only limited relief because its jurisdiction is limited. This is a
complicated area of the law and you should consult an attorney before using constructive
service.

You should complete this form by typing or printing the appropriate information in black ink.
You must insert the other party’s name and last known address and then file this form with the
clerk of the circuit court in the county where your petition was filed. You must also complete
and file an Affidavit of Diligent Search and Inquiry. Use Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure
Form 12.913(b) unless you are serving the legal father in a paternity case where another man is
alleged to be the biological father, in which case, you must use Form 12.913(c). You should keep
a copy for your records.

                 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and
documents be filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants
may file petitions or other pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not
required to do so. If you choose to file your pleadings or other documents electronically, you
must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow
the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file. The rules and procedures should be
carefully read and followed.

After the Affidavit of Diligent Search and Inquiry, Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
12.913(b) or 12.913(c), is filed, the clerk will sign this form. You will need to publish notice once
each week for four consecutive weeks in a “qualified” newspaper in the county where the case

Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.913(a)(2), Notice of Action For
Family Cases With Minor Child(ren) (03/15)
                                              - 192 -
is pending. When in doubt, ask the clerk which newspapers are “qualified.” The newspaper will
charge you for this service. If you cannot afford to pay the cost of publishing this notice, you
may ask the clerk to post the notice at a place designated for such postings. You will need to file
an Application for Determination of Civil Indigent Status, which you can obtain from the clerk.
If the clerk determines that you cannot afford these costs, the clerk will post the notice of
action. If your case involves termination of a legal father's parental rights when another man is
alleged to be the biological father, you need to publish the notice only in the county where the
legal father was last known to have resided. You are responsible for locating a “qualified”
newspaper in the county where the other party last resided and paying the cost of publication.

                        Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read “General Information for Self-Represented Litigants”
found at the beginning of these forms. For further information, see rule 12.070, Florida Family
Law Rules of Procedure, rule 1.070, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, sections 61.501–61.542,
Florida Statutes and chapter 49, Florida Statutes.

                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or
certified process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all
documents required or permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic
mail (e-mail) except in certain circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format
requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-
mail, the procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using
the Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family
Law Form 12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your
signature appears. Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service
(General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current
Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and
Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.

                                        Special notes...

If the other party fails to respond to your petition within the time limit stated in the notice of
action that is published or posted, you are entitled to request a default. (See Motion for
Default, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.922(a), and Default, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.922(b).)

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill
out these forms, that person must give you a copy of Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family
Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill
Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.913(a)(2), Notice of Action For
Family Cases With Minor Child(ren) (03/15)
                                             - 193 -
out these forms also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom
of the last page of every form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.913(a)(2), Notice of Action For
Family Cases With Minor Child(ren) (03/15)
                                            - 194 -
                 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE __________________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                     IN AND FOR _________________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                           Case No.: _______________________________
                                                           Division: ________________________________
__________________________________ ,
Petitioner

and

_________________________________ ,
Respondent.

                                     NOTICE OF ACTION FOR
{Specify action} _____________________________________________________________________

TO: {name of Respondent} _______________________________________________________________
{Respondent’s last known address} ________________________________________________________

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for {identify the type of case} ________________________has been
filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on
{name of Petitioner} ____________________________________________________________________,
whose address is _______________________________________________________________________
on or before {date}_______________, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at {clerk’s address}
 ____________________________________________________________________________________
before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered
against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

{If applicable, insert the legal description of real property, a specific description of personal property, and
the name of the county in Florida where the property is located} ________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________.

Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit
Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file
Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the addresses on record at the
clerk’s office.

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure
of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or
striking of pleadings.

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.913(a)(2), Notice of Action For Family Cases With Minor
Child(ren) (03/15)
                                                   - 195 -
Dated: __________________.                              CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

By: ___________________________________
Deputy Clerk


IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the Petitioner.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _____________________________________________________________                 ,
{name of business} _______________________________________________________________                 ,
{address} ______________________________________________________________________                   ,
{city} _____________, {state} ____, {zip code}________, {telephone number}_________________        .




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.913(a)(2), Notice of Action For Family Cases With Minor
Child(ren) (03/15)
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                         FORM 12.914
                    CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
                            (03/15)

                                   When should this form be used?

After a petition or supplemental petition has been properly served (through either personal service or
constructive service), both parties must serve copies of all additional documents or papers they file with
the clerk on the other party, or his or her attorney, if he or she has one. Each time you file a document,
you must certify that you provided the other party with a copy. Many of the Florida Family Law Forms
already have a place above the signature line for this certification. It looks like this:

I certify that a copy of this document was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed (         ) e-mailed ( ) hand-
delivered to the person(s) listed below on {date} ______________________.

Other party or his/her attorney:
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es):_________________
__________________________________________

If a form you are filing has a certificate, you do not need to file a separate Certificate of Service, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914. However, each time you file a document that does
not have a certificate like the one above, you must file a Certificate of Service, Florida Supreme Court
Approved Family Law Form 12.914, and serve a copy of the document on the other party.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form (giving the name of each
form, document, or paper filed), you should sign the form before a notary public or deputy clerk. You
should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where your case was filed and
keep a copy for your records.

                          IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914, Certificate of Service (03/15)
                                                    - 197 -
What should I do next?


The copy you are providing to the other party must be either mailed, e-mailed, or hand-delivered to the
opposing party or his or her attorney on the same day indicated on the certificate of service. If it is
mailed, it must be postmarked on the date indicated in the certificate of service.


                 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                              Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. For more information, see rule 1.080, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and
rule 12.080, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure.




                                                Special notes

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914, Certificate of Service (03/15)
                                                    - 198 -
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914, Certificate of Service (03/15)
                                                    - 199 -
                     IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                       JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                      IN AND FOR                                      COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                          Case No.:
                                                          Division:
                                         ,
Petitioner,

and

                                          ,
Respondent.

                                    CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that a copy of {name of document(s)}

was ( ) mailed (      ) faxed and mailed (    ) e-mailed (   ) hand-delivered to the person listed below on
{date}                            .

Other party or his/her attorney:
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:                           _______
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es):______________________
_______________________________________________


Signature of Party
Printed Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es):______________________
________________________________________________


IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _________________________________________________________________                    ,


Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914, Certificate of Service (03/15)
                                                   - 200 -
{name                                                                                of
business}_______________________________________________________________________,
{address}                                                                             ,
{city}    __________________,{state}   ____,{zip   code}___________,{telephone  number}
___________________.




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914, Certificate of Service (03/15)
                                                   - 201 -
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                        FORM 12.915,
  DESIGNATION OF CURRENT MAILING AND E-MAIL ADDRESS (03/15)
                                  When should this form be used?

This form should be used to inform the clerk and the other party of your current mailing and e-mail
address(es) or any change of address. It is very important that the court and the other party in your
case have your correct address.

A party not represented by an attorney may choose to designate e-mail address(es) for service. A
primary and up to two secondary e-mail addresses can be designated. If you do so and the other party
is represented by an attorney or has also designated e-mail address(es) for service, e-mail will be the
exclusive means of service.

If there is any change in your mailing or e-mail address(es), you must complete a new form, file it with
the clerk, and serve a copy on any other party or parties in your case.


                                        What should I do next?

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should file the original
with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where your case is filed and keep a copy for your
records. A copy of this form must be served on any other party in your case. Service must be in
accordance with Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


           IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain



Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915, Designation of Current Mailing and
E-mail Address (03/15)
                                                   - 202 -
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.




                             Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. The words that are in bold underline in these instructions are defined there.


                                              Special notes...

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915, Designation of Current Mailing and
E-mail Address (03/15)
                                                   - 203 -
              IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                               JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                       IN AND FOR                               COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                    Case No.:
                                                    Division:
                                       ,
Petitioner,

and

                                       ,
Respondent.



          DESIGNATION OF CURRENT MAILING AND E-MAIL ADDRESS
I, {full legal name}                                                          , being sworn, certify that
 my current mailing address is: {Street}
{City}                           _______, {State}       ____________ {Zip} _________________
{Telephone No.}        __________ {Fax No.}                    ______________.

I designate as my current e-mail address(es):________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________


I understand that I must keep the clerk’s office and the opposing party or parties notified of my
current mailing and e-mail address(es) and that all future papers in this lawsuit will be served at the
address(es) on record at the clerk’s office.


 I certify that a copy of this document was: ( ) e-mailed (     ) mailed ( ) faxed
(     ) hand-delivered to the person(s) listed below on {date}__________________________.


Other party or his/her attorney:
Name: _____________________________
Address: ____________________________
City, State, Zip: _______________________
Fax Number: _________________________
Designated E-mail Address(es): ___________
__________________________________




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915, Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address
(03/15)
                                                - 204 -
Dated: _______________                          _____________________________________________


STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF
Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on                   by                                      .




NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK

_____________________________________________________________________________________
[Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or clerk.]
    _ Personally known
    _ Produced identification
Type of identification produced



IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} ______________________________________________________________                  ,
{name of business} _______________________________________________________________                   ,
{street}                                   ______________________________________________            ,
{city}                            ,{state} __, {zip code}______,{telephone number}__________________ .




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915, Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address
(03/15)
                                               - 205 -
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                         FORM 12.921,
    NOTICE OF HEARING (CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT HEARING
                        OFFICER)(03/15)

                                 When should this form be used?


A child support enforcement hearing officer is an attorney who has been appointed by administrative
order of the court to take testimony and recommend decisions in cases involving the establishment,
enforcement, and/or modification of child support. If your case only involves issues pertaining to child
support, you cannot object to the referral of your case to a hearing officer.

Use this form anytime you have set a hearing before a child support enforcement hearing officer and
have been instructed to send notice of the hearing to the other party. Before you fill out this form, you
should coordinate a hearing time and date with the hearing officer and the other party. If the
Department of Revenue is a party to the case, you may need to schedule your hearing time with the
attorney for the Department of Revenue.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should file the original
with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where your case is filed and keep a copy for your
records.

                        IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.

                                       What should I do next?
A copy of this form must be mailed, e-mailed, or hand-delivered to the other party in your case.


                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain

Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.921, Notice of Hearing (Child Support
Enforcement Hearing Officer) (03/15)
                                                 - 206 -
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                               Where can I look for more information?


Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. For further information, See Rule 12.941, Florida Family Law Rules of
Procedure.

                                           Special notes...


An attorney who has been appointed by the court to serve as a child support enforcement hearing
officer can also be appointed to serve as a general magistrate. If your case involves only child support
issues, your case may properly be referred to a general magistrate acting as a child support enforcement
hearing officer.

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.921, Notice of Hearing (Child Support
Enforcement Hearing Officer) (03/15)
                                               - 207 -
               IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ____________________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                        IN AND FOR ____________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA


                                                                Case No.: __________________________
                                                             Division: ___________________________

______________________________________,
Petitioner,

and

_____________________________________,
Respondent.


                           NOTICE OF HEARING
              (CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT HEARING OFFICER)
TO: {name of other party}: _______________________________________________________________
There will be a hearing before Child Support Enforcement Hearing Officer {name} __________________ ,
on {date} ________________, at {time} _____ m., in Room ______ of the _________________________
County Courthouse, on the following issues: ________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________ .
_____ hour(s)/_____ minutes have been reserved for this hearing.

If the matter before the Child Support Enforcement Hearing Officer is a Motion for Civil
Contempt/Enforcement, FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE HEARING MAY RESULT IN THE COURT ISSUING A
WRIT OF BODILY ATTACHMENT FOR YOUR ARREST. IF YOU ARE ARRESTED, YOU MAY BE HELD IN JAIL
UP TO 48 HOURS BEFORE A HEARING IS HELD.

This part to be filled out by the court or filled in with information you have obtained from the court:

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order
to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the
provision of certain assistance. Please contact:
__________________________________________________________________
{identify applicable court personnel by name, address, and telephone number} at
least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.921, Notice of Hearing (Child Support Enforcement Hearing
Officer) (03/15)
                                                 - 208 -
receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less
than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

If you are represented by an attorney or plan to retain an attorney for this matter, you should notify the
attorney of this hearing.

If this matter is resolved, the moving party shall contact the hearing officer’s office to cancel this
hearing.

I certify that a copy of this document was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed (     ) e-mailed (   ) hand-
delivered to the person(s) listed below on {date} ______________________.

Other party or his/her attorney:
Name: ________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________
City, State, Zip: _________________________________
Fax Number: ___________________________________
Designated E-mail Address(es):_____________________




                                                  _____________________________________________
                                                 Signature of Party
                                                 Printed Name: _________________________________
                                                 Address: ______________________________________
                                                 City, State, Zip: _________________________________
                                                 Telephone Number:_____________________________
                                                 Fax Number:___________________________________
                                                 Designated E-mail Address(es):____________________
                                                 _____________________________________________

IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} ___________________________________                                                  ,
{name of business} ____________________________________________________________________                   ,
{address} ___________________________________________________                                             ,
{city} ________________, {state} ____, {zip code}__________,{telephone number} ________________           .




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.921, Notice of Hearing (Child Support Enforcement Hearing
Officer) (03/15)
                                                 - 209 -
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
  FORMS 12.922(a), MOTION FOR DEFAULT, AND 12.922(b), DEFAULT
                            (03/15)

                                When should these forms be used?

If the other party has failed to file or serve any documents within 20 days after the date of service of
your petition, you may ask the clerk of the circuit court to enter a default against him or her by filling
out this form and filing it with the court. Generally, a default allows you to obtain an earlier final hearing
to finish your case. Once the default is signed by the clerk, you can request a trial or final hearing in your
case.

To obtain a default, you will need to complete Motion for Default, Florida Supreme Court Approved
Family Law Form 12.922(a). You will then need to file your motion for default along with the Default,
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.922(b), so that the clerk can enter a default for
you if your motion is proper.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should file the original
with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where you filed your petition and keep a copy for your
records.


                   IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                                        What should I do next?

After the default has been entered, you must ask for a hearing, so that the judge can consider your
petition. To do this, you must contact the clerk’s office, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to
schedule a hearing and file a Notice of Hearing (General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law
Form 12.923, with the clerk. A copy of the notice of hearing must be mailed, e-mailed, or hand-delivered
to each party in the case. You must send a notice of final hearing to the defaulted party.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms 12.922(a), Motion for Default, and 12.922(b),
Default (03/15)
                                                  - 210 -
                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                             Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. For further information, see Florida Rules of Civil Procedure 1.500,
concerning defaults and Rule 1.140, concerning the time within which a party can file an answer or
other responsive pleading to a petition. See also Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.080.

                                             Special notes...

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms 12.922(a), Motion for Default, and 12.922(b),
Default (03/15)
                                                  - 211 -
                       IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE               JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                             IN AND FOR                      COUNTY, FLORIDA


                                                             Case No.:
                                                             Division:
                           ,
Petitioner,

and

                               ,
Respondent.

                                     MOTION FOR DEFAULT

TO THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT:

PLEASE ENTER A DEFAULT AGAINST RESPONDENT WHO HAS FAILED TO RESPOND TO THE PETITION.

I certify that a copy of this document was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed (   ) hand-
delivered to the person(s) listed below on {date} ______________________.

Other party or his/her attorney:
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es): _____________________



Signature of Petitioner
Printed Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:

Designated E-mail Address(es):_____________________

        ______________________________________________


Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.922(a), Motion for Default (03/15)
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IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent
This form was prepared with the assistance of:
{name of individual} ____________________________________________________________________ ,
{name of business}
______________________________________________________________________                               ,
{address}
           ______________________________________________                   ,
{city} _____________, {state} __, {zip code}__________,{telephone number}                            .




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.922(a), Motion for Default (03/15)
                                                  - 213 -
                          IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE            JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                              IN AND FOR ________                 COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                            Case No.:
                                                            Division:
__________________________________,
Petitioner,

and

___________________________________,
Respondent.

                                               DEFAULT

A default is entered in this action against Respondent for failure to serve or file a response or any paper
as is required by law.

Dated:                _______
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
(SEAL)
By:
  Deputy Clerk

I certify that a copy of this document was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed ( ) hand-
delivered to the person(s) listed below on {date}_____________________________________.
Other party or his/her attorney:
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es): _____________________



Signature of Petitioner
Printed Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:

Designated E-mail Address(es):____________________________________________________________

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.922(b), Default (03/15)
                                                  - 214 -
IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual},____________________________________                                            ,
{name of business} _____________________________________________________________________ ,
{address}                                                                                            ,
{city} _______________,{state}             ,{zip code}___________,{telephone number}                 .




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.922(b), Default (03/15)
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                       FORM 12.922(c),
      MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT OR DEFAULT JUDGMENT
                           (03/15)
                                 When should this form be used?

If a default or default judgment has been entered against you, and you believe, because of a mistake,
inadvertence, excusable neglect, newly discovered evidence, or fraud, that it should not have been
entered against you, you can use this form to request that the court set aside the default or default
judgment.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should sign the form
before a notary public or deputy clerk. You should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in
the county where the default was entered and keep a copy for your records.

                        IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                                       What should I do next?

After you file this form with the clerk and serve a copy on the other party in the case, you must schedule
a hearing so that the court can consider your motion. You should contact the clerk, family law intake
staff, or judicial assistant to schedule a hearing. Once you have scheduled the hearing date and time,
you will need to complete and send out a notice for that hearing. To do so, use Notice of Hearing
(General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of
hearing form.

                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.922(c), Motion to Set Aside Default or
Default Judgment (03/15)
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SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                           Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. For further information, see Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.540, and
Florida Rules of Civil Procedure 1.500(d) and 1.540(d).


                                           Special notes...

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.922(c), Motion to Set Aside Default or
Default Judgment (03/15)
                                                - 217 -
                       IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                         IN AND FOR                             COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                               Case No.:
                                                               Division:
__________________________________,
Petitioner,

and

____________________________________,
Respondent.

           MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT OR DEFAULT JUDGMENT

I, {full legal name}                                          , request that the Court enter an order
to set aside the _____ Default _____ Default Judgment entered against me and that I be given the
opportunity to present my views.

The Court should do this because:

1.     I became aware of this Default/Default Judgment on {date}
______________________________.

2.      I found out about this in the following manner {explain how you found out}:




3.      I did not answer or appear at the hearing because:




4.      If I am given an opportunity, these are the defenses and arguments that I would like to tell the


Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.922(c), Motion to Set Aside Florida Default or Default Judgment
(03/15)
                                                  - 218 -
court about:




I certify that a copy of this document was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed ( ) hand-
delivered to the person(s) listed below on {date}                                                           .

Other party or his/her attorney:
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es):______________________

I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
motion and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.

Dated:

Signature of Respondent
Printed Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:

Designated E-mail Address(es):
__________________________________________________________________

STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on                       by                                       .


NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK




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(03/15)
                                                  - 219 -
[Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or clerk.
         Personally known
    _ Produced identification
Type of identification produced


IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} __________________________________________________________________                     ,
{name of business} ____________________________________________________________________                     ,
{address}                                           ____________________________________________            ,
{city} _______________,{state}_____, {zip code}___________,{telephone number}_______________                .




Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.922(c), Motion to Set Aside Florida Default or Default Judgment
(03/15)
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                        FORM 12.923,
             NOTICE OF HEARING (GENERAL) (03/15)

                                  When should this form be used?


Anytime you have set a hearing before a judge, you must send notice of the hearing to the other party.

IMPORTANT: If your hearing has been set before a general magistrate, you should use Notice of Hearing
Before General Magistrate, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.920(c). If your hearing has
been set before a child support enforcement hearing officer, you should use Notice of Hearing (Child
Support Hearing Officer), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.921.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should file the original
with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where your case was filed and keep a copy for your
records.


                         IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.

                                        What should I do next?


A copy of this form must be mailed, e-mailed, or hand delivered to the other party in your case. If a
default has been entered, you must still send this form to the other party to notify the other party of the
final hearing.

                 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial

Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, Notice of Hearing (General)
(03/15)
                                                   - 221 -
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                                  Where can I look for more information?


Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. For further information on serving notices of hearing, see rule 1.090(d),
Florida Civil Rules of Procedure.

                                              Special notes...
To set a hearing date and time, you will usually have to make a good-faith effort to coordinate a
mutually convenient date and time for you, the other parties in the case, and the judge, except in
certain emergency situations. Some circuits may have additional procedural requirements that you
must follow when you notify the court and other parties of your scheduled hearing. Therefore, before
you complete this form, you should contact the clerk’s office, family law intake staff, or judicial
assistant for information regarding the proper procedure to follow.

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, Notice of Hearing (General)
(03/15)
                                                   - 222 -
                  IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ____________________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                           IN AND FOR ____________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA


                                                                  Case No.: __________________________
                                                           Division: ___________________________


______________________________________,
Petitioner,

and

_____________________________________,
Respondent.


                              NOTICE OF HEARING (GENERAL)

[fill in all blanks]
TO: {name of other party}: _______________________________________________________________
There will be a hearing before Judge {name} ________________________________________________,
on {date} ________________, at {time} _______m., in Room _____ of the ________________________
County Courthouse, on the following issues:       _____________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________.
_____ hour(s)/_____ minutes have been reserved for this hearing.


This part is to be filled out by the court or to be filled in with information you obtained from the court:

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order
to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the
provision of certain assistance. Please contact:
__________________________________________________________________
{identify applicable court personnel by name, address, and telephone number} at
least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon
receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less
than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

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                                                  - 223 -
If you are represented by an attorney or plan to retain an attorney for this matter, you should notify the
attorney of this hearing.


If this matter is resolved, the moving party shall contact the judge’s office to cancel this hearing.


I certify that a copy of this document was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed (        ) e-mailed (   ) hand-
delivered to the person(s) listed below on {date}_________________.

Other party or his/her attorney:
Name: ________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________
City, State, Zip: _________________________________
Fax Number: ___________________________________
Designated E-mail Address:________________________



_____________________________________________
Signature of Party
Printed Name: _________________________________
Address: _____________________________________
City, State, Zip: ________________________________
Telephone Number: ____________________________
Fax Number: __________________________________
Designated E-mail Address(es):____________________
_____________________________________________


IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} __________________________________________________________________                      ,
{name of business} ____________________________________________________________________                      ,
{address} ____________________________________________________________________________                       ,
{city} ________________, (state} ____, {zip code}__________,{telephone number} _________________             .




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, Notice of Hearing (General) (03/15)
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          INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED
                       FAMILY LAW FORM 12.924
                       NOTICE FOR TRIAL (03/15)

                                   When should this form be used?

Generally, the court will have trials (or final hearings) in contested cases. This form is to be used to
notify the court that your case is ready to be set for trial. Before setting your case for trial, certain
requirements such as completing mandatory disclosure and filing certain papers and having them
served on the other party must be met. These requirements vary depending on the type of case and the
procedures in your particular circuit. In some circuits you must complete mediation or a parenting
course before you can set a final hearing by using a Notice of Hearing (General), Florida Supreme Court
Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of hearing form. Other circuits may
require that you set the trial using an Order Setting Trial. Contact the clerk of the circuit court, family
law intake staff, or judicial assistant to determine how the judge assigned to your case sets trials. For
further information, you should refer to the instructions for the type of form you are filing.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should file the original
with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where your case is filed and keep a copy for your records.


                  IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.

                                         What should I do next?

A copy of this form must be mailed, e-mailed, or hand-delivered to the other party in your case.

                              Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. For further information, see rule 12.440, Florida Family Law Rules of
Procedure.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.924, Notice for Trial (03/15)
                                                    - 225 -
                 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                                              Special notes...

These family law forms contain orders and final judgments, which the judge may use. You should ask
the clerk of court, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant if you need to bring one of these forms
with you to the hearing or trial. If so, you should type or print the heading, including the circuit, county,
case number, division, and the parties’ names, and leave the rest blank for the judge to complete at
your hearing or trial.

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.924, Notice for Trial (03/15)
                                                    - 226 -
                         IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE            JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                              IN AND FOR                     COUNTY, FLORIDA



                                                                      Case No.:
                                                                      Division:
                              ,
                Petitioner,

and

                         _,
                Respondent.

                                         NOTICE FOR TRIAL

Pursuant to Rule 12.440, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, the party signing below states that the
case is ready to be set for trial. The estimated time needed for the parties to present their cases is:
{hours}                   .

I certify that a copy of this document was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed ( ) hand-
delivered to the person(s) listed below on {date}                                                         .

Other party or his/her attorney:
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es): ______________________




Signature of Party
Printed Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:

Designated E-mail Address(es):________________________________________________________



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                                                   - 227 -
IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} ____________________________________________________________________ ,
{name of business} _____________________________________________________________________ ,
{address}
           ______________________________________________,
{city} ___________________,{state} _____,{zip code}________, {telephone number}                      .




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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                        FORM 12.927,
               NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL
                          (03/15)
                                  When should this form be used?

If you are the petitioner in a case and you wish to discontinue (dismiss) the case, you may use this form
to request that the court dismiss your petition. If you are the respondent in a case and you have filed a
counterpetition, you may use this form to request that the court dismiss your counterpetition.

WARNING: If your case involves both a petition and a counterpetition, a notice of voluntary dismissal
filed by one party will NOT dismiss the other party’s petition or counterpetition. The other party also
must file a notice of voluntary dismissal for the entire case to stop completely.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should file the original
with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where your case is filed and keep a copy for your
records.

                         IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                                        What should I do next?

A copy of this form must be mailed, e-mailed or hand-delivered to each party in the case.


                 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT

Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.927, Notice of Voluntary Dismissal (03/15)
                                                   - 229 -
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                             Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. For further information, see 12.420, Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure
12.420.

                                              Special notes...

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.927, Notice of Voluntary Dismissal (03/15)
                                                   - 230 -
                       IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE              JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                           IN AND FOR                        COUNTY, FLORIDA


                                                               Case No.:
                                                               Division:
__________________________________ ,
Petitioner,

and

____________________________________,
Respondent.

                            NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL

I, {full legal name}                                                                       , give notice that:
[choose one only]

a. _____ I am the Petitioner in this case and I voluntarily dismiss my petition.
b. _____ I am the Respondent in this case and I voluntarily dismiss my counterpetition.

I certify that a copy of this document was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed ( ) hand
delivered to the person(s) listed below on {date}                               .

Other party or his/her attorney:
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es):_____________________




Signature of Party
Printed Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail


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                                                  - 231 -
Address(es):_________________________________________________________________

IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _____________________________________________________________                      ,
{name of business} _______________________________________________________________                      ,
{address} _______________________________________________________________________                       ,
{city} ________________, {state}______, {zip code}________,{telephone number} _____                     .




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.927, Notice of Voluntary Dismissal (03/15)
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 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORMS
 12.931(a), NOTICE OF PRODUCTION FROM NONPARTY AND 12.931(b),
   SUBPOENA FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS FROM NONPARTY
                            (03/15)

                                When should these forms be used?


These forms should be used if you need copies of documents (for a purpose relating to your case) from a
nonparty in your case. Both forms should be typed or printed in black ink.

Notice of Production from Nonparty, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.931(a), is
used to notify the other party in your case that in 10 days you are going to subpoena documents from a
nonparty. Subpoena for Production of Documents from Nonparty, Florida Supreme Court Approved
Family Law Form 12.931(b), is the actual subpoena directing the nonparty to produce specific
documents. You must file the originals of these forms with the clerk of the circuit court. A copy of these
forms must be mailed, e-mailed, or hand delivered to any other party in your case.


                         IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms 12.931(a) Notice of Production from Nonparty
 and 12.931(b) Subpoena for Production of Documents from Nonparty (03/15)
                                                  - 233 -
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                                        What should I do next?
Ten days after you serve the Notice of Production from Nonparty, Florida Supreme Court Approved
Family Law Form 12.931(a), on the other party in your case (15 days if service is by mail or e-mail), you
should ask the clerk of the court to sign the subpoena. You should contact the deputy sheriff or private
process server and have the subpoena personally served on the person named in the subpoena.

                         Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. Because these papers must also comply with rule 12.280, Florida Family Law
Rule of Procedure, and rules 1.280, 1.350, 1.351, and 1.410, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, you also
should read those rules.

Special Notes

If the other party in your case objects in writing within 10 days (allow an additional 5 days if served by
mail or e-mail) of service of the Notice of Production from Nonparty, Florida Supreme Court Approved
Family Law Form 12.931(a), you may not use this procedure to obtain documents from the nonparty
unless and until the court orders otherwise.

The nonparty receiving the subpoena may charge you a reasonable fee for copies of the documents.

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms 12.931(a) Notice of Production from Nonparty
 and 12.931(b) Subpoena for Production of Documents from Nonparty (03/15)
                                                  - 234 -
                IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                                JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                         IN AND FOR                                COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                      Case No.:
                                                      Division:
                                        ,
Petitioner,

and

                                        ,
Respondent.


                       NOTICE OF PRODUCTION FROM NONPARTY
TO:
{all parties}

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that, after 10 days from the date of service of this notice, the undersigned will apply
to the clerk of this Court for issuance of the attached subpoena directed to {name of person,
organization, or agency}                                                   , who is not a party, to produce
the items listed at the time and place specified in the subpoena. Objections to the issuance of this
subpoena must be filed with the clerk of the circuit court within 10 days.

I certify that a copy of this document was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed
( ) e-mailed ( ) hand-delivered to the person(s) listed below on
{date}__________________________.

Other party or his/her attorney (if represented)          Other

________________________________________                 ________________________________________
Printed Name                                              Printed Name
________________________________________                 ________________________________________
Address                                                   Address
________________________________________                 ________________________________________
City, State, Zip                                          City, State, Zip
________________________________________                 ________________________________________
Telephone (area code and number)                          Telephone (area code and number)
________________________________________                 ________________________________________
Fax (area code and number)                                Fax (area code and number)
_________________________________________
_______________________________________
Designated E-mail Address(es)                                Designated E-mail Address(es)

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.931(a) Notice of Production from Nonparty (03/15)
                                                   - 235 -
___________________________________________
Signature of Party
Printed Name: ______________________________
Address: ___________________________________
City, State, Zip: ______________________________
Telephone Number: __________________________
Fax Number: ________________________________
Designated E-mail Address(es):_________________


IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual},______________________________________________________________                  ,
{name of business} __________________________________________________________________                ,
{address} ___________________________________________________________________________
,
{city} __________, {state}________,{zip code}___________, {telephone number} _________________
.




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.931(a) Notice of Production from Nonparty (03/15)
                                                 - 236 -
                     IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                  JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                          IN AND FOR                          COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                   Case No.:________________________________
                                                   Division: ____________________________

                                           ,
Petitioner,

and

                                               ,
Respondent.


      SUBPOENA FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS FROM NONPARTY

THE STATE OF FLORIDA
TO: ________________________________________________________________________________

YOU MUST go to {place}_______________________________________________________, on
{date} ________________, at {time} ________, a.m./p.m. and bring with you at that time and place the
following:_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_
These items will be inspected and may be copied at that time. You will not have to leave the original
items.

You may obey this subpoena by providing readable copies of the items to be produced to the party or
his/her attorney whose name appears on this subpoena on or before the scheduled date of production.
You may condition the preparation of the copies upon payment in advance of the reasonable cost of
preparation. If you mail or deliver the copies to the attorney whose name appears on this subpoena
before the date indicated above, you do not have to appear in person.

You may be in contempt of court if you fail to: (1) appear as specified; (2) furnish the records instead
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.931(b), Subpoena for Production from a Nonparty
(03/15)
                                                    - 237 -
of appearing as provided above; or (3) object to this subpoena.

You can only be excused by the person whose name appears on this subpoena and, unless excused by
that person of the Court, you shall respond as directed.

This part to be filled out by the court or filled in with information obtained from the court:

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order
to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the
provision of certain assistance. Please contact:________________________
__________________________________________________________________
{identify applicable court personnel by name, address, and telephone number}
at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon
receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less
than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
Dated:_______________________

                                                 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (SEAL)


By:_______________________________________
 Deputy Clerk


I CERTIFY that I gave notice to every other party to this action of my intent to serve a subpoena upon a
person who is not a party to this action directing that person to produce documents or things without
deposition. I also certify that no objection under Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.351 has been received
by the undersigned within 10 days of service of this notice, if service was by hand-delivery or
appropriate facsimile transmission, and within 15 days if service was by mail or e-mail.

Dated: ___________________________
______________________________________________
Signature of Party
Printed Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es): ____________________

IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.931(b), Subpoena for Production from a Nonparty
(03/15)
                                                 - 238 -
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual } _____________________________________                                    ,
{name of business}______________________________________________________________________,
{address} _____________________________________________________                                ,
{city}_________________,{state}____, {zip code}___________, {telephone number}_________________.




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.931(b), Subpoena for Production from a Nonparty
(03/15)
                                                 - 239 -
 INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY
                    LAW FORM 12.940(d),
MOTION TO MODIFY OR DISSOLVE TEMPORARY INJUNCTION (03/15)

                               When should this form be used?

If a temporary injunction, either ex parte or after a hearing, has been entered against you, you may
use this form to ask the court to modify or dissolve that injunction. This motion should not be used
to dissolve a Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should file the
original with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where the injunction was entered and keep
a copy for your records. You should ask the clerk to process your motion through their emergency
procedures. A hearing will be held within 5 working days. You should ask for the date and time of
your hearing and should file Notice of Hearing (General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family
Law Form 12.923 or other appropriate notice of hearing form, and send a copy to the other party.


                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents
be filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions
or other pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you
choose to file your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with
Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial
circuit in which you file. The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.



                                     What should I do next?

A copy of this form must be mailed, e-mailed, or hand delivered to the other party, along with a
notice of hearing.

                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required
or permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in
certain circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the

Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.940(d), Motion to Modify or Dissolve
Temporary Injunction (03/15)
                                                - 240 -
Rules of Judicial Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail,
the procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law
Form 12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature
appears. Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General),
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-
mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial
Administration 2.516.



                          Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read “General Information for Self-Represented Litigants” found at
the beginning of these forms. For further information, see chapter 61, Florida Statutes, and rule
1.610, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure.
                                           Special notes...

If parental responsibility or time-sharing of a minor child(ren) is at issue, you must also file the
following, if you have not already done so:

       Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida
        Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d).

Order... These family law forms contain an Order Dissolving Temporary Injunction, Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.940(e), which the judge may use. You should check with the
clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to see if you need to bring a blank order form with
you to the hearing. If so, you should type or print the heading, including the circuit, county, case
number, division, and the parties’ names, and leave the rest blank for the judge to complete at your
hearing or trial.

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law
Rules of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out
these forms also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the
last page of every form he or she helps you complete.

Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.940(d), Motion to Modify or Dissolve
Temporary Injunction (03/15)
                                                - 241 -
              IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                                  JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                       IN AND FOR                                  COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                              Case No.:
                                                              Division:
                                        ,
Petitioner,
and

                                         ,
Respondent.


         MOTION TO MODIFY OR DISSOLVE TEMPORARY INJUNCTION

_____ Petitioner _____ Respondent requests the Court to enter an order _____ dissolving the
temporary injunction issued in the above styled case _____ modifying the temporary injunction issued
in the above styled case in the following manner:

                                                                                                              .

I am the party against whom this temporary injunction has been granted and under rule 1.610, Florida
Rules of Civil Procedure, I request that a hearing be held within 5 days after the filing of this motion.

I certify that a copy of this document was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed (      ) e-mailed
( ) hand delivered to the person(s) listed below on {date}                                  .

Other party or his/her attorney:
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es):__________________
__________________________________________



Signature of Party
Printed Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es):__________________
___________________________________________




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.940(d), Motion to Modify or Dissolve Temporary Injunction
(03/15)
                                                  - 242 -
IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} ______________________________________________________________ ,
{name of business}________________________________________________________________ ,
{address}                                           __________________________________________ ,
{city} _____________,{state} ____, {zip code}_______,{telephone number} _____________________.




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.940(d), Motion to Modify or Dissolve Temporary Injunction
(03/15)
                                                  - 243 -
              IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                                  JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                       IN AND FOR                                  COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                             Case No.:
                                                             Division:
                                        ,
Petitioner,
and

                                         ,
Respondent.


                    ORDER DISSOLVING TEMPORARY INJUNCTION

Upon _____Petitioner’s _____ Respondent’s motion and after hearing, the Court, being fully advised in
the premises,

ORDERS that the temporary injunction entered on {date}                                             in the
above-styled case is hereby dissolved.

DONE AND ORDERED in ________________________, Florida, on {date}                                      _.



CIRCUIT JUDGE


I certify that a copy of {name of document} __________________________________was (           ) mailed
( ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed ( ) hand-delivered to the parties and any other person(s) or entities
listed below on {date} ________________:


                                                  __________________________________________
                                                  By Clerk of Court, Designee, or Judicial Assistant



Petitioner (or his or her attorney)
Respondent (or his or her attorney)

U.S. Department of State
Office of Children’s Issues
2201 “C” Street NW
CA/OCS/CI
Washington, D.C. 20520
Fax (202) 736-9133
preventabduction@state.gov

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.940(e), Order Dissolving Temporary Injunction (03/15)
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  INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY
                     LAW FORM 12.941(a),
    VERIFIED MOTION FOR TEMPORARY INJUNCTION TO PREVENT
   REMOVAL OF MINOR CHILD(REN) AND/OR DENIAL OF PASSPORT
                      SERVICES (03/15)

                               When should this form be used?

You should use this form if you want the court to enter an order that your minor child(ren) is (are)
not to be removed from the State of Florida while a case involving parenting or time-sharing is
pending, that passport services for the minor child(ren) be prohibited, and/or that existing passports
be turned over to you.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. If you want the court to enter an ex parte order,
without giving the other side advance notice of the hearing, you should explain your reasons in
paragraph 5 of this form. After completing this form, you should sign the form before a notary
public. You should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where your case
is pending and keep a copy for your records. You should also ask the clerk to process your motion
though their emergency procedures.


                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents
be filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions
or other pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you
choose to file your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with
Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial
circuit in which you file. The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                                     What should I do next?

If the court enters an order without advance notice to the other party, you should take a certified
copy of the order to the sheriff’s office for further assistance. You must have this form and the
court’s order, served by personal service on the other party. You should read the court’s order
carefully. Look for directions in the order that apply to you and note the time and place of the
hearing scheduled in the order. You should go to the hearing with whatever evidence you have
regarding your motion.

Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.941(a), Verified Motion for Temporary
Injunction to Prevent Removal of Minor Child(ren) and/or Denial of Passport Services (03/15)
                                               - 245 -
If the court will not enter an order without advance notice to the other side, you should check with
the clerk of court, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant for information on the local
procedure for scheduling a hearing on your motion, unless the court sets a hearing in its order
denying your request for an ex parte hearing. When you know the date and time of your hearing,
you should file Notice of Hearing (General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.923 or other appropriate notice of hearing form, and use personal service to notify the other
party of your motion, the court’s order, if any, and the hearing.


                          Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read “General Information for Self-Represented Litigants” found at
the beginning of these forms. For further information, see chapter 61, Florida Statutes, and rule
1.610, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure.


        IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required
or permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in
certain circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the
Rules of Judicial Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail,
the procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law
Form 12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature
appears. Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General),
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-
mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial
Administration 2.516.


                                           Special notes...



Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.941(a), Verified Motion for Temporary
Injunction to Prevent Removal of Minor Child(ren) and/or Denial of Passport Services (03/15)
                                                - 246 -
If you have an attorney, your attorney must certify in writing the efforts that have been made to
give the other party notice, if no notice is given. The court may require you to post a bond as a
condition of the injunction.

With this form you must also file the following, if you have not already done so, and provide a copy
to the other party:

       Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida
        Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d).

Temporary Injunctions... These family law forms contain a Temporary Injunction to Prevent
Removal of Minor Child(ren) and/or Denial of Passport Services (Ex Parte), Florida Supreme Court
Approved Family Law Form 12.941(b), which the judge may use if he or she enters an order without
a hearing, and a Temporary Injunction to Prevent Removal of Minor Child(ren) and/or Denial of
Passport Services (After Notice), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.941(c),
which the judge may use if he or she enters an order after a hearing. You should check with the
clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to see if you need to bring a blank order form with
you to the hearing. If so, you should type or print the heading, including the circuit, county, case
number, division, and the parties’ names, and leave the rest blank for the judge to complete at your
hearing.

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law
Rules of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out
these forms also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the
last page of every form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.941(a), Verified Motion for Temporary
Injunction to Prevent Removal of Minor Child(ren) and/or Denial of Passport Services (03/15)
                                                - 247 -
              IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                                  JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                       IN AND FOR                                  COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                     Case No.:
                                                     Division:
                                        ,
Petitioner,

and

                                         ,
Respondent.


        VERIFIED MOTION FOR TEMPORARY INJUNCTION TO PREVENT
       REMOVAL OF MINOR CHILD(REN) AND/OR DENIAL OF PASSPORT
                              SERVICES

_____ Petitioner _____ Respondent requests the Court to enter a temporary injunction to prevent
removal of the following listed minor child(ren) from the jurisdiction of this Court and deny passport
services for the child(ren) and says:

   1. The minor child(ren) subject to this request is (are):
Name                                                     Birth date




      2. The child(ren) has (have) been a resident(s) of           __________ County, Florida since
         {date}      ______________.

      3. A completed Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida
         Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d), _____is filed with this motion or _____
         has already been filed.

      4. It is in the best interests of the minor child(ren) that the Court order the following:
      {Indicate all that apply}
      a. _____The child(ren) not be removed from the jurisdiction of this Court while litigation is
          pending because:________________________________________________________________

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.941(a), Verified Motion for Temporary Injunction to Prevent
Removal of Minor Child(ren) and/or Denial of Passport Services (03/15)
                                                  - 248 -
_____________________________________________________________________________
   b. _____Passport services for the minor child(ren) be prohibited because:____________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
   c. ____Existing passports for the minor child(ren) be immediately turned over to
       _____Petitioner _____ Respondent because: _____________________________________
       ___________________________________________________________________________
       ___________________________________________________________________________
       ___________________________________________________________________________

    5. This motion should be granted _____ with _____ without notice to the other party. {If without
       notice, explain why there would be immediate and irreparable harm if the other party is given
       notice.}
       __________________________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________
       _____________________________________________________________________________ .

WHEREFORE, _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent requests the following from the Court:
{Indicate all that apply}
   a. ____enter a temporary injunction to prevent removal of the child(ren) named above from the
       jurisdiction of this Court while this action is pending;
   b. ____enter an order denying passport services for the minor child(ren);
   c. ____enter an order requiring that any existing passports for the minor child(ren) be immediately
       delivered to _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent;
   d. ____enter a temporary injunction without notice to the other party.

I certify that a copy of this document was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed ( ) hand
delivered to the person(s) listed below on {date} _______________________________ or ( ) was not
delivered to the person(s) listed below because ________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
          .

Other party or his/her attorney:
Name:
Address:


Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.941(a), Verified Motion for Temporary Injunction to Prevent
Removal of Minor Child(ren) and/or Denial of Passport Services (03/15)
                                                  - 249 -
City, State, Zip:
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es):____________________
_____________________________________________
I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
verified motion and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines
and/or imprisonment.


Dated:
Signature of Party
Printed Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es):_______________
_______________________________________



STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ______________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on                      by                                    .



NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK


[Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or clerk.]
    __ Personally known
    __ Produced identification
Type of identification produced ______________________________




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.941(a), Verified Motion for Temporary Injunction to Prevent
Removal of Minor Child(ren) and/or Denial of Passport Services (03/15)
                                                  - 250 -
If the party filing this motion is represented by an attorney, the attorney must complete the
following:

I, the undersigned attorney for the movant, hereby certify in that the following efforts have been made
to give notice. {if no efforts have been made, why}




Signature
Printed Name:_____________
Florida Bar Number:_____________
Address:________________________________
City, State, Zip:___________________________
Telephone Number:_______________________
Fax Number:_____________________________
Designated E-mail Address(es):_______________
______________________________________




IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} ______________________________________________________________ ,
{name of business}___________________________________________________________________
                                                                                                     ,
{address}__________________________________________________________________________ ,
{city} _____________,{state} _____, {zip code}_________,{telephone number} __________________.




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.941(a), Verified Motion for Temporary Injunction to Prevent
Removal of Minor Child(ren) and/or Denial of Passport Services (03/15)
                                                  - 251 -
              IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _____________________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                  IN AND FOR ______________________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                 Case No: ________________________
                                                                 Division: ________________________

_________________________________,
Petitioner,
and

_________________________________,
Respondent.


       TEMPORARY INJUNCTION TO PREVENT REMOVAL OF MINOR
         CHILD(REN) AND/OR DENIAL OF PASSPORT SERVICES
                         (EX PARTE)
Upon verified motion of _____ Petitioner _____Respondent, the Court has jurisdiction of the parties and
the subject matter and the Court being fully advised, it is ORDERED and ADJUDGED that:

NOTICE OF HEARING
This Temporary Injunction to Prevent Removal of Child(ren) has been issued without prior notice to
Respondent. Pursuant to Rule 1.610, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, the other party may file a motion
to dissolve or modify this temporary injunction and a hearing will be scheduled within 5 days of that
motion.


If no motion to dissolve is filed, Petitioner and Respondent are instructed that they are scheduled to
appear and testify at a hearing regarding this matter on {date}__________________, at _____
a.m./p.m., when the Court will consider whether the Court should continue, modify, or dissolve this
Temporary Injunction to Prevent Removal of Child(ren) and/or Denial of Passport Services, which
would remain in effect until modified or dissolved by the Court, and whether other things should be
ordered, including who should pay the filing fees and costs. The hearing will be before The Honorable
{name} _____________________________________________, at {room name/number, location,
address, city}
_____________________________________________________________________________, Florida.

IF PETITIONER AND/OR RESPONDENT DO (DOES) NOT APPEAR, THIS TEMPORARY INJUNCTION MAY
BE CONTINUED IN FORCE, EXTENDED, OR DISMISSED, AND/OR OTHER ADDITIONAL ORDERS MAY BE
ISSUED, INCLUDING THE IMPOSITION OF COURT COSTS.


Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.941(b), Temporary Injunction to Prevent Removal of Minor
Child(ren) and/or Denial of Passport Services (Ex Parte) (03/15)
                                                - 252 -
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order
to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the
provision of certain assistance. Please contact:

__________________________________________________________________
{identify applicable court personnel by name, address, and telephone number}
at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon
receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less
than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
FINDINGS
1. It appears from specific facts shown by verified motion that immediate and irreparable injury, loss,
   or damage will result to the minor child(ren) if a temporary injunction is not issued without notice to
   the other party.

2. _____ Petitioner’s _____ Respondent’s attorney has certified in writing any efforts made to give
   notice.


3. The reasons why notice should not be given are: __________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________

TEMPORARY INJUNCTION
{Indicate all that apply}
1. _____The following child(ren) shall not be removed from the jurisdiction of this Court during the
   pendency of this proceeding, or until further order of this Court:

Name                                   Birth date
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

2. _____ Petitioner _____Respondent shall not apply for any passports or passport services on behalf
   of the child(ren).


Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.941(b), Temporary Injunction to Prevent Removal of Minor
Child(ren) and/or Denial of Passport Services (Ex Parte) (03/15)
                                                - 253 -
3. _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent shall immediately deliver any existing passports for the
   child(ren) to {name} ____________________________________________________.


4. The Court may enforce compliance with the terms of this injunction through civil and/or indirect
   criminal contempt proceedings, which may include arrest, incarceration, and/or the imposition of a
   fine.

5.   Violation of this injunction may constitute criminal contempt of court.

6.   Bond.
     a. _____ Bond is waived because this injunction is issued solely to prevent physical injury or abuse
        of a natural person.

     b. _____ This order is conditioned upon _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent posting bond in the
        sum of $ _________ with the clerk of this Court.


EXPIRATION.
This injunction shall remain in effect until the minor child(ren) reach(es) the age of 18, until the hearing
scheduled herein, if any, or {date}_______________________, whichever occurs first, unless modified
by further order of this Court.



DONE AND ORDERED at _________________________, Florida on {date} _________________ .


__________________________________________
CIRCUIT JUDGE


I certify that a copy of the {name of document(s)} ________________________________________ was
( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed ( ) hand-delivered to the parties and any other
person(s) or entities listed below on {date}____________________________.


                                                 ________________________________________
                                                 By: Clerk of Court, Designee, or Judicial Assistant
Petitioner (or his or her attorney)
Respondent (or his or her attorney)

U.S. Department of State
Office of Children’s Issues
2201 “C” Street NW
CA/OCS/CI

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.941(b), Temporary Injunction to Prevent Removal of Minor
Child(ren) and/or Denial of Passport Services (Ex Parte) (03/15)
                                                 - 254 -
Washington, D.C. 20520
Fax (202) 736-9133
preventabduction@state.gov




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.941(b), Temporary Injunction to Prevent Removal of Minor
Child(ren) and/or Denial of Passport Services (Ex Parte) (03/15)
                                                - 255 -
              IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                                JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                       IN AND FOR                                COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                     Case No.:
                                                                     Division:
                                       ,
Petitioner,

and

                                        ,
Respondent.


         TEMPORARY INJUNCTION TO PREVENT REMOVAL OF MINOR
           CHILD(REN) AND/OR DENIAL OF PASSPORT SERVICES
                          (AFTER NOTICE)
Upon verified motion of _____Petitioner _____ Respondent, the Court has jurisdiction of the parties and
the subject matter and the Court being fully advised, it is ORDERED and ADJUDGED that:

{Indicate all that apply}
1. The following minor child(ren) shall not be removed from the jurisdiction of this Court during the
    pendency of this proceeding, or until further order of this Court:

Name                                     Birth date
        ___________________________________________________________________________
        ___________________________________________________________________________
        ___________________________________________________________________________
        ___________________________________________________________________________
        ___________________________________________________________________________
        ___________________________________________________________________________

2. _____ Petitioner _____Respondent shall not apply for any passports or passport services on behalf
   of the child(ren).

3. _____ Petitioner _____Respondent shall immediately deliver any existing passports for the
   child(ren) to {name} _____________________________________________________________.

4. The Court may enforce compliance with the terms of this injunction through civil and/or indirect
   criminal contempt proceedings, which may include arrest, incarceration, and/or the imposition of a
   fine.

5. Violation of this injunction may constitute criminal contempt of court.



Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.941(c), Temporary Injunction to Prevent Removal of Minor
Child(ren) and/or Denial of Passport Services (After Notice) (03/15)
                                                - 256 -
6. Bond.
   a. _____Bond is waived because this injunction is issued solely to prevent physical injury or abuse
      of a natural person.
   b. _____This order is conditioned upon _____Petitioner _____Respondent posting bond in the
      sum of $                _______ with the clerk of this Court.

7. Expiration.
This temporary injunction shall remain in effect until the minor child(ren) reach(es) the age of 18, or
until {date} ____________________, not to exceed one year from the date of this order, whichever
occurs first, unless modified by further order of this Court.


DONE AND ORDERED at ______________________, Florida, on {date}_____________________.



____________________________________________
CIRCUIT JUDGE




I certify that a copy of the {name of document(s)} ___________________________________________
was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed ( ) hand-delivered to the parties and any other
person(s) or entities listed below on {date}_____________________.



                                                 _______________________________________
                                                 By: Clerk of Court, Designee, or Judicial Assistant

Petitioner (or his or her attorney)
Respondent (or his or her attorney)

U.S. Department of State
Office of Children’s Issues
2201 “C” Street NW
CA/OCS/CI
Washington, D.C. 20520
Fax (202) 736-9133
preventabduction@state.gov




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.941(c), Temporary Injunction to Prevent Removal of Minor
Child(ren) and/or Denial of Passport Services (After Notice) (03/15)
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                       FORM 12.941(d)
     EMERGENCY VERIFIED MOTION FOR CHILD PICK-UP ORDER
                           (03/15)
                                  When should this form be used?

You may use this form to request that the court enter an order directing the sheriff or other law
enforcement officer to take a minor child(ren) from the person who currently has physical possession of
the child(ren) and deliver the child(ren) to your physical custody or possession. This form should only be
used in an emergency by a person who has a pre-existing legal right to physical possession of a minor
child. This means that you already have a court order awarding you legal custody of or time-sharing
with the child(ren) OR you are the birth mother of one or more children born out of wedlock and no
court order has addressed any other person’s parental rights. Before proceeding, you should read
General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the beginning of these forms.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. This form presumes that you want the court to enter
an ex parte order without giving the other side advance notice of the hearing. You should explain your
reasons for why such an ex parte order should be entered in paragraph 7 of this form. After completing
this form, you should sign the form before a notary public or deputy clerk. You should file the original,
along with all of the other forms required, with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where the
child(ren) is (are) physically located and keep a copy for your records. You should also ask the clerk to
process your motion though their emergency procedures.


                         IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                                        What should I do next?

If the court enters an order without advance notice to the other party, you should take a certified copy
of the order to the sheriff’s office for further assistance. You must have this form and the court’s order
served by personal service on the other party. You should read the court’s order carefully. The order
may require the sheriff to place the child(ren) somewhere other than in your physical possession. Look
for directions in the order that apply to you and note the time and place of the hearing scheduled in the
order. You should go to the hearing with whatever evidence you have regarding your motion.
Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.941(d), Emergency Verified Motion for Child
Pick-Up Order (03/15)
                                                  - 258 -
If the court will not enter an order without advance notice to the other side, you should check with the
clerk of court, judicial assistant, or family law intake staff for information on the local procedure for
scheduling a hearing on your motion, unless the court sets a hearing in its order denying your request
for an ex parte hearing. When you know the date and time of your hearing, you should file Notice of
Hearing (General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, and use personal service
to notify the other party of your motion, the court’s order, if any, and the hearing.


                                             Special notes...

With this form you must also file the following:

       Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida Supreme
        Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d).

       A certified copy of the court order showing that you have legal custody of or time-sharing with
        the child(ren), if any.

 OR

               A certified copy of the child(ren)’s birth certificate(s), if you are the birth mother of a
                child born out of wedlock and no court order addressing paternity exists.
                                                     OR
               A certified copy of any judgment establishing paternity, time-sharing with or custody of
                the minor child(ren).

Order... These family law forms contain an Order to Pick-Up Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court
Approved Family Law Form 12.941(e), which the judge may use. You should check with the clerk, family
law intake staff, or judicial assistant to see if you need to bring a blank order form with you to the
hearing. If so, you should type or print the heading, including the circuit, county, case number, division,
and the parties’ names, and leave the rest blank for the judge to complete at your hearing.

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.941(d), Emergency Verified Motion for Child
Pick-Up Order (03/15)
                                                   - 259 -
              IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                                   JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                       IN AND FOR                                   COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                    Case No.:
                                                                    Division:
                                         ,
Petitioner,

and

                                          ,
Respondent.

          EMERGENCY VERIFIED MOTION FOR CHILD PICK-UP ORDER

I, {full legal name}                                                                          , being sworn,
certify that the following information is true:

      1. This is a motion to enforce existing custody or time -sharing rights (as an operation of law or
          court-ordered) regarding the following minor child(ren):

Name             Sex     Birth Date           Race           Physical Description




     2. Currently, the child(ren) subject to this motion is (are) in the physical possession of
  {full legal name}
  whose address or present physical location is:           ____________________________________

This individual’s relationship to the minor child(ren) is:


      3. I _____ am _____ am not married to the person named in paragraph 2.

       4. Status of minor child(ren). I have a superior right to custody of or time-sharing with the minor
           child(ren) over the person named in paragraph 2 because:
         {Indicate all that apply}:


Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.941(d), Emergency Verified Motion for Child Pick-Up Order
(03/15)
                                                     - 260 -
         a. _____ Custody or Time-Sharing has been established by a court.
A final judgment or order awarding custody of or time-sharing with the minor child(ren) was made on
{date} _____________in {name of court}             ________________________________
{case number}                   _____. This order awarded custody of or specific time-sharing with the
minor child(ren) to me. This final judgment or order applies to the following minor child(ren): {list
name(s) of the child(ren) or write all}
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
A certified copy of said final judgment or order is attached, has not been modified, and is still in effect.
{Indicate if applicable} _____ This order is an out-of-state court order which is entitled to full faith and
credit enforcement under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act and/or the
federal Parental Kidnaping Prevention Act.

       b. _____ Custody or time-sharing is established as an operation of law. I am the birth mother
          of the minor child(ren) who was (were) born out of wedlock and there is no final judgment
          or order awarding custody of or time-sharing with the following minor child(ren): {list
          name(s) of the child(ren) or write all} __________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
          1. ____ Paternity has NOT been established. A certified copy of the minor child(ren)’s
              birth certificate is attached and has not been amended.
          2. ____ Paternity has been established. A certified copy of the final judgment of
              paternity, which shows no award of custody or time-sharing was made, is attached. This
              order has not been changed and is still in effect.

        c. _____ Other:                                                   _____


     5. A completed Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida
         Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d), is filed with this motion.

     6. Facts relating to the minor child(ren)’s current situation.
        [Indicate all that apply]
        a. _____The person named in paragraph 2 wrongfully removed or wrongfully detained the
             minor child(ren) on {date}                   as follows: ____________________________




            _______ Please indicate here if you are attaching additional pages to continue these facts.

        b. _____ I believe that the minor child(ren) is (are) in immediate danger of harm or removal

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.941(d), Emergency Verified Motion for Child Pick-Up Order
(03/15)
                                                  - 261 -
          from this court’s jurisdiction while with the person named in paragraph 2 based on the
          following: ___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________                   .

        c. _____ The current location of the minor child(ren) is: {choose only one} (    ) unknown
                (     ) believed to be at the following address(es) with the following people
                {list both the address and the people you believe will be there}:



      7. Advance notice of this motion to the individual named in paragraph 2 should not be required
         because:
         ______________________________________________________________________




       8. If needed, I can be contacted for notice of an emergency or expedited hearing at the following
          addresses/locations:
____________________________________________________________
          Name of Contact Person:
_________________________________________________________
          Address:
______________________________________________________________________
          Telephone number(s) where I (or my designee) can be reached: {give name of individual to
call} ______________________________________________________________________________
          Name of Contact Person:
          Address:
          Telephone number(s) where I (or my designee) can be reached: {give name of individual to
call} ______________________________________________________________________________

       9. Attorneys’ Fees, Costs, and Suit Monies.
    [Indicate if applicable]
           ______I have filed this motion because of wrongful acts of the person listed in paragraph 2
above. I request that this Court award reasonable attorney’s fees, costs, and suit monies as applicable
or authorized under Florida law, the UCCJEA, and other legal authorities.


WHEREFORE, I request an Emergency Order to Pick-Up Minor Child(ren), without advance notice,
directing all sheriffs of the State of Florida or other authorized law enforcement officers in this state or

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.941(d), Emergency Verified Motion for Child Pick-Up Order
(03/15)
                                                  - 262 -
any other state to pick up the previously named minor child(ren) and deliver them to my physical
custody.




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.941(d), Emergency Verified Motion for Child Pick-Up Order
(03/15)
                                                  - 263 -
I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made above
and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or imprisonment.

Dated: _____________________
__________________________________________
Signature of Party
Printed Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es):____________________
_____________________________________________


STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ________________________
Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on                      by


NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK


[Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or clerk.]
____ Personally known
____ Produced identification
Type of identification produced _______________________

IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual}________________________________________________________________                           ,
{name of business} __________________________________________________________________                          ,
{address} _________________________________________________________________________                           ,
{city} _____________ ,{state} ___, {zip code}________,{telephone number} ____________________                 .




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.941(d), Emergency Verified Motion for Child Pick-Up Order
(03/15)
                                                  - 264 -
              IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                                  JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                       IN AND FOR                                  COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                   Case No.:
                                                                   Division:
                                         ,
Petitioner,

and

                                         ,
Respondent.

                         ORDER TO PICK-UP MINOR CHILD(REN)

An Emergency Verified Motion for Child Pick-Up Order has been filed by ____ Petitioner
____ Respondent, alleging facts which under existing law are determined to be sufficient to authorize
taking into custody the minor child(ren) named below. Based on this motion, this Court makes the
following findings, notices, and conclusions:

JURISDICTION
This Court has jurisdiction over issues surrounding the minor child(ren) listed below based on the
following:
     {Choose all that apply}
     a. ____ This Court exercised and continues to exercise original jurisdiction over the minor children
         listed below under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA),
         specifically, section 61.514, Florida Statutes.
     b. ____A certified out-of-state custody decree has been presented to this Court with a request for
         full faith and credit recognition and enforcement under the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act,
         28 U.S.C. Section 1738A. This Court has jurisdiction to enforce this decree under the UCCJEA,
         specifically sections 61.501-61.542, Florida Statutes.
     c. ____ By operation of Florida law governing the custody of or time-sharing with child(ren) born
         out of wedlock, this Court has jurisdiction over the child(ren) listed below because this (these)
         child(ren) was (were) born in the State of Florida and no prior court action involving the minor
         child(ren) has addressed a putative father’s rights to time-sharing or other parental rights. See
         sections 742.031 and 744.301, Florida Statutes.
     d. ____ Pursuant to the UCCJEA, specifically section 61.516, Florida Statutes, this Court has
         jurisdiction to modify a custody decree of another state and has consulted with the Court which
         took initial jurisdiction over the minor child(ren) to determine this authority.
     e. ____ Other:




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.941(e), Order to Pick-Up Minor Child(ren) (03/15)
                                                  - 265 -
NOTICE OF HEARING
Because this Order to Pick-Up Minor Child(ren) has been issued without prior notice to the non-movant
{name} ________________________________________________________                   , all parties involved in
this matter are informed that they are scheduled to appear and testify at a hearing regarding this matter
on {date}                                , at {time}          , at which time the Court will consider
whether the Court should issue a further order in this case, and whether other things should be ordered,
including who should pay the filing fees and costs. The hearing will be before the Honorable
{name} _________________________________________at {room name/number, location, address,
city} __________________________________________________________________________, Florida.
If a party does not appear, this order may be continued in force, extended, or dismissed, and/or
additional orders may be issued, including the imposition of court costs.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order
to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the
provision of certain assistance. Please contact:
__________________________________________________________________
{identify applicable court personnel by name, address, and telephone number}
at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon
receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less
than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
ORDER
This Court ORDERS AND DIRECTS any and all sheriffs of the State of Florida (or any other authorized law
enforcement officer in this state or in any other state) to immediately take into custody the minor
child(ren) identified below from anyone who has possession and:

            1. ____ Place the minor child(ren) in the physical custody of {name}
                       ________________ who ( ) may ( ) may not remove the minor child(ren)
               from the jurisdiction of this Court.
                                                   OR
____ Accompany the minor child(ren) to the undersigned judge, if the minor child(ren) is (are) picked
up during court hours, for immediate hearing on the issue of custody or time-sharing. It is the
intention of this Court that the nonmoving party, minor child(ren), and movant appear immediately
upon service of this order before the undersigned judge, if available, or duty judge to conduct a hearing
as to which party is entitled to lawful custody of the minor child(ren) at issue. It is not the intention of
the court to turn over the child(ren) to the movant on an ex parte basis. Neither party should be
permitted to remove the child(ren) from the jurisdiction of this Court pending a hearing. If unable to
accomplish the above, the sheriff/officer shall take the child(ren) into custody and place them with the
Department of Children and Family Services of the State of Florida pending an expedited hearing herein.

                                                     OR


Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.941(e), Order to Pick-Up Minor Child(ren) (03/15)
                                                  - 266 -
____ Place the minor child(ren) in the physical custody of {agency} _______________________
who shall contact the undersigned judge for an expedited hearing. The sheriff/officer shall not delay
the execution of this court order for any reason or permit the situation to arise where the nonmoving
party is allowed to remove the child(ren) from the jurisdiction of this court.

            2. NEITHER PARTY OR ANYONE AT THEIR DIRECTION, EXCEPT PURSUANT TO THIS ORDER,
               MAY REMOVE THE CHILD(REN) FROM THE JURISDICTION OF THIS COURT PENDING
               FURTHER HEARING. SHOULD THE NONMOVING PARTY IN ANY WAY VIOLATE THE
               MANDATES OF THIS ORDER IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER,
               THIS OFFICER IS TO IMMEDIATELY ARREST AND INCARCERATE THE OFFENDING PARTY
               UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE OFFENDING PARTY MAY BE BROUGHT BEFORE THIS COURT
               FOR FURTHER PROCEEDINGS.

All sheriffs of the State for Florida are authorized and ORDERED to serve (and/or execute) and enforce
this order in the daytime or in the nighttime and any day of the week, except as limited by this order
above.

Except as limited by the above, if necessary, the sheriff/officer is authorized to take all reasonable,
necessary, and appropriate measures to effectuate this order. The sheriff/officer shall not delay the
execution of this order for any reason or permit the situation to arise where the child(ren) is (are)
removed from the jurisdiction of this Court before execution of this order.

The minor child(ren) is (are) identified as follows:
Name                     Sex      Birth date       Race                     Physical Description




Current location/address of minor child(ren) or of party believed to have possession of the minor
child(ren):




DONE AND ORDERED on at _______________________, Florida {date}                                        .




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.941(e), Order to Pick-Up Minor Child(ren) (03/15)
                                                  - 267 -
CIRCUIT JUDGE




I certify that a copy of the {name of document(s)} ___________________________________________
was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed ( ) hand-delivered to the parties listed below on
{date}______________________________.



                                                        _______________________________
                                                        By: {Clerk of the Court or designee}
Petitioner (or his or her attorney)
Respondent (or his or her attorney)




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.941(e), Order to Pick-Up Minor Child(ren) (03/15)
                                                  - 268 -
  INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY
                     LAW FORM 12.942(a)
    MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM (03/15)
                                When should this form be used?

This form may be used by either party in a family law case involving parenting, time–sharing, or
paternity of a minor child(ren) to request that the judge appoint a guardian ad litem to represent
the best interests of the minor child(ren). You should use this form if you feel that your child(ren)
needs someone other than you to ensure that both the judicial system and the other party(ies)
act(s) in the best interests of the child(ren). A guardian ad litem may be a volunteer who has been
trained and certified by the State of Florida Guardian ad Litem Program or an attorney who is a
member in good standing with The Florida Bar.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should file the
original with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where your case is filed and keep a copy for
your records.

                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents
be filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions
or other pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you
choose to file your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with
Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial
circuit in which you file. The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                                      What should I do next?

A copy of this form must be mailed, e-mailed, or hand delivered to the other party in your case.

It is possible that there will be a hearing on your motion. The judge may want to hear the reasons
you feel an appointment of a guardian ad litem is necessary, or, the other party may object to your
motion. If a hearing is required, check with the clerk of court, family law court staff, or judicial
assistant for information on the local procedure for scheduling a hearing. When you know the date
and time of your hearing, you should file Notice of Hearing (General), Florida Supreme Court
Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of hearing form, and provide a copy
to the other party.


                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.942(a), Motion for Appointment of
Guardian ad Litem (03/15)
                                                - 269 -
After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required
or permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in
certain circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the
Rules of Judicial Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail,
the procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.
To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law
Form 12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature
appears. Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General),
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-
mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial
Administration 2.516.


                           Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read “General Information for Self-Represented Litigants” found at
the beginning of these forms. You may also want to contact the Guardian ad Litem Program office
in your area or see sections 61.401-405, Florida Statutes.

                                           Special notes...

Order... These family law forms contain an Order Appointing a Guardian ad Litem, Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.942(b), which the judge may use. You should check with the
clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to see if you need to bring a blank order form with
you to the hearing. If so, you should type or print the heading, including the circuit, county, case
number, division, and the parties’ names, and leave the rest blank for the judge to complete at your
hearing or trial.

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law
Rules of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out
these forms also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the
last page of every form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.942(a), Motion for Appointment of
Guardian ad Litem (03/15)
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              IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                                 JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                       IN AND FOR                                 COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                  Case No.:
                                                                  Division:
                                          ,
Petitioner,

and

                                          ,
Respondent.


              MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM
_____ Petitioner _____ Respondent requests that the Court enter an order appointing a guardian ad
litem with all powers, privileges, and responsibilities authorized in section 61.403, Florida Statutes,
and states:

   1. The following minor child(ren) is (are) subject to this proceeding:
Name                              Birth date     Age Sex               Location/Address




      2. Verified allegations of child abuse or neglect as defined in sections 39.01(2) or (45), Florida
         Statutes, _____ HAVE _____ HAVE NOT been made in this case.

      3. The matters before the Court regarding the minor child(ren) are _____ establishment or
         _____ modification of:
         a. sole/shared parental responsibility
         b. Parenting Plan and time-sharing schedule
         c. Other:__________________________________________________________




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    4. It is in the best interests of the minor child(ren) that a guardian ad litem be appointed to
       advance the best interests of the minor child(ren) because:

____________________________________________________________________________



                                                                                                      .


I certify that a copy of this document was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed (      ) e-mailed (   ) hand
delivered to the person(s) listed below on {date} ______________________.

Other party or his/her attorney:
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es):__________________
__________________________________________



_____________________________________________
Signature of Party
Printed Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es):_________________
_______________________________________



IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} ______________________________________________________________ ,
{name of business}____________________________________________________________                       ,
{address} ______________________________________________________________________                     ,
{city} _________,{state} _________, {zip code}________,{telephone number}________________            .
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              IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                                  JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                       IN AND FOR                                  COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                     Case No.:
                                                                     Division:
                                         ,
Petitioner,

and

                                          ,
Respondent.


                        ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN AD LITEM
Upon _____ Petitioner’s _____ Respondent’s motion or the _____ Court’s own motion to appoint a
guardian ad litem for the minor child(ren) herein and the Court finding that:

   a. _____ verified allegations of child abuse or neglect as defined in sections 39.01(2) or (45),
           Florida Statutes, have been made and are determined to be well-founded,
                                        OR
b. _____ it is otherwise in the best interests of the child(ren) that a guardian ad litem be appointed to
advance the best interests of the minor child(ren) because:



                                                                                                       ,

it is thereupon ORDERED as follows:

      1. A guardian ad litem shall be appointed for the minor child(ren), {name(s)}
                                                                                                       ,
now residing at {street address}                                                                       .

      2. The State of Florida Guardian ad Litem Program for the         ____ Judicial Circuit shall assign a
         certified guardian ad litem for the minor child(ren). Upon filing of the Notice of Acceptance, the
         guardian ad litem can be served c/o Guardian ad Litem Program, {address} _______________
         ____________________________________________________________________________.
         Pursuant to the State of Florida Guardian ad Litem Standards of Operation adopted by the
         Supreme Court of Florida, if the Guardian ad Litem Program is appointed in the absence of a
         well-founded allegation of abuse or neglect, an automatic discharge by the Court will occur upon
         filing of a Motion to Discharge by the Program if the Program does not have sufficient volunteer
         and/or supervisory resources available to accommodate this appointment.
                                                     OR

{Name}                                                    , an attorney in good standing with The Florida
Bar, is appointed to serve as a private guardian ad litem for the above minor child(ren). The fees of the
private guardian shall be paid by:


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_____ Petitioner _____ Respondent _____ each party equally _____ other, {specify}
                                                                                                         .

     3. The guardian ad litem is a party to any judicial proceeding from the date of this order until the
        date of discharge and shall have all of the powers, privileges, and responsibilities authorized in
        section 61.403, Florida Statutes, to the extent necessary to advance the best interests of the minor
        child(ren).

     4. The guardian ad litem must be provided with copies of all pleadings, notices, stipulations, and
        other documents filed in this action and is entitled to reasonable notice before any action
        affecting the child(ren) is taken by either of the parties, their counsel, or the Court. The
        guardian ad litem is entitled, through counsel, to be present at any depositions, hearings, or
        other proceedings concerning the minor child(ren).

     5. The guardian ad litem may investigate the allegations of the pleadings affecting the minor
        child(ren), and after proper notice may interview witnesses or any other person having
        information concerning the welfare of the minor child(ren).

     6. The guardian ad litem shall maintain any information received from any source described in
        section 61.403(2), Florida Statutes, as confidential and shall not disclose such information
        except in reports to the Court served upon both parties to this cause and their counsel, or as
        directed by the Court.

     7. The parties, or any other person entrusted by the parties with the care of the minor child(ren)
        shall allow the guardian ad litem access to the minor child(ren) at reasonable times and
        locations and no person shall obstruct the guardian ad litem from the minor child(ren).

     8. The guardian ad litem shall submit his or her recommendations to the Court regarding any
        stipulation or agreement, whether incidental, temporary, or permanent, which affects the
        interest or welfare of the minor child(ren), within 10 days after the date the stipulation or
        agreement is served upon the guardian ad litem.

     9. The guardian ad litem shall file a written report with the Court, which may include
         recommendations and a statement of the wishes of the minor child(ren). The report must be
         filed and served on all parties at least 20 days prior to the hearing at which it will be presented
         unless the Court waives such time period. The guardian ad litem’s report shall address the
         following areas, subject to any conditions ordered by this Court:
a.   ____ parental responsibility of child(ren);
b.    ____ residence of child(ren);
c.   ____ time-sharing including times and locations;
d.   ____ appearance of child(ren) at depositions/hearings;
e.   ____ relocation;
f.   ____ best interests of child(ren) regarding scientific tests; and/or
g.   ____ other _________________________________________________________


This appointment is subject to the following conditions:




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    10. The guardian ad litem is automatically discharged without further order 30 days after the entry
        of a final order or judgment in this proceeding, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.


DONE AND ORDERED at __________________________, Florida, on                                      ______.




CIRCUIT JUDGE




I certify that a copy of the {name of document(s)} ___________________________________________
was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed ( ) hand-delivered to the parties and any other
person(s) or entities listed below on {date}________________.



                                                  _______________________________________
                                                  By: {Clerk of Court, Designee, or Judicial Assistant}

Petitioner (or his or her attorney)
Respondent (or his or her attorney)
________ Guardian ad Litem Program
________ Other:




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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                        FORM 12.943,
   MOTION TO DEVIATE FROM CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES (03/15)

                                 When should this form be used?

Child support in Florida is determined by the child support guidelines found in section 61.30, Florida
Statutes. The court, at its discretion, may raise or lower the child support guidelines amount by up to
5%. In addition, the court may raise or lower the guidelines support amount by more than 5%, if written
reasons are given for the adjustment. The court may make these additional adjustments based on
certain considerations, which are reflected in this form. You should review this form to determine if any
of the reasons for adjusting the child support guidelines amount apply to your situation and you should
complete this form only if you want the court to order more child support or less child support than the
amount required by the child support guidelines.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should file the original
with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where your case is filed and keep a copy for your
records.

                        IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                                       What should I do next?

A copy of this form must be mailed, e-mailed, or hand delivered to the other party in your case.


                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.



Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.943, Motion to Deviate from Child Support
Guidelines (03/15)
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SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.



                             Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. For further information, see section 61.30, Florida Statutes.


                                                  Special notes...

More information on the child support guidelines as well as a chart for converting income and expenses
to monthly amounts if paid or incurred on other than a monthly basis is contained in the instructions to
Florida Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c), and
the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e).
With this form you must also file the following, if not already filed:
       Florida Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or
        (c).
       Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e). (If
        you do not know the other party’s income, you should file this worksheet as soon as you receive
        a copy of his or her financial affidavit.)


Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.943, Motion to Deviate from Child Support
Guidelines (03/15)
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              IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                                JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                      IN AND FOR                                  COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                   Case No.:
                                                                   Division:
                                       ,
Petitioner,

and

                                        ,
Respondent.


              MOTION TO DEVIATE FROM CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES
_____ Petitioner _____ Respondent requests that the Court enter an order granting the following:

SECTION I
[Choose A or B]
A.____ MORE child support than the amount required by the child support guidelines. The Court
       should order MORE child support than the amount required by the child support guidelines
       because of: [Choose all that apply to your situation]
       1. ____Extraordinary medical, psychological, educational, or dental expenses;
       2. ____Seasonal variations in one or both parent's income or expenses
       3. ____Age(s) of the child(ren), taking into account the greater needs of older child(ren);
       4. ____Special needs, such as costs that may be associated with the disability of a child or
           child(ren), that have traditionally been met within the family budget even though the
           fulfilling of those needs will cause support to exceed the presumptive amount established
           by the guidelines;
       5. ____Total available assets of obligee, obligor, and the child(ren);
       6. ____Impact of the Internal Revenue Service Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit, Earned
           Income Tax Credit, and dependency exemption and waiver of that exemption;
       7. ____The Parenting Plan, such as where the child or children spend a significant amount of
           time, but less than 20 percent of the overnights, with one parent, thereby reducing the
           financial expenditures incurred by the other parent, or the refusal of a parent to become
           involved in the activities of the child(ren) has increased the financial expenditure incurred by
           the obligee;
       8. ____The obligee parent’s low income and ability to maintain the basic necessities of the
           home for the child(ren);
       9. ____The likelihood that either parent will actually exercise the time-sharing schedule set
           forth in the parenting plan and/or whether all the children are exercising the same time-
           sharing schedule;
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        10. ____Any other adjustment that is needed to achieve an equitable result, which may include
            reasonable and necessary expenses or debts jointly incurred during the marriage.
Explain any items marked above: _______________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________.

B.____ LESS child support than the amount required by the child support guidelines. The Court should
order LESS child support than the amount required by the child support guidelines because of: [Choose
all that apply to your situation]
        1. ____ Extraordinary medical, psychological, educational, or dental expenses;
        2. ____Independent income of child(ren), excluding the child(ren)’s SSI (supplemental security
            income)
        3. ____Payment of support for a parent which has been regularly paid and for which there is
            a demonstrated need;
        4. ____Seasonal variations in one or both parent's income or expenses;
        5. ____Age of the child(ren), taking into account the greater needs of older child(ren);
        6. ____ Total available assets of obligee, obligor, and child(ren);
        7. _____Impact of the Internal Revenue Service Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit, Earned
            Income Tax Credit, and dependency exemption and waiver of that exemption;
        8. ____ Application of the child support guidelines which requires the obligor to pay more
            than 55% of gross income for a single support order;
        9. ____ Residency of subsequently born or adopted child(ren) with the obligor, include
            consideration of the subsequent spouse's income;
        10. ____ The Parenting Plan, where the child(ren) spend a significant amount of time, but less
            than 20 percent of the overnights, with one parent, thereby reducing the financial
            expenditures incurred by the other parent; or the refusal of a parent to become involved in
            the activities of the child(ren)has reduced the financial expenditure of that parent;
        11. ____Any other adjustment that is needed to achieve an equitable result, which may include
            reasonable and necessary expenses or debts jointly incurred during the marriage.
            Explain any items marked above:___________________________                _________________

                                                                                                        .

SECTION II. INCOME AND ASSETS OF CHILD(REN) COMMON TO BOTH PARTIES
List the total of any independent income or assets of the child(ren) common to both parties (income
from Social Security, gifts, stocks/bonds, employment, trust fund(s), investment(s), etc.). Attach an
explanation.
TOTAL VALUE OF ASSETS OF CHILD(REN)                                               $ ____________
TOTAL MONTHLY INCOME OF CHILD(REN)                                                $ ____________


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SECTION III. EXPENSES FOR CHILD(REN) COMMON TO BOTH PARTIES
All amounts must be MONTHLY. See the instructions with this form to figure out money amounts for
anything that is NOT paid monthly. Attach more paper, if needed. Items included under “other” should
be listed separately with separate dollar amounts.
    1.  $ _______ Monthly nursery, babysitting, or other child care
    2.  $ _______ Monthly after-school care
    3.  $ _______ Monthly school tuition
    4.  $ _______ Monthly school supplies, books, and fees
    5.  $ _______ Monthly after-school activities
    6.  $ _______ Monthly lunch money
    7.  $ _______ Monthly private lessons/tutoring
    8.  $ _______ Monthly allowance
    9.  $ _______ Monthly clothing
    10. $ _______ Monthly uniforms
    11. $ _______ Monthly entertainment (movies, birthday parties, etc.)
    12. $ _______ Monthly health and dental insurance premiums
    13. $ _______ Monthly medical, dental, prescription charges (unreimbursed)
    14. $ _______ Monthly psychiatric/psychological/counselor (unreimbursed)
    15. $ _______ Monthly orthodontic (unreimbursed)
    16. $ _______ Monthly grooming
    17. $ _______ Monthly non-prescription medications/cosmetics/toiletries/sundries
    18. $ _______ Monthly gifts from children to others (other children, relatives, teachers, etc.)
    19. $ _______ Monthly camp or other summer activities
    20. $ _______ Monthly clubs (Boy/Girl Scouts, etc.) or recreational fees
    21. $ _______ Monthly visitation expenses (for nonresidential parent)
           {Explain} ______________________________________________________
   22. $ _______Monthly insurance (life, etc.)
               {explain}: ______________________________________________________
Other {explain}:
   23. _____________________________________________________________________
   24. _____________________________________________________________________
   25. _____________________________________________________________________
   26. $____________TOTAL EXPENSES FOR CHILD(REN) COMMON TO BOTH PARTIES
                          (add lines 1 through 25)



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I have filed, will file, or am filing with this form the following additional documents:
    1. Florida Family Law Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
       12.902(b) or (c).
    2. Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e).




I certify that a copy of this document was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed (           ) e-mailed (   ) hand
delivered to the person(s) listed below on {date} ____________________.
Other party or his/her attorney:
Name: ____________________________________
Address: __________________________________
City, State, Zip: ______________________________
Fax Number: _______________________________
Designated E-Mail Address(es):___________________
__________________________________________

I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
motion and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.
                                               __________________________________________
                                               Signature of Party or his/her attorney
Printed Name: _______________________________
Address: ___________________________________
City, State, Zip: ______________________________
Telephone Number: ___________________________
Fax Number: ________________________________
Designated E-mail Address(es): _________________
__________________________________________
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF __________________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on ________________ by __________________________

____________________________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK

___________________________________________
[Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or clerk.]
____ Personally known
____ Produced identification


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Type of identification produced_____________________________________________________

IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _________________________________________________________________,
{name of business} __________________________________________________________________,
{address} __________________________________________________________________________,
{city} ____________________, {state}___, {zip code}__________{telephone number}_____________.




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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                       FORM 12.944(a),
  MOTION FOR TESTIMONY AND ATTENDANCE OF MINOR CHILD(REN)
                           (03/15)

                                 When should this form be used?

Rule 12.407, Florida Family Law Rules, provides that minor children may not be deposed (have their
deposition taken), brought to court to appear as a witness or to attend a hearing, or subpoenaed to
appear at a hearing without prior order of the court. This rule applies in all cases except when there is
an emergency or the case is an uncontested adoption. You should use this form to request that the
court enter an order authorizing a minor child(ren) to appear at a court proceeding.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should file the original
with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where your case is filed and keep a copy for your
records.

                        IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                                       What should I do next?

A copy of this form must be mailed, e-mailed, or hand delivered to any other party(ies) in your case,
including the guardian ad litem, if one has been appointed.

It is possible that there will be a hearing on your motion. The judge may want to hear the reasons you
feel this motion should be granted, or the other party may object to your motion. If a hearing is
required, check with the clerk of court, judicial assistant, or family law intake staff for information on
the local procedure for scheduling a hearing. When you know the date and time of your hearing, you
should file Notice of Hearing (General),Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or
other appropriate notice of hearing form, and provide a copy to any other party.

                            Where can I look for more information?


Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.944(a), Motion for Testimony and
Attendance of Minor Child(ren) (03/15)
                                                 - 283 -
Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. For further information, see rule 12.407, Florida Family Law Rules of
Procedure.


                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.



                                           Special notes...

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.944(a), Motion for Testimony and
Attendance of Minor Child(ren) (03/15)
                                                - 284 -
                     IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                 JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                     IN AND FOR                                  COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                 Case No.:
                                                                 Division:
                                        __,
Petitioner,

and

                                        ___,
Respondent.

   MOTION FOR TESTIMONY AND ATTENDANCE OF MINOR CHILD(REN)
_____ Petitioner _____Respondent requests that the Court enter an order authorizing one or more of
the actions listed below related to the following minor child(ren):
Name                            Birth date                               Age




[Indicate all that apply]
1.____ Minor child(ren), {name(s)}                                                                    ,
be subpoenaed to appear at hearing now scheduled for {date}                                           .
2.____ Minor child(ren), {name(s)}                                                                    ,
attend deposition of {name(s)} now scheduled for{date}               at
{location}      __________________________________________________________________.

3. ____ Minor child(ren)’s, {name(s)}                                                                 ,
deposition be taken on {date}                    at {location}                                        .
4. ____ Minor child(ren), {name(s)}                                                                   ,
be brought to court to attend hearing now scheduled for {date}                                       at
{location}                                                                                            .
5. ____ Minor child(ren), {name(s)}                                                                   ,
be brought to court to testify in a hearing now scheduled for {date}                                 at
{location}                                                                                            .


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The Court should do this because:




                                                                                                     .

I certify that a copy of this document was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed (   ) e-mailed ( ) hand
delivered to the person(s) listed below on {date}                                                    .

Other party or his/her attorney:
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:                            _______
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es): ______________________
________________________________________________



Signature of Party
Printed Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es):_____________________
______________________________________________

IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the {choose only one} ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} ____________________________________________________________________ ,
{name of business}______________________________________________________________________,
{address} _____________________________________________________________________________,
{city} ________________,{state}_______,{zip code}                  , {telephone number}             .




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.944(a), Motion for Testimony and Attendance of Minor
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               IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ____________________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                        IN AND FOR ____________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA


                                                           Case No.: __________________________
                                                           Division: ___________________________


______________________________________,
Petitioner,

and

_____________________________________,
Respondent.

      ORDER FOR TESTIMONY AND APPEARANCE OF MINOR CHILD(REN)

Upon motion of ______ Petitioner _____ Respondent for testimony or attendance of minor child(ren) in
these proceedings, and the Court finding that a showing of good cause has been made in support of the
motion, it is

ORDERED that
        {Indicate all that apply}
     1. _____ Minor child(ren),
         {name(s)}___________________________________________________,
be subpoenaed to appear at hearing now scheduled for {date} ___________________________.

     2. _____ Minor child(ren), {name(s)}
         ___________________________________________________,
attend deposition of {name(s)} ______________________________________ now scheduled for {date}
______________at {location} _________________________________________________.

    3. _____ Minor child(ren)’s, {name(s)} _________________________________________________,
deposition be taken on {date} ______________at {location} ______________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________.

     4. _____ Minor child(ren), {name(s)} __________________________________________________
be brought to court to attend hearing now scheduled for {date} ________________ at {location}
_______________________________________________________________________________.


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     5. _____Minor child(ren), {name(s)} _________________________________________________,
be brought to court to testify in a hearing now scheduled for {date} _____________ at {location}
_______________________________________________________________________________.
If the minor child or the person bringing the child is a person with a
disability, who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this
proceeding, either is entitled, at no cost to them, to the provision of certain
assistance. Please contact:
__________________________________________________________________
{identify applicable court personnel by name, address, and telephone number}
at least 7 days before the scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon
receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less
than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
Conditions or limitations concerning the minor child(ren), if any, include: _________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________



DONE AND ORDERED at _________________________, Florida on ______________________.


______________________________________________
CIRCUIT JUDGE



I certify that a copy of the {name of document} ___________________________________ was
( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed ( ) hand-delivered to the parties and entities listed
below on {date} ______________________________.


                                              _________________________________________
                                              By: {Clerk of court, designee, or judicial assistant}

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Petitioner (or his or her attorney)
Respondent (or his or her attorney)




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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                       FORM 12.947(a),
   MOTION FOR TEMPORARY SUPPORT, TIME-SHARING, AND OTHER
     RELIEF WITH DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN) (03/15)

                                 When should this form be used?

This form may be used by:

    (1) The respondent or the petitioner in a pending dissolution of marriage action. For you to use
        this form, a petition for dissolution of marriage must have already been filed. You should use
        this form to ask the court to award any of the following: temporary use of assets; temporary
        exclusive use of the marital home; temporary responsibility for liabilities/debts; temporary
        spousal support (alimony); temporary time-sharing schedule with minor child(ren); temporary
        child support; and other relief.

                                                    OR

    (2) The petitioner in a pending action for support unconnected with dissolution. For you to use this
        form, a petition for support unconnected with dissolution of marriage must have already been
        filed. You should use this form to ask the court to award temporary spousal support (alimony)
        and/or temporary child support.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should file the original
with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where the petition for dissolution of marriage was filed
and keep a copy for your records.

                        IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.



                                       What should I do next?

A copy of this form, along with all of the other forms required with this motion, must be mailed, e-

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mailed, or hand delivered to the other party in your case. When you have filed all of the required forms,
you are ready to set a hearing on your motion. You should check with the clerk, family law intake staff,
or judicial assistant for information on the local procedure for scheduling a hearing. When you know
the date and time of your hearing, you should notify the other party using a Notice of Hearing
(General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of
hearing form.

                 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.



                                 Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. Words in bold underline in these instructions are defined there. For further
information, see chapter 61, Florida Statutes, rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, and
rule 1.610, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure.


                                             Special notes...

If you use paragraph 1.c. of this form to ask the court to enter a temporary injunction, the court may
require you to post a bond.

With this form you must also file the following, if not already filed:


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       Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida Supreme
        Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d), if this case involves a minor or dependent
        child(ren).
       Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(j).
       Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e), if
        you are asking that temporary child support be ordered. (If you do not know the other party’s
        income, you may file this worksheet as soon as a copy of his or her financial affidavit has been
        served on you.)

The parties seeking relief shall serve a financial affidavit (Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
12.902 (b) or (c)) and certificate of compliance (Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.932) with
the notice of hearing on the motion for temporary support and time-sharing.

Parenting Plan… If you have reached an agreement on either a temporary Parenting Plan or time-
sharing schedule, either one of the following proposed temporary Parenting Plans or a time-sharing
schedule, signed by both parties, should be filed. Parenting Plan, Florida Supreme Court Approved
Family Law Form 12.995(a), Safety-Focused Parenting Plan, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family
Law Form 12.995(b), or Relocation/Long Distance, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.995(c). If you have not reached an agreement, a proposed Parenting Plan or temporary time-sharing
schedule may be filed for consideration by the Court.

Temporary Order... These family law forms contain a Temporary Order for Support, Time-Sharing, and
Other Relief with Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.947(b), which the judge may use. You should check with the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial
assistant to see if you need to bring it with you to the hearing. If so, you should type or print the
heading, including the circuit, county, case number, division, and the parties’ names, and leave the rest
blank for the judge to complete at your hearing.

Nonlawyer... Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps
you fill out these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida
Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill
out these forms also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the
last page of every form he or she helps you complete.




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Time-Sharing, and Other Relief with Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (03/15)
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              IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                               JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                       IN AND FOR                               COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                             Case No.:
                                                             Division:
                                       ,
Petitioner,

and

                                       ,
Respondent.


      MOTION FOR TEMPORARY SUPPORT, TIME-SHARING, AND OTHER
            RELIEF WITH DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN)
The _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent requests that the Court enter an order granting the following
temporary support:

         {Complete all that apply}
      1. Assets and Liabilities.
         a. _____Award temporary exclusive use and possession of the marital home. {address}

The Court should do this because:


         b. _____ Award temporary use and possession of marital assets. {Specify, without giving
            account numbers}


The Court should do this because:


         c. _____ Enter a temporary injunction prohibiting the parties from disposing of any marital
            assets, other than ordinary and usual expenses. {Explain} ___________________________




The Court should do this because:



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        d. _____ Require temporary payment of specific marital debts. {Explain without using
           account numbers}____________________________________________________________


The Court should do this because:




    2. Child(ren).
       a. _____ Enter a temporary Parenting Plan with a time-sharing schedule for the parties’ minor
                   child(ren).
       b. _____ Enter a temporary injunction prohibiting the parties from permanently removing the
                    child(ren) from the jurisdiction of the Court. The Court should do this because:




    3. Support.
       a. _____ Award temporary child support of $       per month.
       b. _____ Award temporary spousal support/alimony of $                     per month.
The Court should do this because:




    4. Attorney’s fees and costs.
       a. _____ Award temporary attorney’s fees of $                    .
       b. _____ Award temporary costs of $          ____.
The Court should do this because:




    5. Other Relief. {specify}____________________________________________________________




    6. A completed Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida
       Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d), is filed with this motion or has already
       been filed with the Court.



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    7. A completed Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law
       Form 12.902(j), is filed with this motion or has already been filed with the Court.




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    8. I request that the Court hold a hearing on this matter and grant the relief specifically requested
       and any other relief this Court may deem just and proper.

I certify that a copy of this document was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed (    ) e-mailed ( ) hand
delivered to the person(s) listed below on {date} ______________________.


Other party or his/her attorney:
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es):____________________
______________________________________________



Signature of Party or his/her attorney
Printed Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es): ____________________
_____________________________________________


IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual}________________________________________________________________                        ,
{name of business} __________________________________________________________________                       ,
{address}                           ________________________________________________________                ,
{city} _______________,{state} _____, {zip code} ________, {telephone number} ________________              .




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.947(a), Motion for Temporary Support, Time-Sharing, and
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              IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                                JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                       IN AND FOR                                COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                 Case No.: ________________________
                                                                 Division: ________________________
                                        ,
Petitioner,

and

                                         ,
Respondent.

 TEMPORARY ORDER OF SUPPORT, TIME-SHARING, AND OTHER RELIEF
           WITH DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN)

This cause came before this Court for a hearing on a Motion for Temporary Support, Time-Sharing, and
Other Relief with Dependent or Minor Child(ren). The Court, having reviewed the file and heard the
testimony, makes these findings of fact and ORDERS as follows:

The Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter and the parties.

SECTION I. MARITAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
      A. Injunction.
         1. _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent is (are) prohibited and enjoined from disposing of any
             marital assets without the written permission of the other party or a court order. If
             indicated here ____, the person(s) prohibited and enjoined from disposing of any marital
             assets may continue to pay all ordinary and usual expenses.
         2. The Court may enforce compliance with the terms of this injunction through civil and/or
             indirect criminal contempt proceedings, which may include arrest, incarceration, and/or the
             imposition of a fine.
         3. Violation of this injunction may constitute criminal contempt of court.
         4. Bond. This order is conditioned upon _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent posting bond in
             the sum of $                         with the clerk of this Court.

      B. Temporary Use of Assets.
         1. The assets listed below are temporarily determined to be marital assets. Each party shall
            temporarily have the use of, as his/her own, the assets awarded in this section, and the
            other party shall temporarily have no further use of said assets. Any personal property not
            listed below shall be for the use of party currently in possession of that item(s), and he or
            she may not dispose of that item(s) without the written permission of the other party or a
            court order.

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                                                                          Wife                    Husband
ASSETS: DESCRIPTION OF ITEM(S) (Please describe each item as clearly as Shall Have               Shall Have
possible. You do not have to list account numbers.)                     Temporary                Temporary
                                                                           Use                      Use
Automobiles




Furniture & furnishings in home




Furniture & furnishings elsewhere




Jewelry
Business interests


Other Assets

   C. Temporary Responsibility for Liabilities/Debts.
      1. The liabilities listed below are temporarily determined to be marital. Each party shall pay as
         his or her own the marital liabilities indicated below and shall keep said payments current.
         The other party shall temporarily have no further responsibility for the payment of these
         debts.
LIABILITIES: DESCRIPTION OF DEBT(S)(Please describe each item as Current
clearly as possible. You do not have to list account numbers.)   Amount           Wife      Husband
                                                                 Owed             Shall Pay Shall Pay
 Mortgages on real estate: (home)                                     $           $          $



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LIABILITIES: DESCRIPTION OF DEBT(S)(Please describe each item as Current
clearly as possible. You do not have to list account numbers.)   Amount           Wife      Husband
                                                                 Owed             Shall Pay Shall Pay

 Charge/credit card accounts


 Auto loan
 Auto loan
 Bank/Credit Union loans




 Money owed (not evidenced by a note)


 Other




SECTION II. TEMPORARY EXCLUSIVE USE AND POSSESSION OF HOME
[Indicate all that apply]
    1. _____ Petitioner _____Respondent shall have temporary exclusive use and possession of the
        dwelling located at: {address}

         until: {date or event}
                                                                                                        .

   2. _____ Petitioner _____Respondent may make a visit to the premises described in the paragraph
      above for the purpose of obtaining his or her clothing and items of personal health and hygiene
      and to obtain any items awarded in this order. This visit shall occur after notice to the person
      granted temporary exclusive use and possession of the dwelling and at the earliest convenience
      of both parties.

   3. _____Other: ____________________________________________________________________



SECTION III. TEMPORARY PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND TIME-SHARING WITH DEPENDENT OR
MINOR CHILD(REN)

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   1. Jurisdiction. The Court has jurisdiction to determine temporary parental responsibility and
      time-sharing for the parties’ minor child(ren) listed in paragraph 2 below.

   2. The parties’ dependent or minor child(ren) is (are):

       Name                                                    Birth date




   3. Temporary Parental Responsibility for the Minor Child(ren).
      {Choose only one}
       a. _____ The parties shall have temporary shared parental responsibility for the parties’
          minor child(ren).

       b. _____ Mother _____ Father shall have temporary sole parental responsibility for the
          parties’ minor child(ren). Temporary shared parental responsibility would be detrimental to
          the child(ren) at this time because: ___________________________________________


                                                                                                          .

       c. _____ Mother_____Father shall have ultimate decision making authority regarding the
          following:______________________________________________________________
          ___________________________________________________________________________
          ___________________________________________________________________________
       .

       d. Other provisions: __________________________________________________________
          ___________________________________________________________________________
          ___________________________________________________________________________

   4. Temporary Time-sharing Schedule with Minor Child(ren). The parent(s) shall have:
      {Choose only one}
      a. _____ reasonable time-sharing schedule with the parties’ minor child(ren) as agreed to by
          the parties, subject to any limitations in paragraph 5 below. The Court reserves jurisdiction
          to set a specific schedule.
      b. _____the following specified time-sharing schedule with the parties’ minor child(ren),
          subject to any limitations set out in paragraph 5 below: {specify days and times}

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_________________________________________________________________________
          ___________________________________________________________________________

Mother’s Temporary Time-Sharing Schedule.
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________.


Father’s Temporary Time-sharing Schedule.
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________.

        c. _____ Time-sharing in accordance with the temporary Parenting Plan attached as
           Exhibit _____.

        d. _____ Mother _____Father shall have no contact with the parties’ minor child(ren) until
           further order of the Court, due to the existing conditions that are detrimental to the welfare
           of the minor child(ren): {explain}: _______________________________________________



    5. Limitations on Time-sharing. Neither parent shall take the child(ren) from the other parent, any
        child care provider, or other person entrusted by the other parent with the care of the child(ren)
        without the agreement of the other party during the other party’s time-sharing. The above
        time-sharing shall be:
        [Indicate if applicable]
        a. _____ supervised by a responsible adult who is mutually agreeable to the parties. If the
            parties cannot agree, the supervising adult shall be: {name} __________________________.
        b. _____ at a supervised visitation center located at: {address} ________________________
                                                                                                          ,
subject to the available times and rules of the supervised visitation center. The cost of such visits shall
be paid by _____ Mother _____ Father _____ Both.

     6. Communication Arrangements, Parental Responsibility and Time-sharing with Minor
         Child(ren).
[Indicate if applicable]
______ The parties’ communications to arrange time-sharing and discuss issues relating to the
 child(ren) (if temporary shared parenting, or time-sharing is provided in paragraph 3 above) are
restricted as follows: _____ telephone, _____ fax, _____ e-mail, or _____ letter, _____ a responsible

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person shall coordinate the time-sharing arrangements of the minor child(ren). If the parties cannot
agree, the responsible person shall be: {name}

other conditions for arrangements or discussions: {explain}
_________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________                                 .

    7. Exchange of Minor Child(ren). The exchange of the minor child(ren) shall be on time as
        scheduled and as agreed to by the parties. The following conditions, if indicated below, shall
        also apply.
{Indicate all that apply}
                 a.       _____ The parties shall temporarily exchange the child(ren) at the following
                 location(s):

       b. _____ Mother _____Father shall not get out of the vehicle, and the other parent shall not
            approach the vehicle, during the time the child(ren) are exchanged.
                c.      _____ A responsible person shall conduct all exchanges of the child(ren). ( )
                Mother
            ( ) Father shall not be present during the exchange. If the parties cannot agree, the
responsible person shall be: {name}     __________________________________________
                d.      _____ Other conditions for exchange of the child(ren) are as follows:
                ________________




    8. _____ Injunction Prohibiting Removing the Child(ren). The Court hereby temporarily prohibits
       and enjoins the _____ Mother _____Father _____ Both from removing the minor child(ren)
       from the State of Florida without a court order or the written consent of the other party.

    9. _____ Other Temporary Provisions Relating to the Minor Child(ren).




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SECTION IV. TEMPORARY ALIMONY

   1.    _____ The Court denies the request(s) for temporary alimony.

    OR

   2.    _____ The Court finds that there is a need for, and that _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent,
                 hereinafter Obligor, has/had the present ability to pay temporary alimony as follows:
        {Indicate all that apply}
        a. ____ Temporary Periodic. Obligor shall pay temporary periodic alimony to Obligee in the
             amount of $              per month, payable _____ in accordance with Obligor’s employer’s
             payroll cycle, and in any event, at least once a month _____ other {explain}
                                                                                                     ,
beginning {date}        ______________. This temporary periodic alimony shall continue until modified
by court order, the death of either party, or until, _________________________, {date or event}
whichever occurs first.

        b. _____ Retroactive. Obligor shall pay retroactive alimony in the amount of $        for
           the period of {date}                _____ through {date}           ________________,
           which shall be paid pursuant to paragraph 4 below.

    3. Reasons for Awarding/Denying Temporary Alimony Award.
The reasons for awarding/denying temporary alimony are as follows:
        a. _____ length of the marriage of the party receiving temporary alimony: years________;
        b. _____ age of party receiving temporary alimony: _______ years;
        c. _____ health of party receiving temporary alimony: _____ excellent _____ good _____ poor
           _____ other___________________________________________________________;
        d. _____ other factors __________________________________________________________
           ___________________________________________________________________________


        ________ Please indicate here if additional pages are attached.

   4. Retroactive Alimony. _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent shall pay to the other party the
      temporary retroactive alimony of $              , as of {date} _____________. This amount shall
      be paid in the amount of $             per month, payable in accordance with Obligor’s
      employer’s payroll cycle, and in any event at least once a month ( ) other {explain} ________

        beginning: {date}                       _________, until paid in full including statutory interest.

   5. Insurance.
      {Indicate all that apply}

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        a. _____ Health Insurance. _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent shall temporarily be required
             to pay health insurance premiums for the other party not to exceed $                per month.
             Further, _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent shall pay any reasonable and necessary
             uninsured medical costs for the other party not exceed $                per year. As to these
             uninsured medical expenses, the party who is entitled to reimbursement of the uninsured
             medical expense shall submit request for reimbursement to the other party within 30 days,
             and the other party shall, within 30 days after receipt, submit the applicable reimbursement
             for that expense.
b.           _____ Life Insurance (to secure payment of support). To secure the temporary alimony
obligations set forth in this order, the Obligor shall temporarily maintain life insurance on his/her life,
naming the Obligee as the sole irrevocable beneficiary, so long as reasonably available. This temporary
insurance shall be in the amount of at least $             _____ and shall remain in effect until this
temporary obligation for alimony terminates.

   6. _____Other provisions relating to temporary alimony including any tax treatment and
       consequences: _________________________________________________________________.
SECTION V. TEMPORARY CHILD SUPPORT

1. The Court finds that there is a need for temporary child support and that the _____ Mother
   _____ Father (hereinafter Obligor) has the present ability to pay child support.
   The amounts in the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure
Form 12.902(e), filed by the _____ Mother _____ Father are correct

OR

The Court makes the following findings:
The Mother’s net monthly income is $           ____.
The Father’s net monthly income is $          _____.
Monthly child care costs are $          _______.
Monthly health/dental insurance costs are $          __.

     2. Amount.

         Child support established at the rate of $_________per month for the _____children {total
        number of minor or dependent children} shall be paid commencing ___________________
        {month, day, year} and terminating _________________________ {month, day, year}. Child
        support shall be paid in the amount of $__________ per ________ {week, month, other} which
        is consistent with the Obligor’s current payroll cycle.

Upon the termination of the obligation of child support for one of the parties’ children, child support in
the amount of $________ for the remaining ______children {number of remaining children} shall be
paid commencing _________________ {month, day, year} and terminating _______________________
{month, day, year}. This child support shall be paid in the amount of $ _______ per _________ {week,

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month, other} consistent with Obligor’s current payroll cycle.

{Insert schedule for the child support obligation, including the amount, and commencement and
termination dates, for the remaining minor or dependent children, which shall be payable as the
obligation for each child ceases. Please indicate whether the schedule ____appears below or____ is
attached as part of this form}
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________.

The Obligor shall pay child support until all of the minor or dependent children: reach the age of 18;
become emancipated, marry, join the armed services, die, or become self-supporting; or until further
order of the court or agreement of the parties. The child support obligation shall continue beyond the
age of 18 and until high school graduation for any child who is dependent in fact, between the ages of
18 and 19, and is still in high school performing in good faith with a reasonable expectation of
graduation before age 19.

If the temporary child support ordered deviates from the guidelines by more than 5%, the factual
findings which support that deviation are:

                                                                                                           .

     3. Retroactive Child Support.
         {Indicate if applicable}
_____Mother _____ Father shall pay to the other party the temporary retroactive child support of
$            , as of {date}                        . This amount shall be paid in the amount of
$             per month, payable in accordance with Obligor’s employer’s payroll cycle, and in any event
at least once a month ( ) other {explain}          ______________________________
beginning {date}                     , until paid in full including statutory interest.

     4. Insurance.
        [Indicate all that apply]
        _____Health/Dental Insurance. _____ Mother _____ Father shall be required to temporarily
        maintain_____health _____ dental insurance for the parties’ minor child(ren), so long as
        reasonable in cost and accessible to the child(ren). The party providing insurance shall be
        required to convey cards showing coverage to the other party.

OR

_____ Health _____ dental insurance is not reasonable in cost or accessible to the child(ren) at this time.

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_____Reasonable and necessary uninsured medical/dental/prescription drug costs for the minor
child(ren) shall temporarily be assessed as follows:
_____ Shared equally by both parents.
_____ Prorated according to the child support guideline percentages.
_____ Other {explain}:

As to these uninsured medical/dental/prescription drug expenses, the party who incurs the expense
shall submit request for reimbursement to the other party within 30 days, and the other party, within 30
days of receipt, shall submit the applicable reimbursement for that expense, according to the schedule
of reimbursement set out in this paragraph.

    5. _____Life Insurance (to secure payment of support). To secure the temporary child support
        obligations in this order, _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent _____ Each party shall temporarily
        maintain life insurance, in an amount of at least $           ______, on _____ his life _____ her
        life _____ his/her life naming the _____ minor child(ren) as the beneficiary (ies) OR naming the
_____ Mother _____ Father_____ other {name}: ____________________________________ as trustee
for the minor child(ren), so long as reasonably available. The obligation to maintain the life insurance
coverage shall continue until the Court orders otherwise or until {date/event}
___________________________________________________________________________
        .

    6. IRS Income Tax Exemption(s). The assignment of any tax exemption for the child(ren) shall be as
       follows: _________________________________________________
                                                                                                      .

    7. ____Other provisions relating to temporary child support: __________________________


SECTION VI. METHOD OF PAYMENT

Obligor shall pay any temporary court-ordered child support/alimony and arrears, if any, as follows:
    1. Place of Payment

        a. _____ Obligor shall pay temporary court-ordered support directly to either the State
           Disbursement Unit or the central depository, as required by statute, along with any fee
           required by statute.
        b. _____ Both parties have requested and the court finds that it is in the best interests of the
           child(ren) that temporary support payments need not be directed through either the State
           Disbursement Unit or the central depository at this time; however, either party may
           subsequently apply, pursuant to section 61.13(1)(d)3, Florida Statutes, to require payments
           through either the State Disbursement Unit or the central depository.


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    2. Income Deduction.

_____ Immediate. Obligor shall pay through income deduction, pursuant to a separate Income
Deduction Order which shall be effective immediately. Obligor is individually responsible for paying this
temporary support obligation until all of said support is deducted from Obligor’s income. Until
temporary support payments are deducted from Obligor’s paycheck, Obligor is responsible for making
timely payments directly to the State Disbursement Unit or the Obligee, as previously set forth in this
order.

_____ Deferred. Income deduction is ordered this day, but it shall not be effective until a delinquency
of $            __, or, if not specified, an amount equal to one month’s obligation occurs. Income
deduction is not being implemented immediately based on the following findings: Income deduction is
not in the best interests of the child(ren) because: {explain}
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

AND
there is proof of timely payment of a previously ordered obligation without an income deduction order
in cases of modification,
AND
_____ there is an agreement by the Obligor to advise the Title IV-D agency, the clerk of court, and the
Obligee of any change in Payor and/or health insurance
OR
_____ there is a signed written agreement providing an alternative arrangement between the Obligor
and the Obligee and, at the option of the IV-D agency, by the IV-D agency in IV-D cases in which there is
an assignment of support rights to the state, reviewed and entered in the record by the court.

    3. Bonus/one-time payments. _____ All _____% _____ No income paid in the form of a bonus or
       other similar one-time payment, up to the amount of any arrearage or the remaining balance
       thereof owed pursuant to this order, shall be forwarded to the Obligee pursuant to the payment
       method prescribed above.

    4. Other provisions relating to method of payment. _____________________________________



SECTION VII. TEMPORARY ATTORNEY’S FEES, COSTS, AND SUIT MONEY

    1. _____Petitioner’s _____Respondent’s request(s) for temporary attorney’s fees, costs, and suit
       money is (are) denied because _____________________________________________________




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   2. _____ The Court finds there is a need for and an ability to pay temporary attorney’s fees, costs,
      and suit money. _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent is hereby ordered to pay to the other party
      $            in temporary attorney’s fees, and $             _ in costs. The Court further finds
      that the temporary attorney’s fees awarded are based on the reasonable rate of $
      per hour and          reasonable hours. Other provisions relating to temporary attorney’s fees,
      costs, and suit money are as follows: _______________________________________________


       .

SECTION VIII. OTHER PROVISIONS

Other Provisions:


                                                                                                      .



DONE AND ORDERED in _______________________, Florida on {date} _______________________.




CIRCUIT JUDGE



I certify that a copy of this {name of document(s)} __________________________________________
was
( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed ( ) hand-delivered to the parties or entities listed
below on {date}______________________.



_______________________________________
                                                         By: {Clerk of Court or designee}

Petitioner (or his or her attorney)
Respondent (or his or her attorney)
_____State Disbursement Unit
_____Central depository

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_____Other:




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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                       FORM 12.947(c)
   MOTION FOR TEMPORARY SUPPORT AND OTHER RELIEF WITH NO
            DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN)(03/15)

                                 When should this form be used?


This form may be used by:

(1) the respondent or the petitioner in a pending dissolution of marriage action. For you to use this
    form, a petition for dissolution of marriage must have already been filed. You should use this form
    to ask the court to award any of the following: temporary use of assets; temporary exclusive use of
    the marital home; temporary responsibility for liabilities/debts; temporary spousal support
    (alimony); and other relief.

                                                    OR

(2) the petitioner in a pending action for support unconnected with a dissolution. For you to use this
    form, a petition for support unconnected with a dissolution of marriage must have already been
    filed. You should use this form to ask the court to award temporary spousal support (alimony).

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should file the original
with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where the petition for dissolution of marriage was filed
and keep a copy for your records.


                        IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                                       What should I do next?


A copy of this form, along with all of the other forms required with this motion, must be mailed, e-
mailed, or hand delivered to the other party in your case. When you have filed all of the required forms,


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you are ready to set a hearing on your motion. You should check with the clerk, family law intake staff,
or judicial assistant for information on the local procedure for scheduling a hearing. When you know
the date and time of your hearing, you should notify the other party using a Notice of Hearing
(General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of
hearing form.

                 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.



                             Where can I look for more information?


Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. Words in bold underline in these instructions are defined there. For further
information, see chapter 61, Florida Statutes, rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, and
rule 1.610, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure.

                                             Special notes...
If you use paragraph 1.c. of this form to ask the court to enter a temporary injunction, the court may
require you to post a bond.

With this form you must also file the following, if not already filed:

       Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c).

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        (This must be filed within 45 days if not filed at the time of the petition.)
       Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(j).
       Certificate of Compliance with Mandatory Disclosure, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure
        Form 12.932.


Temporary Order... These family law forms contain an Order for Temporary Support and Other Relief
with No Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.947(d),
which the judge may use. You should check with the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to
see if you need to bring it with you to the hearing. If so, you should type or print the heading, including
the circuit, county, case number, division, and the parties’ names, and leave the rest blank for the judge
to complete at your hearing.

Nonlawyer… Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps
you fill out these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida
Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill
out these forms also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the
last page of every form he or she helps you complete.




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               IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _____________________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                   IN AND FOR ______________________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                  Case No: ________________________
                                                                  Division: ________________________

_________________________________,
Petitioner,
             and

_________________________________,
Respondent.


                MOTION FOR TEMPORARY SUPPORT AND OTHER RELIEF
                    WITH NO DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN)

_____ Petitioner _____ Respondent requests that the Court enter an order granting the following
temporary support:

{Complete all that apply}
1. Assets and Liabilities.
    a. _____ Award temporary exclusive use and possession of the marital home. {address} ______
______________________________________________________________________________
The Court should do this because: __________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

    b. _____ Award temporary use and possession of marital assets. {Specify, without using account
       numbers}______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
The Court should do this because: __________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________.
    c. _____ Enter a temporary injunction prohibiting the parties from disposing of any marital assets,
       other than ordinary and usual expenses. {Explain} ____________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________


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The Court should do this because: __________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
    d. _____ Require temporary payment of specific marital debts. {Explain, without using account
       numbers}
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
The Court should do this because: __________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

2. Support. Award temporary spousal support/alimony of $___________ per month.
The Court should do this because: _____________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

3. Other provisions relating to alimony including any tax treatment and
consequences:______________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________




4. Attorney’s fees and costs.
                              a. _____ Award temporary attorney’s fees of $ __________.
                              b. _____ Award temporary costs of $__________.
        The Court should do this because: __________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________

5. Other Relief. {specify}______________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

6. A completed Certificate of Compliance with Mandatory Disclosure, Florida Family Law Rules of
Procedure Form 12.932, is filed with this motion or has already been filed with the Court.

7. A completed Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.902(j), is filed with this motion or has already been filed with the Court.


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I request that the Court hold a hearing on this matter and grant the relief specifically requested and any
other relief this Court may deem just and proper.




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I certify that a copy of this document was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed ( ) hand
delivered to the person(s) listed below on {date} _______________________________.

Other party or his/her attorney:
Name: ________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________
City, State, Zip: _________________________________
Fax Number: __________________________________
Designated E-mail Address(es):____________________
_____________________________________________


___________________________________________
Signature of Party or his/her attorney
Printed Name: ________________________________
Address: _____________________________________
                                         City, State, Zip: ________________________________
                                         Telephone Number: ____________________________
                                         Fax Number: __________________________________
                                         Designated E-mail Address(es): ___________________
                                         _____________________________________________




IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _________________________________________________________________
           ,
{name of business} ___________________________________________________________________
           ,
{address} ___________________________________________________________________________
           ,
{city} ________________,{state} ____,{zip code}__________{telephone number} _________________
           .




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               IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _____________________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                   IN AND FOR ______________________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                 Case No: ________________________
                                                                 Division: ________________________

_________________________________,
Petitioner,
             and

_________________________________,
Respondent.

             ORDER FOR TEMPORARY SUPPORT AND OTHER RELIEF
               WITH NO DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN)
This cause came before this Court for a hearing on a Motion for Temporary Support and Other Relief
with No Dependent or Minor Child(ren). The Court, having reviewed the file and heard the testimony,
makes these findings of fact and ORDERS as follows:

The Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter and the parties.

SECTION I. MARITAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
A. Injunction.
   1. _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent is (are) prohibited and enjoined from disposing of any
       marital assets without the written permission of the other party or a court order. If indicated
       here ( ), the person(s) prohibited and enjoined from disposing of any marital assets may
       continue to pay all ordinary and usual expenses.

     2. The Court may enforce compliance with the terms of this injunction through civil and/or indirect
        criminal contempt proceedings, which may include arrest, incarceration, and/or the imposition
        of a fine.

     3. Violation of this injunction may constitute criminal contempt of court.

     4. Bond. This order is conditioned upon _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent posting bond in the
        sum of $__________ with the clerk of this Court.

B.   Temporary Use of Assets.
     1. The assets listed below are temporarily determined to be marital assets. Each party shall
        temporarily have the use of, as his/her own, the assets awarded in this section, and the other
        party shall temporarily have no further use of said assets. Any personal property not listed

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          below shall be for the use of party currently in possession of that item(s), and he or she may
          not dispose of that item(s) without the written permission of the other party or a court order.


                        ASSETS: DESCRIPTION OF ITEM(S)                              Wife      Husband
     (Please describe each item as clearly as possible. You do not need to list   Shall Have Shall Have
                               account numbers.)                                  Temporary Temporary
                                                                                     Use        Use
 Automobiles




 Furniture & furnishings in home




 Furniture & furnishings elsewhere




 Jewelry
 Business interests


 Other Assets

C.    Temporary Responsibility for Liabilities/Debts.
      1. The liabilities listed below are temporarily determined to be marital. Each party shall pay as his
         or her own the marital liabilities indicated below and shall keep said payments current. The
         other party shall temporarily have no further responsibility for the payment of these debts.




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                LIABILITIES: DESCRIPTION OF DEBT(S)
  (Please describe each item as clearly as possible. You do not need     Current
                       to list account numbers.)                         Amount        Wife    Husband
                                                                          Owed       Shall Pay Shall Pay
Mortgages on real estate: (home)                                        $            $          $



Charge/credit card accounts


Auto loan
Auto loan
Bank/Credit Union loans




Money owed (not evidenced by a note)


Other




SECTION II. TEMPORARY EXCLUSIVE USE AND POSSESSION OF HOME
{Indicate all that apply}
    1. _____Petitioner _____ Respondent shall have temporary exclusive use and possession of the
        dwelling located at: {address}

until {date or event}
                                                                                                           .

    2. _____ Petitioner _____Respondent may make a visit to the premises described in the
       paragraph above for the purpose of obtaining his or her clothing and items of personal health
       and hygiene and to obtain any items awarded in this order. This visit shall occur after notice to
       the person granted temporary exclusive use and possession of the dwelling and at the earliest
       convenience of both parties.

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     3. _____ Other:
                                                                                                          .
SECTION III. TEMPORARY ALIMONY
     1. _____ The Court denies the request(s) for temporary alimony.
OR
    2. _____The Court finds that there is a need for, and that _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent,
       hereinafter Obligor, has/had the present ability to pay, temporary alimony as follows:
{Choose all that apply}
       a. _____ Temporary Periodic. Obligor shall pay temporary periodic alimony to Obligee in the
             amount of $__________ per month, payable ( ) in accordance with Obligor’s employer’s
             payroll cycle, and in any event, at least once a month ( ) other {explain} ____________
                                                                                                  ,
beginning {date} __________. This temporary periodic alimony shall continue until modified by court
order, the death of either party, or until                                                        ,
            _______________________________________________{date or event} whichever occurs
first.

        b. _____ Retroactive. Obligor shall pay retroactive alimony in the amount of $__________ for
           the period of {date} ___________________ through {date} _______________________,
           which shall be paid pursuant to paragraph 4 below.

    3. Reasons for Awarding/Denying Temporary Alimony Award. The reasons for awarding/denying
       temporary alimony are as follows:
       a_____ length of the marriage of the party receiving temporary alimony:        years;
b._____ age of party receiving temporary alimony:              ;
c._____health of party receiving temporary alimony: _____ excellent _____ good _____ poor
       _____ other ____________________________________________________;
d._____ other factors



____ Please indicate here if additional pages are attached.

     4. Retroactive Alimony. _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent shall pay to the other party the
        temporary retroactive alimony of $___________, as of {date} ____________. This amount shall
        be paid in the amount of $__________ per month, payable in accordance with Obligor’s
        employer’s payroll cycle, and in any event at least once a month ( ) other {explain}: _______
                                                                                                          ,
beginning {date} ____________________________, until paid in full including statutory interest.




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    5. Insurance.
[Indicate all that apply]
        a. _____ Health Insurance. _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent shall temporarily be required
             to pay health insurance premiums for the other party not to exceed $__________ per
             month. Further, _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent shall pay any reasonable and
             necessary uninsured medical costs for the other party not exceed $_____________per year.
             As to these uninsured medical expenses, the party who is entitled to reimbursement of the
             uninsured medical expense shall submit request for reimbursement to the other party
             within 30 days, and the other party shall, within 30 days after receipt, submit the applicable
             reimbursement for that expense.
        b. _____ Life Insurance (to secure payment of support). To secure the temporary alimony
             obligations set forth in this order, the Obligor shall temporarily maintain any existing life
             insurance coverage on his/her life naming the Obligee as the sole irrevocable beneficiary, so
             long as reasonably available. This temporary insurance shall be in the amount of at least
             $__________ and shall remain in effect until this temporary obligation for alimony
             terminates.

    6. _____ Other provisions relating to temporary alimony including any tax treatment and
       consequences: _________________________________________________________________

                                                                                                           .

SECTION IV. METHOD OF PAYMENT

Obligor shall pay any temporary court-ordered alimony and arrears, if any, as follows:
    1. Place of Payment.
[Indicate if applies]
        a. _____ Obligor shall pay temporary court-ordered support directly to either the State
              Disbursement Unit or the central depository, as required by statute, along with any fee
              required by statute.
        b. _____ Both parties have requested and the court finds that it is in the best interests that
              temporary support payments need not be directed through either the State Disbursement
              Unit or the central depository at this time; however, either party may subsequently apply,
              pursuant to section 61.13(1)(d)3, Florida Statutes, to require payments through either the
              State Disbursement Unit or the central depository.

     2. Income Deduction.
[If applicable]
         a. _____ Immediate. Obligor shall pay through income deduction, pursuant to a separate
             Income Deduction Order which shall be effective immediately. Obligor is individually
             responsible for paying this temporary support obligation until all of said support is deducted
             from Obligor’s income. Until support payments are deducted from Obligor’s paycheck,
             Obligor is responsible for making timely payments directly to the State Disbursement Unit or

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             the Obligee, as previously set forth in this order.
         b. _____ Deferred. Income deduction is ordered this day, but it shall not be effective until a
             delinquency of $__________, or, if not specified, an amount equal to one month’s
             obligation occurs. Income deduction is not being implemented immediately based on the
             following findings: there are no minor child(ren) common to the parties,
                                                     AND
there is proof of timely payment of a previously ordered obligation without an income deduction order
in cases of modification,
                                                     AND
_____ there is an agreement by the Obligor to advise the Title IV-D agency, the clerk of court, and the
Obligee of any change in Payor and/or health insurance OR ( ) there is a signed written agreement
providing an alternative arrangement between the Obligor and the Obligee and, at the option of the IV-
D agency, by the IV-D agency in IV-D cases in which there is an assignment of support rights to the state,
reviewed and entered in the record by the court.

    3. Bonus/one-time payments. _____ All ______% _____ No income paid in the form of a bonus or
       other similar one-time payment, up to the amount of any arrearage or the remaining balance
       thereof owed pursuant to this order, shall be forwarded to the Obligee pursuant to the payment
       method prescribed above.

    4. Other provisions relating to method of temporary payment: ____________________________

                                                                                                          .

SECTION V. TEMPORARY ATTORNEY’S FEES, COSTS, AND SUIT MONEY

    1. _____ Petitioner’s _____ Respondent’s request(s) for temporary attorney’s fees, costs, and suit
       money is (are) denied because
                                                                                                          .

    2. _____ The Court finds there is a need for and an ability to pay temporary attorney’s fees, costs,
       and suit money. _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent is hereby ordered to pay to the other party
       $__________ in temporary attorney’s fees, and $__________ in costs. The Court further finds
       that the temporary attorney’s fees awarded are based on the reasonable rate of $__________
       per hour and _____reasonable hours. Other provisions relating to temporary attorney fees,
       costs, and suit money are as follows:

                                                                                                          .

SECTION VI. OTHER PROVISIONS

Other Provisions:


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DONE AND ORDERED in __________________________, Florida, on {date} _______________________.


____________________________________________
CIRCUIT JUDGE


I certify that a copy of this {name of document}____________________________________________
was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed ( ) hand-delivered to the parties or entities listed
below on {date}___________________________.




                                                         by___________________________________
                                                         {Clerk of Court or designee}



Petitioner (or his or her attorney)
Respondent (or his or her attorney)
State Disbursement Unit
Other:




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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY
                   LAW FORM 12.950(a)
    AGREEMENT FOR RELOCATION WITH MINOR CHILD(REN)
                        (03/15)

                              When should this form be used?


This form should be used when the parents and every other person entitled to access to,
visitation, or time-sharing with the minor child(ren) are in agreement and are asking the court to
permit the relocation of the child(ren)’s principal residence. “Other Person” means an individual
who is not the parent, but with whom the child resides pursuant to court order, or who has the
right of access to, time-sharing with, or visitation with the child(ren). This form can be used at
any time after either a petition or supplemental petition to relocate has been filed and the
parties reach an agreement; OR can be used when the parties are in agreement and there is an
existing cause of action, judgment, or decree of record pertaining to the child(ren)’s residence
or time-sharing schedule. Either an agreement for relocation or a petition to relocate is
required when:

1.       You plan to relocate the child(ren)’s residence more than 50 miles from the child(ren)’s
     principal residence at the time of the last order which established or modified either a
     Parenting Plan or time-sharing schedule or at the time of filing of the pending action.

2.       The court has not already entered an order granting permission to relocate.

3.      The relocation will be for a period of 60 consecutive days or more, not including any
     absence for purposes of vacation, education, or health care for the child(ren).

4.       Your order or final judgment defining custody, primary residence, the Parenting Plan, or
     time-sharing was entered before October 1, 2009 and the order does not expressly govern
     the relocation of the child(ren); or was entered on or after October 1, 2009, or your case
     was pending on October 1, 2009.

5.       If the visitation or time-sharing schedule will change due to the relocation, a Parenting
     Plan with a time-sharing schedule must be included with the Agreement. Regardless of
     whether there is an agreement, the court reserves jurisdiction to modify issues relating to
     the minor child(ren).

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. You must fill in all sections of the form. If you
are an “other person” entitled to access, visitation, or time-sharing with the child(ren),
substitute your name for Mother or Father in the form and “parties” for “parents.” After
completing the form, you should sign the form before a notary public or deputy clerk.



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                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and
documents be filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants
may file petitions or other pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not
required to do so. If you choose to file your pleadings or other documents electronically, you
must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow
the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file. The rules and procedures should be
carefully read and followed.

                                    What should I do next?


For your case to proceed, you must properly notify the court by filing the original of the
Agreement and a Motion for Order Permitting Relocation by Agreement, Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form, 12.950 (b), with the clerk of the circuit court of one of the
following: the circuit court which has jurisdiction in accordance with the Uniform Child Custody
Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act; the circuit court in the county in which either parent and the
child(ren) reside; or the circuit court in which the original action was adjudicated. If the order
was entered in another state, or if the child(ren) live(s) in another state, you should speak with
an attorney about where to file this form. You should file the original with the clerk of the
circuit court and keep a copy for your records.

If the issue of the child(ren)’s physical residence is already before the court in an ongoing
proceeding or through a judgment issued by the court, the court may enter an order adopting
the Agreement without holding a hearing once both parties have signed it and neither has
requested a hearing. When a hearing is not timely requested, the court shall presume that
relocation is in the best interest of the child(ren) and may adopt the Agreement without holding
a hearing.

 If one or more of the parties to the Agreement timely requests a hearing in writing within 10
days after the date the Agreement is filed with the court, then you must notify the other
party(ies) of the hearing by using a Notice of Hearing (General), Florida Supreme Court
Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of hearing form. The court will
then enter an order after the hearing.

            IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or
certified process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all
documents required or permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic
mail (e-mail) except in certain circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format
requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial Administration.


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SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-
mail, the procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using
the Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family
Law Form 12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your
signature appears. Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service
(General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current
Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and
Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                         Where can I look for more information?
Before proceeding, you should read “General Information for Self-Represented Litigants”
found at the beginning of these forms. The words that are in “bold underline” in these
instructions are defined there. For further information, see chapter 61, Florida Statutes.

If your case involves a modification of any provision relating to child support, you should also
check with the clerk of the circuit court in the county in which you are filing this Agreement for
Relocation to determine if any other forms must be filed.

If the parties agree to a modification of child support, the following forms should be filed with
this Agreement:

       A Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
    12.902(e),
       A completed Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
    12.902(b) or (c).
       A completed Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA)
    Affidavit, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d).

                                         Special notes...
The Agreement for Relocation with Minor Children must contain a Parenting Plan with a time-
sharing schedule. At a minimum, the Parenting Plan must describe in adequate detail:
       How the parties will share and be responsible for the daily tasks associated with the
    upbringing of the child(ren),
       The time-sharing schedule that specifies the time that the minor child(ren) will spend
    with each parent and every other person entitled to access or time-sharing,
       A designation of who will be responsible for any and all forms of health care, school-
    related matters, including the address to be used for school-boundary determination and
    registration, and any other activities,
       The methods and technologies that the parents will use to communicate with the
    child(ren), and
       Any transportation arrangements related to access or time-sharing.

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The best interests of the child(ren) is the primary consideration in the Parenting Plan. In creating
the Parenting Plan, all circumstances between the parties, including the parties’ historic
relationship, domestic violence, and other factors must be taken into consideration.
Determination of the best interests of the child(ren) shall be made by evaluating all of the
factors affecting the welfare and interest of the particular minor child(ren) and the
circumstances of the family as listed in s. 61.13(3), Florida Statutes.

This standard form does not include every possible issue that may be relevant to the facts of
your case. The Parenting Plan should be as detailed as possible to address the time-sharing
schedule. Additional provisions should be added to address all of the relevant factors. The
parties should give special consideration to the age and needs of each child.

The Parenting Plan and time-sharing schedule may be set forth in the body of the Agreement for
Relocation with Minor Children or may be attached as a separate document. You may attach a
Relocation/Long-Distance Parenting Plan, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.995(c), or similar form.

In developing the Parenting Plan, you may wish to consult or review other materials which are
available at your local library, law library or through national and state family organizations.

Nonlawyer. . . Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a
nonlawyer helps you fill out these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from
Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you.
A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms must put his or her name, address, and telephone
number on the bottom of the last page of every form he or she helps you complete.




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           IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _____________________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
               IN AND FOR ______________________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                   Case No: __________________
                                                                   Division: __________________

_________________________________,
                         Petitioner,
And

_________________________________,
                       Respondent.


           AGREEMENT FOR RELOCATION WITH MINOR CHILD(REN)
          _____INCLUDING OR _____ NOT INCLUDING MODIFICATION OF
                               CHILD SUPPORT

I, {full legal name} ____________________________________, (Petitioner) and I, {full legal
name} _______________________________________, (Respondent) being sworn, certify that
the following information is true:

1.      The parties to this action were granted a final judgment of ____ dissolution of marriage
     ____ paternity on {date} ______________. A copy of the final judgment and any
     modification(s) is/are attached.

2.       {If Applicable}. The following other person is an individual who is not a parent, but with
     whom the child resides pursuant to a court order, or who has the right of access to, time-
     sharing with, of visitation with the child(ren)____________________________________.

3.      Paragraph(s) ________________ of the ____ final judgment or ____ most recent
     modification thereof describes the present custody, visitation, or time-sharing schedule.

4.       The dependent or minor child(ren) referred to in this Agreement are:

     Name(s)                                          Birth Date(s)
     ___________________________________________________________________________
     ___________________________________________________________________________
     ___________________________________________________________________________
     ___________________________________________________________________________
     ___________________________________________________________________________

SECTION I. RELOCATION

A.       Since the final judgment or last modification thereof, there has been a substantial


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     change in circumstances, requiring a modification of the present visitation, Parenting Plan,
     or time-sharing schedule. Both parties agree and stipulate to the following terms regarding
     modification to allow the ________________________to relocate with the minor child (ren)
     and modify the terms regarding visitation or time-sharing, with or without a hearing.

B.      The following relocation information is true and correct:
     1. The location of the intended new residence, including the state, city, and physical
        address, if known, is: ______________________________________________________
        ________________________________________________________________________
        _______________________________________________________________________.

     2. The mailing address of the new physical residence, if not the same as the physical
        address, is: ______________________________________________________________.

     3. The home telephone number of the intended new residence, if known, is:___________.

     4. The date of the intended move or proposed relocation is: ________________________.


SECTION II: PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND TIME-SHARING SCHEDULE {Choose only one}

1.____ Parental Responsibility and Time-Sharing shall remain the same as previously set out in
       the: ____ Final Judgment of Dissolution, ____ Final Judgment of Paternity or subsequent
       ____ Other {title of supplemental order or judgment}___________________________
       dated _______________________________ and will continue without modification;

OR

2.____ The parties shall comply with the Parenting Plan which is attached and incorporated
       herein as Exhibit ____.

OR

3.____ The parties shall comply with the following Parenting Plan and time-sharing schedule:

A. JURISDICTION
   The United States is the country of habitual residence of the child(ren).

     The State of Florida is the child(ren)’s home state for the purposes of the Uniform Child
     Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.

     This Parenting Plan is a child custody determination for the purposes of the Uniform Child
     Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, the International Child Abduction Remedies Act,
     42 U.S.C. Sections 11601 et seq., the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act, and the
     Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction enacted at the Hague on
     October 25, 1980, and for all other state and federal laws.


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    Other:         _______________________________________________________________.




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B. PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND DECISION MAKING

    1. Parental Responsibility {Choose only one}

        a._____ Shared Parental Responsibility.
                It is in the best interests of the child(ren) that the parents confer and jointly
                make all major decisions affecting the welfare of the child(ren). Major decisions
                include, but are not limited to, decisions about the child(ren)’s education,
                healthcare, and other responsibilities unique to this family.

            OR

        b._____Shared Parental Responsibility with Decision Making Authority.
               It is in the best interests of the child(ren) that the parents confer and attempt to
               agree on the major decisions involving the child(ren). If the parents are unable
               to agree, the authority for making major decisions regarding the child(ren) shall
               be as follows:

                 Education/Academic decisions                     ____ Mother      ____ Father
                 Non-emergency health care                        ____ Mother      ____ Father
                 ___________________________                      ____ Mother      ____ Father
                 ___________________________                      ____ Mother      ____ Father
                 ___________________________                      ____ Mother      ____ Father

            OR

        c._____ Sole Parental Responsibility:
                It is in the best interests of the child(ren) that the ____ Mother ____ Father shall
                have sole authority to make major decisions for the child(ren.) It is detrimental
                to the child(ren) for the parents to share decision making because:
                _________________________________________________________________
                _________________________________________________________________.

    2. Day-to-Day Decisions
       Unless otherwise specified in this Parenting Plan, each parent shall make decisions
       regarding day-to-day care and control of each child, including the performance of daily
       tasks, while the child is with that parent. Regardless of the allocation of decision making
       in the Parenting Plan, either parent may make emergency decisions affecting the health
       or safety of the child(ren) when the child is residing with that parent. A parent who
       makes an emergency decision shall share the decision with the other parent as soon as
       reasonably possible.

    3. Extracurricular Activities {Choose all that apply}

        a._____ Either parent may register the child(ren) and allow them to participate in the
                activity of the child(ren)’s choice.


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         b._____The parents must mutually agree to all extra-curricular activities.

         c._____ The costs of the extra-curricular activities shall be paid by:
                 Mother ______%           Father _______ %

         d._____The uniforms and equipment required for the extra-curricular activities shall be
                paid by: Mother _______ %    Father ________%

         e._____Other: _____________________________________________________ .

C.      INFORMATION SHARING. Unless Otherwise Indicated or Ordered by the Court:

     1. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, both parents shall have access to medical and
        school records pertaining to the child(ren) and shall be permitted to independently
        consult with any and all professionals involved with the child(ren). The parents shall
        cooperate with each other in sharing information related to the health, education, and
        welfare of the child(ren) and they shall sign any necessary documentation ensuring that
        both parents have access to said records.

     2. Each parent shall be responsible for obtaining records and reports directly from the
        school and health care providers.

     3. Both parents have equal rights to inspect and receive governmental agency and law
        enforcement records concerning the child(ren).

     4. Both parents shall have equal and independent authority to confer with the child(ren)’s
        school, day care, health care providers, and other programs with regard to the
        child(ren)’s educational, emotional, and social progress.

     5. Both parents shall be listed as “emergency contacts” for the child(ren).

     6. Each parent has a continuing responsibility to provide a residential and mailing address,
        and contact telephone number(s) to the other parent. Each parent shall notify the other
        parent in writing within 24 hours of any changes. Each parent shall notify the court in
        writing within seven (7) days of any changes.

     7. Other: _________________________________________________________________
        _______________________________________________________________________ .

D.       SCHEDULING

     1. School Calendar
        If necessary, on or before ___________ of each year, both parents should obtain a copy
        of the school calendars for the next school year. The parents shall discuss the calendars
        and the time-sharing schedule so that any differences or questions can be resolved.


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         The parents shall follow the school calendar of: {Choose all that apply}
         _____ the oldest child
         _____ the youngest child
         _____ the school calendar for ______________ County
         _____ the school calendar for _________________ School

     2. Academic Break Definition
        When defining academic break periods, the period shall begin at the end of the last
        scheduled day of classes before the holiday or break and shall end on the first day of
        regularly scheduled classes after the holiday or break.

     3. Schedule Changes {Choose all that apply}

         a._____ A parent making a request for a schedule change will make the request as soon
                 as possible, but in any event, except in cases of emergency, no less than
                 ______________ before the change is to occur.

         b._____A parent requesting a change of schedule shall be responsible for any additional
                child care, or transportation costs caused by the change.

         c._____ Other __________________________________________________________.

E.      TIME-SHARING SCHEDULE

          1. Weekday and Weekend Schedule
         The following schedule shall apply beginning on ________________________ with the
         _____ Mother _____ Father and continue as follows:

         The child(ren) shall spend time with the Mother on the following dates and times:
         WEEKENDS: ____ Every ____ Every Other ____ Other (specify): ___________________
         From____________________________ to _____________________________________
         WEEKDAYS: Specify days ___________________________________________________
         From _____________________________ to ___________________________________
         OTHER: (Specify) _________________________________________________________
         ________________________________________________________________________
         _______________________________________________________________________ .

         The child(ren) shall spend time with the Father on the following dates and times:
         WEEKENDS: ____ Every ____ Every Other ____ Other {specify}: ___________________
         From____________________________ to _____________________________________
         WEEKDAYS: {Specify days} _________________________________________________
         From _____________________________ to ___________________________________
         OTHER: {specify} _________________________________________________________
         _______________________________________________________________________


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        _______________________________________________________________________ .

        The child(ren) shall spend time with ________________________on the following dates
        and times:
        WEEKENDS: ____ Every ____ Every Other ____ Other {specify}:____________________
        From _______________________________to__________________________________
        WEEKDAYS: {Specify days}__________________________________________________
        From________________________________to__________________________________
        OTHER: {specify} __________________________________________________________
        ________________________________________________________________________
        ________________________________________________________________________

        Please indicate below if there is a different time-sharing schedule for any child.
        Complete a separate Attachment for each child for whom there is a different time-
        sharing schedule.

        _____ There is a different time-sharing schedule for the following child(ren) in
              Attachment _____.

            ______________________________, and _________________________.
               (Name of Child)                     (Name of Child)

         2. Holiday Schedule {Choose only one}

        a.____ No holiday time sharing shall apply. The regular time-sharing schedule set forth
               above shall apply.

        b.____ Holiday time-sharing shall be as the parties agree.

        c.____ Holiday time-sharing shall be in accordance with the following schedule. The
               holiday schedule will take priority over the regular weekday, weekend, and
               summer schedules. Fill in the blanks with Mother or Father to indicate where
               the child(ren) will be for the holidays. Provide the beginning and ending times.
               If a holiday is not specified as even, odd, or every year with one parent, then the
               child(ren) will remain with the parent in accordance with the regular schedule

        Holidays         Even Years      Odd Years        Every Year      Begin/End Time
        Mother’s Day     __________      _________        __________      _________________
        Father’s Day     __________      _________        __________      _________________
        President’s Day __________       _________        __________      _________________
        Martin Luther King Day _____     _________        __________      _________________
        Easter                  ____     _________        __________      _________________
        Passover                ____     _________        __________      _________________
        Memorial Day Weekend ____        _________        __________      ________________
        4th of July             ____     _________        __________      _________________
        Labor Day Weekend       ____     _________        __________      _________________


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        Columbus Day Weekend ____ _________               __________      _________________
        Halloween               ____ _________            __________      _________________
        Thanksgiving            ____ _________            __________      ________________
        Veteran’s Day          ____ _________             __________      _________________
        Hanukkah               ____ _________             __________      _________________
        Yom Kippur             ____ _________             __________      _________________
        Rosh Hashanah          ____ __________            __________      _________________
        Child(ren)’s Birthdays ____ _________             __________      _________________
        ___________________________________               __________      _________________

         3. Winter Break
        A. Winter Break {Choose only one}

            1._____The ____Mother ____ Father shall have the child(ren) from the day and
                   time school is dismissed until December _____ at _____ a.m./p. m in
                   ____odd-numbered years ____ even-numbered years ____ every year.
                   The other parent will have the children for the second portion of the Winter
                   Break. The parties shall alternate the arrangement each year.

            2._____The ____ Mother ____ Father shall have the child(ren) for the entire Winter
                   Break during ____ odd-numbered years ____ even-numbered years
                   ____ every year.

            3._____Other:
                   ______________________________________________________________
                   ______________________________________________________________
                   _____________________________________________________________.

        B. Specific Winter Holidays
           If not addressed above, the specific Winter Holidays such as Christmas, New Year’s
           Eve, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, etc. shall be shared as follows:
           ____________________________________________________________________
           ____________________________________________________________________
           ____________________________________________________________________
           ____________________________________________________________________.

         4. Spring Break {Choose only one}

        a._____ The parents shall follow the regular schedule.

        b._____The parents shall alternate the entire Spring Break with the Mother having the
               child(ren) during the _____ odd-numbered _____ even-numbered years.

        c._____ The _____ Father _____ Mother shall have the child(ren) for the entire Spring
                Break every year.



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         d._____The Spring Break will be evenly divided. The first half of the Spring Break will go
                to the parent whose regularly scheduled weekend falls on the first half and the
                second half going to the parent whose weekend falls during the second half.

         e._____Other: ___________________________________________________________




          5. Summer Break {Choose only one}

         a._____ The parents shall follow the regular schedule through the summer.

         b._____The _____ Mother _____Father shall have the entire Summer Break from
                __________ after school is out until _______________ before school starts.

         c._____ The parents shall equally divide the Summer Break. During ____ odd-numbered
                 years ____ even-numbered years, the _____Mother _____ Father shall have the
                 child(ren) from ____________after school is out until________________. The
                 other parent shall have the child(ren) for the second half of the summer break.
                 The parents shall alternate the first and second halves of Summer Break each
                 year unless otherwise agreed. During the extended periods of time-sharing, the
                 other parent shall have the child(ren)_______________________.

         d._____Other:_____________________________________________________.

          6. Number of Overnights:
         Based upon the time-sharing schedule, the Mother has a total of _____ overnights per
         year and the Father has a total of _____ overnights per year. Note: The two numbers
         must equal 365.

F.   TRANSPORTATION AND EXCHANGE OF CHILD(REN)

     Both parents shall have the child(ren) ready on time with sufficient clothing packed and
     ready at the agreed upon time of exchange. All necessary information and medicines will
     accompany the child(ren).

     The parties shall exchange travel information and finalize travel plans at least _____ days in
     advance of the date of travel. Except in cases of emergency, any parent requesting a change
     of travel plans after the date of finalization shall be solely responsible for any additional
     costs.

           1. Automobile Transportation and Exchange
         If a parent is more than _____ minutes late without contacting the other parent to make
         other arrangements, the parent with the child(ren) may proceed with other plans and


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        activities. {Choose only one}

        a._____ The _____ Mother _____ Father shall provide all transportation.

        b._____The _____ Mother _____ Father shall pick up the child(ren) at the beginning of
               the visit and the other parent shall pick up the child(ren) at the end of the visit.
               The exchange shall take place:

        c._____ At the parents’ homes unless otherwise agreed

        d._____At the following location unless the parties agree in advance to a different
               place________________________________________________________.
        e._____The parents shall meet at the following central location:
               ______________________________________________________________.

        f._____ Other: _________________________________________________________.

         2. Airplane and Other Public Transportation and Exchange
        Airline regulations govern the age at which a child may fly unescorted. An older child or
        children may fly under such regulations as each airline may establish.

        Airline reservations should be made well in advance, and preferably non-stop.

        All flight information shall be sent to the other party(ies) at least _____days in advance
        of the flight by the party purchasing the tickets.

        If the child(ren) are flying accompanied by a party, the parent picking up the child(ren)
        shall exchange the child(ren) with the other parent at ________________________and
        the parent returning the child(ren) shall exchange the child(ren)
        at______________________________________________.

         If the exchange is to be made at the airport, the party flying in to pick up or drop off the
        child(ren) from/to the airport must notify the other party of any flight delays.

        Unless otherwise agreed in advance, if the child(ren) are flying unaccompanied, the
        parent taking the child(ren) to the airport must call the other parent immediately upon
        departure to notify the other parent that the child(ren) is/are arriving, and the parent
        who meets the child(ren) must immediately notify the other parent upon the
        child(ren)’s arrival. {Indicate all that apply}

        a._____ Until a child reaches the age of _____, the parties agree that the child(ren) shall
                take a direct flight and/or fly accompanied by__________________________.

        b._____Once a child reaches the age of ____ the child shall be permitted to fly
               accompanied by an airline employee.



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        c._____ Once a child reached the age of ____ the child shall be permitted to fly
                unescorted.

        d._____Other: ___________________________________________________________.

         3. Costs of Airline and Other Public Transportation
        The parents shall work together to purchase the most convenient and least expensive
        tickets.

        Unless otherwise agreed or in the case of an unavoidable emergency, any costs incurred
        by a missed travel connection shall be the sole responsibility of the parent who failed to
        timely deliver the child(ren) to the missed connection.{Indicate all that apply}


        a._____ Transportation costs are included in the Child Support Worksheets and/or the
                Order for Child Support and should not be included here.

        b._____The Mother shall pay ______% and the Father shall pay ______ % of the
               transportation costs.

        c._____ The Mother shall pay ______% and the Father shall pay _____% of the
                transportation costs for an adult to accompany the child(ren) during travel.

        d._____If the parents are sharing travel costs, the non-purchasing parent shall
               reimburse the other parent within ____ days of receipt of documentation
               establishing the travel costs.

        e._____Other: __________________________________________________________.

         4. Foreign and Out-Of-State Travel {Indicate all that apply}

        a._____ Either parent may travel within the United States with the child(ren) during
                his/her time-sharing. The parent traveling with the child(ren) shall give the
                other parent at least _____ days written notice before traveling out of state
                unless there is an emergency, and shall provide the other parent with a detailed
                itinerary, including locations and telephone numbers where the child(ren) and
                parent can be reached at least _____ days prior to traveling.

        b._____Either parent may travel out of the country with the child(ren) during his/her
               time-sharing. At least _____ days prior to traveling, the parent shall provide a
               detailed itinerary, including locations, and telephone numbers where the
               child(ren) and parent may be reached during the trip. Each parent agrees to
               provide whatever documentation is necessary for the other parent to take the
               child(ren) out of the country.

        c._____ If a parent wishes to travel out of the country with the child(ren), he/she shall


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                  provide the following security for the return of the child(ren) _______________
                  _________________________________________________________________
                  _________________________________________________________________.

          d._____Other ___________________________________________________________.

           5. Other travel and exchange arrangements:
               ____________________________________________________________________
               ____
          ________________________________________________________________________


 G.       EDUCATION

      1. School designation. For purposes of school boundary determination and registration,
         the _____ Mother’s _____ Father’s address shall be designated.

      2. {If Applicable} The following provisions are made regarding private or home schooling:
         _______________________________________________________________________
         _______________________________________________________________________
         _______________________________________________________________________ .

      3. Other. __________________________________________________________________
         ________________________________________________________________________
         _______________________________________________________________________

H.        DESIGNATION FOR OTHER LEGAL PURPOSES

      The child(ren) named in this Relocation Agreement are scheduled to reside the majority of
      the time with the _____ Mother _____ Father. This majority designation is SOLELY for
      purposes of all other state and federal laws which require such a designation. This
      designation does not affect either parent’s rights or responsibilities under this Relocation
      Agreement.

I.        COMMUNICATION

           1. Between Parents
          All communications regarding the child(ren) shall be between the parents. The parents
          shall not use the child(ren) as messengers to convey information, ask questions, or set
          up schedule changes.

          The parents shall communicate with each other by: {Indicate all that apply}
          a._____ in person
          b._____by telephone
          c._____ by letter
          d._____by e-mail


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         e._____Other:_____________________________________________________.

          2. Between Parent and Child(ren)

         Both parents shall keep contact information current. Telephone or other electronic
         communication between the child(ren) and the other parent shall not be monitored by
         or interrupted by the other parent. “Electronic communication” includes telephones,
         electronic mail or e-mail, webcams, video-conferencing equipment and software or
         other wired or wireless technologies or other means of communication to supplement
         face to face contact.

         The child(ren) may have _____ telephone ____ e-mail _____ other electronic
         communication in the form of ___________________________________ with the other
         parent: (Choose only one)
         a.____ Anytime
         b.____ Every day during the hours of _________________ to _____________________.
         c.____ On the following days_______________________________________________
                 during the hours of ________________________ to ______________________.
         d.____ Other: ___________________________________________________________.

          3. Costs of Electronic Communication shall be addressed as follows:
         ________________________________________________________________________
         ________________________________________________________________________
         ________________________________________________________________________

J.       CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS OF THE PARENTING PLAN

     Temporary changes may be made informally without a written document. When the
     parents do not agree, the Parenting Plan remains in effect until further order of the court.

     Any substantial changes to the Parenting Plan must be sought through the filing of a
     supplemental petition for modification.

K.       DISPUTES OR CONFLICT RESOLUTION

     Parents shall attempt to cooperatively resolve any disputes which may arise over the terms
     of the Parenting Plan. The parents may wish to use mediation or other dispute resolution
     methods and assistance, such as Parenting Coordinators and Parenting Counselors, before
     filing a court action.

SECTION III: CHILD SUPPORT AND INSURANCE

A.       If the requested modification is granted, the parties:
     1.____ agree that child support should be modified, consistent with the modification of the
              time-sharing schedule
     2.____ agree that child support will NOT be modified.


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B.        The ____ Mother ____ Father (hereinafter “Obligor”) will pay child support, under
     Florida’s child support guidelines, section 61.30, Florida Statutes, to the other parent. The
     Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e),
     is completed and attached.

     This parent shall be obligated to pay child support at the rate of $____________, per month
     for the ______children {number of parties’ minor or dependent children} beginning {month,
     day, year} ______________________ and terminating _______________________{month,
     day, year}. Child support shall be paid in the amount of $______________ per
     ____________{week, month, other}, which is consistent with the Obligor’s current payroll
     cycle.

     Upon the termination of the obligation of child support for one of the parties’ children, child
     support in the amount of $________________ for the remaining________ children {total
     number of remaining children} shall be paid beginning ____________________ {month, day,
     year} and terminating ______________________ {month, day, year}. This child support shall
     be paid in the amount of $________________ per _____________ {week, month, other}
     consistent with the Obligor’s current payroll cycle.


     {Insert schedule for the child support obligation, including the amount, and
     commencement and termination dates, for the remaining minor or dependent children,
     which shall be payable as the obligation for each child ceases. Please indicate whether the
     schedule either ______ appears below or ______ is attached as part of this form.

     The Obligor shall pay child support until all the minor or dependent children: reach the age
     of 18, become emancipated, marry, die, joins the armed services; or become self-
     supporting; or until further order of the court or agreement of the parties. The child support
     obligation shall continue beyond the age of 18, and until high school graduation for any child
     who is: dependent in fact; between the ages of 18 and 19; and is still in high school,
     performing in good faith with a reasonable expectation of graduation before the age of 19.

     If the child support amount above deviates from the guidelines by 5% or more, explain the
     reason(s) here:
     __________________________________________________________________________
     ___________________________________________________________________________
     ___________________________________________________________________________.

C.       Child Support Arrearage. There currently is a child support arrearage of $
     ______________
     for retroactive child support and/or $______________ for previously ordered unpaid child
     support. The total of $ ______________ in child support arrearage shall be repaid at the
     rate of $ ______________every ____ week ____ other week ____ month, beginning
     {date}        __________, until paid in full including statutory interest.

D.       Health Insurance.
     1.____The ____ Mother ____ Father will maintain health insurance for the parties’ minor

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     child(ren). The party providing health insurance will provide insurance cards to the other
     party showing coverage.

     OR

     2.____ Health insurance is either not reasonable in cost or accessible to the child(ren) at this
     time. Any uninsured/ unreimbursed medical costs for the minor child(ren) shall be assessed
     as follows:
     a.____Shared equally by both parents.
     b.____Prorated according to the child support guideline percentages.
     c.____Other {explain}: ______________________________________________________

     As to these uninsured/unreimbursed medical expenses, the party who incurs the expense
     shall submit a request for reimbursement to the other party within 30 days, and the other
     party, within 30 days of receipt, shall submit the applicable reimbursement for that
     expense, according to the schedule of reimbursement set out in this paragraph.

E.       Dental Insurance.
     1.____The ____ Mother ____ Father will maintain dental insurance for the parties’ minor
     child(ren). The party providing dental insurance will provide insurance cards to the other
     party showing coverage.

     OR

     2.____ Dental insurance is either not reasonable in cost or available to the children at this
     time. Any uninsured/unreimbursed dental costs for the minor child(ren) shall be assessed
     as follows:
               d. _____Shared equally by both parents.
               e. _____Prorated according to the child support guideline percentages.
               f. _____Other {explain}:
                    ___________________________________________________

     As to these uninsured/unreimbursed dental expenses, the party who incurs the expense
     shall submit a request for reimbursement to the other party within 30 days, and the other
     party, within 30 days of receipt, shall submit the applicable reimbursement for that
     expense, according to the schedule of reimbursement set out in this paragraph.

F.      Life Insurance.
     The ____ Mother ____ Father shall be required to maintain life insurance coverage for the
     benefit of the parties’ minor child(ren) in the amount of $ _________________ until the
     youngest child turns 18, becomes emancipated, marries, joins the armed services, or dies.


SECTION IV: OTHER
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

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______________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________




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I certify that I have been open and honest in entering into this relocation agreement. I am
satisfied with this agreement and intend to be bound by it.


Dated: ______________________                    _______________________________________
                                                 Signature of Mother

                                                 Printed Name: ___________________________
                                                 Address: _______________________________
                                                 City, State, Zip: __________________________
                                                 Telephone Number: ______________________
                                                 Fax Number: ___________________________
                                                 Designated E-mail Address(es):____________
                                                 ___________________________________



STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ____________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on __________ by ___________________________.


                                                 _______________________________________
                                                 NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK


                                                 _______________________________________
                                                 {Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of
                                                 notary or deputy clerk.}
____    Personally known
____    Produced identification
____    Type of identification produced ________________________________




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I certify that I have been open and honest in entering into this relocation agreement. I am
satisfied with this agreement and intend to be bound by it.


Dated: ______________________                    _______________________________________
                                                 Signature of Father

                                                 Printed Name: ___________________________
                                                 Address: _______________________________
                                                 City, State, Zip: __________________________
                                                 Telephone Number: ______________________
                                                 Fax Number: ____________________________
                                                 Designated E-mail Address(es):____________
                                                 ____________________________________



STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ____________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on __________ by ___________________________.


                                                 _______________________________________
                                                 NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK


                                                 _______________________________________
                                                 [Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of
                                                 notary or deputy clerk.]

____    Personally known
____    Produced identification
____    Type of identification produced ________________________________


IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS
BELOW: [fill in all blanks]
This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} _______Mother ______Father.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _________________________________________________________          ,
{name of business} __________________________________________________________           ,
{address} _____________________________________________________________________,
{city} ____________, {state}___, {zip code} _________,{telephone number} ______________ .


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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                       FORM 12.950(b)
    MOTION FOR ORDER PERMITTING RELOCATION BY AGREEMENT
                           (03/15)

                                  When should this form be used?


This form should be used when the parents and every other person entitled to access to, visitation, or
time-sharing with the minor child(ren) are in agreement and are asking the court to permit the
relocation of the child(ren). “Other Person” means an individual who is not the parent, but with whom
the child resides pursuant to court order, or who has the right of access to, time-sharing with, or
visitation with the child(ren). You may file a Motion for Order Permitting Relocation with Agreement if
the following are true:

       One of the parents or a person entitled to access to or time-sharing with the children wishes to
    relocate the child(ren) to a residence more than 50 miles from the child(ren)’s principal place of
    residence at the time of the last order establishing or modifying time-sharing or at time of filing of
    the pending action.

       There is an existing cause of action, judgment, or decree of record pertaining to the child(ren)’s
    residence or time sharing schedule.

       The parents and every other person entitled to access to or time-sharing with the children have
    signed a written agreement, Agreement for Relocation with Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme
    Court Approved Family Law Form, 12.950(a), or similar form which:
    1. Reflects the consent to the relocation;
    2. Defines an access or time-sharing schedule for the non-relocating parent and any other persons
        who are entitled to access or time-sharing; and
    3. Describes, if necessary, any transportation arrangements related to access or time-sharing.

       Your order regarding custody, primary residence, the parenting plan, time-sharing, or access to
    or with the child(ren) was entered before October 1, 2009 and the order does not expressly govern
    the relocation of the child(ren); was entered on or after October 1, 2009; or your case was pending
    on October 1, 2009.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. You must fill in all sections of the form. If you are an
“other person” entitled to access, visitation, or time-sharing with the child(ren), substitute your name
for Mother or Father in the form. After completing the form, you should sign the form before a notary
public or deputy clerk. You should file the form in the county where the original order or judgment was
entered. If the order or judgment was entered in another state, or if the child(ren) live(s) in another
state, you should speak with an attorney about where to file this form.




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                 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


            IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                                        What should I do next?
After completing this form, you should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court where there is
an existing cause of action, judgment, or decree of record pertaining to the child(ren)’s residence or
time-sharing schedule and keep a copy for your records. The original Agreement for Relocation with
Minor Child(ren) should be attached to Motion or filed with the clerk of the circuit court at the same
time.

If both parties agree, the court may ratify the Agreement without the necessity of an evidentiary
hearing. You should check with the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant for the proper way
to submit the Motion and a proposed Final Judgment/Supplemental Final Judgment Granting
Relocation, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.950(i), to the judge. If one or more of
the parties to the Agreement timely requests a hearing in writing within 10 days after the date the
Agreement is filed with the court, then you must notify the other party(ies) of the hearing by using a
Notice of Hearing (General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other
appropriate notice of hearing form. The court will then enter an order after hearing. If a hearing is not
timely requested, the court shall presume that relocation is in the best interest of the child(ren) and may

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ratify the Agreement without an evidentiary hearing.

                             Where can I look for more information?


Before proceeding, you should read “General Information for Self-Represented Litigants” found at the
beginning of these forms. The words that are in “bold underline” in these instructions are defined
there. For further information, see chapter 61, Florida Statutes.

If your case involved a modification of any provision relating to child support, you should also check with
the clerk of the circuit court in the county in which you are filing the Motion for Order Permitting
Relocation with Minor Child(ren) and Agreement for Relocation with Minor Child(ren) to determine if
any other forms must be filed.

Nonlawyer... Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps
you fill out these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida
Family Law Rules of Procedure Former 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you
fill out these forms must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last
page of every form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Motion for Order Permitting Relocation by Agreement, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family
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               IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _____________________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                   IN AND FOR ______________________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                    Case No: ________________________
                                                                    Division: ________________________

_________________________________,
                         Petitioner,
And

_________________________________,
                       Respondent.

   MOTION FOR ORDER PERMITTING RELOCATION WITH AGREEMENT

We, ______________________________________________ Father, {full legal name}
__________________________________________________, Mother, {full legal name} and/or
________________________________ {full legal name} of Other Person entitled to Access or Time-
Sharing with child(ren), being sworn, certify that the following information is true: {fill in all blanks}

1. We are asking the Court to permit relocation of the minor child(ren) to a residence at least 50 miles
   from the child(ren)’s principal place of residence at the time of entry of the last order establishing or
   modifying time-sharing, or at the time of filing of the pending action.

2. There is an existing cause of action, judgment, decree of record pertaining the child(ren)’s residence
   or time-sharing schedule.

3. WE CONSENT TO THE RELOCATION OF THE MINOR CHILD(REN) to the following address:
   _________________________________________________________________________________.

4. The dependent or minor child(ren) is (are):
   Name(s) Birth Date(s)
   ________________________________________________________________________________
   ________________________________________________________________________________
   ________________________________________________________________________________
   ________________________________________________________________________________
   ________________________________________________________________________________

5. Agreement. A written Agreement for Relocation with Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court
   Approved Family Law Form 12.950(a) or similar form, is filed with this motion which reflects
   consent to the relocation; defines an access or time-sharing schedule for the nonrelocating parent
   and any other persons who are entitled to access or time-sharing; and describes, if necessary, any
   transportation arrangements related to access or time-sharing.

6. The specific reasons for the proposed relocation of the child(ren) are:_________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________

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    __________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________
    Attach additional sheets if necessary.

7. This modification is in the best interests of the child (ren) because: {explain} ___________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________

8. Hearing. We seek ratification of the agreement by court order: {choose only one}
   a.____ With hearing
   b.____ Without hearing

9. A completed Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida
   Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d), is filed with this Agreement.

10. If not previously filed in this case, a completed Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme
    Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(j), is filed with this Agreement.




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I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
motion and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.


Dated: ______________________                    _______________________________________
                                                 Signature of PETITIONER

                                                 Printed Name: ___________________________
                                                 Address: _______________________________
                                                 City, State, Zip:___________________________
                                                 Telephone Number: _________________________
                                                 Fax Number:_______________________________
                                                 Designated E-mail Address(es):________________
                                                 ________________________________________



STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ____________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on __________ by ___________________________.

                                                 _______________________________________
                                                 NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK

                                                 _______________________________________
                                                 [Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                                 deputy clerk.]
____    Personally known
____    Produced identification
____    Type of identification produced ________________________________




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I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
motion and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.

Dated: ______________________                    _______________________________________
                                                 Signature of RESPONDENT

                                                 Printed Name: ___________________________
                                                 Address: _______________________________
                                                 City, State, Zip:___________________________
                                                 Telephone Number: ______________________
                                                 Fax Number:____________________________
                                                 Designated E-mail Address(es)________________
                                                 _________________________________________

STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ____________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on __________ by ___________________________.

                                                 _______________________________________
                                                 NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK

                                                 _______________________________________
                                                 [Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                                 deputy clerk.]

_____ Personally known
_____ Produced identification
_____ Type of identification produced ________________________________



IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ____Petitioner ____Respondent
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual__________________________________________________________________ ,
{name of business} ____________________________________________________________________,
{address} ________________________________________________________________                           ,
{city} _______________,{state}____, {zip code} __________,{telephone number} __________________.




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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                        FORM 12.950(c),
   PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE WITH DEPENDENT OR
           MINOR CHILD(REN) AND RELOCATION (03/15)

                                   When should this form be used?


This form should be used when a husband or wife is filing for dissolution of marriage, there are
dependent or minor children and pursuant to Section 61.13001, Florida Statutes:

    1. You plan to relocate your residence more than 50 miles from the principal place of residence
       you have at the time of filing this petition; and

    2. The change of location is for at least 60 consecutive days, not including a temporary absence
       from your principal place of residence for purposes of vacation, education or the provision of
       health care for the minor child(ren).

You and/or your spouse must have lived in Florida for at least 6 months before filing for dissolution of
marriage in Florida.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should sign the form
before a notary public or deputy clerk. You should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in
the county where you live and keep a copy for your records.


                       IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.

             IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the

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procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                                         What should I do next?


For your case to proceed, you must properly notify your spouse and every other person entitled to
access or time-sharing with the child(ren) of the petition. “Other Person” means an individual who is
not the parent but with whom the child resides pursuant to court order, or who has the right of access
to, time-sharing with, or visitation with the child(ren). If you know where he or she lives, you should use
personal service. If you absolutely do not know where he or she lives, you may use constructive
service. You may also be able to use constructive service if your spouse or the other person resides in
another state or country. However, if constructive service is used, other than granting a divorce, the
court may only grant limited relief. For more information on constructive service, see Notice of Action
for Dissolution of Marriage, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.913(a), and Affidavit
of Diligent Search and Inquiry, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.913(b). If your spouse is
in the military service of the United States, additional steps for service may be required. See, for
example, Memorandum for Certificate of Military Service, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law
Form 12.912(a). In sum, the law regarding constructive service and service on an individual in the
military service is very complex and you may wish to consult an attorney regarding these issues.

If personal service is used, the respondent has 20 days to answer after being served with your petition.
Your case will then generally proceed in one of the following three ways:

DEFAULT. If after 20 days, your spouse has not filed an answer, you may file a Motion for Default,
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.922(a), with the clerk of court. Then, if you have
filed all of the required papers, you may call the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to set
a final hearing. You must notify your spouse of the hearing by using a Notice of Hearing (General),
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of hearing form.

UNCONTESTED.       If your spouse files an answer that agrees with everything in your petition or an
answer and waiver, and you have complied with mandatory disclosure and filed all of the required
papers, you may call the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to set a final hearing. You
must notify your spouse of the hearing by using a Notice of Hearing (General), Florida Supreme Court
Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of hearing form.

CONTESTED. If your spouse files an answer or an answer and counterpetition, which disagrees with or
denies anything in your petition, and you are unable to settle the disputed issues, you should file a
Notice for Trial, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.924, after you have complied with

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mandatory disclosure and filed all of the required papers. Some circuits may require the completion of
mediation before a final hearing may be set. You should contact the clerk, family law intake staff, or
judicial assistant for instructions on how to set your case for trial (final hearing). If your spouse files an
answer and counterpetition, you should answer the counterpetition within 20 days using an Answer to
Counterpetition, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(d).


                              Where can I look for more information?


Before proceeding, you should read “General Information for Self-Represented Litigants” found at the
beginning of these forms. The words that are in “bold underline” in these instructions are defined
there. For further information, see chapter 61, Florida Statutes.


                                              Special notes...


If you do not have the money to pay the filing fee, you may obtain an Application for Determination of
Civil Indigent Status from the clerk, fill it out, and the clerk will determine whether you are eligible to
have filing fees deferred.

If you want to keep your address confidential because you are the victim of sexual battery, aggravated
child abuse, aggravated stalking, harassment, aggravated battery, or domestic violence, do not enter the
address, telephone, and fax information at the bottom of this form. Instead, file a Request for
Confidential Filing of Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(h).

With this form, you must also file the following:

       Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida Supreme
    Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d).
       Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e), if
    you are asking that child support be ordered in the final judgment. (If you do not know your
    spouse’s income, you may file this worksheet after his or her financial affidavit has been served on
    you.)
       Affidavit of Corroborating Witness, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(i)
    OR photocopy of current Florida driver’s license, Florida identification card, or voter’s registration
    card (issue date of copied document must be at least six months before date case is actually filed
    with the clerk of the circuit court).
       Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor
    Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(1), if you and your spouse
    have reached an agreement on any or all of the issues.
       Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(j).
       Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c).
    (This must be filed with the petition if the petitioner seeks to establish child support. Otherwise, it
    must be filed within 45 days of service of the petition on the respondent.)

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        Certificate of Compliance with Mandatory Disclosure, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure
    Form 12.932. (This must be filed within 45 days of service of the petition on the respondent, if not
    filed at the time of the petition, unless you and your spouse have agreed not to exchange these
    documents.)
        Parenting Plan, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.995(a), Safety-Focused
    Parenting Plan, Form 12.995(b), or Relocation/Long-Distance Parenting Plan, Form 12.995(c). If the
    parents have reached an agreement, a signed and notarized Parenting Plan should be attached. If
    the parents have not reached an agreement, a proposed Parenting Plan may be filed.

Updating Information. A parent or other person seeking to relocate has a continuing duty to provide
current and updated information required by the relocation statute when that information becomes
known.

Parenting Plan and Time-Sharing. If you and your spouse are unable to agree on parenting
arrangements and a time-sharing schedule, a judge will decide for you as part of establishing a Parenting
Plan. The judge will decide the parenting arrangements and time-sharing based on the child(ren)’s best
interests. Regardless of whether there is an agreement, the court reserves jurisdiction to modify issues
relating to the minor child(ren).

The judge may request a parenting plan recommendation or appoint a guardian ad litem in your case.
This means that a neutral person will review your situation and report to the judge concerning parenting
issues. The purpose of such intervention is to be sure that the best interests of the child(ren) is (are)
being served. For more information, you may consult section 61.13, Florida Statutes.

A parenting course must be completed prior to entry of the final judgment. You should contact the
clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant about requirements for parenting courses where you
live.

Listed below are some terms with which you should become familiar before completing your petition. If
you do not fully understand any of the terms below or their implications, you should speak with an
attorney before going any further.

       Shared Parental Responsibility
       Sole Parental Responsibility
       Supervised Time-Sharing
       No contact
       Parenting Plan
       Parenting Plan Recommendation
       Time-Sharing Schedule

Child Support. The court may order one parent to pay child support to assist the other parent in
meeting the child(ren)’s material needs. Both parents are required to provide financial support, but
one parent may be ordered to pay a portion of his or her support for the child(ren) to the other parent.
Florida has adopted guidelines for determining the amount of child support to be paid. These guidelines
are based on the combined income of both parents and take into account the financial contributions of

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both parents. You must file a Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure
Form 12.902(b) or (c), and your spouse will be required to do the same. From your financial affidavits,
you should be able to calculate the amount of child support that should be paid using the Child Support
Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e). Because the child
support guidelines take several factors into consideration, change over time, and vary from state to
state, your child support obligation may be more or less than that of other people in seemingly similar
situations.

Alimony. Alimony may be awarded to a spouse if the judge finds that he or she needs it and that the
other spouse has the ability to pay it. If you want alimony, you must request it in writing in the original
petition or counterpetition. If you do not request alimony in writing before the final hearing, it is
waived (you may not request it later). You may request either permanent alimony, bridge-the-gap
alimony, durational alimony, lump sum alimony, or rehabilitative alimony.

Marital/Nonmarital Assets and Liabilities. Florida law requires an equitable distribution of marital
assets and marital liabilities. “Equitable” does not necessarily mean “equal.” Many factors, including
child support, time-sharing, and alimony awards, may lead the court to make an unequal (but still
equitable) distribution of assets and liabilities. Nonmarital assets and nonmarital liabilities are those
assets and liabilities which the parties agree or the court determines belong to, or are the responsibility
of, only one of the parties. If the parties agree or the court finds an asset or liability to be nonmarital,
the judge will not consider it when distributing marital assets and liabilities.

Temporary Relief. If you need temporary relief regarding temporary use of assets, temporary
responsibility for liabilities, parental responsibility, relocation and time-sharing with child(ren),
temporary child support, or temporary alimony, you may file a Motion for Temporary Support and
Time-Sharing with Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.947(a) and a Motion for Temporary Relocation, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law From
12.950(e). For more information, see the instructions for those forms.

Marital Settlement Agreement. If you and your spouse are able to reach an agreement on any or all of
the issues, you should file a Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent
or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(1). Both of you must
sign this agreement before a notary public or deputy clerk. Any issues on which you are unable to
agree will be considered contested and settled by the judge at the final hearing.

Parenting Plan. In all cases involving minor or dependent child(ren), a Parenting Plan shall be approved
or established by the court. As you are seeking to relocate, the Parenting Plan must include a post-
relocation schedule for access and time-sharing together with the necessary transportation
arrangements. If you and your spouse have reached an agreement, you should file a Parenting Plan,
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.995(a), a Safety-Focused Parenting Plan, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.995(b), or a Relocation/Long-Distance Parenting Plan,
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.995(c), which addresses the time-sharing schedule
for the child(ren). If you have not reached an agreement, a proposed Parenting Plan may be filed. If the
parties are unable to agree, a Parenting Plan will be established by the court.



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Final Judgment Form. These family law forms contain a Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage
with Dependent or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.990(c)(1),
which the judge may use if your case is contested. If you and your spouse reach an agreement on all of
the issues, the judge may use a Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor
Child(ren) (Uncontested), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.990(b)(1). You should
check with the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to see if you need to bring a final
judgment with you to the hearing. If so, you should type or print the heading, including the circuit,
county, case number, division, and the parties’ names, and leave the rest blank for the judge to
complete at your hearing or trial.

Nonlawyer. Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps
you fill out these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida
Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill
out these forms also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the
last page of every form he or she helps you complete.




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               IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _____________________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                   IN AND FOR ______________________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                    Case No: ________________________
                                                                    Division: ________________________

________________________________________,
                                Husband,
And

_______________________________________,
                                  Wife.


                      PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
         WITH DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN) AND RELOCATION

I, {full legal name} , the
{Choose only one} ____ Husband ____ Wife, being sworn, certify that the following statements are true:

5.       JURISDICTION/RESIDENCE
     _____ Husband _____ Wife _____ Both Spouses has/have lived in Florida for at least six (6) months
     before the filing of this Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.
6.       The husband {Choose only one} _____ is _____ is not a member of the military service.
     The wife {Choose only one}    _____ is _____ is not a member of the military service.
7.        MARRIAGE HISTORY
     Date of marriage: {month, day, year}________________________________________________.
     Place of marriage: {city, county, state}_______________________________________________.
     Date of separation: {month, day, year}_____________________________________ (Please indicate
     if approximate).
8.       DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN)
     {Indicate all that apply}
           c. ____ The wife is pregnant. Baby is due on: {date}
               ______________________________________
           d. ____ The minor (under 18) child(ren) common to both parties are:

     Name(s) Birth Date(s)
     __________________________________________________________________________________
     __________________________________________________________________________________
     __________________________________________________________________________________
     __________________________________________________________________________________
     __________________________________________________________________________________

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           e. _____The minor child(ren) born or conceived during the marriage who are not common to
               both parties are:
          Name(s)       Birth Date(s)
          ______________________________________________________________________________
          ______________________________________________________________________________

          The birth father(s) of the above minor child(ren) is/are {name(s) and address(es)} ___________
          ______________________________________________________________________________
          ______________________________________________________________________________

           f. _____ The child(ren) common to both parties who are 18 or older but who are dependent
               upon the parties due to a mental or physical disability are:
          Name(s)      Birth Date(s)
          ______________________________________________________________________________
          ______________________________________________________________________________

9.        A completed Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
      12.902(b) or (c) {Choose only one}____ has been filed or ____ will be filed.

10.       A completed Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit,
      Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d), is filed with this petition. (You must
      complete and attach this form in a dissolution of marriage with minor child(ren)).

11.      A completed Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law
      Form 12.902(j), is filed with this petition.

12.       This petition for dissolution of marriage should be granted because:
      {Choose only one}
            c. _____ The marriage is irretrievably broken.
            d. _____ One of the parties has been adjudged mentally incapacitated for a period of 3 years
                 prior to the filing of this petition. A copy of the Judgment of Incapacity is attached to this
                 Petition.

SECTION I. MARITAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
{Choose only one}
3.     _____ There are no marital assets or liabilities.

4.         _____ There are marital assets or liabilities. All marital and nonmarital assets and liabilities are
      (or will be) listed in the financial affidavits, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or
      (c), to be filed in this case.
      {Choose all that apply}
      a. _____ All marital assets and liabilities have been divided by a written agreement between the
           parties, which is attached, to be incorporated into the final judgment of dissolution of marriage.
           (The parties may use Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent


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        or Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(f)(1)).
     b. _____ The Court should determine how the assets and liabilities of this marriage are to be
        distributed, under section 61.075, Florida Statutes.
     c. _____Husband _______Wife should be awarded an interest in the other spouse’s property
        because: _____________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________ .

SECTION II. SPOUSAL SUPPORT (ALIMONY)
{Choose only one}
1.      _____ Husband _____Wife forever gives up his/her right to spousal support (alimony) from
    the other spouse.

2.       _____ Husband _____Wife requests that the Court order the other spouse to pay the following
     spousal support (alimony) and claims that he or she has a need for the support that he or she is
     requesting and that the other spouse has the ability to pay that support. Spousal support
     (alimony) is requested in the amount of $     ________ every _____ week _____ other week
     _____month, beginning {date}      _____________________ and continuing until {date or event}
     _______________________________________________________________                                  .

     Explain why the Court should order _____Husband _____Wife to pay and any specific request(s) for
     type of alimony (temporary, permanent, bridge-the-gap, durational, rehabilitative, and/or lump
     sum): ________________________________________________________________
     __________________________________________________________________________________
     __________________________________________________________________________________
     __________________________________________________________________________________
     __________________________________________________________________________________
     __________________________________________________________________________________
     _________________________________________________________________________________ .

     {Indicate if applicable} _____ Husband _____Wife requests life insurance on the other spouse’s life,
     provided by that spouse, to secure such support.

SECTION III. RELOCATION

1.       The ____ Mother ____ Father seeks to relocate his/her residence to a place more than 50 miles
     from his/her place of residence at the time of filing of the Petition. The change of location is for a
     period of at least consecutive 60 days not including a temporary absence from the principal
     residence for purposes of vacation, education, or the provision of health care for the child(ren).

2.        { If applicable} The following other person is an individual who is not a parent but with whom
     the child resides pursuant to a court order, or who has the right of access to, time-sharing with, or
     visitation with the child(ren)__________________________________________________________.

3.       Pursuant to Section 61.13001(3), Florida Statutes, the following information is provided:

a.       The location of the intended new residence, including the state, city, and physical address, if

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         known, is: ___________________________________________________________________
         ______________________________________________________________________________
         ______________________________________________________________________________

b.       The mailing address of the new physical residence, if not the same as the physical address, is:
         ______________________________________________________________________________
         ______________________________________________________________________________
         ______________________________________________________________________________

c.       The home telephone number of the intended new residence, if known, is: _________________.

d.       The date of the intended move or proposed relocation is: ______________________________.

e.       The specific reasons for the proposed relocation are:
         ______________________________________________________________________________
         ______________________________________________________________________________
         ______________________________________________________________________________
         ______________________________________________________________________________.
         Attach additional sheets, if necessary.

f.       One of the reasons for the proposed relocation is a job
         _____ Yes _____ No. A copy of the written job offer is attached to this Petition.

4.       The relocation and time-sharing have been agreed to by the parties. {Choose only one} _____
     Yes
     _____ No. If yes, attach a copy of the Agreement for Relocation to the Petition.

Failure to obtain an Order prior to the relocation renders the petition to relocate legally insufficient.

SECTION IV. PARENTING PLAN ESTABLISHING PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND TIME-SHARING

1.       The minor child(ren) currently reside(s) with _____ Mother _____ Father _____ Other Person:
     {explain} ____________________________________________________________________.

2.         Parental Responsibility.
      It is in the child(ren)’s best interests that parental responsibility be: {Choose only one}
     c. ____ shared by both Father and Mother.

     d. ____ awarded solely to _____ Father _____ Mother. Shared parental responsibility would be
        detrimental to the child(ren) because:_______________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________.

3.         Parenting Plan and Time-Sharing.
     It is in the best interests of the child(ren) that the family be ordered to comply with a Parenting Plan
     that _____ includes _____ does not include parental time-sharing with the child(ren). It is in the
     best interests of the child (ren) that:
     {Choose only one}
     a. _____ The attached proposed Parenting Plan should be adopted by the court. The parties:

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        _____ have _____ have not agreed to the Parenting Plan.

     b. _____ The court should establish a Parenting Plan with the following provisions:
        _____ No time-sharing for the ____ Father ____ Mother.
        _____ Limited time-sharing with the ____ Father _____Mother.
        _____ Supervised Time-Sharing for the ____ Father _____Mother.
        _____ Supervised or third-party exchange of the child(ren).
        ____ Time-Sharing Schedule as follows:
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________.

4.      The proposed post-relocation transportation arrangements are as follows:
     _____________________
     __________________________________________________________________________________
     __________________________________________________________________________________
     __________________________________________________________________________________
     _________________________________________________________________________________.

5.      Explain why the relocation time-sharing schedule is in the best interests of the child(ren):
     _________
     __________________________________________________________________________________
     __________________________________________________________________________________
     __________________________________________________________________________________
                                                                                                     .

SECTION V. CHILD SUPPORT
{Indicate all that apply}
7.      ____Husband _____Wife requests that the Court award child support as determined by Florida’s
    child support guidelines, section 61.30, Florida Statutes. A completed Child Support Guidelines
    Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e), is, or will be filed. Such support
    should be ordered retroactive to:
    d. ____ the date of separation {date} _________________
    e. ____the date of the filing of this petition.
    f. ____ other {date}_________________ {explain} ______________________________________
8.      ____ Husband _____Wife requests that the Court award child support to be paid beyond the
    age of 18 years because:
    a. _____ the following child(ren): {name(s)} _____________________________________________
        is (are) dependent because of a mental or physical incapacity which began before the age of 18.
        {explain}_______________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
    b. _____ the following child(ren): {name(s)} ____________________________________________
        is (are) dependent in fact; is (are) in high school; between the ages of 18 and 19; and is (are)
        performing in good faith with reasonable expectation of graduation before the age of 19.
9.      ____Husband _____Wife requests that the Court award a child support amount that is more
    than or less than Florida’s child support guidelines. _____Husband _____Wife understands that
    Motion to Deviate from Child Support Guidelines, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form


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    12.943, must be filed before the court will consider this request.
10.     ____Husband _____Wife requests that medical/dental insurance for the minor child(ren) be
    provided by:
    {Choose only one}
                            c. ____ Father.
                            d. ____ Mother.
11.      _____Husband _____Wife requests that uninsured medical/dental expenses for the child(ren)
    be paid: {Choose only one}
    f. ____by Father.
    g. ____by Mother.
    h. ____by Father and Mother [each pay one-half].
    i. ____according to the percentages in the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family
        Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e).
    j. ____Other {explain}: ____________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
12.     _____Husband _____Wife requests that life insurance to secure child support be provided by:
    a. ____Husband
    b. ____Wife
    c. ____Both.

SECTION VI. OTHER
3.     {If applicable} _____Wife requests to be known by her former name, which was {full legal
   name}___________________________________________________________________________.

4.       Other relief {specify}:
      __________________________________________________________________________________
      __________________________________________________________________________________
      __________________________________________________________________________________
      __________________________________________________________________________________
      __________________________________________________________________________________

SECTION VII. REQUEST (This section summarizes what you are asking the Court to include in the final
judgment of dissolution of marriage.)
_____Husband _____Wife requests that the Court enter an order dissolving the marriage and:
{Indicate all that apply}
7.      _____distribute marital assets and liabilities as requested in Section I of this petition;
8.      _____award spousal support (alimony) as requested in Section II of this petition;
9.      _____adopt or establish a Parenting Plan containing provisions for parental responsibility and
    time-sharing for the dependent or minor child(ren) common to both parties, as requested in Section
    IV of this petition;
10.     _____permit relocation in accordance with Section III of this petition;
11.     _____establish child support for the dependent or minor child(ren) common to both parties, as
    requested in Section V of this petition;
12.     _____restore Wife’s former name as requested in Section VI of this petition;

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13.      _____award other relief as requested in Section VI of this petition; and any other terms the
      Court deems necessary.

A RESPONSE TO THE PETITION OBJECTING TO THE RELOCATION MUST BE MADE IN WRITING, FILED
WITH THE COURT, AND SERVED ON THE SPOUSE SEEKING TO RELOCATE WITHIN 20 DAYS AFTER
SERVICE OF THIS PETITION TO RELOCATE. IF YOU FAIL TO TIMELY OBJECT TO THE RELOCATION, THE
RELOCATION WILL BE ALLOWED, UNLESS IT IS NOT IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD, WITHOUT
FURTHER NOTICE AND WITHOUT A HEARING.


The Response is in the form of an Answer and it must be sworn to under oath and must include the
specific factual basis supporting the reasons for objecting to the relocation, including a statement of the
amount of participation or involvement you currently have or have had in the life of the child(ren).



I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
petition and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.


Dated: ______________________                      _____________________________________________
                                                   Signature of _____ HUSBAND _____WIFE

                                                   Printed Name: _________________________________
                                                   Address: _____________________________________
                                                   City, State, Zip: ________________________________
                                                   Telephone Number: _____________________________
                                                   Fax Number: __________________________________
                                                   Designated E-mail Address(es):____________________

STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ____________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on ____________ by _______________________________.

                                                   _____________________________________________
                                                   NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK

                                                   _____________________________________________
                                                   [Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                                   deputy clerk.]
____      Personally known
____      Produced identification
____      Type of identification produced ________________________________


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IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
 [fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the _____Husband _____Wife
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _______________________________________________________________           ,
{name of business}__________________________________________________________________ ,
{address} __________________________________________________________________________ ,
{city} ________________,{state} ____, {zip code}__________,{telephone number} ________________.




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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY
                   LAW FORM 12.950(d)
 SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION TO PERMIT RELOCATION WITH MINOR
                   CHILD(REN) (03/15)

                              When should this form be used?


This form should be used when you are asking the court to permit the relocation of the principal
residence of the petitioner if:

1.        You plan to relocate your residence more than 50 miles from your principal residence at
     the time of entry of the last order which established or modified primary residence, custody,
     visitation, or time-sharing;

2.       The court has not entered an order granting permission to relocate.

3.      The relocation will be for a period of 60 consecutive days or more, not including any
     absence for purposes of vacation, education, or health care for the child(ren).

4.       Your order regarding custody, primary residence, visitation, time-sharing or parenting
     plan was entered before October 1, 2009 and the order does not expressly govern the
     relocation of the child(ren); was entered on or after October 1, 2006; or your case was
     pending on October 1, 2009.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. You must fill in all sections of the form. After
completing the form, you should sign the form before a notary public or deputy clerk. You
should file this form in the county where the original order was entered. If the order was
entered in another state, or if the child(ren) live(s) in another state, you should speak with an
attorney about where to file this form. You should file the original with the clerk of the circuit
court and keep a copy for your records.

                 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and
documents be filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants
may file petitions or other pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not
required to do so. If you choose to file your pleadings or other documents electronically, you
must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow
the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file. The rules and procedures should be
carefully read and followed.




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            IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or
certified process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all
documents required or permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic
mail (e-mail) except in certain circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format
requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-
mail, the procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using
the Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family
Law Form 12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your
signature appears. Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service
(General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current
Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and
Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                                    What should I do next?
For your case to proceed, you must properly notify the other parent and every other person
entitled to, access, time-sharing, or visitation with the child(ren) in your case of the
supplemental petition. “Other Person” means an individual who is not the parent but with
whom the child resides pursuant to court order, or who has the right of access to, time-sharing
with, or visitation with the child(ren). If you know where he or she lives, you should use
personal service. If you absolutely do not know where he or she lives, you may use constructive
service. You may also be able to use constructive service if the other party resides in another
state or country. However, if constructive service is used, the court may only grant limited
relief. For more information on constructive service, see Notice of Action For, Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.913(a)(2), and Affidavit of Diligent Search and Inquiry,
Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.913(b). If the other party is in the military
service of the United States, additional steps for service may be required. See, for example,
Memorandum for Certificate of Military Service, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law
Form 12.912(a). The law regarding constructive service and service on an individual in the
military service is very complex. If you have any questions about service, you may wish to
consult an attorney regarding these issues.

If personal service is used, the other party has 20 days to answer after being served with your
supplemental petition. Your case will then generally proceed in one of the following three ways:

DEFAULT... If after 20 days, no answer has been filed, you may file a Motion for Default, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.922(a), with the clerk of court. Then, if you have

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filed all of the required papers, you may call the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial
assistant to set a final hearing. You must notify the other party of the hearing by using a Notice
of Hearing (General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other
appropriate notice of hearing form.

UNCONTESTED... If the respondent files either an answer that agrees with everything in your
supplemental petition or an answer and waiver, and you have complied with mandatory
disclosure and filed all of the required papers, you may call the clerk, family law intake staff, or
judicial assistant to set a final hearing. You must notify the other party of the hearing by using a
Notice of Hearing (General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other
appropriate notice of hearing form.

CONTESTED... If the respondent files either an answer or an answer and counterpetition, which
disagrees with or denies anything in your supplemental petition, and you are unable to settle
the disputed issues, you should file a Notice for Trial, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family
Law Form 12.924, after you have complied with mandatory disclosure and filed all of the
required papers. Some circuits may require the completion of mediation before a final hearing
may be set. Then you should contact the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant for
instructions on how to set your case for trial (final hearing). If the respondent files an answer
and counterpetition, you should answer the counterpetition within 20 days using an Answer to
Counterpetition, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.903(d).

                         Where can I look for more information?


Before proceeding, you should read “General Information for Self-Represented Litigants”
found at the beginning of these forms. The words that are in “bold underline” in these
instructions are defined there. For further information, see chapter 61, Florida Statutes.


                                         Special notes...


If you do not have the money to pay the filing fee, you may obtain an Application for
Determination of Civil Indigent Status from the clerk, fill it out, and the clerk will determine
whether you are eligible to have filing fees deferred.

If there is a domestic violence case and you want to keep your address confidential for safety
reasons, do not enter the address, telephone number, and fax information at the bottom of this
form. Instead, file a Request for Confidential Filing of Address, Florida Supreme Court
Approved Family Law Form 12.980(h).

With this form, you must also file the following:

      Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida
    Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d).


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        Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
    12.902(e). (If you do not know the other party’s income, you may file this worksheet after
    his or her financial affidavit has been served on you.)
        Agreement for Relocation, if you have reached an agreement on any or all of the issues
    attach the proposed Agreement For Relocation with Minor Child(ren). Florida Supreme
    Court Approved Family Law 12.950(a). Both parties must sign this agreement before a
    notary public. Any issues on which you are unable to agree will be considered contested
    and settled by the judge at the final hearing.
        Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
    12.902(j), if not previously filed.
        Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or
    (c).
        Certificate of Compliance with Mandatory Disclosure, Florida Family Law Rules of
    Procedure Form 12.932. (This must be filed within 45 days of service of the supplemental
    petition on the respondent, if not filed at the time of the supplemental petition, unless you
    and the other party have agreed not to exchange these documents.)

Updating Information. A parent or other person seeking to relocate has a continuing duty to
provide current and updated information required by the relocation statute when that
information becomes known.

Parenting and Time-Sharing... If you and the other parent and every other person entitled to
access to or time-sharing with the child(ren) are unable to agree on the parenting arrangements
and a time-sharing schedule, a judge will decide for you as part of establishing a Parenting Plan.
The judge will decide the parenting arrangements and a time-sharing schedule based upon the
child(ren)’s best interests. Regardless of whether there is an agreement, the court reserves
jurisdiction to modify issues relating to the minor child(ren).

Failure to obtain an Order prior to relocation renders the supplemental petition to relocate
legally insufficient.

The judge may request a parenting plan recommendation or appoint a guardian ad litem in
your case. This means that a neutral person will review your situation and report to the judge
concerning parenting issues. The purpose of such intervention is to be sure that the best
interests of the child(ren) is (are) being served. For more information, you may consult section
61.13, Florida Statutes.

If one has not already been completed, the court may require the completion of a parenting
course before a final hearing is set. You should contact the clerk, family law intake staff, or
judicial assistant about requirements for parenting courses or mediation where you live.

Child Support... The court may order one parent to pay child support to assist the other parent
in meeting the child(ren)’s material needs. Both parents are required to provide financial
support, but one parent may be ordered to pay a portion of his or her support for the child(ren)
to the other parent. Florida has adopted guidelines for determining the amount of child
support to be paid. These guidelines are based on the combined income of both parents and

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take into account the financial contributions of both parents. You must file a Family Law
Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c), and the other
parent will be required to do the same. From your financial affidavits, you should be able to
calculate the amount of child support that should be paid using the Child Support Guidelines
Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e). Because the child support
guidelines take several factors into consideration, change over time, and vary from state to
state, your child support obligation may be more or less than that of other people in seemingly
similar situations.

Temporary Relief... If you need temporary relief regarding relocation of the minor child(ren),
complete paragraph eleven contained in the Supplemental Petition To Permit Relocation of
Minor Child(ren).

Final Judgment Form... These family law forms contain a Final Judgment/Supplemental Final
Judgment Permitting Relocation, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.950(i),
which the judge may use. You should check with the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial
assistant to see if you need to bring it with you to the hearing. If so, you should type or print the
heading, including the circuit, county, case number, division, and the parties’ names, and leave
the rest blank for the judge to complete at your hearing or trial.

Nonlawyer... Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer
helps you fill out these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from
Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you.
A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms also must put his or her name, address, and
telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every form he or she helps you complete.




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           IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _____________________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
               IN AND FOR ______________________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                           Case No: ________________________
                                                           Division: ________________________

_________________________________,
                         Petitioner,
And

_________________________________,
                       Respondent.

       SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION TO PERMIT RELOCATION
                 WITH MINOR CHILD(REN)

I, {full legal name} _____________________________________, being sworn, certify that the
following information is true:

1. The parties to this action were granted a final judgment of _____ dissolution of marriage
   _____paternity on {date} ____________________. A copy of the final judgment and any
   modification(s) is/are attached to this supplemental petition.

2. {If applicable} The following other person is an individual who is not a parent but with
   whom the child resides pursuant to court order, or who has the right of access to, time-
   sharing with, or visitation with the child(ren) ______________________________________.

3. Paragraph(s) _____________________ of the _____ final judgment or _____ most recent
   modification thereof describes the present custody, visitation, and/or time-sharing ordered.

4. The parties ______have ______have not reached an agreement on relocation. If yes, a copy
   of the agreement is attached to this supplemental petition.

5. The parties’ dependent or minor child(ren) is (are):
   Name                                        Birth Date
   ___________________________________________________________________________
   ___________________________________________________________________________
   ___________________________________________________________________________
   ___________________________________________________________________________
   ___________________________________________________________________________

6. Since the final judgment or last modification thereof, there has been a substantial change in
   circumstances, requiring a modification of the present visitation or time-sharing schedule
   because I seek to relocate my principal residence at least 50 miles from my principal
   residence. Pursuant to Section 61.13001(3), Florida Statutes, the following information is
   provided:

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      a. The location of the intended new residence, including the state, city, and physical
         address, (if known), is:_____________________________________________________
         ________________________________________________________________________

      b. The mailing address of the new physical residence, if not the same as the physical
         address, is: ______________________________________________________________
         ________________________________________________________________________
         ________________________________________________________________________

      c. The home telephone number of the intended new residence, (if known), is: __________

      d. The date of the intended move or proposed relocation is: _________________________

7. The specific reasons for the proposed relocation are: ________________________________
   ___________________________________________________________________________
   ___________________________________________________________________________
   ___________________________________________________________________________
   ___________________________________________________________________________
   ___________________________________________________________________________
   ___________________________________________________________________________
   ___________________________________________________________________________
   ___________________________________________________________________________.
   Attach additional sheets if necessary.

8. One of the reasons for the proposed relocation is a job offer. {Choose only one} ____ Yes
   _____ No. The job offer is in writing. {Choose only one} _____ Yes _____ No. A copy of the
   written job offer is attached to this supplemental petition.

9.        I ask the Court to modify access and time-sharing as follows:

      ___________________________________________________________________________
      ___________________________________________________________________________
      ___________________________________________________________________________
      ___________________________________________________________________________
      ___________________________________________________________________________.

10.      This modification is in the best interests of the child(ren) because: {explain}
      _____________
      ___________________________________________________________________________
      ___________________________________________________________________________
      ___________________________________________________________________________
      ___________________________________________________________________________.

11.      If the requested modification is granted, Petitioner requests that child support be
      modified, consistent with the modification of visitation or time-sharing. A Child Support
      Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e), is, or will be

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      filed. {Choose only one} _____ Yes _____ No.



12.       I am requesting a temporary relief hearing to permit relocation prior to the final
      hearing. {Choose only one} _____ Yes _____ No. If yes, explain why you cannot wait for a
      final hearing date.
      ___________________________________________________________________________
      ___________________________________________________________________________
      ___________________________________________________________________________
      ___________________________________________________________________________.

Failure to obtain an Order prior to relocation renders the supplemental petition to relocate
legally insufficient.

13.       A completed Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
      12.902(b) or (c), _____is, or _____will be, filed.

14.       A completed Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA)
      Affidavit, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d), is filed with this
      petition.

15.      If not previously filed in this case, a completed Notice of Social Security Number, Florida
      Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(j), is filed with this petition.

16.      Other: __________________________________________________________________
      ________________________________________________________________________.

A RESPONSE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION OBJECTING TO RELOCATION MUST BE MADE IN
WRITING, FILED WITH THE COURT, AND SERVED ON THE PARENT OR OTHER PERSON SEEKING
TO RELOCATE WITHIN 20 DAYS AFTER SERVICE OF THIS SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION TO
RELOCATE. IF YOU FAIL TO TIMELY OBJECT TO THE RELOCATION, THE RELOCATION WILL BE
ALLOWED, UNLESS IT IS NOT IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD, WITHOUT FURTHER
NOTICE AND WITHOUT A HEARING.

A response is in the form of an Answer and it must be sworn to under oath and must include the
specific factual basis supporting the reasons for objecting to the relocation, including a
statement of the amount of participation or involvement you currently have or have had in the
life of the child(ren).

I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims
made in this petition and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement
includes fines and/or imprisonment.

Dated: ______________________                     _______________________________________
                                                  Signature of PETITIONER
                                                  Printed Name: ___________________________


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                                                  Address:________________________________
                                                  City, State, Zip:___________________________
                                                  Telephone Number:_______________________
                                                  Fax Number: ____________________________
                                                  Designated E-mail Address(es):_____________


STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ____________________


Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on ____________ by _________________________.

                                                  _______________________________________
                                                  NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK

                                                  _______________________________________
                                                  [Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of
                                                  notary or deputy clerk.]

____    Personally known
____    Produced identification
____    Type of identification produced ________________________________



IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS
BELOW: [fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the Petitioner.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _______________________________________________________            ,
{name of business}_______________________________________________________               ,
{address} ____________________________________________________________________ ,
{city} ______________,{state} ____, {zip code}________{telephone number} _______________.




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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                       FORM 12.950(e)
     MOTION FOR TEMPORARY ORDER GRANTING RELOCATION
                           (03/15)

                                 When should this form be used?


This form should be used when you have filed a Petition or Supplemental Petition to permit relocation
of a child or children, or you are seeking relocation in a pending action. You should use this form to ask
the court to permit a temporary relocation of the child(ren)’s principal residence, temporary
modification of visitation or time-sharing, temporary modification of child support, and other relief
before the court has had an opportunity to make a permanent decision on the question of relocation.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. You must fill in all sections of the form. After
completing this form, you should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where
the Petition or Supplemental Petition for Modification to Permit Relocation with Minor Child(ren) was
filed and keep a copy for your records.

                      IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                                       What should I do next?


A copy of this form, along with all of the other forms required with this motion, must be mailed, e-
mailed, or hand-delivered to the other party in your case. When you have filed all of the required forms,
you are ready to set a hearing on your motion. You should check with the clerk, family law intake staff,
or judicial assistant for information on the local procedure for scheduling a hearing. When you know
the date and time of your hearing, you should notify the other party using a Notice of Hearing
(General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of
hearing form.




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            IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                             Where can I look for more information?


Before proceeding, you should read “General Information for Self-Represented Litigants” found at the
beginning of these forms. Words in “bold underline” in these instructions are defined there. For
further information, see chapter 61, Florida Statutes.


                                             Special notes...


If the temporary relocation of the child(ren) is approved, the court may require you to provide
reasonable security, financial or otherwise, and guarantee that the court-ordered contact with the
child(ren) will not be interrupted or interfered with by you.

If the relocation is not permitted and the child(ren) is/are relocated nevertheless, there could be serious
consequences affecting the person violating the court order, including his or her parental responsibility
and time-sharing or access with the child(ren)

With this form you must also file the following, if not already filed:



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           Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida
            Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d).
           Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
            12.902(j).
           Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c).
            (This must be filed within 45 days if not filed at the time of the petition.)
           Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
            12.902(e), if you are asking for a temporary modification of child support. (If you do not
            know the other party’s income, you may file this worksheet as soon as a copy of his or her
            financial affidavit has been served on you.)

Temporary Order... These family law forms contain a Temporary Order Granting/Denying Relocation,
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.950(f) which the judge may use. You should check
with the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to see if you need to bring it with you to the
hearing. If so, you should type or print the heading, including the circuit, county, case number, division,
and the parties’ names, and leave the rest blank for the judge to complete at your hearing.

Nonlawyer. Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps
you fill out these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida
Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill
out these forms also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the
last page of every form he or she helps you complete.




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               IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _____________________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                   IN AND FOR ______________________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                  Case No: ________________________
                                                                  Division: ________________________

_________________________________,
                         Petitioner,
And

_________________________________,
                       Respondent.

          MOTION FOR TEMPORARY ORDER GRANTING RELOCATION

        The ____ Petitioner ____ Respondent requests that the Court enter a temporary order
        permitting relocation of the minor child(ren).

    1. I have filed a Petition or a Supplemental Petition to Permit Relocation to the following:

        a. The location of the intended new residence, including the state, city, and physical address, if
        known, is ________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________

        b. The new principal residence is more than 50 miles from my principal place of residence at
        the time of the entry of the last order establishing or modifying time-sharing, or at the time of
        filing the pending action to establish or modify time-sharing. The change of location is at least
        50 miles from that residence and is for at least 60 consecutive days.

        c. The mailing address of the new physical residence, if not the same as the physical address,
        is:
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________.

        d. The home telephone number of the intended new residence, if known, is _______________.

        e. The date of the intended move or proposed relocation is:____________________________.

    2. The dependent or minor child(ren) is (are):
          Name                                       Birth Date
       ______________________________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________
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        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________

3. A petition or supplemental petition to relocate has been filed with the court and was served on the
   _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent _____ Other Person {name} ______________________ entitled
   to access or time-sharing with the child(ren) on ___________________________________ .

    _____ A response objecting to the Relocation was filed
       OR
    _____ The time for filing a response has not passed as of the filing of this Motion.

4. The specific reasons for the proposed temporary relocation of the child(ren) are: ________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   _________________________________________________________________________________.
   {Attach additional sheets if necessary.}

5. One of the reasons for the proposed temporary relocation is a job offer.
   {Choose one only}_____Yes _____ No.
   The job offer is in writing. {Choose one only} _____ Yes _____ No.
   If yes, a copy of the written job offer is attached to this Motion.

6. I am requesting a temporary relief hearing to permit relocation and cannot wait for the final hearing
   because __________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   _________________________________________________________________________________.

7. The temporary relocation is in the best interests of the child(ren) because: {explain} ____________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   _________________________________________________________________________________.

8. I ask the Court to temporarily establish or modify visitation or the time-sharing schedule as follows:
   {explain} __________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   _________________________________________________________________________________.
   __________________________________________________________________________________

9. {Choose only one} ____ Yes ____ No. I ask the Court to temporarily modify child support, consistent
   with the modification of visitation or the time-sharing schedule. A Child Support Guidelines
   Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e),_____ is, or_____ will be filed.

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10. Other Relief. {specify}_______________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________

11. A completed Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida
    Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d), is filed with this motion or has already been
    filed with the Court.

12. A completed Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b)
    or (c), is filed with this motion or has already been filed with the Court.

13. A completed Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
    12.902(j), is filed with this motion or has already been filed with the Court.

14. I request that the Court hold a hearing on this matter and grant the relief specifically requested and
    any other relief this Court may deem just and proper.

I certify that a copy of this document was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed ( ) hand-
delivered to the person(s) listed below on {date} _______________________________.

Other party or his/her attorney:
Name: ________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________
City, State, Zip: _________________________________
Fax Number: __________________________________
Designated E-mail Address(es):___________________
____________________________________________


                                                 _____________________________________________
                                                 Signature of Party or his/her attorney
                                                 Printed Name: _________________________________
                                                 Address: ______________________________________
                                                 City, State, Zip: _________________________________
                                                 Telephone Number: _____________________________
                                                 Fax Number: __________________________________
                                                 Designated E-mail Address(es):____________________
                                                 _____________________________________________

IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the {choose only one} ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent

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This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} ________________________________________________________________,
{name of business}__________________________________________________________________,
{address} _________________________________________________________________________,
{city} _______________,{state} _____, {zip code}__________{telephone number} _______________.




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                      IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ___________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                          IN AND FOR ___________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                    Case No:_____________________
                                                                    Division:_____________________

_______________________________
                       Petitioner,
       and
_______________________________
                     Respondent.

             TEMPORARY ORDER GRANTING/ DENYING RELOCATION
The cause came before this Court for a hearing on a Motion for Temporary Order Permitting Relocation.
The Court, having reviewed the file and heard the testimony, makes these findings of fact and ORDERS as
follows:

SECTION I: FINDINGS
1.     The Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter and the parties.

2.       The last order establishing or modifying parental responsibility, visitation, or time-sharing was
     entered on {date}_________________________________.

3.      The parties’ dependent or minor child(ren) is/are:
     Name                                                  Birth Date
     __________________________________________________________________________________
     __________________________________________________________________________________
     __________________________________________________________________________________
     __________________________________________________________________________________
     __________________________________________________________________________________

4.       The ____ Petitioner ____ Respondent has filed a Motion for Temporary Order Permitting
     Relocation to {address of intended new residence}
     __________________________________________________
     __________________________________________________________________________________.

5.       The new location is more than 50 miles from the principal place of residence at the time of the
     entry of the last order establishing or modifying the parenting plan or time-sharing schedule, or at
     the time of filing of the pending action, and the relocation is for a period of at least 60 consecutive
     days.

6.       The other parent or person who is entitled to access, visitation, or time-sharing:

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     _____ has filed an Answer agreeing with the relocation;
     _____ has filed an Answer objecting to the relocation;
     _____ has failed to file a timely Answer.

SECTION II: GRANTING OF TEMPORARY ORDER PERMITTING RELOCATION
[Please indicate all that apply]
1.       _____The Motion for Temporary Order Permitting Relocation is GRANTED as the Court finds:
    The petition to relocate was properly filed and is otherwise in compliance with the requirements of
    Section 61.13001(3), Florida Statutes;

     AND

     From an examination of the evidence presented at the preliminary hearing, there is a likelihood that
     at a final hearing the court will approve the relocation of the child, based upon the factors set forth in
     Section 61.13001(7), Florida Statutes.
     Facts in support of finding:_________________________________________________________
     ______________________________________________________________________________
     ______________________________________________________________________________
     ______________________________________________________________________________

2.        _____ Security: The Temporary Order Permitting Relocation ____ IS ____ IS NOT conditioned
     upon the ____ Petitioner ____ Respondent providing reasonable security by:
     [If security is required, please indicate all that apply]
              a. _____ Posting bond in the amount of $______________ with the clerk of this Court;
              b. _____Providing:
                   ________________________________________________________________
          _________________________________________________________________________
          _________________________________________________________________________
     c. _____Guaranteeing that the court-ordered contact with the child(ren) will not be interrupted or
          interfered with by the relocating party by
          ____________________________________________________________________________
          ____________________________________________________________________________

3. _____ Time-Sharing. To ensure that the child(ren) has/have frequent, continuing, and meaningful
   contact, access, and time-sharing, the nonrelocating parent or person entitled to access shall have:
   {Please choose only one}

             a. _____ reasonable time-sharing with the parties’ minor child(ren) after reasonable notice
                and as agreed to by the parties. The Court reserves jurisdiction to set a specific schedule;

            b. _____ the following specified time-sharing with the parties’ minor child(ren):
                _______________
         _______________________________________________________________________________

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        _______________________________________________________________________________
        _______________________________________________________________________________;

            c. _____ time-sharing in accordance with the temporary Parenting Plan attached as
        Exhibit _____ and incorporated herein.

4. _____ No Contact. The _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent and/or _____ Other Person entitled to
   access or time-sharing shall have no contact with the parties’ minor child(ren) until further court
   order, as such contact is detrimental to the welfare of the minor child(ren). {Explain}:
   ________________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________

5. _____ Communication via telephone, Internet, web-cam, etc. with the parties’ minor child(ren)
   subject to the following limitations {if any}_________________________________________
   _______________________________________________________________________________                          .

6. _____ Exchange of Minor Child(ren). The exchange of the minor child(ren) shall be on time as
          scheduled by the parties. The following conditions, if checked below, shall also apply.
          a. _____ The parties shall temporarily exchange the child(ren) at the following location(s):
      _______________________________________________________________________________
      _______________________________________________________________________________

           b. _____ Other conditions for exchange of the child(ren) are as follows:
        _______________________________________________________________________________
        _______________________________________________________________________________

7. _____ Costs of Transportation

            a. _____ The Petitioner shall pay ____% and the Respondent shall pay ____% of the post-
               relocation transportation costs.

            b. _____ Other
               _____________________________________________________________________

8. _____ Child Support. The Court finds that based upon the Temporary Order Granting Relocation, the
   ____ Petitioner’s____ Respondent’s child support obligation should be temporarily modified in
   consideration of the costs of transportation and the respective net incomes of the parents.
    [Please choose only one]

    a. _____ The amounts in the attached Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law
       Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e), filed by the _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent are correct.



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        OR

     b. _____ The Court makes the following findings:
              The Petitioner’s net monthly income is $_________________.
              The Respondent’s net monthly income is $________________.
              Monthly child care costs are $____________.
              Monthly health/dental insurance costs are $_______________.
              Transportation costs are $__________________.

9. _____ Amount. The Obligor’s child support obligation shall be temporarily modified to $___________
   per month payable _____ in accordance with Obligor’s payroll cycle, and in any event, at least once a
   month _____ {explain} _____________________________________________________, commencing
   {date} _______________________ and continuing until further court order.

SECTION III: DENIAL OF TEMPORARY ORDER PERMITTING RELOCATION
  [Please indicate all that apply]
1. _____The Motion for Temporary Order Permitting Relocation is DENIED because:

             a. _____ The petition to relocate does not comply with subsection (3) of Section 61.13001,
                Florida Statutes;

             b. _____ The child(ren) has/have already been relocated without a written agreement of
                the parties or without court approval;

            c. _____ From an examination of the evidence presented at the preliminary hearing, there
                 is a likelihood that upon final hearing, relocation of the child(ren) would not be
                 approved.
        Facts in support of finding: _________________________________________________________
        _______________________________________________________________________________
        _______________________________________________________________________________.

2.       _____ Temporary Injunction Prohibiting Relocation of Child(ren)
            The Court hereby temporarily prohibits and enjoins the _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent
            from relocating and removing the child(ren) from the jurisdiction of this Court during the
            pendency of this proceeding, or until further order of this Court.
            The Court may enforce compliance with this restraining order through civil and/or indirect
            criminal contempt proceedings, which may include arrest, incarceration, and/or the
            imposition of a fine.

3.       _____ Immediate Return of Child(ren)
            The _____ Petitioner_____ Respondent has failed to comply with the relocation procedures
            set forth in Section 61.13001, Florida Statutes, and has relocated the child(ren) in violation of
            that section. The _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent shall immediately return the child(ren)

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             to the jurisdiction of this Court.

             Failure to immediately return the child(ren) shall subject the non-complying party to
             contempt and other proceedings to compel return of the child(ren) and may be taken into
             account in any initial or post judgment action seeking a determination or modification of
             the parenting plan or time-sharing schedule.


SECTION IV: OTHER

1.      Other Provisions:
     __________________________________________________________________________________
     __________________________________________________________________________________

2.       The Court reserves jurisdiction to modify and enforce this Temporary Order regarding relocation.

3.      Unless specifically modified by this Temporary Order, the provisions of all final judgments or
     orders remain in effect.

4.       No weight shall be given to the decision to grant or deny the temporary relocation as a factor in
     reaching a final decision.


DONE AND ORDERED at _______________________, Florida, on _____________________.



                                                          _____________________________________
                                                          CIRCUIT JUDGE



I certify that a copy of this Temporary Order Granting/Denying Relocation was (        ) mailed ( ) faxed
and mailed (       ) e-mailed (  ) hand-delivered to the parties and any entities listed below on
{date} ____________________________.



                                                          ______________________________________
                                                          By: {Clerk of court, designee, or Judicial Assistant}




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Petitioner (or his/her attorney)
Respondent (or his/her attorney)
Central Governmental Depository
Other:_______________________




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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                       FORM 12.950(g)
   MOTION FOR CIVIL CONTEMPT AND/OR RETURN OF CHILD(REN)
                           (03/15)

                                 When should this form be used?


You may use this form to ask the court to enforce a prior court order, final judgment or to request the
return of a child(ren) who has been relocated in violation of Section 61.13001, Florida Statutes .

                                       What should I do next?


To initiate a civil contempt/enforcement proceeding against a party who has relocated with a child
contrary to the requirements of a prior court order, or is otherwise not complying with a prior court
order concerning relocation, or in the event there has been a relocation in violation of Section 61.13001,
Florida Statutes, you must file a motion with the court explaining what the party has failed to do. This
form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should sign it before a
notary public or deputy clerk. You should then file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in the
county where your case was filed and keep a copy for your records.


                      IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the

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procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.


To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.

A copy of this form must be personally served by a sheriff or private process server or mailed*, e-
mailed* or hand delivered to any other party(ies) in your case. *Please note that if notice is mailed or e-
mailed, the court in certain circumstances may not consider mailing or e-mailing to be adequate notice.
If you want to be sure, you should have the motion personally served. This is a technical area of the law;
if you have any questions about it, you should consult a lawyer. For more information on personal
service, see the instructions for Summons: Personal Service on an Individual, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.910(a).

The court will then set a hearing. You should check with the clerk of court, judicial assistant, or family
law intake staff for information on the local procedure for scheduling a hearing. Once you know the
time and date of the hearing, you will need to complete Notice of Hearing on Motion for
Contempt/Enforcement, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.961, Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.921, or Order of Referral to General Magistrate, Florida Family
Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.920(b), which will specify a time and place for a hearing on the issue. A
copy of the form you used to schedule the hearing must be mailed, e-mailed, or hand-delivered to the
other party. Again, if notice is mailed or e-mailed, the court in certain circumstances may not consider
that to be adequate notice. If you want to be sure, you should have the notice personally served. This is
a technical area of the law; if you have any questions about it, you should consult a lawyer. For more
information on personal service, see the instructions for Summons: Personal Service on an Individual,
Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.910(a).

At the hearing, as in other civil proceedings, you, as the party seeking contempt or return of children,
will have the burden of proof. The other party will have an opportunity to put on defenses, if any apply.
If the judge finds the other party to be in willful contempt or in violation of Section 61.13001, Florida
Statutes, the judge may order appropriate sanctions to compel compliance or return of the child(ren) by
the other party, including jail, payment of attorneys’ fees, suit money, court costs, coercive or
compensatory fines, and may order any other relief permitted by law.

                            Where can I look for more information?
Before proceeding, you should read “General Information for Self-Represented Litigants” found at the
beginning of these forms. See also section 61.14, Florida Statutes and rule 12.615, Florida Family Law
Rules of Procedure.


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Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




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                   IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _____________________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                       IN AND FOR ______________________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                     Case No: ________________________
                                                                     Division: ________________________

     _________________________________,
                              Petitioner,
     And

     _________________________________,
                            Respondent.

          MOTION FOR CIVIL CONTEMPT AND/OR RETURN OF CHILD(REN)

     _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent requests that the Court enter an order of civil contempt and/or an
     order for return of child(ren) against _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent because he/she has relocated
     with the parties’ minor child(ren) or has taken other action with respect to relocation.
I.          NONCOMPLIANCE OR VIOLATION
            A. The other party in this case has willfully failed to comply with the: {Choose only one}
            1.____ Court order or judgment entered on {date} ________________________, by {court, city,
            and state}____________________________________________________________________.
            ____ Please indicate here if the judgment or order is not from this Court and attach a copy of
            the judgment or order to this motion.

            2.____ Written Agreement of the parties.

            3.____ Relocation procedures of Section 61.13001, Florida Statutes.
            B. This order, judgment, agreement, or statute, required the other party in this case to do or
               not do the following: {Explain what the other party was ordered to do or not do}
               _______________
            ______________________________________________________________________________
            ______________________________________________________________________________
            ______________________________________________________________________________.
            ____ Please indicate here if additional pages are attached.

            C. The other party in this case has willfully failed to comply with this order or judgment of the
               court , a written agreement, or the requirements of Section 61.13001,Florida Statutes:
               {Explain what the other party has or has not
               done}.___________________________________________
            ______________________________________________________________________________
            ______________________________________________________________________________

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             ______________________________________________________________________________.
             ____ Please indicate here if additional pages are attached.
II.          REQUEST FOR RELIEF OR SANCTION
             A. _____ There IS a prior court order or judgment and I respectfully request that the court
                 issue an order holding the above-named person in civil contempt, if appropriate, and/or
                 providing the following relief:      {Indicate all that apply}
             1. _____ordering the immediate return of the minor child(ren);
             2. _____ granting a temporary order restraining the relocation of minor child(ren);
             3. _____ enforcing or compelling compliance with the prior order or judgment;
             4. _____ requiring the other party to pay costs and fees in connection with this motion;
             5. _____ if the other party is found to be in civil contempt, ordering a compensatory fine;
             6. _____ if the other party is found to be in civil contempt, ordering a coercive fine;
             7. _____ if the other party is found to be in civil contempt, ordering incarceration of the
                 other party after setting an appropriate purge;
             8. _____ issuing a writ of bodily attachment as appropriate;
             9. ____ awarding make-up time-sharing with minor child(ren) as follows {explain}
                 ___________________________________________________________________________
                 ___________________________________________________________________________
                 ___________________________________________________________________________
             10. _____ awarding attorney’s fees; and/or
             11. _____ awarding other relief, including sanctions , {explain}:__________________________
                 ___________________________________________________________________________
                 ___________________________________________________________________________

                 OR

             B. ___ There is NO prior court order; however, the above-named person has violated the
                requirements of Section 61.13001, Florida Statutes, and I respectfully request that the court
                issue an order providing the following relief:
             1. _____ ordering the immediate return of the minor child(ren);
             2. _____ granting a temporary order restraining the relocation of the minor child(ren);
             3. _____ enforcing or compelling compliance with Section 61.13001, Florida Statutes;
             4. _____ requiring the other party to pay costs and fees in connection with this motion;
             5. _____ awarding make-up time-sharing with minor child(ren) as follows {explain}: _____
                ___________________________________________________________________________
                ___________________________________________________________________________
             6. _____ awarding attorneys’ fees; and/or
             7. _____ awarding other relief, including sanctions, {explain}: __________________________
             ______________________________________________________________________________
             ______________________________________________________________________________




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       I certify that a copy of this document was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed
       (    ) e-mailed ( ) hand-delivered to the person(s) listed below on {date}_________________.




Other party or his/her attorney:
Name:________________________________________
Address:______________________________________
City, State, Zip:_________________________________
Fax Number: __________________________________
Designated E-mail Address(es):____________________
____________________________________________



I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
motion and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.


Dated: ______________________                  _____________________________________________
                                               Signature of Party

                                               Printed Name: ________________________________
                                               Address: ____________________________________
                                               City, State, Zip: ________________________________
                                               Telephone Number: _____________________________
                                               Fax Number: __________________________________
                                               Designated E-mail Address(es):____________________
                                               _____________________________________________




STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ____________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on ____________ by _______________________________.

                                               _____________________________________________
                                               NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK

                                               _____________________________________________
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                                              [Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                              deputy clerk.]

____   Personally known
____   Produced identification
____   Type of identification produced ________________________________



IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} ___________________________________________________________________ ,
{name of business}____________________________________________________________________ ,
{address} ____________________________________________________________________________ ,
{city} ________________,{state} ____, {zip code}__________,{telephone number} _________________.




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               IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _____________________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                   IN AND FOR ______________________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                  Case No: ________________________
                                                                  Division: ________________________

_________________________________,
                         Petitioner,
And

_________________________________,
                       Respondent.

                   ORDER ON MOTION FOR CIVIL CONTEMPT FOR
                   RELOCATION AND/OR RETURN OF CHILD(REN)
A Motion was filed by _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent for Civil Contempt for Improper Relocation
and/or Return of the Minor Child(ren), and the Court finding as follows:

1.       _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent has relocated with the parties’ minor child(ren) more than
     50 miles from the child(ren)’s principal place of residence at the time of the entry of the last order
     establishing or modifying the parenting plan or time-sharing schedule and the relocation places the
     child(ren) more than 50 miles away from either parent or other person entitled to access, time-
     sharing or visitation;

     a. _____ Contrary to a court order or judgment entered on {date} _______________, by this Court;

     b. _____ Contrary to a court order or judgment entered on {date}__________________, by {court,
        city, and state}__________________________________________________________________.
         The order of the Court required the other party in this case to do or not do the following:
         ______________________________________________________________________________
         ______________________________________________________________________________
         ______________________________________________________________________________
         _____________________________________________________________________________.

     c. _____ Contrary to the relocation procedures set forth in Section 61.13001, Florida Statutes.

2.      _____ Petitioner _____Respondent has willfully failed to comply either with the order of the
     Court or with the requirements of Section 61.13001, Florida Statutes as follows:
     _________________________________________________________________________________
     _________________________________________________________________________________
     _________________________________________________________________________________.

     Based upon the above findings it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED as follows:

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3. _____ The Motion for Civil Contempt for Relocation/Return of Child is hereby GRANTED.

    a. ____ Petitioner _____ Respondent is hereby ordered to immediately return the minor child(ren)
       to the jurisdiction of this Court.

    b. ____ Petitioner _____ Respondent is hereby temporarily restrained from relocating with the
       minor child(ren), pending further order of this Court.

    c. ____ This Court shall issue a Writ of Bodily Attachment against the _____Petitioner
       _____Respondent at the hearing on the Motion for Contempt.

    d. ____ Petitioner _____ Respondent may purge himself/herself of the Contempt by immediately
       returning the minor child(ren) to the jurisdiction of this Court.

    e. ____ Petitioner _____Respondent shall be awarded makeup time-sharing with the minor
       child(ren) as follows:
       _____________________________________________________________________________
       _____________________________________________________________________________
       _____________________________________________________________________________.

    f.   ____ The following additional relief, including sanctions, is granted:
         ___________________________________________________________________________
         ___________________________________________________________________________                      .

         OR

 4. ____ The Motion For Civil Contempt For Relocation And/Or Return Of Child(ren) is hereby
          DENIED.

 5. ____ Attorney’s Fees, Costs and Suit Money
    a. _____ Petitioner’s _____ Respondent’s request(s) for attorney’s fees, costs, and suit money
       is/are denied because___________________________________________________________
       ___________________________________________________________________________                       .
       OR
       b. _        The Court finds there is a need for and an ability to pay attorney’s fees, costs, and
       suit money. _____Petitioner _____ Respondent is hereby ordered to pay to the other party
       $___________ in attorney’s fees, and $__________ in costs. The Court further finds that the
       attorney’s fees awarded are based on the reasonable rate of $_________ per hour and
       ________________ reasonable hours. Other provisions relating to attorney fees, costs, and suit
       money are as follows: ____________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________

DONE AND ORDERED at ___________________________, Florida, on ___________________________.

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                                                             ___________________________________
                                                             CIRCUIT JUDGE


I certify that a copy of the Order on Motion for Civil Contempt for Relocation and/or Return of Child(ren)
was (      ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed (     ) e-mailed (   ) hand-delivered to the parties and any
entities listed below on {date} ____________________________.



                                                          ______________________________________
                                                          {Clerk of court, designee, or Judicial Assistant}



Petitioner (or his or her attorney)
Respondent (or his or her attorney)
Other Person (or his or her attorney)
_____________________________




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               IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _____________________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                   IN AND FOR ______________________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                   Case No: ________________________
                                                                   Division: ________________________

_________________________________,
                         Petitioner,
And

_________________________________,
                       Respondent.


             FINAL JUDGMENT/SUPPLEMENTAL FINAL JUDGMENT
                         GRANTING RELOCATION
This cause came before this Court on a Petition/Supplemental Petition to relocate filed by (name)
____________________________________ the _______________________ of the child(ren). The
Court makes these findings of fact and ORDERS as follows:

SECTION I. FINDINGS
1.     The Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter and the parties.

2.        The last judgment or order establishing or modifying parental responsibility, custody, visitation,
     or time-sharing (if any) was entered on (date)________________________.

3.       ____ {If Applicable} A prior order or judgment in this cause expressly governs the issue of
     relocation of the child(ren).

4.      The parties’ dependent or minor child(ren) is (are):
     Name(s) Birth Date(s)
     __________________________________________________________________________________
     __________________________________________________________________________________
     __________________________________________________________________________________
     __________________________________________________________________________________
     __________________________________________________________________________________

5.        The _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent _____Other Person entitled to access or time-sharing
     {name} __________________________________ has filed a petition to relocate to {location/or
     address}__________________________________________________________________________,
     a location more than 50 miles from his/her principal place of residence at the time of entry of the
     last order establishing or modifying time-sharing, or at the time of filing of the pending action to
     establish or modify time-sharing. The relocation is for a period of at least 60 consecutive days.




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6.      This judgment/supplemental judgment was entered: {Choose only one}
     _____After a Hearing;

     _____Without an evidentiary hearing due to the _____ written agreement of the parties or the
          _____ other party’s failure to respond.

SECTION II. GRANTING REQUEST TO RELOCATE
The Court finds that the relocation IS GRANTED based upon:

{Choose only one}
1.      _____No response. The other parent or person entitled to access to or time-sharing with the
    child(ren) failed to timely file a response objecting to the petition to relocate. The Court finds that
    the relocation is in the best interests of the child(ren) based upon the undisputed pleadings. The
    access or time-sharing schedule and post-relocation transportation arrangements contained within
    the petition are adopted by the Court.

2.       _____Agreement. The parents or other person entitled to time-sharing with the child(ren)
     agree to the relocation and have signed a written agreement which consents to the relocation;
     defines the access or time-sharing schedule for the parents or any other persons entitled to access
     and time-sharing, and describes, if necessary, any post-relocation transportation arrangements
     relating to access or time-sharing. The Court finds that the relocation is in the best interests of the
     child(ren) based upon the pleadings and the Agreement.

     A copy of this Agreement is attached as Exhibit _______.

3.       _____Evidentiary Hearing. The Court finds that the relocation is in the best interests of the
     child(ren) based upon the evidence presented at the evidentiary hearing. The Court has evaluated
     each of the factors enumerated in Section 61.13001(7), Florida Statutes, and FINDS:
     ________________________________________________________________________________
     ________________________________________________________________________________
     ________________________________________________________________________________
     ________________________________________________________________________________
     ________________________________________________________________________________.

SECTION III.PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND TIME-SHARING
{Choose only one}

1.       ____ Time-Sharing. The _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent _____ Other Person entitled to
     access or time-sharing shall have frequent, continuing, and meaningful contact, access, and time-
     sharing in accordance with:
     {Choose only one}
     a. _____the Agreement for Relocation attached as Exhibit ______and incorporated herein.
     b. _____the Parenting Plan attached as Exhibit ______and incorporated herein.
     c. _____the following specified time-sharing schedule:
         ______________________________________________________________________________
         ______________________________________________________________________________
         ______________________________________________________________________________

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Granting Relocation (03/15)
                                                   - 400 -
         ______________________________________________________________________________
         ______________________________________________________________________________

2.       _____ No Contact. The _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent _____ Other Person entitled to
     access, visitation, or time-sharing shall have no contact with party’s minor child(ren) until further
     order of the Court, as such contact is detrimental to the welfare of the minor child(ren).
     {Explain} _______________________________________________________________________
     _______________________________________________________________________________
     ________________________________________________________________________________                          .

SECTION IV:      MODIFICATION OF CHILD SUPPORT
{Indicate all that apply}
1.      _____ The Court finds that based upon the relocation, the _____ Petitioner’s _____
    Respondent’s child support obligation should be modified in consideration of the costs of
    transportation and the respective net incomes of the parents.
    {Choose only one}
    a. _____ The amounts in the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of
        Procedure Form 12.902(e), filed by the _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent are correct and are
        adopted by the Court.

        OR
     b. _____ The Court makes the following findings:
              The Petitioner’s net monthly income is $_____________.
              The Respondent’s net monthly income is $______________.
              Monthly child care costs are $_______________.
              Monthly health/dental insurance costs are $_________________.
              Transportation costs are $___________________.

2.       _____ Amount. The Obligor’s child support obligation shall be modified to $___________ per
     month for the ______ children {total amount of parties’ minor or dependent children} commencing:
     {month, day, year} and terminating _____________{month, day, year}. Child support shall be paid in
     the amount of $__________ per __________________ {week, month, other} consistent with
     Obligor’s current payroll cycle.

     Upon the termination of the obligation of child support for one of the parties’ children, child support
     in the amount of $__________for the remaining ________children {total number of remaining
     children} shall be paid commencing _______________________________ {month, day, year} and
     terminating_____________________________ {month, day, year}. This child support shall be paid
     in the amount of $________per __________ {week, month, other} consistent with the Obligor’s
     current payroll cycle.

     {Insert schedule for the child support obligation, including the amount, and commencement and
     termination dates, for the remaining minor or dependent children, which shall be payable as the
     obligation for each child ceases. Please indicate whether the schedule ____appears below or
      ____ is attached as part of this form.}
     ______________________________________________________________________________
     ______________________________________________________________________________

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Granting Relocation (03/15)
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     ______________________________________________________________________________
     ______________________________________________________________________________
     ______________________________________________________________________________
     ______________________________________________________________________________
     The Obligor shall pay child support until all of the minor or dependent children: reach the age of 18;
     become emancipated, marry, join the armed services, die, or become self-supporting; or until
     further order of the court or agreement of the parties. The child support obligation shall continue
     beyond the age of 18 and until high school graduation for any child who is dependent in fact,
     between the ages of 18 and 19, and is still in high school, performing in good faith with a reasonable
     expectation of graduation before the age of 19.

     If the child support ordered deviates from the guidelines by more than 5%, the factual findings
     which support that deviation are: ______________________________________________________
     __________________________________________________________________________________
     __________________________________________________________________________________

SECTION V. METHOD OF PAYMENT
Obligor shall pay modified child support as follows:

1.       Place of Payment.

             a. ____Obligor shall pay court-ordered support directly to either the State Disbursement
                Unit or the central depository, as required by statute, along with any fee required by
                statute.

             b. ____Both parties have requested and the court finds that it is in the best interests of the
                child(ren) that support payments need not be directed through either the State
                Disbursement Unit or the central depository at this time; however, either party may
                subsequently apply, pursuant to section 61.13(1)(d)3, Florida Statutes, to require
                payment through either the State Disbursement Unit or the central depository.

2.       Income Deduction.

     a. ___Immediate. Obligor shall pay through income deduction, pursuant to a separate Income
        Deduction Order which shall be effective immediately. Obligor is individually responsible for
        paying this support obligation until all of said support is deducted from Obligor’s income. Until
        support payments are deducted from Obligor’s paycheck, Obligor is responsible for making
        timely payments directly to the State Disbursement Unit or the Obligee, as previously set forth
        in this order.
     b. ___Deferred. Income deduction is ordered this day, but it shall not be effective until a
        delinquency of $__________, or, if not specified, an amount equal to one month’s obligation
        occurs. Income deduction is not being implemented immediately based on the following
        findings: Income deduction is not in the best interests of the child(ren) because: {explain}
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________,
                          AND

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Granting Relocation (03/15)
                                                 - 402 -
         There is proof of timely payment of a previously ordered obligation without an Income
         Deduction Order in cases of modification,
                            AND
         ( ) There is an agreement by the Obligor to advise the Title IV-D agency, the clerk of court, and
         the Obligee of any change in Payor and/or health insurance
                            OR
         (    ) there is a signed written agreement providing an alternative arrangement between the
         Obligor and the Obligee and, at the option of the IV-D agency, by the IV-D agency in IV-D cases
         in which there is an assignment of support rights to the state, reviewed and entered in the
         record by the court.

SECTION VI.  OTHER
1.     _____Other Provisions
   _________________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   _________________________________________________________________________________.

2.       _____The Court reserves jurisdiction to address all issues of time-sharing and parental
     responsibility, as well as to enforce or modify the provisions of this Judgment.

3. _____ Unless specifically modified herein, the provisions of all prior judgments or orders remain in
   effect.


DONE AND ORDERED at _________________________, Florida, on_____________________.



                                                          __________________________________
                                                          CIRCUIT JUDGE



I certify that a copy of this Final Judgment/Supplemental Final Judgment Granting Relocation
was (      ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed (     ) e-mailed (   ) hand-delivered to the parties and any
other persons or entities listed below on {date} ____________________________.


                                                          ______________________________________
                                                          {Clerk of court, designee, or Judicial Assistant}



Petitioner (or his/her attorney)
Respondent (or his/her attorney)
Other Person (or his/her attorney)

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.950(i), Final Judgment/Supplemental Final Judgment
Granting Relocation (03/15)
                                                 - 403 -
State Disbursement Unit
Other:_________________________




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.950(i), Final Judgment/Supplemental Final Judgment
Granting Relocation (03/15)
                                                 - 404 -
                     IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ___________________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
                         IN AND FOR ___________________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA


                                                                   Case No:__________________________
                                                                   Division: __________________________

     ________________________________________,
                                    Petitioner,
     And

     ________________________________________,
                                   Respondent.


                   FINAL JUDGMENT/SUPPLEMENTAL FINAL JUDGMENT
                               DENYING RELOCATION
     This cause came before this Court on a Petition/Supplemental Petition to relocate filed by {name}
     ____________________________________ the _______________________ of the child(ren). The Court
     makes these findings of fact and ORDERS as follows:

     SECTION I. FINDINGS

1.           The Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter and the parties.

2.            The last judgment or order establishing or modifying parental responsibility, custody, visitation,
         or time-sharing (if any) was entered on {date}_____________________________________.

3.           _____ {If Applicable} A prior order or judgment in this cause expressly governs the issue of
         relocation of the child(ren).

4.          The parties’ dependent or minor child(ren) is (are):
         Name                                       Birth Date
         ______________________________________________________________________________
         ______________________________________________________________________________
         ______________________________________________________________________________
         ______________________________________________________________________________
         ______________________________________________________________________________

5.           The _____Petitioner _____Respondent _____Other Person entitled to access or time-sharing:
         {name}______________________________________ has filed a petition to relocate to: {location
         and/oraddress}_____________________________________________________________,a location
         more than 50 miles from his/her principal place of residence at the time of entry of the last order
         establishing or modifying time-sharing, or at the time of filing of the pending action to establish or
         modify time-sharing. The relocation is for a period of more than 60 consecutive days.
     Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.950(j), Final Judgment/Supplemental Final Judgment
     Denying Relocation (03/15)
                                                      - 405 -
     The Court has evaluated each of the factors enumerated in Section 61.13001(7), Florida Statutes,
     and on the evidence presented, it is adjudged:

SECTION II.     DENIAL OF REQUEST TO RELOCATE
The request to relocate is DENIED because:
1.      _____ The Petition is legally insufficient as it fails to include a proposed revised post-relocation
    schedule for access and time-sharing that includes the necessary arrangements to effectuate time-
    sharing with the child(ren).

     OR
2.       _____ The requested relocation is not in the best interests of the child(ren).
     Facts in support of finding:
     _______________________________________________________________________________
     _______________________________________________________________________________
     _______________________________________________________________________________.

3.       _____Order Requiring Return of Child(ren) if Parent and Child(ren) have Temporarily
     Relocated.
     The _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent _____ Other Person entitled to access to or time-sharing
     with the child(ren) shall immediately return the child(ren) to the jurisdiction of this Court. Failure to
     immediately return the child(ren) shall subject the non-complying party to contempt or other
     proceedings deemed necessary to compel return of the child(ren).

SECTION III.OTHER
1.     ____Other Provisions:
   _______________________________________________________________________________
   _______________________________________________________________________________
   _______________________________________________________________________________.

2.       _____This Court reserves jurisdiction to address all issues of time-sharing and parental
     responsibility, as well as to enforce or modify the provisions of this Judgment.

3.        _____Unless specifically modified herein, the provisions of all prior judgments or orders remain
     in effect.



DONE AND ORDERED at ________________________, Florida on ______________________ .



                                                           __________________________________
                                                           CIRCUIT JUDGE




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.950(j), Final Judgment/Supplemental Final Judgment
Denying Relocation (03/15)
                                                   - 406 -
I certify that a copy of this Final Judgment/Supplemental Final Judgment Denying Relocation
was (      ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed (     ) e-mailed (   ) hand-delivered to the parties and any
other persons or entities listed below on {date} ____________________________.


                                                          ______________________________________
                                                          {Clerk of court, designee, or Judicial Assistant}


Petitioner (or his/her attorney)
Respondent (or his/her attorney)
Other Person (or his/her attorney)
State Disbursement Unit




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.950(j), Final Judgment/Supplemental Final Judgment
Denying Relocation (03/15)
                                                 - 407 -
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA FAMILY LAW RULES OF PROCEDURE
                      FORM 12.951(a)
PETITION TO DISESTABLISH PATERNITY AND/OR TERMINATE
          CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATION (03/15)

                               When should this form be used?
This form should be used by a man who wishes to disestablish paternity or terminate a child
support obligation because he is not the biological father of the child(ren). The petition must be
filed
     • in the circuit court having jurisdiction over the child support obligation; or

    •   if the child support was determined administratively and has not been ratified by a
        court, in the circuit court in which the mother or legal guardian or custodian of the
        child(ren) resides; or

    •   if the mother or legal guardian or custodian no longer resides in the state, in the circuit
        court in the county in which the petitioner resides.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing the form, you should sign the
form before a notary public or deputy clerk.

A copy of any judgment or order regarding paternity or child support and a copy of any scientific
test results showing that you cannot be the father of the child(ren) must be attached to the
petition and filed with the court.


                 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and
documents be filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants
may file petitions or other pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not
required to do so. If you choose to file your pleadings or other documents electronically, you
must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow
the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file. The rules and procedures should be
carefully read and followed.

                                     What should I do next?
The petition must be served on the mother or legal guardian or custodian of the child(ren). If the
child support obligation was determined administratively and has not been ratified by a court,
the petition must also be served on the Department of Revenue.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.951(a), Petition to Disestablish
Paternity and/or Terminate Child Support Obligation (03/15)
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             IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or
certified process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all
documents required or permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic
mail (e-mail) except in certain circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format
requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-
mail, the procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using
the Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family
Law Form 12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your
signature appears. Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service
(General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current
Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and
Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.



                         Where can I look for more information?
Before proceeding, you should read “General Information for Self-Represented Litigants”
found at the beginning of these forms. For further information, see Section 742.18, Florida
Statutes.


                                         Special notes . . .
Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill
out these forms, that person must give you a copy of Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family
Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill
out these forms also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom
of the last page of every form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.951(a), Petition to Disestablish
Paternity and/or Terminate Child Support Obligation (03/15)
                                               - 409 -
             IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                                    JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                 IN AND FOR                                      COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                            Case No.: ________________
                                                            Division: ________________
                                        ,
                             Petitioner,

                 and

                                       ,
                            Respondent.


     PETITION TO DISESTABLISH PATERNITY AND/OR TERMINATE
                   CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATION
I, {full legal name}                                                   , certify that the following
information is true.

1.       Paternity. My paternity of the child(ren), {name(s) and birth date(s)}

                               was established by
     {Choose only one}
     a.       operation of law because I was married to the child(ren)’s mother.
     b.       adjudication of paternity, entered by {court}
         on {date}                                       .
     c.       acknowledgment of paternity executed on {date}                                  .
     d.       other: {specify}

     A copy of any judgment is attached.

2.       Child support. My child support obligation for the child(ren), {name(s) and birth
     date(s)},
                                                                  was established by
     {Choose only one}
     a.        a final judgment of dissolution of marriage, entered by {court}             ______
             _____________________on {date}                                  .
     b.        an administrative proceeding to establish child support in {location}
         ______________on {date}                                            .
     c.      __ a paternity proceeding in {court}                                    on
         {date}                            .
     d.      __other {specify}                                                      _______

     A copy of any judgment is attached.

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.951(a), Petition to Disestablish Paternity and/or
Terminate Child Support Obligation (03/15)
                                               - 410 -
3.       Newly discovered evidence. Newly discovered evidence concerning the paternity of
     this/these child(ren) has come to my knowledge since the initial paternity determination or
     establishment of the child support obligation. {Explain}
     ___________________________________________________________________________
     ___________________________________________________________________________
     ___________________________________________________________________________
     ___________________________________________________________________________.

4.        Scientific tests.

     a.         _The results of scientific tests that are generally acceptable within the scientific
          community to show a probability of paternity, administered within 90 days prior to the
          filing of this petition, indicate that I cannot be the father of the child(ren) for whom
          support is required. A copy of the test results is attached.

     b.       __ I did not have access to the child(ren) to have scientific testing performed before
          the filing of this petition and I request that the court order the child(ren) to be tested.

5.       Fulfillment of child support obligation.
     {Choose only one}
     a.      __ I am current on all child support payments for the child(ren) for whom relief is
         sought.

     b.       __I have substantially complied with my child support obligation for the child(ren)
          and any delinquency in my child support obligation for the child(ren) arose from my
          inability for just cause to pay the delinquent child support when the delinquent child
          support became due.

I ask the court to enter an order to:

{Indicate all that apply}

a.      __ disestablish my paternity to {name(s) of child(ren)} __________________________
     ____________________________________________________________________

b.      __terminate my obligation to pay child support for {name(s) of child(ren)} ___________
     ________________________________________________________________________

c.      __other: ______________________________________________________________
     __________________________________________________________________
     ___________________________________________________________________                                .




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.951(a), Petition to Disestablish Paternity and/or
Terminate Child Support Obligation (03/15)
                                               - 411 -
I certify that a copy of this document was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed
( ) e-mailed ( ) hand delivered to the person(s) listed below on {date} _____________________.

Respondent or his/her attorney:
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es):______
______________________________

I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims
made in this petition and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement
includes fines and/or imprisonment.


Dated:
                                                   Signature of Petitioner
                                                   Printed Name:
                                                   Address:
                                                   City, State, Zip:
                                                   Telephone Number:
                                                   Fax Number:
                                                   Designated E-mail Address(es):____________
                                                   _____________________________________
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ___________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on                         by                               .



                                                            NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK



                                                            {Print, type, or stamp commissioned
                                                            name of notary or deputy clerk.}
   __ Personally known
   __ Produced identification
      Type of identification produced


IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS
BELOW: [fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the Petitioner.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual}_____________________________________________________________ ,
{name of business}_______________________________________________________________ ,
{address} ______________________________________________________________________ ,
{city} ____________{state} __, {zip code}__________,{telephone number} ________________.

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.951(a), Petition to Disestablish Paternity and/or
Terminate Child Support Obligation (03/15)
                                               - 412 -
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                                      JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                IN AND FOR                                       COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                             Case No.:
                                                             Division:
                                           ,
                             Petitioner,
                 and

                                               ,
                           Respondent.

     ORDER DISESTABLISHING PATERNITY AND/OR TERMINATING
                  CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATION

This cause came before the court on {date}                                  on
{full legal name}                                                           ’s petition to
{Indicate all that apply}

     __ Disestablish paternity to {child(ren)’s names and birth date(s)}



     __ Terminate a child support obligation for {child(ren)’s names and birth date(s)}



The court having been fully advised in the premises FINDS all of the following:

1.       Newly discovered evidence relating to the paternity of the child(ren) has come to the
     petitioner’s knowledge since the initial _____ paternity determination ____ establishment
     of a child support obligation.

2.      Scientific tests that are generally acceptable within the scientific community to show a
     probability of paternity showing that the petitioner cannot be the father of the children
     were properly conducted.

3.     The petitioner
{Choose only one}
   __ is current on all child support payments for the child(ren).
   __ has substantially complied with his child support obligation for the applicable child(ren)
       and any delinquency in his child support obligation arose from his inability for just cause
       to pay the delinquent child support when it became due.

4.       The petitioner has not adopted the child.

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.951(b), Order Disestablishing Paternity and/or
Terminating Child Support Obligation (03/15)
                                                   - 413 -
5.      The child(ren) was/were not conceived by artificial insemination while the petitioner
     and the child(ren)’s mother were married.

6.       The petitioner did not act to prevent the biological father of the child(ren) from
     asserting his paternal rights with respect to the child(ren).

7.       The child(ren) was/were younger than 18 years of age when the petition was filed.

8.       Since learning that he is not the biological father of the child(ren), the petitioner has not

     a. married the mother of the child(ren) while known as the reputed father in accordance
        with section 742.091, Florida Statutes, and voluntarily assumed the parental obligation
        and duty to pay child support;
     b. acknowledged paternity in a sworn statement;
     c. consented to be named as the child(ren)’s biological father on the child(ren)’s birth
        certificate(s);
     d. voluntarily promised in writing to support the child(ren) and was required to support
        the child(ren) based on that promise;
     e. received written notice from any state agency or any court directing him to submit to
        scientific testing which he disregarded; or
     f. signed a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity as provided by section 742.10(4),
        Florida Statutes.

         It is therefore ORDERED AND ADJUDGED:

{Indicate all that apply}

     __ Petitioner’s, {name}                                                 paternity of {name(s)
        of child(ren)}                                                       ____is disestablished.

     __ Petitioner’s, {name}                                                            child support
        obligation to {name(s) of child(ren)}                                                  is
        terminated.



DONE AND ORDERED ON ______________ in _________________________, Florida




                                                            CIRCUIT JUDGE



Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.951(b), Order Disestablishing Paternity and/or
Terminating Child Support Obligation (03/15)
                                                - 414 -
I certify that a copy of the Order Disestablishing Paternity and/or Terminating Child Support
Obligation was (      ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed (      ) e-mailed (  ) hand-delivered to the
parties and any entities listed below on {date} ____________________________.


                                                   _____________________________________
                                                   {Clerk of court, designee, or Judicial Assistant}




Petitioner
Respondent
Department of Revenue
Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics
Court depositor/State Disbursement Unit
Other




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.951(b), Order Disestablishing Paternity and/or
Terminating Child Support Obligation (03/15)
                                              - 415 -
  INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY
                       LAW FORM 12.960,
       MOTION FOR CIVIL CONTEMPT/ENFORCEMENT (03/15)

                               When should this form be used?

You may use this form to ask the court to enforce a prior court order or final judgment.

                                     What should I do next?
To initiate a civil contempt/enforcement proceeding against a party who is not complying with a
prior court order, you must file a motion with the court explaining what the party has failed to do.
This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should sign it
before a notary public or deputy clerk. You should then file the original with the clerk of the circuit
court in the county where your case was filed and keep a copy for your records.

                         IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents
be filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions
or other pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you
choose to file your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with
Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial
circuit in which you file. The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required
or permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in
certain circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the
Rules of Judicial Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail,
the procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law

Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.960, Motion for Civil
Contempt/Enforcement (03/15)
                                                - 416 -
Form 12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature
appears. Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General),
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-
mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial
Administration 2.516.

A copy of this form must be personally served by a sheriff or private process server or mailed,* e-
mailed*, or hand delivered to any other party(ies) in your case. *Please note that if notice is mailed
or e-mailed, the court in certain circumstances may not consider mailing or e-mailing, to be
adequate notice. If you want to be sure, you should have the motion personally served. This is a
technical area of the law; if you have any questions about it, you should consult a lawyer. For more
information on personal service, see the instructions for Summons: Personal Service on an
Individual, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.910(a).

The court will then set a hearing. You should check with the clerk of court, judicial assistant, or
family law intake staff for information on the local procedure for scheduling a hearing. Once you
know the time and date of the hearing, you will need to complete Notice of Hearing on Motion for
Contempt/Enforcement, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.961, or, if applicable,
Notice of Hearing (Child Support Enforcement Hearing Officer), Florida Supreme Court Approved
Family Law Form 12.921, or [Notice of Hearing Before] General Magistrate, Florida Family Law
Rules of Procedure Form 12.920[(c)], which will specify a time and place for a hearing on the issue.
A copy of this form must be mailed, e-mailed, or hand delivered to the other party. Again, if notice
is mailed, the court in certain circumstances may not consider mailing or e-mailing to be adequate
notice. If you want to be sure, you should have the notice personally served. This is a technical area
of the law; if you have any questions about it, you should consult a lawyer. For more information on
personal service, see the instructions for Summons: Personal Service on an Individual, Florida
Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.910(a).

At the hearing, as in any other civil proceeding, you, as the moving party, will have the burden of
proving the other party has not obeyed a prior court order. Once noncompliance is established, the
other party will have an opportunity to show an inability to comply with the prior court order. If he
or she is unable to do so, the judge may find the other party to be in contempt. If so, the judge may
order appropriate sanctions to compel compliance by the other party, including jail, payment of
attorneys’ fees, suit money, or costs, and coercive or compensatory fines, and may order any other
relief permitted by law.

                          Where can I look for more information?
Before proceeding, you should read “General Information for Self-Represented Litigants” found at
the beginning of these forms. See also section 61.14, Florida Statutes and rule 12.615, Florida
Family Law Rules of Procedure.



Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.960, Motion for Civil
Contempt/Enforcement (03/15)
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Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law
Rules of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out
these forms also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the
last page of every form he or she helps you complete.




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Contempt/Enforcement (03/15)
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             IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                                 JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                     IN AND FOR                                   COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                  Case No.:
                                                                  Division:
                                           ,
                             Petitioner,

                and

                                           ,
                          Respondent.

                  MOTION FOR CIVIL CONTEMPT/ENFORCEMENT

_____ Petitioner _____ Respondent requests that the Court enter an order of civil
contempt/enforcement against _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent in this case because:
    1. A final judgment or order {title of final judgment or order}__________________________
       in this case was entered on {date}                        , by {court, city, and state}
                                                                                                    .
        _____Please indicate here if the judgment or order is not from this Court and attach a copy.

    2. This order of the Court required the other party in this case to do or not do the following:
       {Explain what the other party was ordered to do or not do.} __________________________




        ______Please indicate here if additional pages are attached.

    3. The other party in this case has willfully failed to comply with this order of the Court: {Explain
       what the other party has or has not done.} _________________________________




        _______ Please indicate here if additional pages are attached.

    4. I respectfully request that the Court issue an order holding the above-named person in civil
       contempt, if appropriate, and/or providing the following relief:

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            a. _____enforcing or compelling compliance with the prior order or judgment;
            b. _____awarding a monetary judgment;
            c. _____if a monetary judgment was included in the prior order, issuing a writ of execution
               or garnishment or other appropriate process;
            d. _____awarding prejudgment interest;
            e. _____requiring the other party to pay costs and fees in connection with this motion;
            f. _____if the other party is found to be in civil contempt, ordering a compensatory fine;
            g. _____if the other party is found to be in civil contempt, ordering a coercive fine;
            h. _____if the other party is found to be in civil contempt, ordering incarceration of the
               other party with a purge;
            i. _____issuing a writ of possession for real property, writ for possession of personal
               property, or other appropriate writ;
            j. _____issuing a writ of bodily attachment if the other party fails to appear at the hearing
               set on this motion;
            k. _____requiring the other party to make payments through the central governmental
               depository;
            l. _____requiring the support payments to be automatically deducted from the other
               party’s income or funds;
            m. _____requiring the other party to seek employment;
            n. _____awarding make-up time-sharing with minor child(ren) as follows {explain}:




                                                                                                    ; and
            o. _____awarding other relief {explain}: __________________________________




                                                                                                            .


I certify that a copy of this document was: ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed (        ) e-mailed (      ) hand-
delivered to the person(s) listed below on {date} ____________________.

Other party or his/her attorney:
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:    ________
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es):_____________
_____________________________________




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I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
motion and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.

Dated: _______________________


                                                 Signature of Party
                                                 Printed Name:
                                                 Address:
                                                 City, State, Zip:
                                                 Telephone Number:
                                                 Fax Number:
                                                 Designated E-mail Address(es):________________
                                                 ________________________________________




STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ________________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on                         by                                .



                                                 NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK


                                                 [Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                                 clerk.]

    __ Personally known
    __ Produced identification
       Type of identification produced ______________________________

IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _________________________________________________________________ ,
{name of business} __________________________________________________________________ ,
{address} ___________________________________________________________________________,
{city} ________________,{state} _____, {zip code} __________,{telephone number} _____________.




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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                         FORM 12.961
   NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION FOR CONTEMPT/ENFORCEMENT
                           (03/15)

                                 When should this form be used?


Use this form anytime you have set a hearing on a Motion for Contempt/Enforcement, Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.960, for a support matter under rule 12.615, Florida Family Law
Rules of Procedure. Before you fill out this form, you should coordinate a hearing time and date with
the judge or hearing officer and the other party. If the Department of Revenue is a party to the case,
you may need to schedule your hearing time with the attorney for the Department of Revenue.

If your case is to be heard by a child support enforcement hearing officer, the following information
applies: A child support enforcement hearing officer is an attorney who has been appointed by
administrative order of the court to take testimony and recommend decisions in cases involving the
establishment, enforcement, and/or modification of child support, and the enforcement of alimony in
conjunction with an ongoing child support arrearage order. If your case only involves issues pertaining
to child support, you cannot object to the referral of your case to a hearing officer. If your case is going
to be heard by a general magistrate, you should use Notice of Hearing Before General Magistrate,
Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.920(c).

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should file the original
with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where your case was filed and keep a copy for your
records.

                      IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.

                                       What should I do next?


A copy of this form must be personally served by a sheriff or private process server, mailed*, e-mailed*,
or hand-delivered to any other party(ies) in your case. Please note that if notice is mailed, the court in
certain circumstances may not consider mailing to be adequate notice. This is a technical area of the


Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.961, Notice of Hearing on Motion for
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law; if you have any questions about it, you should consult a lawyer. For more information on personal
service, see the instructions for Summons: Personal Service on an Individual, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.910(a).


            IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                           Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. For further information, see rules 12.615 and 12.941, Florida Family Law
Rules of Procedure.
                                            Special notes

An attorney who has been appointed by the court to serve as a child support enforcement hearing
officer can also be appointed to serve as a general magistrate. If your case involves only child support
issues, your case properly may be referred to a general magistrate acting as a child support enforcement
hearing officer.

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.


Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.961, Notice of Hearing on Motion for
Contempt /Enforcement (03/15)
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               IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ____________________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                        IN AND FOR ____________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA


                                                                 Case No.: __________________________
                                                                 Division: ___________________________


______________________________________,
                              Petitioner,

                and

______________________________________,
                            Respondent.


                    NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION FOR
                 CONTEMPT/ENFORCEMENT IN SUPPORT MATTERS
                               (RULE 12.615)

TO: {name of other party} ____________________________________________________________


There will be a hearing before ________________________________ {name of judge or hearing officer},
on {date}________________, at {time} ______ m., in room _______ of the
_________________________
Courthouse, on the _____ Petitioner's _____ Respondent's Motion for Contempt in Support Matters.
____hour(s)/____ minutes have been reserved for this hearing.


FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE HEARING MAY RESULT IN THE COURT ISSUING A WRIT OF BODILY
ATTACHMENT FOR YOUR ARREST. IF YOU ARE ARRESTED, YOU MAY BE HELD IN JAIL UP TO 48 HOURS
BEFORE A HEARING IS HELD.

This part is to be filled out by the court or to be filled in with information obtained from the court:

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order
to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the
provision of certain assistance. Please contact:
__________________________________________________________________

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.961, Notice of Hearing on Motion for Contempt/
Enforcement (03/15)
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{identify applicable court personnel by name, address, and telephone number }
at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon
receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less
than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

If you are represented by an attorney or plan to retain an attorney for this matter, you should notify the
attorney of this hearing.


If this matter is resolved, the moving party shall contact the judge or hearing officer’s office to cancel
this hearing.
I certify that a copy of this document was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed (    ) e-mailed ( ) hand
delivered to the person(s) listed below on {date} ______________.

Other party or his/her attorney:
Name: ________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________
City, State, Zip: _________________________________
Fax Number: ___________________________________
Designated E-mail Address(es):_____________________

Dated: _____________________

                                                _____________________________________________
                                                Signature of Party
                                                Printed Name: _________________________________
                                                Address: ______________________________________
                                                City, State, Zip: _________________________________
                                                Telephone Number: _____________________________
                                                Fax Number: ___________________________________
                                                Designated E-mail Address(es):____________________
                                                _____________________________________________


IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} __________________________________________________________________ ,
{name of business} _____________________________________________________________________,
{address}_____________________________________________________________________________,
{city} ______________, {state} ____, {zip code}_________, {telephone number} ____________________.

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               IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _______________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                       IN AND FOR __________________COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                           Case No:__________________________
                                                           Division: __________________________
____________________________,
                    Petitioner,
            and
____________________________,
                  Respondent.

                                    WRIT OF BODILY ATTACHMENT
                                          (Child Support)

TO ALL AND SINGULAR SHERIFFS AND OTHER AUTHORIZED LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL OF
THE STATE OF FLORIDA

YOU ARE ORDERED to take into custody __________________________________________
{see attached Description Sheet} and confine him/her in the county jail. The individual failed to
appear before the court as ordered, failed to appear at a properly noticed hearing, and/or
failed to comply with the previous order of the court which is attached and incorporated
herein.

Service of this writ may be made on any day of the week and any time of the night or day,
including Sunday and holidays.

YOU ARE FURTHER DIRECTED to bring this person before the court within 48 hours of execution
of the writ for a hearing to determine the individual’s present ability to pay support and, if so,
whether the failure to pay such support is willful, pursuant to Rule 12.615(c)(2)(B), Florida
Family Law Rules of Procedure.

NOTICE OF EXECUTION OF THIS WRIT SHALL IMMEDIATELY BE GIVEN TO THE FOLLOWING:
      {Indicate all that apply}
      _____ The Office of the Judge/General Magistrate/Child Support Hearing Officer:
              __________________________________________________________________
              __________________________________________________________________
      _____ Counsel for the Department of Revenue:
              __________________________________________________________________
      _____ Department of Revenue:
              __________________________________________________________________
      _____ Other:
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                _________________________________________________________________

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the individual may purge this contempt and be immediately
released from custody at any time by the payment of the sum of $_______________________,
which includes (if applicable):
 $ ___________________, to be applied to unpaid support,
 $ ___________________, Sheriff’s fee,
 $___________________, Department of Revenue costs.
 $ ___________________, other

The court previously found in this proceeding that the individual had the ability to pay said sum.
The Sheriff, or other authorized law enforcement personnel, executing this writ or having
custody of the individual is authorized to assess and collect the actual costs associated with
service of this writ and transportation of the individual pursuant to Section 61.11(2)(a), Florida
Statutes.

PAYMENT SHALL BE MADE to the Sheriff of ___________________________ County, Florida
and shall be in the form of cash, cashier’s check, certified funds, or money order. The purge
payment, clearly marked with the individual’s name and case number, and denoted as a purge
payment shall be remitted to:
{Indicate which are applicable}:
        _____ The Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court for ________________________, County,
                _________________________________________________________________

        _____ Other ____________________________________________________________.

The Sheriff’s office, or other authorized law enforcement personnel’s office, receiving payment
shall provide the individual with a written receipt acknowledging payment. The receipt must be
carried by the individual for a period of at least 30 days as proof of payment.

If the individual pays the purge and secures his/her release, the Sheriff shall immediately notify:
_____________________________________________________________________________.


                    THIS ORDER SUPERSEDES ALL PRIOR CONFLICTING ORDERS.

DONE AND ORDERED in ____________ County, Florida this _____day of ___________, 20____.


                                                  ________________________________
                                                  CIRCUIT JUDGE
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I certify that a copy of this {name of document}____________________________________________
was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed ( ) hand-delivered to the parties or entities listed
below on {date}___________________________.


                                                           by___________________________________
                                                           {Clerk of court or designee}

Petitioner (or his/her attorney)
Respondent (or his/her attorney)
Department of Revenue
Sheriff of ____________________County
Other:____________________________




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                                       DESCRIPTION SHEET
NAME: _________________________________________ DATE OF BIRTH: _______________
OTHER NAMES THE INDIVIDUAL GOES BY (ALIASES OR NICKNAMES): ______________________
______________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________
ALTERNATE ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________
TELEPHONE: _________________________ ALTERNATE PHONE: _________________________
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: ______________________                      GENDER:________ RACE: ________
HEIGHT: _____________            WEIGHT: ____________           EYE COLOR: ____________
HAIR COLOR, LENGTH, STYLE: _____________________________________________________
DISTINGUISHING MARKS, SCARS, TATTOOS: _____________________________________
OTHER CHARACTERISTICS: ________________________________________________________
EMPLOYER: ____________________________________ EMPLOYER PHONE: _______________
EMPLOYER ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________
VEHICLE (MAKE/MODEL): ________________________________________________________
FLORIDA DRIVER’S LICENSE NUMBER: _______________________________________________


Please use the space below for any additional information you would like to provide.
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________




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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                       FORM 12.970(a)
 PETITION FOR TEMPORARY CUSTODY BY EXTENDED FAMILY (03/15)
                                  When should this form be used?


This form should be used by an extended family member to obtain temporary custody of a child or
children pursuant to Chapter 751, Florida Statutes. This form should not be used if you are a parent
seeking to establish parental responsibility or time-sharing with a child or children.

An Extended Family Member is:
A relative of a minor child within the third degree by blood or marriage to the parent;
OR
The stepparent of a minor child if the stepparent is currently married to the parent of the child and is
not a party in a pending dissolution, separate maintenance, domestic violence, or other civil or criminal
proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction involving one or both of the child(ren)’s parents as an
adverse party.

You may file a Petition for Temporary Custody if:
You have the signed, notarized consents of the child(ren)’s legal parents;
OR
You are an extended family member who is caring full time for the child(ren) in the role of a substitute
parent and with whom the child(ren) is (are) presently living.

If one of the minor child(ren)’s parents objects to the Petition, the court shall grant the Petition only
upon a finding, by clear and convincing evidence, that the child(ren)’s parent or parents are unfit to
provide for the care and control of the child(ren). In determining that a parent is unfit, the court must
find that the parent has abused, abandoned, or neglected the child(ren), as defined in Chapter 39,
Florida Statutes. If you do not have the parents’ consents you should consult a family law attorney
before you file your papers.

If you do not meet the qualifications above, you should talk to an attorney about other options. You
may also report any suspected abuse, abandonment, or neglect to the appropriate authorities.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should sign the form
before a notary public or deputy clerk. You should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in
the county where you live and keep a copy for your records.

                         IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.970(a), Petition for Temporary Custody By
Extended Family (03/15)
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The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.
            IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                                        What should I do next?


IF YOU HAVE SIGNED AND NOTARIZED WAIVERS OF SERVICE OF PROCESS AND CONSENTS from the
child(ren)’s mother and father, and the case is uncontested, you may call the clerk, family law intake
staff, or judicial assistant, to set a final hearing. You must notify the child(ren)’s parents of the hearing
by using a Notice of Hearing (General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or
other appropriate notice of hearing form.

If one of the parents is deceased, you must file a certified copy of the proof of death.

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE SIGNED AND NOTARIZED WAIVERS OF SERVICE OF PROCESS AND CONSENTS from
the child(ren)’s parents, you must properly notify the parents of the petition. If you know where he or
she lives, you should use personal service. If you absolutely do not know where he or she lives after
conducting a diligent search, you may use constructive service. You must complete all of the searches
listed in the Affidavit of Diligent Search and Inquiry, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
12.913(b), and file the form with the clerk. You should seek legal advice on constructive service as this is
a complicated area of the law. If the identity of one parent is unknown, you will need to seek legal
advice to determine the proper way to serve an unknown parent. For more information, see Chapter 49,
Florida Statutes.

If personal service is used, the parents have 20 days to answer after being served with your petition.
Your case will generally proceed in one of the following ways:

DEFAULT... If after 20 days, no answer has been filed, you may file a Motion for Default, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.922(a), with the clerk of court. You must file a Notice for
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Trial, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.924. Then, if you have filed all of the
required papers, you may call the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant, to set a final
hearing. You must notify the child(ren)’s parents of the hearing by using a Notice of Hearing (General),
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of hearing form.

CONTESTED... If either parent files an answer which disagrees with or denies anything in your petition,
and you are unable to settle the disputed issues, you must file a Notice for Trial, Florida Supreme Court
Approved Family Law Form 12.924, to request a final hearing. Some circuits may require the completion
of mediation before a final hearing may be set. You should contact the clerk, family law intake staff, or
judicial assistant for instructions on how to set your case for trial (final hearing).

At any time, either or both of the child(ren)’s parents may petition the court to modify or terminate the
order granting temporary custody. The court shall terminate the order upon a finding that the parent is
a fit parent, or by the consent of the parties. The court may modify an order granting temporary
custody if the parties consent or if the modification is in the best interest of the child(ren).

                             Where can I look for more information?


Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. The words that are in bold underline in these instructions are defined there.
For further information, see Chapter 751 and Chapter 39, Florida Statutes.


                                             Special Notes. . .


If you do not have the money to pay the filing fee, you may obtain an application for Determination of
Civil Indigent Status, fill it out, and the clerk will determine whether you are eligible to have filing fees
deferred.

With this petition, you must file the following and provide a copy to the other party:
    Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida Supreme
        Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d).
    Notice of Related Cases, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900(h).
    Family Court Cover Sheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.928.
    Non-Military Affidavit, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.912(b). (Required
        only for obtaining a default on petitions that have been personally or constructively served. Not
        required if both parents have signed a waiver and consent)

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
must also put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.


Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.970(a), Petition for Temporary Custody By
Extended Family (03/15)
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                    IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ____________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                    IN AND FOR ___________________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                   Case No: _______________________
                                                                   Division: _______________________

__________________________________,
                         Petitioner,
and
__________________________________,
                  Respondent/Mother,

__________________________________,
                  Respondent/Father.


        PETITION FOR TEMPORARY CUSTODY BY EXTENDED FAMILY


Petitioner, {full legal name} _________________________________, being sworn, certifies that the
following information is true:

    1. This is an action for temporary custody pursuant to Chapter 751, Florida Statutes.

    2. Petitioner requests temporary custody of the following minor child(ren):
       Name                  Date of Birth             Current Address
       __________________________________________________________________________
       __________________________________________________________________________
       __________________________________________________________________________
       __________________________________________________________________________

    3. Petitioner completed a Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act Affidavit,
       Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d), which was filed with this Petition.
       The affidavit includes the names and current addresses of the persons with whom the child(ren)
       has(have) lived during the past 5 years, the places where the child(ren) has(have) lived during
       the past 5 years, and information concerning any custody proceeding in this or any other state
       with respect to the child(ren). If the Affidavit is not completely filled out, signed under oath,
       and filed with the Petition, the case may be dismissed without hearing.

    4. Petitioner is an extended family member who is: {Choose one only}
       _____ Related to the minor child(ren) within the third degree by blood or marriage to a parent;
       OR
       _____ The stepparent of the minor child(ren), is married to the ____ Mother ____ Father and
       is not a party in a pending dissolution, separate maintenance, domestic violence, or other civil or
       criminal proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction involving one or both of the
       child(ren)’s parents as an adverse party.
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    5. Petitioner’s relationship to the minor child(ren) is: ____________________________________.

    6. The residence and post office address of the Petitioner is: ______________________________
       ____________________________________________________________________________ .

    7. Petitioner is a proper person to be awarded temporary custody because: {Choose one only}
       ____ Petitioner has the signed, notarized consent from both of the child(ren)’s legal parents;
       OR
       ____ Petitioner is caring full time for the child(ren) in the role of a substitute parent and the
               child(ren) currently live with the Petitioner.

        If Petitioner does not have the signed consents from both parents or is not caring for the
        child(ren) full time as a substitute parent, Petitioner cannot obtain temporary custody under
        Chapter 751, Florida Statutes. Petitioner should consult an attorney about other options.

    8. The legal mother of the child(ren) is ____________________________________, whose current
       address is: _____________________________________________________________________.

    9. The legal father of the child(ren) is ______________________________________, whose
       current address is: ___________________________________________________________.

    10. The Consents of ______Father and/or _________ Mother is/are attached to the Petition.
        OR
        {If Applicable} The Consent of the _________________ is not attached because that parent is
        deceased. A certified copy of the proof of death is attached.
        OR
        Consent has NOT been obtained from the parents. The specific acts or omissions of the parents
        which demonstrate that the parents have abused, abandoned, or neglected the child(ren) as
        defined in Chapter 39, Florida Statutes are: (attach additional sheets if necessary) __________
        _____________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________ .

    11. Petitioner requests temporary custody be granted for the following period of time:___________
        ___________________________________________________________________________                   .
        The reasons that support this request are: ___________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________ .

    12. It is in the best interests of the child(ren) that the Petitioner have temporary custody of the
        child(ren) for the following reasons: _______________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________

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        ______________________________________________________________________________ .




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    13. ORDER OF PROTECTION
        _____ Petitioner IS NOT aware of any temporary or permanent order for protection entered
              on behalf of or against either parent, the Petitioner, or the child(ren) in Florida or any
              other jurisdiction.
           OR
        _____ Petitioner IS aware of the following temporary or permanent orders for protection
              entered on behalf of or against either parent, the Petitioner, or the child(ren) in Florida
              or any other jurisdiction. The court entering the order and the case number is: _______
              _______________________________________________________________________
              _______________________________________________________________________
              _______________________________________________________________________.

    14. TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT CHILD SUPPORT ORDERS
        _____ Petitioner IS NOT aware of any temporary or permanent orders for child support for the
              minor child(ren).
           OR
        _____ Petitioner IS aware of the following temporary or permanent order for child support for
              the minor child(ren). The court entering the order and the case number is:_________
           _______________________________________________________________________
           ________________________________________________________________________
           _______________________________________________________________________ .

    15. CHILD SUPPORT (Choose one only}
        (You must have proof or waiver of service of process upon the parent(s) or a Waiver of Service
        of Process and Consent for the court to consider an award for child support)

        _____ Petitioner requests the court to order the parents to pay child support.
        _____ Petitioner requests the court to redirect all or part of Mother’s and/or Father’s existing
              child support obligation to the Petitioner.
        _____ Petitioner requests the court to redirect all or part of Mother’s and/or Father’s existing
              child support obligation to the Petitioner, and to award the Petitioner child support
              arrearages.

    16. Petitioner ____ requests _____ does not request that the court establish reasonable visitation
        or a time-sharing schedule with the parents.

    17. Other
        _____________________________________________________________________________
        _____________________________________________________________________________
        _____________________________________________________________________________
        _____________________________________________________________________________.


WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests that this Court grant the Petitioner temporary custody of the child(ren)
subject to this proceeding; award the Petitioner other relief as requested; and award any other relief

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that the Court deems necessary.




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I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
petition and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.

Dated:_____________________________               _______________________________________
                                                  Signature of Petitioner

                                                  Printed Name: __________________________
                                                  Address: __________________________________
                                                  City, State, Zip Code: ________________________
                                                  Telephone Number: _________________________
                                                  Number: _______________________________
                                                  E-Mail Address(es):__________________
                                                  __________________________________________

STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF __________________________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on _____________ by ___________________________.

                                                  _______________________________________
                                                  NOTARY PUBLIC OR DEPUTY CLERK

                                                  ________________________________________
                                                  {Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                                  deputy clerk.}
____ Personally known
____ Produced identification
       Type of identification produced _________________________



IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the Petitioner.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} ____________________________________________________________ ,
{name of business} _____________________________________________________________ ,
{address} ______________________________________________________________________ ,
{city} __________________, {state} ____,{zip code} ___________, {telephone number} _________.




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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                       FORM 12.970(b)
 PETITION FOR CONCURRENT CUSTODY BY EXPENDED FAMILY (03/15)

                                  When should this form be used?
This form should be used by an extended family member to obtain concurrent custody of a child or
children pursuant to Chapter 751, Florida Statutes. This form should not be used if you are a parent
seeking to establish parental responsibility or time-sharing with a child or children. “Concurrent
custody” means that an eligible extended family member is awarded custodial rights to care for a child
or children concurrently with the child(ren)’s parent or parents.

An Extended Family Member is:
A relative of a minor child within the third degree by blood or marriage to the parent;
OR
The stepparent of a minor child if the stepparent is currently married to the parent of the child and is
not a party in a pending dissolution, separate maintenance, domestic violence, or other civil or criminal
proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction involving one or both of the child(ren)’s parents as an
adverse party.

You may file a Petition for Concurrent Custody if:
You have the signed, notarized consents of the child(ren)’s legal parents;
OR
You are an extended family member who is caring full time for the child(ren) in the role of a substitute
parent and with whom the child(ren) is (are) presently living.

In addition, you must currently have physical custody of the child(ren) and have had physical custody of
the child(ren) for at least 10 days in any 30-day period within the last 12 months; and not have signed,
written documentation from a parent which is sufficient to enable you to do all the things necessary to
care for the child(ren).

If you do not meet the qualifications above, you should talk to an attorney about other options. You
may also report any suspected abuse, abandonment, or neglect to the appropriate authorities.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should sign the form
before a notary public or deputy clerk. You should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in
the county where you live and keep a copy for your records.

                         IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.
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            IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.

                                        What should I do next?
IF YOU HAVE SIGNED AND NOTARIZED WAIVERS OF SERVICE OF PROCESS AND CONSENTS from the
child(ren)’s mother and father, you may call the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant, to set
a final hearing. You must notify the child(ren)’s parents of the hearing by using a Notice of Hearing
(General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of
hearing form.

If one of the parents is deceased, you must file a certified copy of the proof of death.

If one of the minor child(ren)’s parents objects to the Petition for Concurrent Custody in writing, the
court may not grant the petition even if the other parent consents, in writing, to the entry of the order.
If a parent objects, you have the option of converting the Petition to a Petition for Temporary Custody
by Extended Family, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.970(a). If the Petition is not
converted into a Petition for Temporary Custody by Extended Family, it shall be dismissed without
prejudice.

At any time, the Petitioner or either or both of the child(ren)’s parents may move the court to terminate
the order granting concurrent custody. The court shall terminate the order upon a finding that either or
both of the child(ren)’s parents objects to the order. The fact that the order for concurrent custody has
been terminated does not preclude any person who is otherwise eligible to petition for temporary
custody from filing such petition.


                             Where can I look for more information?
Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.970(b), Petition for Concurrent Custody By
Extended Family (03/15)
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beginning of these forms. The words that are in bold underline in these instructions are defined there.
For further information, see Chapter 751 and Chapter 39, Florida Statutes.


                                             Special Notes. . .


If you do not have the money to pay the filing fee, you may obtain an application for Determination of
Civil Indigent Status, fill it out, and the clerk will determine whether you are eligible to have filing fees
deferred.

With this petition, you must file the following and provide a copy to the other party:
    Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida Supreme
        Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d).
    Notice of Related Cases, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900(h).
    Family Court Cover Sheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.928.
    Non-Military Affidavit, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.912(b). (Required
        only for obtaining a default on petitions that have been personally or constructively served. Not
        required if both parents have signed a waiver and consent.)

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
must also put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




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                   IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _______________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                  IN AND FOR _______________________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                   Case No: _______________________
                                                                   Division: _______________________

__________________________________,
                    Petitioner,
and
__________________________________,
             Respondent/Mother,

__________________________________,
             Respondent/Father.


        PETITION FOR CONCURRENT CUSTODY BY EXTENDED FAMILY
Petitioner, {full legal name} _________________________________, being sworn, certifies that the
following information is true:

    1. This is an action for concurrent custody pursuant to Chapter 751, Florida Statutes.

    2. Petitioner requests concurrent custody of the following minor child(ren):
       Name                  Date of Birth             Current Address
       __________________________________________________________________________
       __________________________________________________________________________
       __________________________________________________________________________
       __________________________________________________________________________

    3. Petitioner completed a Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act Affidavit,
       Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d), which was filed with this Petition.
       The affidavit includes the names and current addresses of the persons with whom the child(ren)
       has (have) lived during the past 5 years, the places where the child(ren) has(have) lived during
       the past 5 years, and information concerning any custody proceeding in this or any other state
       with respect to the child(ren). If the Affidavit is not completely filled out, signed under oath,
       and filed with the Petition, the case may be dismissed without a hearing.

    4. Petitioner is an extended family member who is: {Choose one only}
       _____ Related to the minor child(ren) within the third degree by blood or marriage to a parent;
       OR
       _____ The stepparent of the minor child(ren), is married to the ( )Mother ( )Father and is not
       a party in a pending dissolution, separate maintenance, domestic violence, or other civil or
       criminal proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction involving one or both of the
       child(ren)’s parents as an adverse party.


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    5. Petitioner’s relationship to the minor child(ren) is: ____________________________________.
    6. The residence and post office address of the Petitioner is: ______________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________.

    7. The legal mother of the child(ren) is _____________________________________, whose
       current address is:__________________________________________________________                           .

    8. The legal father of the child(ren) is ______________________________________, whose
       current address is: ______________________________________________________________.

    9. Petitioner currently has physical custody of the child(ren) and has had physical custody of the
       child(ren) for at least 10 days in any 30-day period within the last 12 months. Detail the time
       periods during the past 12 months when the child(ren) have resided with the Petitioner:
       ______________________________________________________________________________
       _____________________________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________.

    10. Petitioner does not have signed, written documentation from a parent which is sufficient to
        enable the Petitioner to do all of the things necessary to care for the child(ren).

    11. {If applicable} Describe the type of documents, if any, provided by the parent or parents which
        enables the Petitioner to act on behalf of the child(ren): ________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________.
        These documents are attached to this Petition as Exhibit ________.

    12. Petitioner is unable to obtain or undertake the following services or actions without an order of
        custody:
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________.

    13. The Consents of ______Father and/or _________ Mother is/are attached to the Petition.
        OR
        {If applicable} The Consent of the _________________ is not attached because that parent is
        deceased. A certified copy of the proof of death is attached.

    14. Petitioner requests concurrent custody be granted for the following period of
        time:________________________________________________________________________.
        The reasons that support this request are: ___________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________.

    15. It is in the best interests of the child(ren) that the Petitioner have concurrent custody of the
        child(ren) for the following reasons: ________________________________________________

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        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        _____________________________________________________________________________.
    16. ORDER OF PROTECTION
        ____ Petitioner IS NOT aware of any temporary or permanent order for protection entered
               on behalf of or against either parent, the Petitioner, or the child(ren) in Florida or any
               other jurisdiction.
               OR
        ____ Petitioner IS aware of the following temporary or permanent orders for protection
               entered on behalf of or against either parent, the Petitioner, or the child(ren) in Florida
               or any other jurisdiction. The court entering the order and the case number is: _______
               ________________________________________________________________________
               ________________________________________________________________________
               _______________________________________________________________________.

    17. TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT CHILD SUPPORT ORDERS
        ____ Petitioner IS NOT aware of any temporary or permanent orders for child support for the
             minor child(ren).
             OR
        ____ Petitioner IS aware of the following temporary or permanent order for child support for
             the minor child(ren). The court entering the order and the case number is:__________
             _______________________________________________________________________
             _______________________________________________________________________
             _______________________________________________________________________.

    18. CHILD SUPPORT (If Petitioner is seeking child support) {Choose one only}
        (You must have proof of service upon or waiver of process by the parent(s) or a Waiver of
        Service of Process and Consent for the court to consider an award for child support)

        ____    Petitioner requests the court to order the parents to pay child support.
        ____    Petitioner requests the court to redirect all or part of Mother’s and/or Father’s existing
                child support obligation to the Petitioner.
        ____    Petitioner requests the court to redirect all or part of Mother’s and/or Father’s existing
                child support obligation to the Petitioner, and to award the Petitioner child support
                arrearages.

    19. Petitioner ____ requests _____ does not request that the court establish reasonable visitation
        or a time-sharing schedule with the parents.

    20. Other _______________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        _____________________________________________________________________________

WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests that this Court grant the Petitioner concurrent custody of the
child(ren) subject to this proceeding; award the Petitioner other relief as requested; and award any

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other relief that the Court deems necessary.




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I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
petition and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.

Dated: _____________________________              _________________________________________
                                                  Signature of Petitioner

                                                  Printed Name: _____________________________
                                                  Address: __________________________________
                                                  City, State, Zip Code: ________________________
                                                  Telephone Number: _________________________
                                                  Fax Number: _______________________________
                                                  Designated E-mail Address(es):_________________
                                                  _________________________________________

STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF __________________________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on _______________ by ___________________________.

                                                  _______________________________________
                                                  NOTARY PUBLIC OR DEPUTY CLERK

                                                  ________________________________________
                                                  Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                                  deputy clerk.

____ Personally known
____ Produced identification
       Type of identification produced _________________________


IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the Petitioner.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} ____________________________________________________________                              ,
{name of business} ____________________________________________________________                                ,
{address} ______________________________________________________________________                               ,
{city} _________________, {state} _____, {zip code}__________, {telephone number} ______________               .




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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                        FORM 12.970(c),
WAIVER OF SERVICE OF PROCESS AND CONSENT FOR TEMPORARY
         CUSTODY BY EXTENDED FAMILY (03/15)
This form is to be completed and signed by a parent who agrees to grant temporary custody of a minor
child or child(ren) to an extended family member and agrees to waive service of process. Service of
process occurs when a summons and a copy of the petition (or other pleading) that has been filed with
the court are delivered by a deputy or private process server.

An Extended Family Member is:
A relative of a minor child within the third degree by blood or marriage to the parent;
OR
The stepparent of a minor child if the stepparent is currently married to the parent of the child and is
not a party in a pending dissolution, separate maintenance, domestic violence, or other civil or criminal
proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction involving one or both of the child(ren)’s parents as an
adverse party.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should sign the form
before a notary public or deputy clerk. You should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in
the county where the Petition for Temporary Custody by Extended Family, Florida Supreme Court
Approved Family Law Form 12.970(a) is filed and keep a copy for your records.


                       IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                                             Special notes. . .
Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
must also put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.970(c), Waiver of Service of Process and
Consent for Temporary Custody By Extended Family (03/15)
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                   IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _______________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                  IN AND FOR _______________________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                           Case No: _______________________
                                                           Division: _______________________

__________________________________,
             Petitioner,
and
__________________________________,
             Respondent/Mother,

__________________________________,
             Respondent/Father.


     WAIVER OF SERVICE OF PROCESS AND CONSENT FOR TEMPORARY
                   CUSTODY BY EXTENDED FAMILY


I, _____________________________________________, the legal _____ Mother ____ Father of
{child(ren)’s name)s)} _____________________________________________, having received a copy of
the Petition for Temporary Custody by Extended Family filed herein and waived service of process, freely
and voluntarily consent to the Petition filed by: {Petitioner’s Name} __________________________.

I realize that by signing this document, I am consenting to the Petitioner having temporary legal custody
of the minor child(ren) and that such temporary custody is in the best interest of the child(ren). Upon
entry of an Order, the Petitioner shall be able to:

        1. Consent to all necessary and reasonable medical and dental care for the child(ren), including
           nonemergency surgery and psychiatric care;

        2. Secure copies of the child(ren)’s records, held by third parties, that are necessary for the
           care of the child(ren), including, but not limited to:
        a. Medical, dental, and psychiatric records;
        b. Birth Certificates and other records, and
        c. Educational records.

        3. Enroll the child(ren) in school and grant or withhold consent for the child(ren) to be tested
           or placed in special school programs, including exceptional education; and

        4. Do all other things necessary for the care of the child(ren).



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I realize that the custody of my child(ren) by the Petitioner is temporary and that I may, at any time,
petition the court to return legal custody to me.

Dated: __________________                         _________________________________________
                                                   Signature of Parent
                                                   Printed Name: ____________________________
                                                   Address: _________________________________
                                                   City, State, Zip Code: _______________________
                                                   Telephone Number: _______________________
                                                   Fax Number: _____________________________
                                                   Designated E-mail Address(es):_______________
                                                   ________________________________________

STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF __________________________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on _______________ by ___________________________.


                                                   _______________________________________
                                                   NOTARY PUBLIC OR DEPUTY CLERK

                                                   ________________________________________
                                                   Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                                   deputy clerk.

____ Personally known
____ Produced identification
       Type of identification produced _________________________



IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the {choose only one} ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _____________________________________________________________                  ,
{name of business} ________________________________________________________________ ,
{address} _________________________________________________________________________ ,
{city} _________________, {state} _____, {zip code}________, {telephone number} ______________.




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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                        FORM 12.970(d),
WAIVER OF SERVICE OF PROCESS AND CONSENT FOR CONCURRENT
             CUSTODY BY EXTENDED FAMILY (03/15)

This form is to be completed and signed by a parent who agrees to grant concurrent custody of a minor
child or child(ren) to an extended family member and who agrees to waive service of process. Service
of process occurs when a summons and a copy of the petition (or other pleading) that has been filed
with the court are delivered by a deputy or private process server. “Concurrent custody” means that an
eligible extended family member is awarded custodial rights to care for a child or children concurrently
with the child(ren)’s parent or parents.

An Extended Family Member is:
A relative of a minor child within the third degree by blood or marriage to the parent;
OR
The stepparent of a minor child if the stepparent is currently married to the parent of the child and is
not a party in a pending dissolution, separate maintenance, domestic violence, or other civil or criminal
proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction involving one or both of the child(ren)’s parents as an
adverse party.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should sign the form
before a notary public or deputy clerk. You should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in
the county where the Petition for Concurrent Custody by Extended Family, Florida Supreme Court
Approved Family Law Form 12.970(b) is filed and keep a copy for your records.

                 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.

                                             Special notes. . .


Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
must also put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.



Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.970(d), Waiver of Service of Process and
Consent for Concurrent Custody By Extended Family (03/15)
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                   IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _______________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                  IN AND FOR _______________________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                   Case No: _______________________
                                                                   Division: _______________________

__________________________________,
             Petitioner,
and
__________________________________,
             Respondent/Mother,

__________________________________,
             Respondent/Father.




    WAIVER OF SERVICE OF PROCESS AND CONSENT FOR CONCURRENT
                  CUSTODY BY EXTENDED FAMILY

I, ____________________________________________, the legal _____ Mother _____ Father of
{child(ren)’s name(s)} _____________________________________, having received a copy of the
Petition for Concurrent Custody by Extended Family filed herein and waived service of process, freely
and voluntarily consent to the Petition filed by {Petitioner’s Name} ______________________________
.

I realize that by signing this document, I am consenting to the Petitioner having temporary concurrent
custody of the minor child(ren) and that such concurrent custody is in the best interest of the child(ren).
Upon entry of an Order, the Petitioner shall be able to:

    1. Consent to all necessary and reasonable medical and dental care for the child(ren), including
       nonemergency surgery and psychiatric care;

    2. Secure copies of the child(ren)’s records, held by third parties, that are necessary for the care of
       the child(ren), including, but not limited to:
       a. Medical, dental, and psychiatric records;
       b. Birth Certificates and other records, and
       c. Educational records.

    3. Enroll the child(ren) in school and grant or withhold consent for the child(ren) to be tested or
       placed in special school programs, including exceptional education; and

    4. Do all other things necessary for the care of the child(ren).

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I realize that the concurrent custody of my child(ren) by the Petitioner is temporary and that I may, at
any time, petition the court to return legal custody to me.

Dated: __________________________                 _________________________________________
                                                  Signature of Parent

                                                  Printed Name: _____________________________
                                                  Address: __________________________________
                                                  City, State, Zip Code: ________________________
                                                  Telephone Number: _________________________
                                                  Fax Number: _______________________________
                                                  Designated E-mail Address(es):_________________
                                                  _________________________________________

STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF __________________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on _______________ by ___________________________.


                                                  _________________________________________
                                                  NOTARY PUBLIC OR DEPUTY CLERK

                                                  _________________________________________
                                                  Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                                  deputy clerk.

____ Personally known
____ Produced identification
       Type of identification produced _________________________




IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the {choose only one} ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _____________________________________________________________                   ,
{name of business}_______________________________________________________________                     ,
{address} ___________________________________________________________________________,
{city} _________________, {state} _____,{zip code}__________, {telephone number} ___________ .




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         IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _________________________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
                 IN AND FOR __________________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                   Case No: ______________________
                                                                   Division: ______________________

__________________________________,
                     Petitioner,
and
__________________________________,
            Respondent/Mother

__________________________________,
            Respondent/Father.

                        ORDER GRANTING PETITION FOR
                    TEMPORARY CUSTODY BY EXTENDED FAMILY

This case came before this Court for a hearing on a Petition for Temporary Custody by Extended
Family. The Court, having reviewed the file and heard the testimony, makes these findings of
fact and reaches these conclusions of law:

SECTION I. FINDINGS:

    1. The Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter and the parties.

    2. The minor child(ren) at issue in this matter are:
       Name                                          Date of Birth
       ___________________________________________________________________
       ___________________________________________________________________
       ___________________________________________________________________
       ___________________________________________________________________

    3. The Petitioner, {full legal name} _______________________________________ is the
       {extended family relationship}_____________________________________________ of
       the child(ren).

    4. The Mother {full legal name} _________________________________ of the child(ren):
       {Choose one only}
       ____ Filed a Waiver and Consent
       ____ Was served with the petition and failed to file an Answer


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        ____    Is deceased as evidenced by: _________________________________________
        ____    Objected to the petition. Based upon clear and convincing evidence, the Court
                finds that the Mother is unfit to provide for the care and control of the
                child(ren). Specifically, the Mother has abused, abandoned, or neglected the
                child(ren) as defined in Chapter 39, Florida Statutes. It is in the best interest of
                the child(ren) that the Petitioner have temporary custody because: {facts in
                support of finding} __________________________________________________
                __________________________________________________________________
                __________________________________________________________________
                __________________________________________________________________
                _________________________________________________________________ .

    5. The Father {full legal name} _________________________________ of the child(ren):
       {Choose one only}
       ____ Filed a Waiver and Consent
       ____ Was served with the petition and failed to file an Answer
       ____ Is deceased as evidenced by: _________________________________________
       ____ Objected to the petition. Based upon clear and convincing evidence, the Court
              finds that the Father is unfit to provide for the care and control of the child(ren).
              Specifically, the Father has abused, abandoned, or neglected the child(ren) as
              defined in Chapter 39, Florida Statutes. It is in the best interest of the child(ren)
              that the Petitioner have temporary custody because: {facts in support of finding}
              _________________________________________________________________
              _________________________________________________________________
              _________________________________________________________________
              _________________________________________________________________
              _________________________________________________________________.

    6. It is in the best interest of the child(ren) for the Petitioner to have temporary custody.

SECTION II: TEMPORARY CUSTODY

    1. The Petitioner, ________________________________________, is granted temporary
       custody of the minor child(ren).

    2. The Petitioner shall have all the rights and responsibilities of a legal parent.

    3. The Petitioner is authorized to make all reasonable and necessary decisions for the
       minor child(ren), including but not limited to:
       a) Consent to all necessary and reasonable medical and dental care for the child(ren),
          including nonemergency surgery and psychiatric care;


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        b) Secure copies of the child(ren)’s records, held by third parties, that are necessary for
           the care of the child(ren), including, but not limited to: medical, dental, and
           psychiatric records; birth certificates and other records; and educational records;

        c) Enroll the child(ren) in school and grant or withhold consent for the child(ren) to be
           tested or placed in special school programs, including exceptional education; and

        d) Do all other things necessary for the care of the child(ren).


SECTION III. TEMPORARY TIME-SHARING WITH MINOR CHILD(REN)

The parent(s) shall have: {Choose one only}
   1. ____ reasonable time-sharing with the minor child(ren) as agreed to by the parties,
       subject to the following limitations: __________________________________________
       _______________________________________________________________________.

    2. ____ the following specified time-sharing schedule: {specify days and times} _______
       ______________________________________________________________________.
       Mother’s Temporary Time-Sharing Schedule.
       ________________________________________________________________________
       ________________________________________________________________________
       _______________________________________________________________________.
       Father’s Temporary Time-Sharing Schedule.
       _______________________________________________________________________
       _______________________________________________________________________
       _______________________________________________________________________.

    3. ____ Time-Sharing in accordance with the temporary Parenting Plan attached as
           Exhibit ____.

    4. The____ Mother _____ Father shall have No Contact with the minor child(ren) until
       further order of the Court, due to existing conditions that are detrimental to the welfare
       of the minor child(ren): {explain} ____________________________________________
       _______________________________________________________________________
       _______________________________________________________________________.

SECTION IV. CHILD SUPPORT

    1. The Petitioner ____ did ____ did not request the establishment of child support.

    2. ____ If child support is requested, the parents have received personal or substituted

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        service of process, the petition requests an order for support of the child(ren), and there
        is evidence of the parents’ ability to pay the support ordered. The _____ Mother
        _____Father has the present ability to pay child support.
        {Choose one only}
        a. ____ The amounts in the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law
        Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e) filed by the _____Mother _____ Father are correct;
        OR
        b. ____ The Court makes the following findings:
        The Mother’s net monthly income is $____________, (Child Support Guidelines ____%).
        The Father’s net monthly income is $_____________, (Child Support Guidelines ____%)
        Monthly child care costs are $_________________.
        Monthly health/dental insurance costs are $_____________.
        OR
        c. The ____ Mother _____ Father is currently ordered to pay child support to the other
        parent in the amount of $_____________ per _______________ as established in the
        case of {style of case and number} __________________________________________
        _______________________________________________________________________.
        _____ All of the child support or _____ a portion of the child support in the amount of
        $____________ shall be redirected to the Petitioner.

    3. Amount
       a) Father’s Obligation
          The Father shall be obligated to pay child support at the rate of $___________ per
          month for the ______ children {total number of parties’ minor or dependent
          children} commencing ___________________________ {month, day, year} and
          terminating ________________________ {month, day, year}.
          Child support shall be paid in the amount of $___________ per ___________ {week,
          month, other} which is consistent with the Father’s current payroll cycle.

            Upon the termination of the obligation of child support for one of the parties’
            children, child support in the amount of $______ for the remaining_______ children
            {total number of remaining children} shall be paid commencing _______________
            {month, day, year} and terminating _______________________ {month, day, year}.
            This child support shall be paid in the amount of $____________ per ________
            {week, month, other} consistent with the Father’s current payroll cycle.

            {Insert paragraph for the child support obligation, including the amount, and
            commencement and termination dates, for the remaining minor or dependent
            children, which shall be payable as the obligation for each child ceases.}

            The Father shall pay child support until all minor or dependent children: reach the
            age of 18; become emancipated, marry, join the armed services, die, or become self-

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            supporting; or until further order of the court or agreement of the parties. The child
            support obligation shall continue beyond the age of 18 and until high school
            graduation for any child who is dependent in fact, between the ages of 18 and 19,
            and is still in high school, performing in good faith with a reasonable expectation of
            graduation before the age of 19.

            If the child support ordered deviates from the guidelines more than 5%, the factual
            findings which support that deviation are: __________________________________
            _____________________________________________________________________
            ____________________________________________________________________.

        b) Mother’s Obligation
           The Mother shall be obligated to pay child support at the rate of $____________ per
           month for the ______ children {total number of parties’ minor or dependent
           children} commencing _____________________ {month, day, year} and terminating
           ______________________ {month, day, year}. Child support shall be paid in the
           amount of $_________ per _________ {week, month, other} consistent with the
           Mother’s current payroll cycle.

            Upon the termination of the obligation of child support for one of the parties’
            children, child support in the amount of $___________ for the remaining ______
            children {total number of remaining children} shall be paid commencing
            _______________ {month, day, year} and terminating ________________________
            {month, day, year}. This child support shall be paid in the amount of $____________
            per _____________{week, month, other} consistent with the Mother’s current
            payroll cycle.

            {Insert paragraph for the child support obligation, including the amount, and
            commencement and termination dates, for the remaining minor or dependent
            children which shall be payable as the obligation for each child ceases.}

            The Mother shall pay child support until all of the minor or dependent children:
            reach the age of 18; become emancipated, marry, join the armed services, die, or
            become self-supporting; or until further order of the court or agreement of the
            parties. The child support obligation shall continue beyond the age of 18 and until
            high school graduation for any child who is dependent in fact, between the ages of
            18 and 19, and is still in high school, performing in good faith with a reasonable
            expectation of graduation before the age of 19.

            If the child support ordered deviates from the guidelines more than 5%, the factual
            findings which support that deviation are: __________________________________
            ____________________________________________________________________.

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    4. Arrearages/Retroactive Child Support
       a) The _____ Mother _____ Father owes child support arrearages in the amount of
          $_____________ as of {date} ________________ to the other parent. The child
          support arrearages shall be repaid in the amount of $_________ per month, payable
          _____ in accordance with the employer’s payroll cycle, and in any event at least
          once per month _____other {explain} ______________________________________
          commencing {date} _____________________, until paid in full including statutory
          interest.

        b) The _____ Mother _____ Father owes retroactive child support in the amount of
           $___________ as of {date} ________________ to the Petitioner. The retroactive
           child support shall be repaid in the amount of $_______ per month, payable _____
           in accordance with the employer’s payroll cycle, and in any event at least once per
           month _____other {explain} ____________________________________________
           _____________________________________________________________________
           commencing {date} ______________________, until paid in full including statutory
           interest.

    5. Insurance
       {Choose all that apply}
       a) The _____ Mother _____ Father shall be required to maintain _____ health and/or
           _____ dental insurance for the parties’ minor child(ren), so long as reasonable in
           cost and accessible to the child(ren). The party providing insurance shall be required
           to convey insurance cards demonstrating said coverage to the Petitioner and other
           parent.
           OR
           _____ Health and/or _____ dental insurance is either not reasonable in cost or
           accessible to the child(ren) at this time.

        b) ____ Reasonable and necessary uninsured medical/dental/prescription drug costs
           for the minor child(ren) shall be assessed as follows:
           _____ Shared equally by both parents.
           _____ Prorated according to the child support guidelines percentages.
           _____ Other {explain} ______________________________________________

            As to these uninsured medical/dental/prescription drug expenses, the party who
            incurs the expense shall submit a request for reimbursement to the parent or
            parents within 30 days, and the parent or parents, within 30 days of receipt, shall
            submit the applicable reimbursement for that expense.



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SECTION V. METHOD OF PAYMENT

The parent(s) shall pay court-ordered child support and arrearages, if any, as follows:
   1. Place of Payment

        a) ____Parent(s) shall pay court-ordered support directly to either the State
           Disbursement Unit or the central depository, as required by statute, along with any
           fee required by statute.

            OR

        b) ____ The Petitioner and the Parent(s) have requested and the Court finds that it is in
           the best interest of the child(ren) that support payments need not be directed
           through either the State Disbursement Unit or the central depository at this time;
           however, any party may subsequently apply, pursuant to section 61.13(1)(d)(3),
           Florida Statutes, to require payment through either the State Disbursement Unit or
           the central depository.

    2. Income Deduction
       (If applicable)
       a) ____ Immediate. _____ Mother _____ Father, hereinafter, Obligor(s), shall pay
            through income deduction, pursuant to a separate Income Deduction Order which
            shall be effective immediately. Obligor is individually responsible for paying this
            support obligation until all of said support is deducted from his/her income. Until
            support payments are deducted, the Obligor is responsible for making timely
            payments directly to the State Disbursement Unit or the Petitioner as previously set
            forth in this Order.
       b) ____ Deferred. Income deduction is ordered this day, but it shall not be effective
            until a delinquency of $_____________, or, if not specified, an amount equal to one
            month’s obligation occurs. Income deduction is not being implemented immediately
            based on the following findings: Income deduction is not in the best interests of the
            child(ren) because: {explain} _____________________________________________
            _____________________________________________________________________
            ____________________________________________________________________.
            AND
            There is proof of timely payment of a previously ordered obligation without an
            Income Deduction Order,
            AND
            _____ there is an agreement by the Obligor(s) to advise the Title IV-D agency, the
            clerk of court, and the Petitioner of any change in Payor and/or health insurance OR
            _____ there is a signed, written agreement providing an alternative arrangement
            between the Petitioner and the Obligor(s) and, at the option of the IV-D agency, by

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            the IV-D agency in IV-D cases in which there is an assignment of support rights to the
            state, reviewed and entered into the record by the court.

    3. Bonus/one-time payments.
       {Choose one only}

        _____ All
        _____ __________%
        _____ No income paid in the form of a bonus or other similar one-time payment, up to
        the amount of any arrearage or the remaining balance thereof owed pursuant to this
        order, shall be forwarded to the Petitioner pursuant to the payment method prescribed
        above.

    4. Other provisions relating to method of payment: _______________________________
       _______________________________________________________________________.

SECTION VI. ATTORNEY’S FEES, COSTS, AND SUIT MONEY
{Choose one only}
   1. The ____ Petitioner’s _____Respondents’ request(s) for attorney’s fees, costs, and suit
       money is (are) denied because ______________________________________________
       _______________________________________________________________________.

    2. ____ The Court finds there is a need for and ability to pay attorney’s fees, costs, and suit
       money. _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent(s) is (are) ordered to pay the other party
       $___________ in attorney’s fees, and $ ___________ in costs. The Court further finds
       that the attorney’s fees are awarded based on the reasonable rate of
       $________________ per hour and _________ reasonable hours. Other provisions
       relating to attorney’s fees, costs, and suit money are as follows: ___________________
       _______________________________________________________________________.

SECTION VII. OTHER PROVISIONS

    1. Other Provisions ________________________________________________________
       ________________________________________________________________________
       ________________________________________________________________________
       _______________________________________________________________________.

    2. The Court reserves jurisdiction to modify and enforce this Order for Temporary Custody.




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DONE AND ORDERED in ______________________, Florida on {date} __________________


                                                                   _____________________________
                                                                   CIRCUIT JUDGE




I certify that a copy of this Order for Temporary Custody was:
( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed ( ) hand-delivered to the parties and any
entities listed below on {date} _________________________.

                                                          by ________________________________
                                                          {Clerk of court or designee}.
Petitioner (or his or her attorney)
Respondents (or his or her attorney)
_____State Disbursement Unit
_____Central Depository
_____Other _________________________________




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         IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _________________________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
                 IN AND FOR __________________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                   Case No: ______________________
                                                                   Division: ______________________

__________________________________,
                          Petitioner,
and
__________________________________,
            Respondent/Father

__________________________________,
            Respondent/Mother.


                        ORDER GRANTING PETITION FOR
                   CONCURRENT CUSTODY BY EXTENDED FAMILY

This case came before this Court for a hearing on a Petition for Concurrent Custody by
Extended Family. The Court, having reviewed the file and heard the testimony, makes these
findings of fact and reaches these conclusions of law:

SECTION I. FINDINGS:

    1. The Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter and the parties.

    2. The minor child(ren) at issue in this matter are:
       Name                                          Date of Birth
       ___________________________________________________________________
       ___________________________________________________________________
       ___________________________________________________________________
       ___________________________________________________________________

    3. The Petitioner, {full legal name} _____________________________________ is the
       {extended family relationship} _________________________________ of the child(ren).

    4. The Petitioner currently has physical custody of the child(ren) and has had physical
       custody of the child(ren) for at least 10 days in any 30-day period within the last 12
       months.



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    5. The Petitioner does not have signed, written documentation from the parent(s) which is
       sufficient to enable the custodian to do all the things necessary to care for the child(ren)
       which are available to custodians who have an order for temporary custody by extended
       family.

    6. The Mother {full legal name} _________________________________ of the child(ren):
        {choose one only}
        ____ Filed a Waiver and Consent
        ____ Was served with the petition and failed to file an Answer
       ____ Is deceased as evidenced by: _______________________________________

    7. The Father {full legal name} _________________________________ of the child(ren):
       {choose one only}
       ____ Filed a Waiver and Consent
       ____ Was served with the petition and failed to file an Answer
       ____ Is deceased as evidenced by: _______________________________________

    8. It is in the best interest of the child(ren) for the Petitioner to have concurrent custody.

SECTION II: CONCURRENT CUSTODY

    1. The Petitioner,___________________________________________________, is granted
       concurrent custody of the minor child(ren).

     2. The Petitioner shall have all the concurrent rights and responsibilities of a legal parent.

     3. The Petitioner is authorized to make all reasonable and necessary decisions for the
         minor child(ren), including but not limited to:
           a) Consent to all necessary and reasonable medical and dental care for the
               child(ren), including nonemergency surgery and psychiatric care;

            b) Secure copies of the child(ren)’s records, held by third parties, that are necessary
               for the care of the child(ren), including, but not limited to: medical, dental, and
               psychiatric records; birth certificates and other records; and educational records,


            c) Enroll the child(ren) in school and grant or withhold consent for the child(ren) to
               be tested or placed in special school programs, including exceptional education;
               and

            d) Do all other things necessary for the care of the child(ren).


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SECTION III. CHILD SUPPORT

    1. The Petitioner ____ did ____ did not request the establishment of child support.

    2. ____ If child support is requested, the parents have received personal or substituted
       service of process, the petition requests an order for support of the child(ren), and there
       is evidence of the parents’ ability to pay the support ordered. The _____ Mother
       _____ Father has the present ability to pay child support.
       {Choose one only}
       a.____ The amounts in the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law
       Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e) filed by the ( ) Mother ( ) Father are correct;
       OR
       b.____ The Court makes the following findings:
       The Mother’s net monthly income is $____________, (Child Support Guidelines ____%).
       The Father’s net monthly income is $_____________, (Child Support Guidelines ____%)
       Monthly child care costs are $_________________.
       Monthly health/dental insurance costs are $_____________.
       OR
       c.____ The ( ) Mother ( ) Father is currently ordered to pay child support to the other
       parent in the amount of $_____________ per ________________ as established in the
       case of (style of case and number} _________________________________________
       _____________________________________________________________________.
       _____ All of the child support or _____ a portion of the child support in the amount of
       $___________ shall be redirected to the Petitioner.

    3. Amount
       a) Father’s Obligation
       The Father shall be obligated to pay child support at the rate of $__________ per month
       for the _____children {total number of parties’ minor or dependent children}
       commencing ____________ {month, day, year} and terminating _____________
       {month, day, year}. Child support shall be paid in the amount of $______________ per
       _____________ {week, month, other} which is consistent with the Father’s current
       payroll cycle.

        Upon the termination of child support for one of the parties’ children, child support in
        the amount of $_____________ for the remaining _____ children {total number of
        remaining children} shall be paid commencing __________________ {month, day, year}
        and terminating _________________________ {month, day, year}. This child support
        shall be paid in the amount of $___________ per ____________{week, month, other}
        consistent with the Father’s current payroll cycle.


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        {Insert paragraph for the child support obligation, including the amount, and
        commencement and termination dates, for the remaining minor or dependent
        children, which shall be payable as the obligation for each child ceases.}

        The Father shall pay child support until all of the minor or dependent children: reach the
        age of 18, become emancipated, marry, join the armed services, die, or become self-
        supporting; or until further order of the court or agreement of the parties. The child
        support obligation shall continue beyond the age of 18 and until high school graduation
        for any child who is dependent in fact, between the ages of 18 and 19, and is still in high
        school, performing in good faith with a reasonable expectation of graduation before the
        age of 19.

        If the child support ordered deviates from the guidelines more than 5%, the factual
        findings which support that deviation are: ____________________________________
        _______________________________________________________________________
        _______________________________________________________________________.

        b) Mother’s Obligation
        The Mother shall be obligated to pay child support at the rate of $____________ per
        month for the _______children {total number of parties’ minor or dependent children}
        commencing__________________________ {month, day, year} and terminating
        __________________ {month, day, year}. Child support shall be paid in the amount of
        $__________per ______________ {week, month, other} consistent with the Mother’s
        current payroll cycle.

        Upon the termination of the obligation of child support for one of the parties’ children,
        child support in the amount of $__________ for the remaining ______ children {total
        number of remaining children} shall be paid commencing _____________________
        {month, day, year} and terminating ________________________ month, day, year}. This
        child support shall be paid in the amount of $______________ per _______________
        {week, month, other} consistent with the Mother’s current payroll cycle.

        {Insert paragraph for the child support obligation, including the amount, and
        commencement and termination dates, for the remaining minor or dependent
        children, which shall be payable as the obligation for each child ceases.}

        The Mother shall pay child support until all of the minor or dependent children: reach
        the age of 18; become emancipated, marry, join the armed services, die, or become self-
        supporting; or until further order of the court or agreement of the parties. The child
        support obligation shall continue beyond the age of 18 and until high school graduation
        for any child who is dependent in fact, between the ages of 18 and 19, and is still in high

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        school, performing in good faith with a reasonable expectation of graduation before the
        age of 19.

        If the child support ordered deviates from the guidelines more than 5%, the factual
        findings which support that deviation are:______________________________________
        ________________________________________________________________________
        _______________________________________________________________________.

    4. Arrearages/Retroactive Child Support
          c) The _____ Mother _____ Father owes child support arrearages in the amount of
              $__________ as of {date} ________________ to the other parent. The child
              support arrearages shall be repaid in the amount of $_______ per month,
              payable _____ in accordance with the employer’s payroll cycle, and in any event
              at least once per month _____other {explain} ____________________________

                __________________________________________________________________
                commencing {date} ______________________  , until paid in full including
                statutory interest.

            d) The _____ Mother _____ Father owes retroactive child support in the amount of
               $___________ as of {date} ________________ to the Petitioner. The retroactive
               child support shall be repaid in the amount of $_______ per month, payable
               _____in accordance with the employer’s payroll cycle, and in any event at least
               once per month _____ other {explain} _________________________________
               __________________________________________________________________
               commencing {date} ______________________, until paid in full including
               statutory interest.

    5. Insurance
       {Choose all that apply}
           c) The _____ Mother _____ Father shall be required to maintain _____ health
              and/or _____ dental insurance for the parties’ minor child(ren), so long as
              reasonable in cost and accessible to the child(ren). The party providing insurance
              shall be required to convey insurance cards demonstrating said coverage to the
              Petitioner and other parent.
              OR
              _____ Health and/or _____ dental insurance is either not reasonable in cost or
              accessible to the child(ren) at this time.

            d) _____ Reasonable and necessary uninsured medical/dental/prescription drug
               costs for the minor child(ren) shall be assessed as follows:
               _____ Shared equally by both parents.

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                _____ Prorated according to the child support guidelines percentages.
                _____ Other {explain} ____________________________________________

                As to these uninsured medical/dental/prescription drug expenses, the party who
                incurs the expense shall submit a request for reimbursement to the parent or
                parents within 30 days, and the parent or parents, within 30 days of receipt, shall
                submit the applicable reimbursement for that expense.

SECTION IV. METHOD OF PAYMENT

The parent(s) shall pay court-ordered child support and arrearages, if any, as follows:
   1. Place of Payment

          a) _____Parents shall pay court-ordered support directly to either the State
          Disbursement Unit or the central depository, as required by statute, along with any
          applicable fee required by statute.

          OR

          b) ____ The Petitioner and the Parents have requested and the court finds that it is in
          the best interest of the child(ren) that support payments need not be directed
          through either the State Disbursement Unit or the central depository at time;
          however, any party may subsequently apply, pursuant to 61.13(1)(d)(3), Florida
          Statutes, to require payment through either the State Disbursement Unit or the
          central depository.

    2. Income Deduction
       (If applicable)
       a) _____ Immediate. _____ Mother _____ Father, hereinafter, Obligor(s), shall pay
           through income deduction, pursuant to a separate Income Deduction Order which
           shall be effective immediately. Obligor is individually responsible for paying this
           support obligation until all of said support is deducted from his/her income. Until
           support payments are deducted, the Obligor is responsible for making timely
           payments directly to the State Disbursement Unit or the Petitioner as previously set
           forth in this Order.
       b) _____ Deferred. Income deduction is ordered this day, but it shall not be effective
           until a delinquency of $_____________, or, if not specified, an amount equal to one
           month’s obligation occurs. Income deduction is not being implemented immediately
           based on the following findings: Income deduction is not in the best interests of the
           child(ren) because: {explain}
           _____________________________________________________


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           _______________________________________________________________                    .
           AND
           There is proof of timely payment of a previously ordered obligation without an
           Income Deduction Order,
           AND
           _____ there is an agreement by the Obligor(s) to advise the Title IV-D agency, the
           clerk of court, and the Petitioner of any change in Payor and/or health insurance OR
           _____ there is a signed, written agreement providing an alternative arrangement
           between the Petitioner and Obligor(s) and, at the option of the IV-D agency, by the
           IV-D agency in IV-D cases in which there is an assignment of support rights to the
           state, reviewed and entered into the record by the court.

    3. Bonus/one-time payments.
       {Choose one only}
       _____ All
       _____ __________%
       _____ No income paid in the form of a bonus or other similar one-time payment, up to
       the amount of any arrearage or the remaining balance thereof owed pursuant to this
       order, shall be forwarded to the Petitioner pursuant to the payment method prescribed
       above.

    4. Other provisions relating to method of payment: _______________________________
       ________________________________________________________________________

SECTION V. ATTORNEY’S FEES, COSTS, AND SUIT MONEY
{Choose one only}

    1. The _____ Petitioner’s _____ Respondents’ request(s) for attorney’s fees, costs, and suit
       money is (are) denied because _____________________________________________
       _____________________________________________________________________                     .

    2. _____ The Court finds there is a need for and ability to pay attorney’s fees, costs, and
       suit money. _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent(s) is (are) ordered to pay the other
       party $_____________ in attorney’s fees, and $ ___________ in costs. The Court
       further finds that the attorney’s fees are awarded based on the reasonable rate of
       $________________ per hour and ______ reasonable hours. Other provisions relating
       to attorney’s fees, costs, and suit money are as follows: __________________________
       _______________________________________________________________________.


SECTION VI. OTHER PROVISIONS


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    1. Other Provisions _________________________________________________________
       ________________________________________________________________________
       ________________________________________________________________________
       ________________________________________________________________________

    2. The Court reserves jurisdiction to modify and enforce this Order for Concurrent Custody.

    3. The granting of concurrent custody does not affect the ability of the child(ren)’s parent
       or parents to obtain physical custody of the child(ren) at any time.



DONE AND ORDERED in _____________________, Florida on {date} ____________________


                                                                   _____________________________
                                                                   CIRCUIT JUDGE


I certify that a copy of this Order for Concurrent Custody was: ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and
mailed ( ) e-mailed ( ) hand-delivered to the parties and any entities listed below on
{date}________________________.


                                                                   by____________________________

                                                                   {Clerk of court or designee}


Petitioner (or his or her attorney)
Respondents (or his or her attorney)
_____State Disbursement Unit
_____Central Depository
_____Other _________________________________




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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                        FORM 12.980(a)
   PETITION FOR INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST DOMESTIC
                       VIOLENCE (03/15)

                                   When should this form be used?

If you are a victim of any act of domestic violence or have reasonable cause to believe that you are in
imminent danger of becoming a victim of domestic violence, you can use this form to ask the court for a
protective order prohibiting domestic violence. Because you are making a request to the court, you are
called the petitioner. The person whom you are asking the court to protect you from is called the
respondent. Domestic violence includes: assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery,
sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping, false imprisonment, or any
other criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death to petitioner by any of petitioner’s family or
household members. In determining whether you have reasonable cause to believe you are in
imminent danger of becoming a victim of domestic violence, the court must consider all relevant factors
alleged in the petition, including, but not limited to the following:
     1. The history between the petitioner and the respondent, including threats, harassment, stalking,
         and physical abuse.
     2. Whether the respondent has attempted to harm the petitioner or family members or individuals
         closely associated with the petitioner.
     3. Whether the respondent has threatened to conceal, kidnap, or harm the petitioner’s child or
         children.
     4. Whether the respondent has intentionally injured or killed a family pet.
     5. Whether the respondent has used, or has threatened to use, against the petitioner any weapons
         such as guns or knives.
     6. Whether the respondent has physically restrained the petitioner from leaving the home or
         calling law enforcement.
     7. Whether the respondent has a criminal history involving violence or the threat of violence.
     8. The existence of a verifiable order of protection issued previously or from another jurisdiction.
     9. Whether the respondent has destroyed personal property, including, but not limited to,
         telephones or other communications equipment, clothing, or other items belonging to the
         petitioner.
     10. Whether the respondent engaged in any other behavior or conduct that leads the petitioner to
         have reasonable cause to believe that he or she is in imminent danger of becoming a victim of
         domestic violence.



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The domestic violence laws only apply to your situation if the respondent is your spouse, former spouse,
related to you by blood or marriage, living with you now or has lived with you in the past (if you are or
were living as a family), or the other parent of your child(ren) whether or not you have ever been
married or ever lived together. With the exception of persons who have a child in common, the family
or household members must be currently residing together or have in the past resided together in the
same single dwelling unit. If the respondent is not one of the above, you should look at Petition for
Injunction for Protection Against Repeat Violence, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.980(f), to determine if your situation will qualify for an injunction for protection against repeat
violence, or Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Dating Violence, Florida Supreme Court
Approved Family Law Form 12.980(n), to determine if your situation will qualify for an injunction for
protection against dating violence, or Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Sexual Violence,
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(q), to determine if your situation will qualify
for an injunction for protection against sexual violence.

If you are under the age of eighteen and you have never been married or had the disabilities of nonage
removed by a court, then one of your parents, custodians, or your legal guardian must sign this petition
with you.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. You should complete this form (giving as much detail
as possible) and sign it in front of a notary public or the clerk of the circuit court in the county where
you live. The clerk will take your completed petition to a judge. You should keep a copy for your records.
If you have any questions or need assistance completing this form, the clerk or family law intake staff
will help you.


                            What should I do if the judge grants my petition?

If the facts contained in your petition convince the judge that you are a victim of domestic violence or
that an imminent danger of domestic violence exists, the judge will sign either an immediate
Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence with Minor Child(ren), Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(c)(1) or an immediate Temporary Injunction for
Protection Against Domestic Violence without Minor Child(ren), Florida Supreme Court Approved
Family Law Form 12.980(c)(2). A temporary injunction is issued without notice to the respondent. The
clerk will give your petition, the temporary injunction, and any other papers filed with your petition to
the sheriff or other law enforcement officer for personal service on the respondent. The temporary
injunction will take effect immediately after the respondent is served with a copy of it. It lasts until a full
hearing can be held or for a period of 15 days, whichever comes first. The court may extend the
temporary injunction beyond 15 days for a good reason, which may include failure to obtain service on
the respondent.


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The temporary injunction is issued ex parte. This means that the judge has considered only the
information presented by one side-- YOU. The temporary injunction gives a date that you must appear
in court for a hearing. At that hearing, you will be expected to testify about the facts in your petition.
The respondent will be given the opportunity to testify at this hearing, also. At the hearing, the judge
will decide whether to issue either a Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against Domestic
Violence with Minor Child(ren)(After Notice), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.980(d)(1), or a Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence without
Minor Child(ren)(After Notice), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(d)(2). Either
of these final judgments will remain in effect for a specific time period or until modified or dissolved by
the court. If either you or the respondent do not appear at the final hearing, the temporary injunction
may be continued in force, extended, or dismissed, and/or additional orders may be granted,
including entry of a permanent injunction and the imposition of court costs. You and respondent will
be bound by the terms of any injunction issued at the final hearing.

IF EITHER YOU OR RESPONDENT DO NOT APPEAR AT THE FINAL HEARING, YOU WILL BOTH BE BOUND
BY THE TERMS OF ANY INJUNCTION ISSUED IN THIS MATTER.

If the judge signs a temporary or final injunction, the clerk will provide you with the necessary copies.
Make sure that you keep one certified copy of the injunction with you at all times!


                          What can I do if the judge denies my petition?

If your petition is denied solely on the grounds that it appears to the court that no imminent danger of
domestic violence exists, the court will set a full hearing, at the earliest possible time, on your petition,
unless you request that no hearing be set. The respondent will be notified by personal service of your
petition and the hearing. If your petition is denied, you may: amend your petition by filing a
Supplemental Affidavit in Support of Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence,
Repeat or Dating Violence, Florida Family Law Form 12.980 (g); attend the hearing and present facts
that support your petition; and/or dismiss your petition.
                              Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. The words that are in bold underline are defined in that section. The clerk of
the circuit court or family law intake staff will help you complete any necessary domestic violence forms
and can give you information about local domestic violence victim assistance programs, shelters, and
other related services. You may also call the Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-500-1119. For further
information, see Chapter 741, Florida Statutes, and Rule 12.610, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

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The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                                              Special notes...

With this form you may also need to file the following:
               Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida
            Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d), must be completed and filed if you
            are asking the court to determine issues with regard to your parenting plan or time-sharing
            for a minor child(ren).
               Parenting plan means a document created to govern the relationship between the
            parents relating to the decisions that must be made regarding the minor child(ren) and must
            contain a time-sharing schedule for the parents and child(ren). The issues concerning the
            minor child(ren) may include, but are not limited to, the child(ren)’s education, health care,
            and physical, social, and emotional well-being. In creating the plan, all circumstances
            between the parents, including their historic relationship, domestic violence, and other


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             factors must be taken into consideration. The Parenting Plan shall be developed and agreed
             to by the parents and approved by a court, or, established by the court, with or without the
             use of a court-ordered parenting plan recommendation. If the parents cannot agree, or if
             the parents agreed to a plan that is not approved by the court, a Parenting Plan shall
             established by the court. “Time-sharing schedule” means a timetable that must be included
             in the Parenting Plan that specifies the time, including overnights and holidays, that a minor
             child will spend with each parent. If developed and agreed to by the parents of a minor
             child, it must be approved by the court. If the parents cannot agree, of if their agreed-upon
             schedule is not approved by the court, the schedule shall be established by the court.
                 Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
             12.902(j), must be completed and filed if you are asking the court to determine issues of
             temporary child support.
                 Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or
             (c), must be completed and filed if you are seeking temporary alimony or temporary child
             support.
                 Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
             12.902(e), MUST be filed with the court at or prior to a hearing to establish or modify child
             support.

Additionally, if you fear that disclosing your address to the respondent would put you in danger, you
should complete a Request for Confidential Filing of Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family
Law Form 12.980(h), and file it with the clerk of the circuit court and write confidential in the space
provided on the petition.




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              IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                                JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                       IN AND FOR                                COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                  Case No.:
                                                                  Division:
                                       ,
Petitioner,
and

                                        ,
Respondent.

                    PETITION FOR INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION
                          AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

I, {full legal name}                                                     , being sworn, certify that the
following statements are true:

SECTION I. PETITIONER
(This section is about you. It must be completed. However, if you fear that disclosing your address to
the respondent would put you in danger, you should complete and file a Request for Confidential Filing
of Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(h), and write confidential in the
space provided on this form for your address and telephone number.)

     1. Petitioner’s current address is: {street address}
{city, state and zip code}
Telephone Number: {area code and number}
Physical description of Petitioner:
Race: _____ Sex: Male _____ Female _____ Date of Birth: _________________________

    2. Petitioner’s attorney’s name, address, and telephone number is:
                                                                                                       .
(If you do not have an attorney, write none.)

SECTION II. RESPONDENT
(This section is about the person you want to be protected from. It must be completed.)

    1. Respondent’s current address is: {street address, city, state, and zip code}
                                                                                                       .
Respondent’s Driver’s License number is: {if known}                                                    .

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    2. Respondent is: {Indicate all that apply}

a. _____ the spouse of Petitioner. Date of Marriage:
b. _____ the former spouse of Petitioner.
     Date of Marriage:
     Date of Dissolution of Marriage:
c. _____ related by blood or marriage to Petitioner.
      Specify relationship:
        d. _____ a person who is or was living in one home with Petitioner, as if a family.
e._____ a person with whom Petitioner has a child in common, even if Petitioner and           Respondent
never were married or living together.

    3. Petitioner has known Respondent since {date}                                                    .

   4. Respondent’s last known place of employment:
Employment address:
Working hours:

    5. Physical description of Respondent:
Race: _____ Sex: Male _____ Female _____Date of Birth: _______________________________
Height:         Weight:         Eye Color:     Hair Color:
Distinguishing marks or scars:
Vehicle: (make/model)                   Color:       Tag Number:

    6. Other names Respondent goes by (aliases or nicknames):

    7. Respondent’s attorney’s name, address, and telephone number is:

(If you do not know whether Respondent has an attorney, write unknown. If Respondent does not have
an attorney, write none.)

SECTION III. CASE HISTORY AND REASON FOR SEEKING PETITION (This section must be completed.)

    1. Has Petitioner ever received or tried to get an injunction for protection against domestic
        violence against Respondent in this or any other court?
     _ Yes     _ No     If yes, what happened in that case? {Include case number, if known}




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    2. Has Respondent ever received or tried to get an injunction for protection against domestic
        violence against Petitioner in this or any other court?
     _ Yes       _ No If yes, what happened in that case? {Include case number, if known}

                                                                                                            .

   3. Describe any other court case that is either going on now or that happened in the past,
      including a dissolution of marriage, paternity action, or child support enforcement action,
      between Petitioner and Respondent {Include city, state, and case number, if known}:
   ______________________________________________________________________________.

    4. Petitioner is either a victim of domestic violence or has reasonable cause to believe he or she is
       in imminent danger of becoming a victim of domestic violence because respondent has: {mark
       all sections that apply and describe in the spaces below the incidents of violence or threats of
       violence, specifying when and where they occurred, including, but not limited to, locations such
       as a home, school, place of employment, or time-sharing exchange}

        a. _____committed or threatened to commit domestic violence defined in section 741.28,
           Florida Statutes, as any assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual
           assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping, false imprisonment, or any
           criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death of one family or household member by
           another. With the exception of persons who are parents of a child in common, the family or
           household members must be currently residing or have in the past resided together in the
           same single dwelling unit.
        b. _____previously threatened, harassed, stalked, or physically abused the petitioner.
        c. _____attempted to harm the petitioner or family members or individuals closely associated
           with the petitioner.
        d. _____threatened to conceal, kidnap, or harm the petitioner's child or children.
        e. _____intentionally injured or killed a family pet.
        f. _____used, or has threatened to use, against the petitioner any weapons such as guns or
           knives.
        g. _____physically restrained the petitioner from leaving the home or calling law enforcement.
        h. _____a criminal history involving violence or the threat of violence (if known).
        i. _____another order of protection issued against him or her previously or from another
           jurisdiction (if known).
        j. _____destroyed personal property, including, but not limited to, telephones or other
           communication equipment, clothing, or other items belonging to the petitioner.
        k. _____engaged in any other behavior or conduct that leads the petitioner to have reasonable
           cause to believe he or she is in imminent danger of becoming a victim of domestic violence.



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Below is a brief description of the latest act of violence or threat of violence that causes Petitioner to
honestly fear imminent domestic violence by Respondent.
(Use additional sheets if necessary.)

On {date}                       ________, at {location} ___________________________________,
Respondent:




                                                                                                         .
_______ Please indicate here if you are attaching additional pages to continue these facts.

5. Additional Information
         {Indicate all that apply}
a.____Other acts or threats of domestic violence as described on attached sheet.
b.____This or other acts of domestic violence have been previously reported to {person or
agency}:_____________________________________________________________
c.____ Respondent owns, has, and/or is known to have guns or other weapons.
    Describe weapon(s):
        d. ____ Respondent has a drug problem.
    e.____ Respondent has an alcohol problem.
    f. ____ Respondent has a history of mental health problems. If checked, answer the following,
                 if known:
         Has Respondent ever been the subject of a Baker Act proceeding? _____ Yes _____ No
          Is Respondent supposed to take medication for mental health problems?

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        _____Yes _____ No
        If yes, is Respondent currently taking his/her medication? _____ Yes _____ No

SECTION IV. TEMPORARY EXCLUSIVE USE AND POSSESSION OF HOME (Complete this section only if
you want the Court to grant you temporary exclusive use and possession of the home that you share
with the Respondent.)

     1. Petitioner claims the following about the home that Petitioner and Respondent share or that
          Petitioner left because of domestic violence:
         {Indicate all that apply}
a.____ Petitioner needs the exclusive use and possession of the home that the parties share at {street
address}                                                                                             ,
{city, state, zip code}                                                                              .

b.____Petitioner cannot get another safe place to live because:




                                                                                                       .

 c. ____If kept out of the home, Respondent has the money to get other housing or may live without
money at {street address}                                                                        ,
{city, state, zip code}                                                                          .

    2. The home is:
{Choose one only}
       a.____ owned or rented by Petitioner and Respondent jointly.

       b.____ solely owned or rented by Petitioner.

       c.____ solely owned or rented by Respondent.

SECTION V. TEMPORARY PARENTING PLAN WITH TEMPORARY TIME-SHARING SCHEDULE FOR MINOR
CHILD(REN) (Complete this section only if you are asking the court to provide a temporary parenting
plan, including a temporary time-sharing schedule with regard to, the minor child or children of the
parties which might involve prohibiting or limiting time-sharing or requiring that it be supervised by a
third party. You must be the natural parent, adoptive parent, or guardian by court order of the minor
child(ren). If you are asking the court to provide a temporary parenting plan, including a temporary
time-sharing schedule with regard to, the minor child or children of the parties which might involve
prohibiting or limiting time-sharing or requiring that it be supervised by a third party, you must also

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complete and file a Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d).)

Note: If the paternity of the minor child(ren) listed below has not been established through either
marriage or court order, the Court may deny a request to provide a temporary parenting plan,
including a temporary time-sharing schedule with regard to, the minor child or children, and/or a
request for child support.

   1. Petitioner is the natural parent, adoptive parent, or guardian by court order of the minor
      child(ren) whose name(s) and age(s) is (are) listed below.
Name                                            Birth date




    2. The minor child(ren) for whom Petitioner is asking the court to provide a temporary parenting
       plan, including a temporary time-sharing schedule with regard to:
{Choose one only}
        a.____saw the domestic violence described in this petition happen.

        b.____were at the place where the domestic violence happened but did not see it.

        c.____were not there when the domestic violence happened this time but have seen
             previous acts of domestic violence by Respondent.

        d.____have not witnessed domestic violence by Respondent.

    3. Name any other minor child(ren) who were there when the domestic violence happened.
       Include child(ren)’s name, age, and parents’ names.




    4. Temporary Parenting Plan and Temporary Time-Sharing Schedule
{Indicate all that apply}
a.____ Petitioner requests that the Court provide a temporary parenting plan, including a temporary
time-sharing schedule with regard to, the minor child or children of the parties, as follows:
___________________________________________________________________________

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__________________________________________________________________________                             _
___________________________________________________________________________                             .

b.____ Petitioner requests that the Court order supervised exchange of the minor child(ren) or exchange
through a responsible person designated by the Court. The following person is suggested as a
responsible person for purposes of such exchange. {Explain}:
________________________________________________________________________                               .

c.____ Petitioner requests that the Court limit time-sharing by Respondent with the minor child(ren).
{Explain}:

                                                                                                       .

d.____ Petitioner requests that the Court prohibit time-sharing by Respondent with the minor child(ren)
because Petitioner genuinely fears that Respondent imminently will abuse, remove, or hide the minor
child(ren) from Petitioner. {Explain}:

                                                                                                       .

e.____Petitioner requests that the Court allow only supervised time-sharing by Respondent with the
minor child(ren). Explain: _____________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________.

Supervision should be provided by a Family Visitation Center, or other
(specify):_______________________________________________________________________

SECTION VI. TEMPORARY SUPPORT (Complete this section only if you are seeking financial support
from the Respondent. You must also complete and file a Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family
Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c), and Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(j), if you are seeking child support. A Child Support Guidelines
Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e), must be filed with the court at or
prior to a hearing to establish or modify child support.) {Indicate all that apply}
             1. ____Petitioner claims a need for the money he or she is asking the Court to make
                 Respondent pay, and that Respondent has the ability to pay that money.

            2. ____Petitioner requests that the Court order Respondent to pay the following
               temporary alimony to Petitioner. (Petitioner must be married to Respondent to ask for
               temporary alimony.) Temporary Alimony Requested $__________ every: _____ week
               _____ other week _____ month.

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            3. _____Petitioner requests that the Court order Respondent to pay the following
               temporary child support to Petitioner. (The Respondent must be the natural parent,
               adoptive parent, or guardian by court order of the minor child(ren) for the court to
               order the Respondent to pay child support.) Temporary child support is requested in
               the amount of $______________            every: _____ week _____ other week _____
               month.

SECTION VII. INJUNCTION (This section summarizes what you are asking the Court to include in the
injunction. This section must be completed.)

    1. Petitioner asks the Court to enter a TEMPORARY INJUNCTION for protection against domestic
       violence that will be in place from now until the scheduled hearing in this matter.

    2. Petitioner asks the Court to enter, after a hearing has been held on this petition, a final
       judgment on injunction prohibiting Respondent from committing any acts of domestic violence
       against Petitioner and:

a. prohibiting Respondent from going to or within 500 feet of any place the Petitioner lives;

b. prohibiting Respondent from going to or within 500 feet of the Petitioner’s place(s) of employment or
school;     the    address   of    Petitioner’s    place(s)    of    employment        or    school   is:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________.

c. prohibiting Respondent from contacting Petitioner by mail, by telephone, through another person, or
in any other manner;

d. prohibiting Respondent from knowingly and intentionally going to or within 100 feet of Petitioner’s
motor vehicle.

e. prohibiting Respondent from defacing or destroying Petitioner’s personal property.

        {Indicate all that apply}
f. _____prohibiting Respondent from going to or within 500 feet of the following place(s) Petitioner or
Petitioner’s minor child(ren) must go often {include address}: _________________

                                                                                                        .

g.____ granting Petitioner temporary exclusive use and possession of the home Petitioner and

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Respondent share;

h.____ granting Petitioner on a temporary basis 100% of the time sharing with the parties’ minor
child(ren);

i.____establishing a temporary parenting plan including a temporary time-sharing schedule for the
parties’ minor child(ren);

j.____granting temporary alimony for Petitioner;

k.____granting temporary child support for the minor child(ren);

l.____ordering Respondent to participate in treatment, intervention, and/or counseling services;

m.____referring Petitioner to a certified domestic violence center; and any other terms the Court deems
necessary for the protection of Petitioner and/or Petitioner’s child(ren), including injunctions or
directives to law enforcement agencies, as provided in Section 741.30, Florida Statutes.

I UNDERSTAND THAT BY FILING THIS PETITION, I AM ASKING THE COURT TO HOLD A HEARING ON
THIS PETITION, THAT BOTH RESPONDENT AND I WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE HEARING, AND THAT I
MUST APPEAR AT THE HEARING. I UNDERSTAND THAT IF EITHER RESPONDENT OR I FAIL TO APPEAR
AT THE HEARING, WE WILL BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF ANY INJUNCTION ISSUED AT THAT HEARING.

I HAVE READ EVERY STATEMENT MADE IN THIS PETITION, AND EACH STATEMENT IS TRUE AND
CORRECT. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THIS PETITION ARE BEING MADE UNDER
PENALTY OF PERJURY, PUNISHABLE AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 837.02, FLORIDA STATUTES.

                                                        ____________(initials)
Dated:

_______________________________

Signature of Petitioner
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF _________________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on                   by                                      .


NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK

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        {Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or clerk.}
   _ Personally known
   _ Produced identification
Type of identification produced ________________________________




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                        IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE              JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                               IN AND FOR                   COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                            Case No.: _____________________
                                                            Division: ____________________
                     __________________,
Petitioner,
and

                      __________________,
Respondent.


          ORDER SETTING HEARING ON PETITION FOR INJUNCTION
                       FOR PROTECTION AGAINST
             ( ) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ( ) REPEAT VIOLENCE
        ( ) DATING VIOLENCE ( ) SEXUAL VIOLENCE ( ) STALKING
        WITHOUT ISSUANCE OF AN INTERIM TEMPORARY INJUNCTION

A Petition for Injunction for Protection Against: Domestic Violence filed under section 741.30, Florida
Statutes; Repeat, Dating, or Sexual Violence filed under section 784.046, Florida Statutes; or Stalking
filed under section 784.0485, Florida Statutes, has been reviewed. This Court has jurisdiction of the
parties and of the subject matter. Upon review of the Petition, this Court concludes that a Temporary
Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence; Repeat, Dating, or Sexual Violence; or Stalking,
pending the hearing scheduled below, NOT be entered at this time but that an injunction may be
entered after the hearing, depending on the findings made by the Court at that time.

FINDINGS

The Court finds that based upon the facts, as stated in the Petition alone and without a hearing on the
matter, there is no appearance of an immediate and present danger of domestic violence; repeat,
dating, or sexual violence; or stalking, or that stalking exists. Therefore, there is not a sufficient factual
basis upon which the court can enter a Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Domestic, Repeat,
Dating, or Sexual Violence, or Stalking, prior to a hearing. A hearing is scheduled on the Petition for
Injunction for Protection Against Domestic, Repeat, Dating, or Sexual Violence, or Stalking, in Section II
of this Order. Petitioner may amend or supplement the Petition at any time to state further reasons
why a Temporary Injunction should be ordered which would be in effect until the hearing scheduled
below.




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(b)(1), Order Setting Hearing on Petition for Injunction
for Protection Against Domestic Violence, Repeat Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Violence, or Stalking, without
Issuance of an Interim Temporary Injunction (03/15)
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NOTICE OF HEARING
Petitioner and Respondent are ordered to appear and testify at a hearing on the Petition for Injunction
for Protection Against Domestic, Repeat, Dating, or Sexual Violence, or Stalking on: {date}             ,
at _ a.m./p.m. at {location}_________________________________________ at which time the Court
will consider whether a Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against Domestic, Repeat, Dating, or
Sexual Violence, or Stalking should be entered. If entered, the injunction will remain in effect until a
fixed date set by the Court or until modified or dissolved by the Court. At the hearing, the Court will
determine whether other things should be ordered, including, for example, such matters as time-sharing
and support.

If Petitioner and/or Respondent do not appear, orders may be entered, including entry of a permanent
injunction and the imposition of court costs. Petitioner and Respondent will be bound by the terms of
any injunction or order issued at the final hearing.

IF EITHER PETITIONER OR RESPONDENT DO NOT APPEAR AT THE FINAL HEARING, HE OR SHE WILL BE
BOUND BY THE TERMS OF ANY INJUNCTION OR ORDER ISSUED IN THIS MATTER.

All witnesses and evidence, if any, must be presented at this time. In cases where temporary support
issues have been alleged in the pleadings, each party is ordered to bring his or her financial affidavit
(Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c)), tax return, pay stubs, and other evidence
of financial income to the hearing.

NOTICE: Because this is a civil case, there is no requirement that these proceedings be transcribed at
public expense.

YOU ARE ADVISED THAT IN THIS COURT:

         a. ____ a court reporter is provided by the court.

         b. ____ electronic recording only is provided by the court. A party may arrange in advance for
                 the services of and provide for a court reporter to prepare a written transcript of
                 the proceedings at that party’s expense.

        c. ____ in repeat, dating, and sexual violence cases, no electronic recording or court reporting
                services are provided by the court. A party may arrange in advance for the services of
                and provide for a court reporter to prepare a written transcript of the proceedings at
                that party’s expense.

A RECORD, WHICH INCLUDES A TRANSCRIPT, MAY BE REQUIRED TO SUPPORT AN APPEAL. THE PARTY
SEEKING THE APPEAL IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HAVING THE TRANSCRIPT PREPARED BY A COURT REPORTER.
THE TRANSCRIPT MUST BE FILED WITH THE REVIEWING COURT OR THE APPEAL MAY BE DENIED

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(b)(1), Order Setting Hearing on Petition for Injunction
for Protection Against Domestic Violence, Repeat Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Violence, or Stalking, without
Issuance of an Interim Temporary Injunction (03/15)
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If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order
to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the
provisions of certain assistance. Please contact:


{identify applicable court personnel by name, address, and telephone number} at
least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance , or immediately upon
receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less
than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

Nothing in this order limits Petitioner’s rights to dismiss the petition.

DONE AND ORDERED in _______________________, Florida, on                        _______________________.



CIRCUIT JUDGE




COPIES TO:
Petitioner:     _____ by hand delivery in open Court
_____ U.S. mail

Respondent:      _____ forwarded to sheriff for service

Other:                                                  __

I CERTIFY the foregoing is a true copy of the original Order Setting Hearing on Petition for Injunction as
it appears on file in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of __________________________ County,
Florida, and that I have furnished copies of this order as indicated above.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
(SEAL)
By:


Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(b)(1), Order Setting Hearing on Petition for Injunction
for Protection Against Domestic Violence, Repeat Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Violence, or Stalking, without
Issuance of an Interim Temporary Injunction (03/15)
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   Deputy Clerk or Judicial Assistant




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(b)(1), Order Setting Hearing on Petition for Injunction
for Protection Against Domestic Violence, Repeat Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Violence, or Stalking, without
Issuance of an Interim Temporary Injunction (03/15)
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                     IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                   JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                               IN AND FOR                 COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                           Case No.:
                                                           Division:
                     __________________,
Petitioner,

and

                     ___________________,
Respondent.

ORDER DENYING PETITION FOR INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST
         ( ) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ( ) REPEAT VIOLENCE
   ( ) DATING VIOLENCE ( ) SEXUAL VIOLENCE ( ) STALKING
The Court has reviewed the Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Domestic, Repeat, Dating, or
Sexual Violence, or Stalking filed in this cause, and finds that Petitioner has failed to comply with one or
more statutory requirements applicable to that petition, including the following:

1. _____ Petitioner has failed to allege in a petition for domestic violence that Respondent is a family
or household member as that term is defined by Chapter 741, Florida Statutes.
2. _____ Petitioner has used a petition form other than that which is approved by the Court and the
form used lacks the statutorily required components.
3. _____        Petitioner has failed to complete a mandatory portion of the petition.
4. _____        Petitioner has failed to sign the petition.
5. _____            Petitioner has failed to allege facts sufficient to support the entry of an injunction for
protection against domestic, repeat, dating, or sexual violence; or stalking because:



     .
6. _____Other:


      .


It is therefore, ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the petition is denied without prejudice to amend or
supplement the petition to cure the above stated defects.




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(b)(2), Order Denying Petition for Injunction for
Protection Against Domestic Violence, Repeat Violence, Dating Violence, or Sexual Violence, or Stalking (03/15)
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DONE AND ORDERED in___________________________, Florida, on                          ____________.




CIRCUIT JUDGE

COPIES TO:
Petitioner:
_______ by hand delivery in open Court
_______ by U.S.mail
_____by e-mail to designated e-mail address(es)



I CERTIFY the foregoing is a true copy of the original Order Denying Hearing on Petition for Injunction as
it appears on file in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of ____________________ County,
Florida, and that I have furnished copies of this order as indicated above.


CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
(SEAL)
By:
    {Deputy Clerk or Judicial Assistant}




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(b)(2), Order Denying Petition for Injunction for
Protection Against Domestic Violence, Repeat Violence, Dating Violence, or Sexual Violence, or Stalking (03/15)
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              IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                               JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                      IN AND FOR                                 COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                Case No.:
                                                                Division:
                                       ,
Petitioner,

and

                                        ,
Respondent.

               TEMPORARY INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST
                 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WITH MINOR CHILD(REN)
The Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence under section 741.30, Florida
Statutes, and other papers filed in this Court have been reviewed. Under the laws of Florida, the Court
has jurisdiction of the Petitioner and the subject matter and has jurisdiction of the Respondent upon
service of the temporary injunction.

It is intended that this protection order meet the requirements of 18 U.S.C. Section 2265 and
therefore intended that it be accorded full faith and credit by the court of another state or Indian tribe
and enforced as if it were the order of the enforcing state or of the Indian tribe.

SECTION I. NOTICE OF HEARING

Because this Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence has been issued without
prior notice to Respondent, the Petitioner and Respondent are instructed that they are scheduled to
appear and testify at a hearing regarding this matter on {date} ____________________________, at
____ a.m./p.m., when the Court will consider whether to issue a Final Judgment of Injunction for
Protection Against Domestic Violence, which would remain in effect until modified or dissolved by the
Court, and whether other things should be ordered, including, for example, such matters as time-sharing
and support. The hearing will be before The Honorable {name}_________________________________,
at {room name/number, location, address, city}
_____________________________________________________________________________, Florida.

If Petitioner and/or Respondent do not appear, this temporary injunction may be continued in force,
extended, dismissed, and/or additional orders may be granted, including entry of a permanent
injunction and the imposition of court costs. Petitioner and Respondent will be bound by the terms of
any injunction or order issued at the final hearing.

IF EITHER PETITIONER OR RESPONDENT DO NOT APPEAR AT THE FINAL HEARING, HE OR SHE WILL BE
BOUND BY THE TERMS OF ANY INJUNCTION OR ORDER ISSUED IN THIS MATTER.



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All witnesses and evidence, if any, must be presented at this time. In cases where temporary support
issues have been alleged in the pleadings, each party is ordered to bring his or her financial affidavit
Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c)), tax return, pay stubs, and other evidence
of financial income to the hearing.

NOTICE: Because this is a civil case, there is no requirement that these proceedings be transcribed at
public expense.

YOU ARE ADVISED THAT IN THIS COURT:

        a. ____a court reporter is provided by the court.

        b. ____an electronic recording only is provided by the court. A party may arrange in advance
           for the services of and provide for a court reporter to prepare a written transcript of the
           proceedings at that party’s expense.

A RECORD, WHICH INCLUDES A TRANSCRIPT, MAY BE REQUIRED TO SUPPORT AN APPEAL. THE PARTY
SEEKING THE APPEAL IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HAVING THE TRANSCRIPT PREPARED BY A COURT REPORTER.
THE TRANSCRIPT MUST BE FILED WITH THE REVIEWING COURT OR THE APPEAL MAY BE DENIED.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order
to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the
provision of certain assistance. Please contact

{identify applicable court personnel by name, address, and phone number} at
least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon
receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less
than 7 days; if you are hearing impaired, call 711.

SECTION II. FINDINGS

The statements made under oath by Petitioner make it appear that section 741.30, Florida Statutes,
applies to the parties. It also appears that Petitioner is a victim of domestic violence by Respondent,
and/or Petitioner has reasonable cause to believe he/she is in imminent danger of becoming a victim of
domestic violence by Respondent, and that there is an immediate and present danger of domestic
violence to Petitioner or persons lawfully with Petitioner.

SECTION III. TEMPORARY INJUNCTION AND TERMS

This injunction shall be effective until the hearing set above and in no event for longer than 15 days,
unless extended by court order. If a final order of injunction is issued, the terms of this temporary
injunction will be extended until service of the final injunction is effected upon Respondent. This
injunction is valid and enforceable in all counties of the State of Florida. The terms of this injunction
may not be changed by either party alone or by both parties together. Only the Court may modify the

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terms of this injunction. Either party may ask the Court to change or end this injunction.

Any violation of this injunction, whether or not at the invitation of Petitioner or anyone else, may
subject Respondent to civil or indirect criminal contempt proceedings, including the imposition of a
fine or imprisonment. Certain willful violations of the terms of this injunction, such as: refusing to
vacate the dwelling that the parties share; going to or being within 500 feet of Petitioner's residence,
going to Petitioner’s place of employment, school, or other place prohibited in this injunction;
telephoning, contacting or communicating with Petitioner if prohibited by this injunction; knowingly
or intentionally coming within 100 feet of Petitioner’s motor vehicle, whether or not it is occupied;
defacing or destroying Petitioner’s personal property; refusing to surrender firearms or ammunition if
ordered to do so by the court; or committing an act of domestic violence against Petitioner
constitutes a misdemeanor of the first degree punishable by up to one year in jail, as provided by
sections 775.082 and 775.083, Florida Statutes. In addition, it is a federal criminal felony offense,
punishable by up to life imprisonment, depending on the nature of the violation, to cross state lines or
enter Indian country for the purpose of engaging in conduct that is prohibited in this injunction. 18
U.S.C. Section 2262.

ORDERED and ADJUDGED:

    1. Violence Prohibited. Respondent shall not commit, or cause any other person to commit, any
       acts of domestic violence against Petitioner. Domestic violence includes: assault, aggravated
       assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking,
       kidnapping, false imprisonment, or any other criminal offense resulting in physical injury or
       death to Petitioner or any of Petitioner's family or household members. Respondent shall not
       commit any other violation of the injunction through an intentional unlawful threat, word or act
       to do violence to the Petitioner.

    2. No Contact. Respondent shall have no contact with Petitioner unless otherwise provided in
       this Section, or unless paragraph 14 below provides for contact connected with the temporary
       parenting plan and temporary time-sharing with respect to the minor child(ren).

a. Unless otherwise provided herein, Respondent shall have no contact with Petitioner. Respondent
shall not directly or indirectly contact Petitioner in person, by mail, e-mail, fax, telephone, through
another person, or in any other manner. Further, Respondent shall not contact or have any third party
contact anyone connected with Petitioner's employment or school to inquire about Petitioner or to send
any messages to Petitioner. Unless otherwise provided herein, Respondent shall not go to, in, or within
500 feet of: Petitioner’s current residence {list address}

or any residence to which Petitioner may move; Petitioner’s current or any subsequent place of
employment {list address of current employment} __________________________
                                        or place where Petitioner attends school {list address of school}
                                                                                                        ;
or the following other places (if requested by Petitioner) where Petitioner or Petitioner’s minor
child(ren) go often:                                                                                    .

Respondent may not knowingly come within 100 feet of Petitioner's automobile at any time.

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b. _____Other provisions regarding contact:



    3. Firearms.
       {Initial all that apply; write N/A if does not apply}

        a. _____Respondent shall not use or possess a firearm or ammunition.

        b. _____Respondent shall surrender any firearms and ammunition in the Respondent's
           possession to the                 County Sheriff's Department until further order of the
           court.

       c. _____Other directives relating to firearms and ammunition:
          _________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________                                        .


NOTE: RESPONDENT IS ADVISED THAT, IF A PERMANENT INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS ISSUED FOLLOWING A HEARING REGARDING THIS MATTER, IN MOST CASES IT
WILL BE A VIOLATION OF SECTION 790.233, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND A FIRST DEGREE MISDEMEANOR,
FOR RESPONDENT TO HAVE IN HIS OR HER CARE, CUSTODY, POSSESSION OR CONTROL ANY FIREARM
OR AMMUNITION. ADDITIONALLY, IT WILL BE A FEDERAL CRIMINAL FELONY OFFENSE TO SHIP OR
TRANSPORT IN INTERSTATE OR FOREIGN COMMERCE, OR POSSESS IN OR AFFECTING COMMERCE,
ANY FIREARM OR AMMUNITION; OR TO RECEIVE ANY FIREARM OR AMMUNITION WHICH HAS BEEN
SHIPPED OR TRANSPORTED IN INTERSTATE OR FOREIGN COMMERCE WHILE SUBJECT TO SUCH AN
INJUNCTION. 18 U.S.C. SECTION 922(g)(8).

    4. Mailing Address or Designated E-Mail Address(es). Respondent shall notify the Clerk of the
       Court of any change in either his or her mailing address, or designated e-mail address(es), within
       10 days of the change. All further papers (excluding the final injunction, if entered without
       Respondent being present at the hearing, and pleadings requiring personal service) shall be
       served either by mail to Respondent’s last known mailing address or by e-mail to Respondent’s
       designated e-mail address(es). Service shall be complete upon mailing or e-mailing.

    5. Additional order(s) necessary to protect Petitioner from domestic violence:




                                                                                                        .



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TEMPORARY EXCLUSIVE USE AND POSSESSION OF HOME

   {Initial all that apply; write N/A if does not apply}
    6. ____Possession of the Home. ____ Petitioner ____ Respondent shall have temporary exclusive
       use and possession of the dwelling located at: ______________________________________
                                                                                                       .

    7. ____Transfer of Possession of the Home. A law enforcement officer with jurisdiction over the
       home shall accompany ____ Petitioner ____ Respondent to the home, and shall place ____
       Petitioner ____ Respondent in possession of the home.

    8. ____Personal Items. ____ Petitioner ____ Respondent, in the presence of a law enforcement
       officer, may return to the premises described above ____ on {date}                        _____,
       at ______a.m./p.m., or ____ at a time arranged with the law enforcement department with
       jurisdiction over the home, for the purpose of obtaining his or her clothing and items of
       personal health and hygiene and tools of the trade. A law enforcement officer with jurisdiction
       over the home from which these items are to be retrieved shall accompany ____ Petitioner
____ Respondent to the home and stand by to insure that he/she vacates the premises with only his/her
personal clothing, toiletries, tools of the trade, and any items listed in paragraph 10 below. The law
enforcement agency shall not be responsible for storing or transporting any property. IF THE
RESPONDENT IS NOT AWARDED POSSESSION OF THE HOME AND GOES TO THE HOME WITHOUT A
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, IT IS A VIOLATION OF THIS INJUNCTION.

    9. ____ Petitioner ____ Respondent shall not damage or remove any furnishings or fixtures from
       the parties' former shared premises.

    10. ____Other:_____________________________________________________________________




TEMPORARY SUPPORT

Temporary support, if requested by Petitioner in the Petition for Injunction for Protection Against
Domestic Violence, will be addressed by the Court after notice to Respondent and hearing on the
matter.


TEMPORARY PARENTING PLAN WITH TIME-SHARING WITH MINOR CHILD(REN)



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     11. Jurisdiction. {Initial one only}
         ______ Jurisdiction to determine issues relating to parenting plan and time-sharing with respect
to any minor child(ren) listed in paragraph 12 below is proper under the Uniform Child Custody
Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA).
         ______ Jurisdiction is exclusive to the dependency court, and accordingly no order is made
herein. (Case Number ____________________________.)

    12. Temporary Order for 100% Time-Sharing With Respect to Minor Child(ren). ____ Petitioner
        ____ Respondent shall, on a temporary basis, have 100% time sharing with respect to the
        parties’ minor child(ren) listed below:

Name                                                    Birth date




When requested by the parent to whom 100% time-sharing is awarded on a temporary basis herein, law
enforcement officers shall use any and all reasonable and necessary force to physically deliver the minor
child(ren) listed above to the parent to whom 100% time-sharing is awarded on a temporary basis
herein. The other parent shall not take the child(ren) from the parent to whom 100% time-sharing is
awarded on a temporary basis herein or any child care provider or other person entrusted by the parent
to whom 100% time-sharing is awarded on a temporary basis herein with the care of the child(ren).

         {Initial if applies; write N/A if does not apply}
         ______ Neither party shall remove the minor child(ren) from the State of Florida, which is the
jurisdiction of this Court, prior to the hearing on this temporary injunction. Violation of this custody
order may constitute a felony of the third degree under sections 787.03 and 787.04, Florida Statutes.

    13. Contact with Minor Child(ren). Unless otherwise provided in paragraph 14 below, the
____ Petitioner ____ Respondent (i.e., the parent to whom 100% time-sharing is not awarded on a
temporary basis herein) shall have no contact with the parties’ minor child(ren) until further order of
the Court.

    14. Other Additional Provisions Relating to the Minor Child(ren).




                                                                                                        .

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SECTION IV. OTHER SPECIAL PROVISIONS
{This section to be used for inclusion of local provisions approved by the chief judge as provided in Florida
Family Law Rule 12.610.}
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

SECTION V. DIRECTIONS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN ENFORCING THIS INJUNCTION
{Unless ordered otherwise by the judge, all provisions in this injunction are considered mandatory
provisions and should be interpreted as part of this injunction.}

    1. The Sheriff of                  _____ County, or any other authorized law enforcement officer,
       is ordered to serve this temporary injunction upon Respondent as soon as possible after its
       issuance.

    2. This injunction is valid in all counties of the State of Florida. Violation of this injunction should
       be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Law enforcement officers of the
       jurisdiction in which a violation of this injunction occurs shall enforce the provisions of this
       injunction and are authorized to arrest without warrant pursuant to section 901.15, Florida
       Statutes, for any violation of its provisions which constitutes a criminal act under section 741.31,
       Florida Statutes.

    3. THIS INJUNCTION IS ENFORCEABLE IN ALL COUNTIES OF FLORIDA AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
       OFFICERS MAY EFFECT ARRESTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 901.15(6), FLORIDA STATUTES. The
       arresting agent shall notify the State Attorney's Office immediately after arrest.

    4. THIS IS A “CUSTODY ORDER” FOR PURPOSES OF THE UCCJEA AND ALL STATUTES MAKING IT A
       CRIME TO INTERFERE WITH CUSTODY UNDER CHAPTER 787 OF FLORIDA STATUTES AND
       OTHER SIMILAR STATUTES.

    5. Reporting alleged violations. If Respondent violates the terms of this injunction and there has
       not been an arrest, Petitioner may contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the county in which
       the violation occurred and complete an affidavit in support of the violation, or Petitioner may
       contact the State Attorney’s office for assistance in filing an action for indirect civil contempt or
       indirect criminal contempt. Upon receiving such a report, the State Attorney is hereby
       appointed to prosecute such violations by indirect criminal contempt proceedings, or the State
       Attorney may decide to file a criminal charge, if warranted by the evidence.


DONE AND ORDERED at ___________________________, Florida on                                                    .



CIRCUIT JUDGE

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(c)(1), Temporary Injunction for Protection Against
Domestic Violence with Minor Child(ren) (03/15)
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COPIES TO:

 Sheriff of ___________________ County


 Petitioner: (or his or her attorney)
_____ by U.S. Mail
_____ by hand-delivery in open court
_____by e-mail to designated e-mail address(es)



Respondent:
_____ forwarded to the Sheriff for service

_____ State’s Attorney’s Office
_____ Other:_________________________________

I CERTIFY the foregoing is a true copy of the original Temporary Injunction for Protection Against
Domestic Violence with Minor Child(ren) as it appears on file in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit
Court of __________________ County, Florida, and that I have furnished copies of this order as
indicated above.


CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
(SEAL)
By:
{Deputy Clerk or Judicial Assistant}




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                    IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE            JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                   IN AND FOR                 _____________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                    Case No.:
                                                                    Division:
                    _________________,
Petitioner,
and

                     _________________,
                            Respondent.

      TEMPORARY INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST DOMESTIC
              VIOLENCE WITHOUT MINOR CHILD(REN)
The Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence under section 741.30, Florida
Statutes, and other papers filed in this Court have been reviewed. Under the laws of Florida, the Court
has jurisdiction of the Petitioner and the subject matter and has jurisdiction of the Respondent upon
service of the temporary injunction.

It is intended that this protection order meet the requirements of 18 U.S.C. Section 2265 and
therefore intended that it be accorded full faith and credit by the court of another state or Indian tribe
and enforced as if it were the order of the enforcing state or of the Indian tribe.

SECTION I. NOTICE OF HEARING

Because this Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence has been issued without
prior notice to Respondent, the Petitioner and Respondent are instructed that they are scheduled to
appear and testify at a hearing regarding this matter on {date}         _____________________           ,
at               a.m./p.m., when the Court will consider whether to issue a Final Judgment of Injunction
for Protection Against Domestic Violence, which would remain in effect until modified or dissolved by
the Court, and whether other things should be ordered, including, for example, such matters as support.
The hearing will be before The Honorable {name}                                                         ,
at {room name/number, location, address, city}
______________________________________________________________________________, Florida.
If Petitioner and/or Respondent do not appear, this temporary injunction may be continued in force,
extended, dismissed, and/or additional orders may be granted, including entry of a permanent
injunction and the imposition of court costs. Petitioner and Respondent will be bound by the terms of
any injunction or order issued at the final hearing.

IF EITHER PETITIONER OR RESPONDENT DO NOT APPEAR AT THE FINAL HEARING, HE OR SHE WILL BE
BOUND BY THE TERMS OF ANY INJUNCTION OR ORDER ISSUED IN THIS MATTER.


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All witnesses and evidence, if any, must be presented at this time. In cases where temporary support
issues have been alleged in the pleadings, each party is ordered to bring his or her financial affidavit
(Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c)), tax return, pay stubs, and other evidence
of financial income to the hearing.

NOTICE: Because this is a civil case, there is no requirement that these proceedings be transcribed at
public expense.

YOU ARE ADVISED THAT IN THIS COURT:

 a. ____ a court reporter is provided by the court.

b. ____ an electronic recording only is provided by the court. A party may arrange in advance for the
services of and provide for a court reporter to prepare a written transcript of the proceedings at that
party’s expense.


A RECORD, WHICH INCLUDES A TRANSCRIPT, MAY BE REQUIRED TO SUPPORT AN APPEAL. THE PARTY
SEEKING THE APPEAL IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HAVING THE TRANSCRIPT PREPARED BY A COURT REPORTER.
THE TRANSCRIPT MUST BE FILED WITH THE REVIEWING COURT OR THE APPEAL MAY BE DENIED.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order
to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the
provision of certain assistance. Please contact

{identify applicable court personnel by name, address and telephone number} at
least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon
receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less
than 7 days; if you are hearing impaired, call 711.

SECTION II. FINDINGS

The statements made under oath by Petitioner make it appear that section 741.30, Florida Statutes,
applies to the parties. It also appears that Petitioner is a victim of domestic violence by Respondent,
and/or Petitioner has reasonable cause to believe he/she is in imminent danger of becoming a victim of
domestic violence by Respondent, and that there is an immediate and present danger of domestic
violence to Petitioner or persons lawfully with Petitioner.

SECTION III. TEMPORARY INJUNCTION AND TERMS



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This injunction shall be effective until the hearing set above and in no event for longer than 15 days,
unless extended by court order. If a final order of injunction is issued, the terms of this temporary
injunction will be extended until service of the final injunction is effected upon Respondent. This
injunction is valid and enforceable in all counties of the State of Florida. The terms of this injunction
may not be changed by either party alone or by both parties together. Only the Court may modify the
terms of this injunction. Either party may ask the Court to change or end this injunction.

Any violation of this injunction, whether or not at the invitation of Petitioner or anyone else, may
subject Respondent to civil or indirect criminal contempt proceedings, including the imposition of a
fine or imprisonment. Certain willful violations of the terms of this injunction, such as: refusing to
vacate the dwelling that the parties share; going to or being within 500 feet of Petitioner's residence,
going to Petitioner’s place of employment, school, or other place prohibited in this injunction;
telephoning, contacting or communicating with Petitioner if prohibited by this injunction; knowingly
or intentionally coming within 100 feet of Petitioner’s motor vehicle, whether or not it is occupied;
defacing or destroying Petitioner’s personal property; refusing to surrender firearms or ammunition if
ordered to do so by the court; or committing an act of domestic violence against Petitioner
constitutes a misdemeanor of the first degree punishable by up to one year in jail, as provided by
sections 775.082 and 775.083, Florida Statutes. In addition, it is a federal criminal felony offense,
punishable by up to life imprisonment, depending on the nature of the violation, to cross state lines or
enter Indian country for the purpose of engaging in conduct that is prohibited in this injunction. 18
U.S.C. Section 2262.

ORDERED and ADJUDGED:

1.      Violence Prohibited. Respondent shall not commit, or cause any other person to commit, any
acts of domestic violence against Petitioner. Domestic violence includes: assault, aggravated assault,
battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping,
false imprisonment, or any other criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death to Petitioner or
any of Petitioner's family or household members. Respondent shall not commit any other violation of
the injunction through an intentional unlawful threat, word or act to do violence to the Petitioner.

2.       No Contact. Respondent shall have no contact with Petitioner unless otherwise provided in
this section.
a. Unless otherwise provided herein, Respondent shall have no contact with Petitioner. Respondent
shall not directly or indirectly contact Petitioner in person, by mail, e-mail, fax, telephone, through
another person, or in any other manner. Further, Respondent shall not contact or have any third party
contact anyone connected with Petitioner's employment or school to inquire about Petitioner or to send
any messages to Petitioner. Unless otherwise provided herein, Respondent shall not go to, in, or within
500 feet of: Petitioner’s current residence {list address}

or any residence to which Petitioner may move; Petitioner’s current or any subsequent place of
employment {list address of current employment}
or place where Petitioner attends school {list address of school}                            ;

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or the following other places (if requested by Petitioner) where Petitioner or Petitioner’s minor
child(ren) go often:

                                                                                                         .
Respondent may not knowingly come within 100 feet of Petitioner's automobile at any time.
b. Other provisions regarding contact:
______________________________________________________________________________

                                                                                                         .

3.      Firearms.
        {Initial all that apply; write N/A if does not apply}
        a. _____Respondent shall not use or possess a firearm or ammunition.

b. _____Respondent shall surrender any firearms and ammunition in the Respondent's possession to
the                  _________ County Sheriff's Department until further order of the court.

c. _____Other directives relating to firearms and ammunition:

                                                                                                         .

NOTE: RESPONDENT IS ADVISED THAT, IF A PERMANENT INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS ISSUED FOLLOWING A HEARING REGARDING THIS MATTER, IN MOST CASES IT
WILL BE A VIOLATION OF SECTION 790.233, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND A FIRST DEGREE
MISDEMEANOR, FOR RESPONDENT TO HAVE IN HIS OR HER CARE, CUSTODY, POSSESSION OR
CONTROL ANY FIREARM OR AMMUNITION. ADDITIONALLY, IT WILL BE A FEDERAL CRIMINAL FELONY
OFFENSE TO SHIP OR TRANSPORT IN INTERSTATE OR FOREIGN COMMERCE, OR POSSESS IN OR
AFFECTING COMMERCE, ANY FIREARM OR AMMUNITION; OR TO RECEIVE ANY FIREARM OR
AMMUNITION WHICH HAS BEEN SHIPPED OR TRANSPORTED IN INTERSTATE OR FOREIGN COMMERCE
WHILE SUBJECT TO SUCH AN INJUNCTION. 18 U.S.C. SECTION 922(g)(8).

4.      Mailing Address or Designated E-Mail Address(es). Respondent shall notify the Clerk of the
Court of any change in either his or her mailing address, or designated e-mail address(es), within 10 days
of the change. All further papers (excluding the final injunction, if entered without Respondent being
present at the hearing, and pleadings requiring personal service) shall be served either by mail to
Respondent’s last known mailing address or by e-mail to Respondent’s designated e-mail address(es).
Service shall be complete upon mailing or e-mailing.

5.      Additional order(s) necessary to protect Petitioner from domestic violence:




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                                                                                                            .
TEMPORARY EXCLUSIVE USE AND POSSESSION OF HOME

        {Initial all that apply; write N/A if does not apply}
6. ____Possession of the Home. ____ Petitioner ____ Respondent shall have temporary exclusive use and possession of
                                                                                                   .

       7. ____ Transfer of Possession of the Home. A law enforcement officer with jurisdiction over
the home shall accompany ____ Petitioner____ Respondent to the home, and shall place
____Petitioner ____ Respondent in possession of the home.

        8. ____Personal Items. ____ Petitioner ____ Respondent, in the presence of a law
enforcement officer, may return to the premises described above ____ on ________________, at
_______,a.m./p.m., or ____ at a time arranged with the law enforcement department with jurisdiction
over the home, for the purpose of obtaining his or her clothing and items of personal health and hygiene
and tools of the trade. A law enforcement officer with jurisdiction over the home from which these
items are to be retrieved shall accompany ____ Petitioner
         ____ Respondent to the home and stand by to insure that he/she vacates the premises with
only his/her personal clothing, toiletries, tools of the trade, and any items listed in paragraph 10 below.
The law enforcement agency shall not be responsible for storing or transporting any property. IF THE
RESPONDENT IS NOT AWARDED POSSESSION OF THE HOME AND GOES TO THE HOME WITHOUT A
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, IT IS A VIOLATION OF THIS INJUNCTION.

       9. ____ Petitioner ____ Respondent shall not damage or remove any furnishings or fixtures
from the parties' former shared premises.

        10.____ Other: ___________________________________________________________


                                                                                                            .

TEMPORARY SUPPORT

Temporary support, if requested by Petitioner in the Petition for Injunction for Protection Against
Domestic Violence, will be addressed by the Court after notice to Respondent and hearing on the
matter.

SECTION IV. OTHER SPECIAL PROVISIONS
{This section to be used for inclusion of local provisions approved by the chief judge as provided in Florida
Family Law Rule 12.610.}
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________


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___________________________________________________________________________                                 .

SECTION V. DIRECTIONS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN ENFORCING THIS INJUNCTION
{Unless ordered otherwise by the judge, all provisions in this injunction are considered mandatory
provisions and should be interpreted as part of this injunction.}

1.      The Sheriff of                   _____ County, or any other authorized law enforcement officer,
is ordered to serve this temporary injunction upon Respondent as soon as possible after its issuance.

2.      This injunction is valid in all counties of the State of Florida. Violation of this injunction should
be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Law enforcement officers of the jurisdiction in
which a violation of this injunction occurs shall enforce the provisions of this injunction and are
authorized to arrest without warrant pursuant to section 901.15, Florida Statutes, for any violation of its
provisions which constitutes a criminal act under section 741.31, Florida Statutes.

3.      THIS INJUNCTION IS ENFORCEABLE IN ALL COUNTIES OF FLORIDA AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICERS MAY EFFECT ARRESTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 901.15(6), FLORIDA STATUTES. The arresting
agent shall notify the State Attorney's Office immediately after arrest.

4.      Reporting alleged violations. If Respondent violates the terms of this injunction and there has
not been an arrest, Petitioner may contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the county in which the
violation occurred and complete an affidavit in support of the violation, or Petitioner may contact the
State Attorney’s office for assistance in filing an action for indirect civil contempt or indirect criminal
contempt. Upon receiving such a report, the State Attorney is hereby appointed to prosecute such
violations by indirect criminal contempt proceedings, or the State Attorney may decide to file a criminal
charge, if warranted by the evidence.


DONE AND ORDERED in__________________________, Florida on                          ____________ .



CIRCUIT JUDGE




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COPIES TO:

Sheriff of __________________ County

Petitioner: (or his or her attorney)
_____by U.S. Mail
_____ by hand-delivery in open court
_____by e-mail to designated e-mail address(es)


Respondent:
_____ forwarded to the sheriff for service

_____ State’s Attorney’s Office

_____ other:________________________

I CERTIFY the foregoing is a true copy of the original Temporary Injunction for Protection Against
Domestic Violence without Minor Child(ren) as it appears on file in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit
Court of _________________ County, Florida, and that I have furnished copies of this order as indicated
above.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
(SEAL)
By:
    {Deputy Clerk or Judicial Assistant}




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(c)(2), Temporary Injunction for Protection Against
Domestic Violence without Minor Child(ren) (03/15)
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              IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                               JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                      IN AND FOR                                 COUNTY, FLORIDA


                                                             Case No.:
                                                             Division:
                                       ,
Petitioner,
and

                                        ,
Respondent.

FINAL JUDGMENT OF INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST DOMESTIC
        VIOLENCE WITH MINOR CHILD(REN) (AFTER NOTICE)

The Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence under section 741.30, Florida
Statutes, and other papers filed in this Court have been reviewed. The Court has jurisdiction of the
parties and the subject matter.

It is intended that this protection order meet the requirements of 18 U.S.C. Section 2265 and
therefore intended that it be accorded full faith and credit by the court of another state or Indian tribe
and enforced as if it were the order of the enforcing state or of the Indian tribe.

SECTION I. HEARING

This cause came before the Court for a hearing to determine whether an Injunction for Protection
Against Domestic Violence in this case should be:
_____ issued ____ modified ____ extended.
The hearing was attended by:
____ Petitioner
____ Respondent
____ Petitioner’s Counsel
____ Respondent’s Counsel

SECTION II.    FINDINGS

On {date}                                , a notice of this hearing was served on Respondent together
with a copy of Petitioner’s petition to this Court and the temporary injunction, if issued. Service was
within the time required by Florida law, and Respondent was afforded an opportunity to be heard.
After hearing the testimony of each party present and of any witnesses, or upon consent of
Respondent, the Court finds, based on the specific facts of this case, that Petitioner is a victim of
domestic violence or has reasonable cause to believe that he/she is in imminent danger of becoming a

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victim of domestic violence by Respondent.
SECTION III. INJUNCTION AND TERMS

This injunction shall be in full force and effect until either         further order of the Court or
{date}                             . This injunction is valid and enforceable in all counties of the State of
Florida. The terms of this injunction may not be changed by either party alone or by both parties
together. Only the Court may modify the terms of this injunction. Either party may ask the Court to
change or end this injunction at any time.

Any violation of this injunction, whether or not at the invitation of Petitioner or anyone else, may
subject Respondent to civil or indirect criminal contempt proceedings, including the imposition of a
fine or imprisonment. Certain willful violations of the terms of this injunction, such as: refusing to
vacate the dwelling that the parties share; going to or being within 500 feet of Petitioner's residence,
going to Petitioner’s place of employment, school, or other place prohibited in this injunction;
telephoning, contacting or communicating with Petitioner if prohibited by this injunction; knowingly
or intentionally coming within 100 feet of Petitioner’s motor vehicle, whether or not it is occupied;
defacing or destroying Petitioner’s personal property; refusing to surrender firearms or ammunition if
ordered to do so by the court; or committing an act of domestic violence against Petitioner
constitutes a misdemeanor of the first degree punishable by up to one year in jail, as provided by
sections 775.082 and 775.083, Florida Statutes. In addition, it is a federal criminal felony offense,
punishable by up to life imprisonment, depending on the nature of the violation, to cross state lines or
enter Indian country for the purpose of engaging in conduct that is prohibited in this injunction. 18
U.S.C. SECTION 2262.

ORDERED and ADJUDGED:

1.      Violence Prohibited. Respondent shall not commit, or cause any other person to commit, any
        acts of domestic violence against Petitioner. Domestic violence includes: assault, aggravated
        assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking,
        kidnapping, false imprisonment, or any other criminal offense resulting in physical injury or
        death to Petitioner or any of Petitioner's family or household members. Respondent shall not
        commit any other violation of the injunction through an intentional unlawful threat, word or act
        to do violence to the Petitioner.

2.      No Contact. Respondent shall have no contact with the Petitioner unless otherwise provided
        in this section, or unless paragraphs 13 through 19 below provide for contact connected with
        the temporary parenting plan and temporary time-sharing with respect to the minor
        child(ren).
a. Unless otherwise provided herein, Respondent shall have no contact with Petitioner. Respondent
shall not directly or indirectly contact Petitioner in person, by mail, e-mail, fax, telephone, through
another person, or in any other manner. Further, Respondent shall not contact or have any third party
contact anyone connected with Petitioner's employment or school to inquire about Petitioner or to send
any messages to Petitioner. Unless otherwise provided herein, Respondent shall not go to, in, or within
500 feet of: Petitioner’s current residence {list address}


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___________________________________________________________________________
or any residence to which Petitioner may move; Petitioner’s current or any subsequent place of
employment {list address of current employment} ___________________________
______________________________________or place where Petitioner attends school {list address of
school}                                                                                         ;
or the following other places (if requested by Petitioner) where Petitioner or Petitioner’s minor
child(ren) go often:______________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________
Respondent may not knowingly come within 100 feet of Petitioner's automobile at any time.

b._____Other provisions regarding contact:

                                                                                                         .

     3. Firearms. Unless paragraph a. is initialed below, Respondent shall not have in his or her care,
           custody, possession or control any firearm or ammunition. It is a violation of section 790.233,
           Florida Statutes, and a first degree misdemeanor, for the respondent to have in his or her
           care, custody, possession or control any firearm or ammunition.
[Initial if applies; write N/A if not applicable]
a.____Respondent is a state or local officer as defined in section 943.10(14), Florida Statutes, who holds
an active certification, who receives or possesses a firearm or ammunition for use in performing official
duties on behalf of the officer’s employing agency and is not prohibited by the court from having in his
or her care, custody, possession or control a firearm or ammunition. The officer’s employing agency
may prohibit the officer from having in his or her care, custody, possession or control a firearm or
ammunition.

b.____Respondent shall surrender any firearms and ammunition in the Respondent's possession to the
                                       County Sheriff's Department.

c.____Other directives relating to firearms and ammunition:
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________                              .

NOTE: RESPONDENT IS ADVISED THAT IT IS A FEDERAL CRIMINAL FELONY OFFENSE TO SHIP OR
TRANSPORT IN INTERSTATE OR FOREIGN COMMERCE, OR POSSESS IN OR AFFECTING COMMERCE,
ANY FIREARM OR AMMUNITION; OR TO RECEIVE ANY FIREARM OR AMMUNITION WHICH HAS BEEN
SHIPPED OR TRANSPORTED IN INTERSTATE OR FOREIGN COMMERCE WHILE SUBJECT TO SUCH AN
INJUNCTION. 18 U.S.C. SECTION 922(g)(8).

4.        Evaluation/Counseling.
[Initial all that apply; write N/A if does not apply]
a.             The Court finds that Respondent has:


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i.       ____willfully violated the ex parte injunction;

ii.     ____been convicted of, had adjudication withheld on, or pled nolo contendere to a crime
involving violence or a threat of violence; and/or

iii.  ____in this state or any other state, had at any time a prior injunction for protection against the
Respondent after a hearing with notice.

Note: If Respondent meets any of the above enumerated criteria, the Court must order the Respondent
to attend a batterers' intervention program unless it makes written factual findings stating why such a
program would not be appropriate. See Section 741.30(6)(e), Florida Statutes.

       a. Within ____10 days ______ days, (but no more than 10 days) of the date of this injunction,
           Respondent shall enroll in and thereafter without delay complete the following, and
           Respondent shall provide proof of such enrollment to the Clerk of Circuit Court within
____ 30 days or ____ days, (but no more than 30 days) of the date of this injunction:

            i.    ___A certified batterers’ intervention program from a list of programs to be provided by
                  the Court or any entity designated by the Court. Respondent shall also successfully
                  complete any substance abuse or mental health evaluation that the assessing program
                  counselor deems necessary as a predicate to completion of the batterers’ intervention
                  program.

            ii. ____A substance abuse evaluation at:_________________________________________
        or a similarly qualified facility and any substance abuse treatment recommended by that
evaluation.

           iii. ____A mental health evaluation by a licensed mental health professional at:
                ________________________________or any other similarly qualified facility and any
mental health treatment recommended by that evaluation.

            iv. ____Other:______________________________________________________________
     _______________________________________________________________________.

         b. ____Although Respondent meets the statutory mandate of attendance at a batterers’
            intervention program, the Court makes the following written findings as to why the
            condition of batterers’ intervention program would be inappropriate: __________________


                                                                                                             .

         c. ____Petitioner is referred to a certified domestic violence center and is provided with a list
            of certified domestic violence centers in this circuit, which Petitioner may contact.



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5.      Mailing Address or Designated E-Mail Address(es). Respondent shall notify the Clerk of the
Court of any change in either his or her mailing address, or designated e-mail address(es), within 10 days
of the change. All further papers (excluding pleadings requiring personal service) shall be served either
by mail to Respondent’s last known mailing address or by e-mail to Respondent’s designated e-mail
address(es). Service shall be complete upon mailing or e-mailing.

6.      Other provisions necessary to protect Petitioner from domestic violence: _________________



        .

TEMPORARY EXCLUSIVE USE AND POSSESSION OF HOME
[Initial if applies; write N/A if not applicable]
7.         ____Possession of the Home. ____ Petitioner ____ Respondent shall have temporary exclusive
           use and possession of the dwelling located at:

8.      ____Transfer of Possession of the Home. A law enforcement officer with jurisdiction over the
        home shall accompany ____ Petitioner ____ Respondent to the home, and shall place
        ____ Petitioner ____ Respondent in possession of the home.

9.       ____Personal Items. ____ Petitioner ____ Respondent, in the presence of a law enforcement
officer, may return to the premises described above on {date}                 ___, at
                 a.m./p.m., or ____ at a time arranged with the law enforcement department with
jurisdiction over the home, accompanied by a law enforcement officer only, for the purpose of
obtaining his or her clothing and items of personal health and hygiene and tools of the trade. A law
enforcement officer with jurisdiction over the premises shall go with
         ____ Petitioner ____ Respondent to the home and stand by to insure that he/she vacates the
premises with only his/her personal clothing, toiletries, tools of the trade, and any items listed in
paragraph 10 below. The law enforcement agency shall not be responsible for storing or transporting
any property. IF THE RESPONDENT IS NOT AWARDED POSSESSION OF THE HOME AND GOES TO THE
HOME WITHOUT A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, IT IS A VIOLATION OF THIS INJUNCTION.

10.     ____The following other personal possessions may also be removed from the premises at this
time: ____________________________________________________________________
        _______________________________________________________________________                    .

11.     ____Other: ___________________________________________________________________


        .




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TEMPORARY PARENTING PLAN AND TIME-SHARING WITH MINOR CHILD(REN)

12.       Jurisdiction.
[Initial one only]
_____ Jurisdiction to determine issues relating to parenting plan and time-sharing with respect to any
minor child(ren) listed in paragraph 13 below is proper under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and
Enforcement Act (UCCJEA).

_____ Jurisdiction is exclusive to the dependency court, and accordingly no order is made herein. {Case
Number ____________________________.}

13.     Temporary Parenting Plan for Minor Child(ren). Except for that time-sharing (if any) specified
        for the other parent in paragraph 14, below, _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent shall on a
        temporary basis have 100% of the time-sharing with the parties’ minor child(ren) listed below
        and shall have sole decision-making responsibility until further court order:

Name                                                            Birth date




When requested by the parent to whom the majority of overnight time-sharing with the child(ren) is
awarded on a temporary basis herein, in this case the _____ Petitioner
_____ Respondent, law enforcement officers shall use any and all reasonable and necessary force to
physically deliver the minor child(ren) listed above to the parent to whom the majority of overnight
time-sharing with the child(ren) is awarded on a temporary basis herein. The other parent shall not take
the child(ren) from the parent to whom the majority of overnight time-sharing with the child(ren) is
awarded on a temporary basis herein or any child care provider or other person entrusted by the parent
to whom the majority of overnight time-sharing with the child(ren) is awarded on a temporary basis
herein with the care of the child(ren).

14.       Temporary Parenting Plan with Time-Sharing for Minor Child(ren). The Petitioner and
          Respondent shall have time-sharing with the minor child(ren) on the following schedule:
{Initial one only}
a.        ____ Petitioner ____ Respondent shall have 100% of time-sharing and ____ Petitioner
____ Respondent shall have 0% of time sharing with the child(ren) until further order of the      Court.
Until further order of the Court, all parenting decisions shall be made by the parent with 100% of the
time-sharing.



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b.         ____ Petitioner ____ Respondent shall have time-sharing from ___________ a.m./p.m. to
______a.m./p.m. on the following day(s)_________________________________. The other parent will
have the remaining time-sharing. ____________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________ .
c.     ____Other:__________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________               .

15.    Limitations on Time-Sharing. The time-sharing specified in paragraph 14, above, for
____ Petitioner ____ Respondent with the child(ren) shall be:
       [Initial all that apply; write N/A if does not apply]
       a.______ unsupervised

b.______ supervised by the following specified responsible adult:_______________________

c.______ at a supervised visitation center located at:
_____________________________________________________________________________
                                                                                                  ,
and shall be subject to the available times and rules of the supervised visitation center. The cost
associated with the services of the supervised visitation center shall be paid by the: {choose one}
_____ parent to whom the majority of overnight time-sharing with the child(ren) is awarded on a
temporary basis herein; _____ other parent; or _____ both parents:
______________________________________________________________________________
                                                                                                  .
If specified, the level of supervision shall be:__________________________________________.

16.       Arrangements for Time-Sharing with Minor Child(ren).
{Initial all that apply; write N/A if does not apply}
a.        _____A responsible person shall coordinate the time-sharing arrangements with respect to the
minor child(ren). If specified, the responsible person shall be: {name}


b.      _____Other conditions for time-sharing arrangements as follows:         ___________________

        .

17.     Exchange of Minor Child(ren).
        {Initial all that apply; write N/A if does not apply}
a.           _____The parties shall exchange the child(ren) at _____ school or daycare, or _____ at the
following location(s):

            .



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b.     _____A responsible person shall conduct all exchanges of the child(ren). The
_____ Petitioner _____ Respondent shall not be present during the exchange. If specified, the
responsible person shall be: {name}
    __________________________________________________________________________                             .

c.      _____Other conditions for exchange as follows:

                                                                                                           .

18.     Other Additional Provisions Relating to the Minor Child(ren).




                                                                                                           .

TEMPORARY SUPPORT

19.     Temporary Alimony.
        [Initial all that apply; write N/A if does not apply]
a.           _____The court finds that there is a need for temporary alimony and that _____ Petitioner
_____ Respondent (hereinafter Obligor) has the present ability to pay alimony and shall pay temporary
alimony to ____ Petitioner ____ Respondent (hereinafter Obligee) in the amount of $_________ per
month, payable _____ in accordance with Obligor’s employer’s payroll cycle, and in any event, at least
once a month _____ other {explain}
              beginning {date} _________________________. This alimony shall continue until modified
by court order, until a final judgment of dissolution of marriage is entered, until Obligee dies, until this
injunction expires, or until {date} _______________________, whichever occurs first.

b.          _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent shall be required to maintain health insurance coverage
for the other party. Any uncovered medical costs for the party awarded alimony shall be assessed as
follows:
                                                                                                     .

c.      ______Other provisions relating to alimony:

                                                                                                           .

20.    Temporary Child Support.
       {Initial all that apply; write N/A if does not apply}
       a. _____The Court finds that there is a need for temporary child support and that
_____ Petitioner _____ Respondent (hereinafter Obligor) has the present ability to pay child support.


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The amounts in the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Form 12.902(e), filed by
_____ Petitioner _____ Respondent are correct OR the Court makes the following findings:
The Petitioner’s net monthly income is $ __________, (Child Support Guidelines %).
The Respondent’s net monthly income is $ _________, (Child Support Guidelines        %). Monthly
child care costs are $ __________________.
Monthly health/dental insurance costs are $________________.

         b. _____Amount. Obligor shall pay temporary child support in the amount of $             _ ,
per month payable _____ in accordance with Obligor’s employer’s payroll cycle, and in any event at
least once a month _____other {explain}:__________________________________
                                                                                                     ,
beginning {date}                        ___________________, and continuing until further order of
the court, or until {date/event} _________________________________________________,
{explain}                                                                                            .
If the child support ordered deviates from the guidelines by more than 5%, the factual findings which
support that deviation are:
                                                                                                     .

        c. _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent shall be required to maintain ____ health ____ dental
           insurance coverage for the parties’ minor child(ren) so long as it is reasonable in cost and
           accessible to the child(ren) OR ____ Health ____ dental insurance is either not reasonable
           in cost or accessible to the child(ren) at this time.

        d. _____Any reasonable and necessary uninsured medical/dental/prescription drug costs for
           the minor child(ren) shall be assessed as follows: ___________________________________
                                                                                                  .

        e. _____Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(j), Notice of Social Security
           Number, is incorporated herein by reference.

        f.   _____Other provisions relating to child support:

                                                                                                          .

21.       Method of Payment.
   [Initial one only]
a.            ______ Obligor shall pay any temporary court-ordered child support/alimony through
income deduction, and such support shall be paid to either the State Disbursement Unit or the central
depository. Obligor is individually responsible for paying this support obligation in the event that all or
any portion of said support is not deducted from Obligor’s income. Obligor shall also pay any service
charge required by statute. Until child support/alimony payments are deducted from Obligor’s
paycheck pursuant to the Income Deduction Order, Obligor is responsible for making timely payments
directly to either the State Disbursement Unit or the central depository.



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b.          ______ Temporary child support/alimony shall be paid through either the State
Disbursement Unit or the central depository. Obligor shall also pay any service charge required by
statute. Income deduction is not in the best interests of the child(ren) because: {explain}
               _______________________________________________________________________ .

c.      ______ Other provisions relating to method of payment:




SECTION IV. OTHER SPECIAL PROVISIONS
(This section to be used for inclusion of local provisions approved by the chief judge as provided in Florida
Family Law Rule 12.610.)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________

SECTION V. DIRECTIONS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN ENFORCING THIS INJUNCTION
{Unless ordered otherwise by the judge, all provisions in this injunction are considered mandatory
provisions and should be interpreted as part of this injunction.)

1.      This injunction is valid in all counties of the State of Florida. Violation of this injunction should
        be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Law enforcement officers of the
        jurisdiction in which a violation of this injunction occurs shall enforce the provisions of this
        injunction and are authorized to arrest without warrant pursuant to section 901.15, Florida
        Statutes, for any violation of its provisions, except those regarding child support and/or alimony,
        which constitutes a criminal act under section 741.31, Florida Statutes. When inconsistent with
        this order, any subsequent court order issued under Chapter 61 or Chapter 39, Florida
        Statutes, shall take precedence over this order on all matters relating to property division,
        alimony, parental responsibility, parenting plan, time-sharing, child custody, or child support.

2.      THIS INJUNCTION IS ENFORCEABLE IN ALL COUNTIES OF FLORIDA, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
        OFFICERS MAY EFFECT ARRESTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 901.15(6), FLORIDA STATUTES. The
        arresting agent shall notify the State Attorney's Office immediately after arrest.

3.      Reporting alleged violations. If Respondent violates the terms of this injunction and there has
        not been an arrest, Petitioner may contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the county in which
        the violation occurred and complete an affidavit in support of the violation, or Petitioner may
        contact the State Attorney’s office for assistance in filing an action for indirect civil contempt or
        indirect criminal contempt. Upon receiving such a report, the State Attorney is hereby
        appointed to prosecute such violations by indirect criminal contempt proceedings, or the State
        Attorney may decide to file a criminal charge, if warranted by the evidence.

4.      Respondent, upon service of this injunction, shall be deemed to have knowledge of and to be


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         bound by all matters occurring at the hearing and on the face of this injunction.

5.       The temporary injunction, if any, entered in this case is extended until such time as service of
         this injunction is effected upon Respondent.

6.    THIS IS A “CUSTODY ORDER” FOR PURPOSES OF THE UCCJEA AND ALL STATUTES MAKING IT A
      CRIME TO INTERFERE WITH CUSTODY UNDER CHAPTER 787, FLORIDA STATUTES AND OTHER
      SIMILAR STATUTES.
DONE AND ORDERED at __________________________, Florida, on                     .


     __________________________________________
     CIRCUIT JUDGE


Sheriff of _________________________County

Petitioner (or his or her attorney):
____ by U. S. Mail
____ by hand delivery in open court (Petitioner must acknowledge receipt in writing on the face of the
        original order--see below.)
_____by e-mail to designated e-mail address(es)


Respondent (or his or her attorney):
___ _forwarded to sheriff for service
____ by hand delivery in open court (Respondent must acknowledge receipt in writing on the face of the
        original order--see below.)
____ by certified mail (may only be used when Respondent is present at the hearing and Respondent
        fails or refuses to acknowledge the receipt of a certified copy of this injunction.)

____ State Attorney’s Office
____ Batterer’s intervention program (if ordered)
___ _State Disbursement Unit (if ordered)
____Central Depository (if ordered)
____ Department of Revenue
____ Other __________________________________________________


I CERTIFY the foregoing is a true copy of the original Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against
Domestic Violence with Minor Child(ren) as it appears on file in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit
Court of ___________________ County, Florida, and that I have furnished copies of this order as
indicated above.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT



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(SEAL)
By:
    {Deputy Clerk or Judicial Assistant}




                                           ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I, {Name of Petitioner}                                 , acknowledge receipt of a certified copy of this
Injunction for Protection.



Petitioner__________________________________________




                                           ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I, {Name of Respondent}                                         , acknowledge receipt of a certified
copy of this Injunction for Protection.



Respondent_________________________________________




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(d)(1), Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection
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                  IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                      JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                             IN AND FOR                  COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                          Case No.:
                                                          Division:
                     _________________,
Petitioner,

and

                     _________________,
Respondent.

                       FINAL JUDGMENT OF INJUNCTION
                 FOR PROTECTION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
                  WITHOUT MINOR CHILD(REN) (AFTER NOTICE)

The Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence under Section 741.30, Florida
Statutes, and other papers filed in this Court have been reviewed. The Court has jurisdiction of the
parties and the subject matter.
It is intended that this protection order meet the requirements of 18 U.S.C. Section 2265 and
therefore intended that it be accorded full faith and credit by the court of another state or Indian tribe
and enforced as if it were the order of the enforcing state or of the Indian tribe.

SECTION I. HEARING

This cause came before the Court for a hearing to determine whether an Injunction for Protection
Against Domestic Violence in this case should be:
_____ issued_____ modified _____ extended.
The hearing was attended by:
_____ Petitioner
_____ Petitioner's Counsel
_____ Respondent
_____ Respondent’s Counsel

SECTION II. FINDINGS

On {date}                                , a notice of this hearing was served on Respondent together
with a copy of Petitioner’s petition to this Court and the temporary injunction, if issued. Service was
within the time required by Florida law, and Respondent was afforded an opportunity to be heard.

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After hearing the testimony of each party present and of any witnesses, or upon consent of Respondent,
the Court finds, based on the specific facts of this case, that Petitioner is a victim of domestic violence or
has reasonable cause to believe that he/she is in imminent danger of becoming a victim of domestic
violence by Respondent.

SECTION III. INJUNCTION AND TERMS

This injunction shall be in full force and effect until ____ further order of the Court or ____
{date}___________________________. This injunction is valid and enforceable in all counties of the
State of Florida. The terms of this injunction may not be changed by either party alone or by both
parties together. Only the Court may modify the terms of this injunction. Either party may ask the
Court to change or end this injunction at any time.
Any violation of this injunction, whether or not at the invitation of Petitioner or anyone else, may
subject Respondent to civil or indirect criminal contempt proceedings, including the imposition of a
fine or imprisonment. Certain willful violations of the terms of this injunction, such as: refusing to
vacate the dwelling that the parties share; going to or being within 500 feet of Petitioner's residence,
going to Petitioner’s place of employment, school, or other place prohibited in this injunction;
telephoning, contacting or communicating with Petitioner if prohibited by this injunction; knowingly
or intentionally coming within 100 feet of Petitioner’s motor vehicle, whether or not it is occupied;
defacing or destroying Petitioner’s personal property; refusing to surrender firearms or ammunition if
ordered to do so by the court; or committing an act of domestic violence against Petitioner
constitutes a misdemeanor of the first degree punishable by up to one year in jail, as provided by
sections 775.082 and 775.083, Florida Statutes. In addition, it is a federal criminal felony offense,
punishable by up to life imprisonment, depending on the nature of the violation, to cross state lines or
enter Indian country for the purpose of engaging in conduct that is prohibited in this injunction. 18
U.S.C. Section 2262.

ORDERED and ADJUDGED:

1.      Violence Prohibited. Respondent shall not commit, or cause any other person to commit, any
acts of domestic violence against Petitioner. Domestic violence includes: assault, aggravated assault,
battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping,
false imprisonment, or any other criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death to Petitioner or
any of Petitioner's family or household members. Respondent shall not commit any other violation of
the injunction through an intentional unlawful threat, word or act to do violence to the Petitioner.

2.       No Contact. Respondent shall have no contact with the Petitioner unless otherwise provided
in this section.
a. Unless otherwise provided herein, Respondent shall have no contact with Petitioner. Respondent
shall not directly or indirectly contact Petitioner in person, by mail, e-mail, fax, telephone, through
another person, or in any other manner. Further, Respondent shall not contact or have any third party

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contact anyone connected with Petitioner's employment or school to inquire about Petitioner or to send
any messages to Petitioner. Unless otherwise provided herein, Respondent shall not go to, in, or within
500 feet of: Petitioner’s current residence {list address}

or any residence to which Petitioner may move; Petitioner’s current or any subsequent place of
employment {list address of current employment}
or place where Petitioner attends school {list address of school}                               ;
or the following other places (if requested by Petitioner) where Petitioner or Petitioner’s minor
child(ren) go often:

                                                                                                        .
Respondent may not knowingly come within 100 feet of Petitioner's automobile at any time.

        b. Other provisions regarding contact: _______________________________________________



3.      Firearms. Unless paragraph a. is initialed below, Respondent shall not have in his or her care,
custody, possession or control any firearm or ammunition. It is a violation of Section 790.233, Florida
Statutes, and a first degree misdemeanor, for the Respondent to have in his or her care, custody,
possession or control any firearm or ammunition.

        {Initial if applies; write N/A if not applicable}
        a. ____Respondent is a state or local officer as defined in section 943.10(14), Florida Statutes,
             who holds an active certification, who receives or possesses a firearm or ammunition for use
             in performing official duties on behalf of the officer’s employing agency and is not
             prohibited by the court from having in his or her care, custody, possession or control a
             firearm or ammunition. The officer’s employing agency may prohibit the officer from having
             in his or her care, custody, possession or control a firearm or ammunition.

        b. ____Respondent shall surrender any firearms and ammunition in the Respondent's
           possession to the                       County Sheriff's Department.

        c. ____Other directives relating to firearms and ammunition:



NOTE: RESPONDENT IS ADVISED THAT IT IS A FEDERAL CRIMINAL FELONY OFFENSE TO SHIP OR
TRANSPORT IN INTERSTATE OR FOREIGN COMMERCE, OR POSSESS IN OR AFFECTING COMMERCE,
ANY FIREARM OR AMMUNITION; OR TO RECEIVE ANY FIREARM OR AMMUNITION WHICH HAS BEEN
SHIPPED OR TRANSPORTED IN INTERSTATE OR FOREIGN COMMERCE WHILE SUBJECT TO SUCH AN
INJUNCTION. 18 U.S.C. SECTION 922(g)(8).


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4.     Evaluation/Counseling.
       {Initial all that apply; write N/A if does not apply}
a. The Court finds that Respondent has:
i.          ____willfully violated the ex parte injunction;

ii.          ____been convicted of, had adjudication withheld on, or pled nolo contendere to a crime
involving violence or a threat of violence; and/or

iii.         ____in this state or any other state, had at any time a prior injunction for protection entered
against the respondent after a hearing with notice.

Note: If Respondent meets any of the above enumerated criteria, the Court must order the Respondent
to attend a batterers' intervention program unless it makes written factual findings stating why such a
program would not be appropriate. See Section 741.30(6)(e), Florida Statutes.

b. Within ____10 days ____ days, (but no more than 10 days) of the date of this injunction, Respondent
shall enroll in and thereafter without delay complete the following, and Respondent shall provide proof
of such enrollment to the Clerk of Circuit Court within ____ 30 days _____ days, (but no more than 30
days) of the date of this injunction:
        i.        ____A certified batterers’ intervention program from a list of programs to be provided
                  by the Court or any entity designated by the Court. Respondent shall also successfully
                  complete any substance abuse or mental health evaluation that the assessing program
                  counselor deems necessary as a predicate to completion of the batterers’ intervention
                  program.

ii.     ____A substance abuse evaluation at:
               or a similarly qualified facility and any substance abuse treatment recommended by that
evaluation.

iii.    ____A mental health evaluation by a licensed mental health professional at:
               _______________________or any other similarly qualified facility and any mental
health treatment recommended by that evaluation.

iv.     ____Other:


c.           ____Although Respondent meets the statutory mandate of attendance at a batterers’
intervention program, the Court makes the following written findings as to why the condition of
batterers’ intervention program would be inappropriate:




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d.           ____Petitioner is referred to a certified domestic violence center and is provided with a list
of certified domestic violence centers in this circuit, which Petitioner may contact.

5.      Mailing Address or Designated E-Mail Address(es). Respondent shall notify the Clerk of the
Court of any change in either his or her mailing address, or designated e-mail address(es), within 10 days
of the change. All further papers (excluding pleadings requiring personal service) shall be served either
by mail to Respondent’s last known mailing address or by e-mail to Respondent’s designated e-mail
address(es). Service shall be complete upon mailing or emailing.

6.      Other provisions necessary to protect Petitioner from domestic violence:




TEMPORARY EXCLUSIVE USE AND POSSESSION OF HOME
[Initial if applies; write N/A if not applicable]
7.        ____Possession of the Home. ____ Petitioner ____ Respondent shall have temporary exclusive
use and possession of the dwelling located at:
                                                                                                    .

8.     ____Transfer of Possession of the Home. A law enforcement officer with jurisdiction over the
home shall accompany ____ Petitioner ____ Respondent to the home, and shall place
      ____ Petitioner ____Respondent in possession of the home.

9.       ____Personal Items. ____ Petitioner ____ Respondent, in the presence of a law enforcement
officer, may return to the premises described above
         ____ on                        __, at ______a.m./p.m., or
         ____ at a time arranged with the law enforcement department with jurisdiction over the home,
accompanied by a law enforcement officer only, for the purpose of obtaining his or her clothing and
items of personal health and hygiene and tools of the trade. A law enforcement officer with jurisdiction
over the premises shall go with ____ Petitioner ____Respondent to the home and stand by to insure
that he/she vacates the premises with only his/her personal clothing, toiletries, tools of the trade, and
any items listed in paragraph 10 below. The law enforcement agency shall not be responsible for storing
or transporting any property. IF THE RESPONDENT IS NOT AWARDED POSSESSION OF THE HOME AND
GOES TO THE HOME WITHOUT A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, IT IS A VIOLATION OF THIS
INJUNCTION.

10.     ____The following other personal possessions may also be removed from the premises at this
time:

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                                                                                                        .

11.     ____Other:_____________________________________________________________________


                                                                                                        .

TEMPORARY SUPPORT

12.     Temporary Alimony.
            {Initial all that apply; write N/A if does not apply}
        a. ____The court finds that there is a need for temporary alimony and that ____ Petitioner
____Respondent (hereinafter Obligor) has the present ability to pay alimony and shall pay temporary
alimony to ____ Petitioner ____ Respondent (hereinafter Obligee) in the amount of per month, payable
____ in accordance with Obligor’s employer’s payroll cycle, and in any event, at least once a month ____
other {explain}

            beginning {date}            _____________. This alimony shall continue until modified by
court order, until a final judgment of dissolution of marriage is entered, until Obligee dies, until this
injunction expires, or until {date}                            ___, whichever occurs first.

       b. ____The _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent shall be required to maintain health insurance
coverage for the other party. Any uncovered medical costs for the party awarded alimony shall be
assessed as follows:                                                                              .
       c. ____Other provisions relating to alimony:

                                                       ________________________________________
13.     Method of Payment.
        [Initial one only]
a.           ____Obligor shall pay any temporary court-ordered alimony through income deduction, and
such support shall be paid to either the State Disbursement Unit or the central depository. Obligor is
individually responsible for paying this support obligation in the event that all or any portion of said
support is not deducted from Obligor’s income. Obligor shall also pay any service charge required by
statute. Until alimony payments are deducted from Obligor’s paycheck pursuant to the Income
Deduction Order, Obligor is responsible for making timely payments directly to either the State
Disbursement Unit or the central depository.

b.          ____Temporary alimony shall be paid through either the State Disbursement Unit or the
central depository. Obligor shall also pay any applicable service charge required by statute.

       c. ____Other provisions relating to method of payment:
_________________________________

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                                                                                                            .

SECTION IV. OTHER SPECIAL PROVISIONS
{This section to be used for inclusion of local provisions approved by the chief judge as provided in Florida
Family Law Rule 12.610.}
________________________________________________________________
___________________
________________________________________________________________
___________________
________________________________________________________________
___________________ .

SECTION V. DIRECTIONS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN ENFORCING
THIS INJUNCTION
{Unless ordered otherwise by the judge, all provisions in this injunction are
considered mandatory provisions and should be interpreted as part of this
injunction.}


1.       This injunction is valid in all counties of the State of Florida. Violation
of this injunction should be reported to the appropriate law enforcement
agency. Law enforcement officers of the jurisdiction in which a violation of this
injunction occurs shall enforce the provisions of this injunction and are
authorized to arrest without warrant pursuant to section 901.15, Florida
Statutes, for any violation of its provisions, except those regarding child
support and/or alimony, which constitutes a criminal act under section 741.31,
Florida Statutes. When inconsistent with this order, any subsequent court
order issued under Chapter 61, Florida Statutes, shall take precedence over
this order on all matters relating to property division, alimony, child custody,
or child support.
2.     THIS INJUNCTION IS ENFORCEABLE IN ALL COUNTIES OF FLORIDA, AND
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MAY EFFECT ARRESTS PURSUANT TO SECTION
901.15(6), FLORIDA STATUTES. The arresting agent shall notify the State
Attorney's Office immediately after arrest.
3.       Reporting alleged violations. If Respondent violates the terms of this
injunction and there has not been an arrest, Petitioner may contact the Clerk of
the Circuit Court of the county in which the violation occurred and complete an
affidavit in support of the violation, or Petitioner may contact the State
Attorney’s office for assistance in filing an action for indirect civil contempt or
indirect criminal contempt. Upon receiving such a report, the State Attorney is
hereby appointed to prosecute such violations by indirect criminal contempt

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proceedings, or the State Attorney may decide to file a criminal charge, if
warranted by the evidence.
4.      Respondent, upon service of this injunction, shall be deemed to have
knowledge of and to be bound by all matters occurring at the hearing and on
the face of this injunction.
5.      The temporary injunction, if any, entered in this case is extended until
such time as service of this injunction is effected upon Respondent.


DONE AND ORDERED in ____________________, Florida on                     ______.




                                                  _______________________________________
                                                         CIRCUIT      JUDGE


Sheriff of                        County

Petitioner (or his or her attorney):
____ by U. S. Mail
____ by hand delivery in open court (Petitioner must acknowledge receipt in writing on the face of the
        original order--see below.)
_____by e-mail to designated e-mail address(es)

Respondent (or his or her attorney):
___ _forwarded to sheriff for service
____ by hand delivery in open court (Respondent must acknowledge receipt in writing on the face of the
        original order--see below.)
____ by certified mail (may only be used when Respondent is present at the hearing and Respondent
        fails or refuses to acknowledge the receipt of a certified copy of this injunction.)

____ State Attorney’s Office
____ Batterer’s intervention program (if ordered)
___ _State Disbursement Unit (if ordered)
____Central Depository (if ordered)
____ Department of Revenue
____ Other __________________________________________________




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Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence without Minor Child(ren) (After
Notice) (03/15)
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I CERTIFY that a copy of the original Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against Domestic
Violence without Minor Child(ren) was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed ( ) hand-
delivered to the parties and any entities listed below on {date}________________.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
(SEAL)
By:
    Deputy Clerk or Judicial Assistant




Sheriff of                        County

Petitioner (or his or her attorney):
____ by U. S. Mail
____ by hand delivery in open court (Petitioner must acknowledge receipt in writing on the face of the
        original order--see below.)

Respondent (or his or her attorney):
___ _forwarded to sheriff for service
____ by hand delivery in open court (Respondent must acknowledge receipt in writing on the face of the
        original order--see below.)
____ by certified mail (may only be used when Respondent is present at the hearing and Respondent
        fails or refuses to acknowledge the receipt of a certified copy of this injunction.)

____ State Attorney’s Office
____ Batterer’s intervention program (if ordered)
___ _State Disbursement Unit (if ordered)
____Central Depository (if ordered)
____ Department of Revenue
____ Other __________________________________________________




                                           ACKNOWLEDGMENT

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I, {Name of Petitioner}                                 , acknowledge receipt of a certified copy of this
Injunction for Protection.


                                          __________________________________
Petitioner




                                          ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I, {Name of Respondent}                                         , acknowledge receipt of a certified
copy of this Injunction for Protection.


____________________________________
Respondent




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                         IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE         JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                           IN AND FOR             ________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                               Case No.:
                                                               Division:
                     ___________________,
Petitioner,
and

                     ____________________,
Respondent.

  ORDER OF DISMISSAL OF TEMPORARY INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION
      AGAINST ( ) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ( ) REPEAT VIOLENCE
     ( ) DATING VIOLENCE ( ) SEXUAL VIOLENCE ( ) STALKING


THIS CAUSE came before the Court on {date}                             , upon Petitioner’s action for an
injunction for protection against: domestic violence; repeat, dating, or sexual violence; or stalking.
Based upon the following circumstances, the Court dismisses the Petition:

{Indicate all that apply}

    a.        __ Petitioner failed to appear at the hearing scheduled in this cause.

    b.        __ Petitioner appeared at the hearing but desires to voluntarily dismiss this action.

    c.      __ The evidence presented is insufficient under Florida law (sections 741.30, 784.046, or
         784.0485, Florida Statutes) to allow the Court to issue an injunction for protection against
         domestic, repeat, dating, or sexual violence; or stalking.

Accordingly, the case is dismissed without prejudice.


DONE AND ORDERED in___________________________, Florida on                         .




CIRCUIT JUDGE




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(e), Order of Dismissal of Temporary Injunction for
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COPIES TO:

Sheriff of _________________ County

Petitioner:
_____by U.S. Mail
_____ by hand delivery in open court
_____ by e-mail to designated e-mail address(es)

Respondent:
_____by U.S. Mail
_____by hand delivery in open court
_____ by e-mail to designated e-mail address(es)

_____State’s Attorney’s Office

_____Other: ________________________________


I CERTIFY the foregoing is a true copy of the original Order of Dismissal of Temporary Injunction as it
appears on file in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of ___________________ County, Florida,
and that I have furnished copies of this order as indicated above.


CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
(SEAL)
By:
    {Deputy Clerk or Judicial Assistant}




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(e), Order of Dismissal of Temporary Injunction for
Protection Against Domestic Violence, Repeat Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Violence, or Stalking (03/15)
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                        FORM 12.980(f)
                 PETITION FOR INJUNCTION FOR
         PROTECTION AGAINST REPEAT VIOLENCE (03/15)

                                   When should this form be used?

If you or a member of your immediate family are a victim of repeat violence, you can use this form to
ask the court for a protective order prohibiting repeat violence. Repeat violence means that two
incidents of violence have been committed against you or a member of your immediate family by
another person, one of which must have been within 6 months of filing this petition. Repeat violence
includes assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking,
aggravated stalking, kidnapping, or false imprisonment, or any criminal offense resulting in physical
injury or death. Because you are making a request to the court, you are called the petitioner. The
person whom you are asking the court to protect you from is called the respondent. If you are under
the age of eighteen and have never been married or had the disabilities of nonage removed by a court,
one of your parents or your legal guardian must sign this petition on your behalf.

The parent or legal guardian of any minor child who is living at home may seek an injunction for
protection against repeat violence on behalf of the minor child. With respect to a minor child who is
living at home, the parent or legal guardian must have been an eye-witness to, or have direct physical
evidence or affidavits from eye-witnesses of, the specific facts and circumstances that form the basis of
the petition.

If the respondent is your spouse, former spouse, related to you by blood or marriage, living with you
now or has lived with you in the past (if you are or were living as a family), or the other parent of your
child(ren), whether or not you have ever been married or ever lived together, you should use Petition
for Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law
Form 12.980(a), rather than this form.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. You should complete this form (giving as much detail
as possible) and sign it the presence of a notary or in front of the clerk of the circuit court in the county
where you live. The clerk will take your completed petition to a judge. You should keep a copy for your
records. If have any questions or need assistance completing this form, the clerk or family law intake
staff will help you.


                        What should I do if the judge grants my petition?

If the facts contained in your petition convince the judge that you or a member of your immediate
family are a victim of repeat violence and that an immediate and present danger of repeat violence to
you or that family exists, the judge will sign a Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Repeat

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Violence, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(k). A temporary injunction is issued
without notice to the respondent. The clerk will give your petition, the temporary injunction, and any
other papers filed with your petition to the sheriff or other law enforcement officer for personal service
on the respondent. The temporary injunction will take effect immediately after the respondent is served
with a copy of it. It lasts until a full hearing can be held or for a period of 15 days, whichever comes first.
The court may extend the temporary injunction beyond 15 days for a good reason, which may include
failure to obtain service on the respondent.

The temporary injunction is issued ex parte. This means that the judge has considered only the
information presented by one side--YOU. Section I of the temporary injunction gives a date that you
should appear in court for a hearing. You will be expected to testify about the facts in your petition. The
respondent will be given the opportunity to testify at this hearing, also. At the hearing, the judge will
decide whether to issue a Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against Repeat Violence (After
Notice), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(l), which will remain in effect for a
specific time period or until modified or dissolved by the court. If you and/or the respondent do not
appear, the temporary injunction may be continued in force, extended, or dismissed, and/or
additional orders may be granted, including entry of a permanent injunction and the imposition of
court costs. You and respondent will be bound by the terms of any injunction or order issued at the
final hearing.

IF EITHER YOU OR RESPONDENT DO NOT APPEAR AT THE FINAL HEARING, YOU WILL BOTH BE BOUND
BY THE TERMS OF ANY INJUNCTION OR ORDER ISSUED IN THIS MATTER.

If the judge signs a temporary or final injunction, the clerk will provide you with the necessary copies.
Make sure that you keep one certified copy of the injunction with you at all times!

                          What can I do if the judge denies my petition?

If your petition is denied on the grounds that it appears to the court that no immediate and present
danger of repeat violence exists, the court will set a full hearing on your petition. The respondent will
be notified by personal service of your petition and the hearing. If your petition is denied, you may:
amend your petition by filing a Supplemental Affidavit in Support of Petition for Injunction for
Protection, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(g); attend the hearing and
present facts that support your petition; and/or dismiss your petition.


                              Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. The words that are in bold underline are defined in that section. The clerk
of the circuit court or family law intake staff will help you complete any necessary forms. For further
information, see Section 784.046, Florida Statutes, and Rule 12.610, Florida Family Law Rules of
Procedure.

Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(f), Petition for Injunction for Protection
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                       IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(f), Petition for Injunction for Protection
Against Repeat Violence (03/15)
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                       IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE          JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                         IN AND FOR           ____________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                  Case No.:
                                                                  Division:
                    _________________ ,
                              Petitioner,
and

                     __________________,
                             Respondent.

                    PETITION FOR INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION
                           AGAINST REPEAT VIOLENCE
I, {full legal name}                                                          , being sworn, certify that the
following statements are true:

SECTION I. PETITIONER
(This section is about you. It must be completed.)

1.      Petitioner currently lives at the following address: {address, city, state, zip code}
                                                                                                        .
[Indicate if applicable]
     __Petitioner seeks an injunction for protection on behalf of a minor child. Petitioner is the parent
or legal guardian of {full legal name}                  ___________________, a minor child who is
living at home.

2.      Petitioner's attorney's name, address, and telephone number is:
                                                                                                              .
(If you do not have an attorney, write "none.")

SECTION II. RESPONDENT
(This section is about the person you want to be protected from. It must be completed.)

1.      Respondent currently lives at the following address: {address, city, state, and zip code}
                                                                                                              .
Respondent’s Driver’s License number is: {if known}                                                           .

2.      Petitioner has known Respondent since: {date}                                                         .




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3.     Respondent's last known place of employment:
Employment address:
Working hours:

4.      Physical description of Respondent:
Race:            Sex: Male       _ Female           Date of Birth: _________________________
Height: Weight:           Eye Color:                Hair Color:
Distinguishing marks and/or scars:
Vehicle: (make/model)                    Color:              Tag Number: __________________

5.      Other names Respondent goes by (aliases or nicknames):

6.      Respondent's attorney’s name, address, and telephone number is:
                                                                                              .
(If you do not know whether Respondent has an attorney, write "unknown." If Respondent does not
have an attorney, write "none.")

SECTION III. CASE HISTORY AND REASON FOR SEEKING PETITION (This section must be completed.)

1.      Has Petitioner ever received or tried to get an injunction for protection against domestic
violence, repeat violence, dating violence, or sexual violence against Respondent in this or any other
court?
    __ Yes      __ No If yes, what happened in that case? {include case number, if known}



2.      Has Respondent ever received or tried to get an injunction for protection against domestic
violence, repeat violence, dating violence, or sexual violence against Petitioner in this or any other
court?
    __ Yes      __ No If yes, what happened in that case? {include case number, if known}

________________________________________________________________________

3.      Describe any other court case that is either going on now or that happened in the past between
Petitioner and Respondent {include case number, if known}:



4.      Respondent has directed at least two incidents of violence, meaning assault, aggravated assault,
battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping, or
false imprisonment, or any criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death against Petitioner or a
member of Petitioner’s immediate family. One of these two incidents of violence has occurred within 6
months of the date of filing of this petition. The most recent incident (including date and location) is

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described below.

On {date}                                 , at {location}                                                     ,
Respondent




                                                                                                              .
______Please indicate here if you are attaching additional pages to continue these facts.

5.      Other prior incidents (including dates and location) are described below:

On {date}                                 , at {location}                                                     ,
Respondent




                                                                                                              .
_____Please indicate here if you are attaching additional pages to continue these facts.

6.      Petitioner genuinely fears repeat violence by Respondent. Explain:




                                                                                                              .

7.      Additional Information

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       [Choose all that apply]
a.         ____Respondent owns, has, and/or is known to have guns or other weapons.
Describe weapon(s):
                                                                                                              .

b.            ____This or prior acts of repeat violence have been previously reported to: {person or
agency}
                                                                                                                  .

SECTION IV. INJUNCTION (This section must be completed.)

1.        ____Petitioner asks the Court to enter a TEMPORARY INJUNCTION for protection against repeat
          violence that will be in place from now until the scheduled hearing in this matter.

2.    ____Petitioner asks the Court to enter, after a hearing has been held on this petition, a final
judgment of injunction prohibiting Respondent from committing any acts of violence against Petitioner
and:
a.         prohibiting Respondent from going to or within 500 feet of any place Petitioner lives;

b.         prohibiting Respondent from going to or within 500 feet of Petitioner’s place(s) of
employment or the school that Petitioner attends; the address of Petitioner's place(s) of employment
and/or school is:
                                                                                                   ;

c.         prohibiting Respondent from contacting Petitioner by telephone, mail, by e-mail, in writing,
through another person, or in any other manner;

d.           ordering Respondent not to use or possess any guns or firearms;

            [Indicate all that apply]
e.          ____ prohibiting Respondent from going to or within 500 feet of the following place(s)
Petitioner or Petitioner’s immediate family must go to often:
     ________________________________________________________________________                      .

f.           ____ prohibiting Respondent from knowingly and intentionally going to or within 100 feet of
Petitioner’s motor vehicle; and any other terms the Court deems necessary for the safety of Petitioner
and Petitioner’s immediate family.

I UNDERSTAND THAT BY FILING THIS PETITION, I AM ASKING THE COURT TO HOLD A HEARING ON
THIS PETITION, THAT BOTH THE RESPONDENT AND I WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE HEARING, AND THAT I
MUST APPEAR AT THE HEARING. I UNDERSTAND THAT IF EITHER RESPONDENT OR I FAIL TO APPEAR
AT THE FINAL HEARING, WE WILL BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF ANY INJUNCTION OR ORDER ISSUED

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AT THAT HEARING.

I UNDERSTAND THAT I AM SWEARING OR AFFIRMING UNDER OATH TO THE TRUTHFULNESS OF THE
CLAIMS MADE IN THIS PETITION AND THAT THE PUNISHMENT FOR KNOWINGLY MAKING A FALSE
STATEMENT INCLUDES FINES AND/OR IMPRISONMENT.



Dated:                  _______________
Signature of Petitioner

Printed Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:

Designated E-Mail Address(es): __________________________________________

STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF                                 .

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on                        by                                        .




NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK


{Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or clerk}
    __ Personally known
    __ Produced identification
Type of identification produced




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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                       FORM 12.980(g)
 SUPPLEMENTAL AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF PETITION FOR INJUNCTION
  FOR PROTECTION AGAINST DOMESTIC, REPEAT, DATING, OR SEXUAL
                VIOLENCE, OR STALKING (03/15)

                                  When should this form be used?

You may use this form if your Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(a), your Petition for Injunction for Protection
Against Repeat Violence, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(f), your Petition for
Injunction for Protection Against Dating Violence, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.980(n), your Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Sexual Violence, Florida Supreme Court
Approved Family Law Form 12.890(q), or your Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Stalking,
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(t),was denied by the judge.

You should use this supplemental affidavit to add facts or clarify the facts you wrote in your original
petition.

For a domestic violence case, you should include facts that establish that you have been a victim of
violence or are in imminent danger of becoming a victim of violence from the respondent.

For a repeat violence case, you should include facts that establish that you or a member of your
immediate family have or has been a victim of at least two prior incidents of violence, that one of those
incidents occurred within the last six months and that there is an immediate and present risk of danger
to you or a member of your immediate family.

For a dating violence case, you should include fact that establish that you have been a victim of violence
or are in imminent danger of becoming a victim of violence from the respondent who is an individual
with whom you have or have had a continuing and significant relationship of a romantic or intimate
nature, to be determined by consideration of such facts as: whether the dating relationship existed
within the past six months; whether the nature of the relationship included an expectation of affection
or sexual involvement; and whether the frequency and type of interaction between you and the
individual included involvement over time and on a continued basis. Dating violence does not include
violence in a casual acquaintanceship or violence between individuals who have only engaged in
ordinary fraternization in a business or social context.

For a sexual violence case, you should include facts that establish that you are a victim of sexual violence
or the parent of a minor child living at home who is a victim of sexual violence, and that you have
reported the sexual violence to law enforcement and are cooperating in the criminal proceeding if there
is one. If the respondent was in state prison for sexual violence against you or the minor child and the


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respondent is out of prison or is getting out within 90 days of the petition, include that information in
your supplemental affidavit, along with a copy of the notice of inmate release.
For a stalking case, you should include facts that establish that you are either a victim of stalking or
cyberstalking, or that you are the parent or legal guardian of a minor child living at home who is a victim
of stalking or cyberstalking. The facts must establish that stalking exists in order for the judge to order a
temporary injunction for protection against stalking. Please be specific as to where the incidents of
stalking took place. These locations may include, but need not be limited to, a home, school, or place of
employment. For cyberstalking, please include a description of all evidence of contacts and/or threats
made by the respondent in voice messages, texts, emails, or other electronic communication.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should sign the form
before a notary public or the clerk of the circuit court. You should then file the original with the clerk in
the county where the petition was filed and keep a copy for your records.

                 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.

                                         What should I do next?

After you complete this supplemental affidavit, the clerk will attach it to your original petition and all the
documents will be submitted to the judge as your Amended Petition.

                 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.

Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(g), Supplemental Affidavit in Support of
Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Domestic, Repeat, Dating, or Sexual Violence, or Stalking (03/15)
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Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(g), Supplemental Affidavit in Support of
Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Domestic, Repeat, Dating, or Sexual Violence, or Stalking (03/15)
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                     IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE            JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                       IN AND FOR             ____________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                Case No.:
                                                                Division:
                    _________,
                    Petitioner,
and

                   ________,
                 Respondent.

         SUPPLEMENTAL AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF PETITION FOR
                  INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST
              ( ) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ( ) REPEAT VIOLENCE
        ( ) DATING VIOLENCE ( ) SEXUAL VIOLENCE ( ) STALKING

I, {full legal name}                                                        , being sworn, certify that the
following statements are true:
{Please complete all paragraphs that relate to your case}

1.      On {date}                                , at {place and address}
                                                                                               ,
Respondent said or did the following things that hurt me or a member of my immediate family and
made me afraid for my or my family member’s safety:




                                                                                                          .
_____Please indicate here if you are attaching additional pages to continue these facts.

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2.      On {date}                                , at {place and address}
                                                                                                          ,
the following event(s) took place:




                                                                                                          .
____ Please indicate here if you are attaching additional pages to continue these facts.


3.      On {date} ________________ the following incidents of stalking occurred at the following
        locations: {the locations may include, but need not be limited to, a home, school, or place of
        employment} _______________________________________________________________
        __________________________________________________________________________
        __________________________________________________________________________
        __________________________________________________________________________
        __________________________________________________________________________                        .
        For cyberstalking, the following is a description of all evidence of contacts and/or threats made
        by Respondent in voice messages, texts, emails, or other electronic communication: ________
        _____________________________________________________________________________
        _____________________________________________________________________________
        _____________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________ .
        ____ Please indicate here if you are attaching additional pages to continue these facts.

4.          __Please indicate here if you are attaching copies of medical records for treatment you may
have received for injuries referred to in your petition or in this supplemental affidavit, copies of any
police or sheriff reports concerning incidents of violence involving you and Respondent, or any notice of
inmate release.




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(g), Supplemental Affidavit in Support of Petition for
Injunction for Protection Against Domestic, Repeat, Dating, or Sexual Violence, or Stalking (03/15)
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I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
supplemental affidavit and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines
and/or imprisonment.


Dated:

______________________________________
Signature of Petitioner


STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on                     by                                       .




NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK


{Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or clerk}

   __ Personally known
   __ Produced identification
Type of identification produced




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(g), Supplemental Affidavit in Support of Petition for
Injunction for Protection Against Domestic, Repeat, Dating, or Sexual Violence, or Stalking (03/15)
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                       FORM 12.980(h)
      REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL FILING OF ADDRESS (03/15)
                                  When should this form be used?


If you fear that disclosing your address would put you in danger because you are the victim of sexual
battery, aggravated child abuse, stalking, aggravated stalking, harassment, aggravated battery, or
domestic violence, you should complete this form and file it with the clerk of the circuit court.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should file the original
with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where your petition was filed and keep a copy for your
records.


                         IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(h), Request for Confidential Filing of
Address (03/15)
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                       IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                   JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                                IN AND FOR                   COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                             Case No.:
                                                             Division:
                       ___________________,
Petitioner,
and

                       ___________________,
Respondent.



              REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL FILING OF ADDRESS

I, {full legal name}                                                         , request that the Court
maintain and hold as confidential, the following address:

Address

City                                       State                              Zip
Telephone (area code and number)

This request is being made for the purpose of keeping the location of my residence unknown for safety
reasons pursuant to section 119.071(2)(j)1, section 784.0485(3)(b)1, Florida Statutes, or other statutory
provision providing for the separate confidential filing for safety reasons.


Dated:                                             __________________________________________
Signature


                                 CLERK’S CERTIFICATE AS TO REQUEST FOR
                                    CONFIDENTIAL FILING OF ADDRESS

I,                                             , as Clerk of the Circuit Court, do hereby certify that I
received and filed the above and will keep the above address confidential, subsequent to further order
of the Court relative to such confidentiality.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
(SEAL)

By:
      {Deputy Clerk}

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(h), Request for Confidential Filing of Address
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                        FORM 12.980(i)
  MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST
   DOMESTIC, REPEAT, DATING, OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE, OR STALKING
                            (03/15)

                                   When should this form be used?

If you are the petitioner on a previously entered injunction for protection against domestic violence,
repeat violence, dating violence, sexual violence, or stalking, and that injunction will soon expire, you
may use this form to request that the court extend the injunction. You must file a motion for
extension BEFORE the previously entered order expires.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should sign it before a
notary public or the clerk of the circuit court. You should then file the original with the clerk in the
county where the petition was filed and keep a copy for your records. If you have any questions or need
assistance completing this form, the clerk or family law intake staff will help you.


                                         What should I do next?

For your case to proceed, you will need to set a hearing on your motion. You must properly notify the
other party of the motion and hearing. You should check with the clerk of court for information on the
local procedure for scheduling a hearing. When you know the date and time of your hearing, you should
file Notice of Hearing (General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other
appropriate notice of hearing form. You will need to serve a copy of your motion and Notice of Hearing
on the other party by U.S. mail, e-mail, or hand delivery. Service of your motion must be in in a manner
that is reasonably calculated to apprise the other party of your motion and the hearing. Please note that
if notice is mailed or e-mailed, the court in certain circumstances may not consider mailing or e-mailing
to be adequate notice. If you want to be sure, you should consider using certified mail, return receipt
requested, or having the motion personally served. This is a technical area of the law; if you have any
questions about it, you should consult a lawyer. For more information on personal service, see the
instructions for Summons: Personal Service on an Individual, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure
Form 12.910(a).

You will need to appear at the hearing on your motion. After the hearing, if the judge grants your
motion, he or she will prepare an Order Extending Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence,
Repeat Violence, Dating Violence, or Sexual Violence, or Stalking, Florida Supreme Court Approved
Family Law Form 12.980(m). After the judge signs the order, the clerk will provide you with the
necessary copies. Make sure that you keep a certified copy of the previously entered injunction AND a
certified copy of the order extending that injunction with you at all times.


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Protection Against Domestic, Repeat , Dating or Sexual Violence; or Stalking (03/15)
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                              Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. The words that are in bold underline are defined in that section. The clerk of
the circuit court or family law intake staff will help you complete any necessary domestic, repeat, dating,
or sexual violence, or stalking forms and will answer any question that you may have.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.

                 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.

                                              Special notes...

With this form you may also file a Request for Confidential Filing of Address, Florida Supreme Court
Approved Family Law Form 12.980(h), if you fear that disclosing your address would put you in danger
because you are the victim of sexual battery, aggravated child abuse, stalking, aggravated stalking,
harassment, aggravated battery, or domestic violence, and you wish to keep your address confidential.


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Protection Against Domestic, Repeat , Dating or Sexual Violence; or Stalking (03/15)
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When completing this form, you should make sure that your reasons for requesting that the injunction
be extended are stated clearly and that you include all relevant facts.




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                     IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE              JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                       IN AND FOR              ____________ COUNTY, FLORIDA


                                                                       Case No.:

                                                                       Division:
                       ___________,
                          Petitioner,
and

                       ____________,
                          Respondent.

     MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST
             ( ) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ( ) REPEAT VIOLENCE
       ( ) DATING VIOLENCE ( ) SEXUAL VIOLENCE ( ) STALKING
I, {full legal name}                                                , being sworn, certify that the following
statements are true:

SECTION I. PETITIONER
(This section is about you. It must be completed; however, if you fear that disclosing your address
would put you in danger because you are the victim of sexual battery, aggravated child abuse,
stalking, aggravated stalking, harassment, aggravated battery, or domestic violence, you should
complete and file a Request for Confidential Filing of Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family
Law Form 12.980(h), and write "confidential" in the space provided on this form for your address and
telephone number.)

1.        Petitioner currently lives at the following address: {street address}
{city, state, and zip code}
Telephone Number: {area code and number}

2.      Petitioner's attorney's name, address and telephone number is:
                                                                                                            .
(If you do not have an attorney, write "none.")

SECTION II. RESPONDENT
(This section is about the person you want to be protected from. It must be completed.)

New information about Respondent, since the current injunction was issued: (If known, write
Respondent’s new address, place of employment, physical description, vehicle, aliases or nicknames, or


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attorney’s name.)

                                                     ___________________________________________

                                                                                                          .

SECTION III. CASE HISTORY AND REASON FOR SEEKING EXTENSION OF INJUNCTION

1.      Describe any attempts since the date of the current injunction by either Petitioner or
Respondent to get an injunction for protection in this or any other court (other than the injunction you
are asking to extend in this motion).

                                                                                                          .

2.      Describe any other court cases (including city, state, and case numbers, if known) since the date
of the current injunction between Petitioner and Respondent, including any cases involving the parties'
minor child(ren), divorce, juvenile dependency, guardianship, or other civil or criminal cases.

                                                                                                          .

3.       Petitioner requests that the previously entered injunction for protection against domestic
violence, repeat violence, dating violence, sexual violence, or stalking, be extended for the following
specific reasons: {State in detail why you wish the injunction to remain in effect.}




                                                                                                          .
______Please indicate here if you are attaching additional pages to continue these facts.

4.      Petitioner genuinely fears the continued threat of violence or stalking by Respondent.

SECTION IV. REQUESTED RELIEF

1.     Petitioner understands that the Court will hold a hearing on this motion and that he or she must
appear at the hearing.

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2.      Petitioner asks the Court to enter an order in this case that extends the previously entered
injunction for a period of ( )                 or ( ) until modified or dissolved by the court.


I certify that a copy of this document was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed (     ) e-mailed
( ) mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, (  ) furnished to a law enforcement officer for
personal service to the person(s) listed below on {date}                                              .

Other party or his/her attorney:
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Fax Number:
Designated E-Mail Address(es):______________
_______________________________________

I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
motion and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.

Dated:                    ______


Signature of Petitioner


STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on                     by                                       .



NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK


{Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or clerk}
 _____ Personally known
    ___ Produced identification
Type of identification produced




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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                        FORM 12.980(j)
    MOTION FOR MODIFICATION OF INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION
   AGAINST DOMESTIC, REPEAT, DATING, OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE, OR
                      STALKING (03/15)

                                  When should this form be used?

This form may be used if you are a party to a previously entered injunction for protection against
domestic, repeat, dating, or sexual violence, or stalking, and you want the court to modify the terms of
the injunction. If you use this form, you are called the moving party.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should sign the form
before a notary public or the clerk of the circuit court. You should then file the original with the clerk in
the county where the original petition was filed and keep a copy for your records. You must file a
motion for modification before the previously entered order expires. If you have any questions or
need assistance completing this form, the clerk or family law intake staff will help you.


                                         What should I do next?

For your case to proceed, you will need to set a hearing on your motion. You must properly notify the
other party of the motion and hearing. You should check with the clerk of court for information on the
local procedure for scheduling a hearing. When you know the date and time of your hearing, you should
file Notice of Hearing (General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other
appropriate notice of hearing form. You will need to serve a copy of your motion and Notice of Hearing
on the other party. Service of your motion must be in in a manner that is reasonably calculated to
apprise the other party of your motion and the hearing. Please note that if notice is mailed or e-mailed,
the court in certain circumstances may not consider mailing or e-mailing to be adequate notice. If you
want to be sure, you should consider using certified mail, return receipt requested, or having the motion
personally served. If you are not represented by an attorney in this action, you must file proof that
the other party personally received notice of your motion. This is a technical area of the law; if you
have any questions about it, you should consult a lawyer. For more information on personal service, see
the instructions for Summons: Personal Service on an Individual, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure
Form 12.910(a).

You will need to appear at a hearing on your motion for modification of injunction. After the hearing, if
the judge grants your motion, he or she will prepare a new injunction for protection that contains the
modifications. After the judge signs the new injunction, the clerk will provide you with the necessary
copies. Make sure that you keep a certified copy of the new injunction with you at all times!


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for Protection Against Domestic, Repeat, Dating or Sexual Violence, or Stalking (03/15)
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                             Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. The words that are in bold underline are defined in that section. The clerk of
the circuit court or family law intake staff will help you complete any necessary domestic, repeat, dating,
or sexual violence; or stalking forms and will answer any question that you may have.


IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed


                 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.

                                              Special notes...

If the injunction you are seeking to modify is for domestic violence and you want the court to modify


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for Protection Against Domestic, Repeat, Dating or Sexual Violence, or Stalking (03/15)
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alimony, child support, or time-sharing of minor child(ren), you must establish that there has been a
change in circumstance(s), as required by chapter 61, Florida Statutes, or chapter 741, Florida Statutes,
as applicable, that requires this (these) modification(s). Be sure that you make these change(s) clear in
your motion.
With this form you may also file the following:
                Request for Confidential Filing of Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law
                 Form 12.980(h), if you fear that disclosing your address would put you in danger
                 because you are the victim of sexual battery, aggravated child abuse, stalking,
                 aggravated stalking, harassment, aggravated battery, or domestic violence, and you
                 wish to keep your address confidential.
                Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida
                 Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d), must be completed and attached
                 if the modification(s) you are seeking involves temporary custody of any minor
                 child(ren).
                Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or
                 (c), must be completed and attached if the modification(s) you are seeking involves
                 temporary alimony or temporary child support.
        When completing this form, you should make sure that your reasons for requesting that the
injunction be modified are stated clearly and that you include all relevant facts.




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for Protection Against Domestic, Repeat, Dating or Sexual Violence, or Stalking (03/15)
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                    IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE            JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                      IN AND FOR          _______________ COUNTY, FLORIDA


                                                                      Case No.:

                                                                     Division:
                    _____________,
                        Petitioner,
and

                     _____________,
                        Respondent.

MOTION FOR MODIFICATION OF INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST
          ( ) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ( ) REPEAT VIOLENCE
    ( ) DATING VIOLENCE ( ) SEXUAL VIOLENCE ( ) STALKING

I, {full legal name}                                               , being sworn, certify that the following
statements are true:

SECTION I. MOVING PARTY
(This section is about you. It must be completed. However, if you fear that disclosing your address
would put you in danger because you are the victim of sexual battery, stalking, aggravated child
abuse, aggravated stalking, harassment, aggravated battery, or domestic violence, you should
complete and file a Request for Confidential Filing of Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family
Law Form 12.980(h), and write "confidential" in the space provided on this form for your address and
telephone number.)

1.      Moving Party is the _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent in this case.

2.        Moving Party currently lives at the following address: {street address}
{city, state, and zip code}
Telephone Number: {area code and number}

3.      Moving Party's attorney's name, address and telephone number is:
                                                                                                             .
(If you do not have an attorney, write "none.")

SECTION II. NEW INFORMATION



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New information since the previous injunction was issued: (If known, write the other party's new
address, place of employment, physical description, vehicle, aliases or nicknames, or attorney’s name.)




                                                                                                             .

SECTION III. CASE HISTORY AND REASON FOR SEEKING MODIFICATION OF INJUNCTION

1.      Describe any attempts since the date of the current injunction by either Petitioner or
Respondent to get an injunction for protection in this or any other court (other than the injunction you
are asking to modify in this motion).

                                                                                                             .

2.      Describe any other court cases (including case numbers, if known) since the date of the current
injunction between Petitioner and Respondent, including any cases involving the parties' minor
child(ren), divorce, juvenile dependency, guardianship, or other civil or criminal cases.

                                                                                                             .

3.       Moving Party requests that the previously entered injunction for protection against domestic
violence, repeat violence, dating violence, sexual violence, or stalking, be modified for the following
specific reasons: {State why you wish the injunction to be changed.}




                                                                                                             .
_____Please indicate here if you are attaching additional pages to continue these facts.




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SECTION IV. REQUESTED RELIEF
1.     Moving Party understands that the Court will hold a hearing on this motion and that he or she
must appear at the hearing.

2.      Moving Party asks the Court to enter an order in this case that modifies the previously entered
injunction in the following ways: {State how you wish the injunction to be changed.}




                                                                                                             .

I certify that a copy of this document was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed ( ) mailed
by certified mail, return receipt requested, ( ) furnished to a law enforcement officer for personal
service to the person(s) listed below on {date}                                                    .

Other party or his/her attorney:
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Fax Number:
Designated E-Mail Address(es): ____________
_______________________________________

I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
motion and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.


Dated:                    ____                    ____________________________________________
                                                  Signature of Party
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on                       by                                        .



NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK



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{Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or clerk}
    __ Personally known
    __ Produced identification
         Type of identification produced




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Against Domestic, Repeat, Dating or Sexual Violence, or Stalking (03/15)
                                                   - 559-
                    IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                    JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                             IN AND FOR                    COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                          Case No.:
                                                          Division:
                                        ,
Petitioner,
and

                                        ,
Respondent.

TEMPORARY INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST REPEAT VIOLENCE
The Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Repeat Violence under section 784.046, Florida
Statutes, and other papers filed in this Court have been reviewed. Under the laws of Florida, the Court
has jurisdiction of the petitioner and the subject matter and has jurisdiction of the respondent upon
service of the temporary injunction. The term Petitioner as used in this injunction includes the person
on whose behalf this injunction is entered.

It is intended that this protection order meet the requirements of 18 U.S.C. Section 2265 and
therefore intended that it be accorded full faith and credit by the court of another state or Indian tribe
and enforced as if it were the order of the enforcing state or of the Indian tribe.

SECTION I. NOTICE OF HEARING

Because this Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Repeat Violence has been issued without
notice to Respondent, the Petitioner and Respondent are instructed that they are scheduled to appear
and testify at a hearing regarding this matter on {date}                                             ,
at                    a.m./p.m., when the Court will consider whether to issue a Final Judgment of
Injunction for Protection Against Repeat Violence, which shall remain in effect until modified or
dissolved by the Court, and whether other things should be ordered. The hearing will be before The
Honorable {name}                             , at {room name/number, location, address, city}
______________________________________________________________________________, Florida.
If Petitioner and/or Respondent do not appear, this temporary injunction may be continued in force,
extended, or dismissed, and/or additional orders may be granted, including entry of a permanent
injunction and the imposition of court costs. All witnesses and evidence, if any, must be presented at
this time. Petitioner and Respondent will be bound by the terms of any injunction or order issued at
the final hearing.

IF EITHER PETITIONER OR RESPONDENT DO NOT APPEAR AT THE FINAL HEARING, HE OR SHE WILL BE
BOUND BY THE TERMS OF ANY INJUNCTION OR ORDER ISSUED IN THIS MATTER.


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NOTICE: Because this is a civil case, there is no requirement that these proceedings be transcribed at
public expense.

YOU ARE ADVISED THAT IN THIS COURT:

a. ____ a court reporter is provided by the court.

b. ____ electronic recording only is provided by the court. A party may arrange in advance for the
services of and provide for a court reporter to prepare a written transcript of the proceedings at that
party’s expense.

c. ____ neither electronic recording nor court reporting services are provided by the court. A party may
arrange in advance for the services of and provide for a court reporter to prepare a written transcript of
the proceedings at that party’s expense.

A RECORD, WHICH INCLUDES A TRANSCRIPT, MAY BE REQUIRED TO SUPPORT AN APPEAL. THE PARTY
SEEKING THE APPEAL IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HAVING THE TRANSCRIPT PREPARED BY A COURT REPORTER.
THE TRANSCRIPT MUST BE FILED WITH THE REVIEWING COURT OR THE APPEAL MAY BE DENIED.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order
to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the
provision of certain assistance. Please contact

{identify applicable court personnel by name, address, and telephone number} at
least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon
receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less
than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
SECTION II. FINDINGS

The statements made under oath by Petitioner make it appear that Section 784.046, Florida Statutes,
applies to the parties, that Petitioner is a victim of repeat violence and that an immediate and present
danger of repeat violence exists to Petitioner or to a member of Petitioner's immediate family.

SECTION III. TEMPORARY INJUNCTION AND TERMS

This injunction shall be effective until the hearing set above and in no event for longer than 15 days,
unless extended by court order. If a final order of injunction is issued, the terms of this temporary
injunction will be extended until service of the final injunction is effected upon Respondent. This
injunction is valid and enforceable in all counties of the State of Florida. The terms of this injunction


Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(k), Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Repeat
Violence (03/15)
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may not be changed by either party alone or by both parties together. Only the Court may modify the
terms of this injunction. Either party may ask the Court to change or end this injunction.
Willful violation of the terms of this injunction, such as refusing to vacate the dwelling which the
parties share, going to Petitioner's residence, place of employment, school, or other place prohibited
in this injunction, telephoning, contacting or communicating with Petitioner, if prohibited by this
injunction, or committing an act of repeat violence against Petitioner constitutes a misdemeanor of
the first degree punishable by up to one year in jail, as provided by Sections 775.082 and 775.083,
Florida Statutes.
Any party violating this injunction may be subject to civil or indirect criminal contempt proceedings,
including the imposition of a fine or imprisonment, and also may be charged with a crime punishable
by a fine, jail, or both, as provided by Florida Statutes.
ORDERED and ADJUDGED:
1.       Violence Prohibited. Respondent shall not commit, or cause any other person to commit, any
acts of violence against Petitioner, including assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery,
sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping, or false imprisonment or any
criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death. Respondent shall not commit any other violation
of the injunction through an intentional unlawful threat, word, or act to do violence to the Petitioner.

2.       No Contact. Respondent shall have no contact with Petitioner unless otherwise provided in
this section.
a. Unless otherwise provided herein, Respondent shall have no contact with Petitioner. Respondent
shall not directly or indirectly contact Petitioner in person, by mail, e-mail, fax, telephone, through
another person, or in any other manner. Further, Respondent shall not contact or have any third party
contact anyone connected with Petitioner's employment or school to inquire about Petitioner or to send
any messages to Petitioner. Unless otherwise provided herein, Respondent shall not go to, in, or within
500 feet of: Petitioner’s current residence {list address}

or any residence to which Petitioner may move; Petitioner’s current or any subsequent place of
employment {list address of current employment}
       or place where Petitioner attends school {list address of school}__________________________


                                                                                                           .

       [Initial if applies; write N/A if not applicable]
       b. ____Respondent may not knowingly come within 100 feet of Petitioner’s automobile at
any time.
       c. ____Other provisions regarding contact:
                                                                                                           .

3.      Firearms.

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(k), Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Repeat
Violence (03/15)
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        [Initial all that apply; write N/A if does not apply]




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        a. ____Respondent shall not use or possess a firearm or ammunition.

        b. ____Respondent shall surrender any firearms and ammunition in Respondent's possession to
the                _______ County Sheriff's Department.

        c. ____Other directives relating to firearms and ammunition:

                                                                                                           .

4.      Mailing Address or Designated E-Mail Address(es). Respondent shall notify the Clerk of the
Court of any change in either his or her mailing address, or designated e-mail address(es), within 10 days
of the change. All further papers (excluding pleadings requiring personal service) shall be served either
by mail to Respondent’s last known mailing address or by e-mail to Respondent’s designated e-mail
address(es). Service by mail or e-mail shall be complete upon mailing.

5.      Additional order(s) necessary to protect Petitioner from repeat violence:




                                                                                                           .

SECTION IV. OTHER SPECIAL PROVISIONS
{This section to be used for inclusion of local provisions approved by the chief judge as provided in Florida
Family Law Rule 12.610.}
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________ .

SECTION V. DIRECTIONS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN ENFORCING THIS INJUNCTION
{Unless ordered otherwise by the judge, all provisions in this injunction are considered mandatory
provisions and should be interpreted as part of this injunction.}

1.     The Sheriff of                    County, or any other authorized law enforcement officer, is
ordered to serve this temporary injunction upon Respondent as soon as possible after its issuance.

2.      This injunction is valid and enforceable in all counties of the State of Florida. Violation of this
injunction should be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Law enforcement officers of
the jurisdiction in which a violation of this injunction occurs shall enforce the provisions of this
injunction and are authorized to arrest without a warrant pursuant to Section 901.15, Florida Statutes,
for any violation of its provisions, which constitutes a criminal act under Section 784.047, Florida

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                                                 - 564 -
Statutes.

3.      Should any Florida law enforcement officer having jurisdiction have probable cause to believe
that Respondent has knowingly violated this injunction, the officer may arrest Respondent, confine
him/her in the county jail without bail, and shall bring him/her before the Initial Appearance Judge on
the next regular court day so that Respondent can be dealt with according to law. The arresting agent
shall notify the State Attorney's Office immediately after arrest. THIS INJUNCTION IS ENFORCEABLE IN
ALL COUNTIES OF FLORIDA AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MAY EFFECT ARRESTS PURSUANT TO
SECTION 901.15(6), FLORIDA STATUTES.

4.      Reporting alleged violations. If Respondent violates the terms of this injunction and there has
not been an arrest, Petitioner may contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the county in which the
violation occurred and complete an affidavit in support of the violation or Petitioner may contact the
State Attorney’s office for assistance in filing an action for indirect civil contempt or indirect criminal
contempt. Upon receiving such a report, the State Attorney is hereby appointed to prosecute such
violations by indirect criminal contempt proceedings, or the State Attorney may decide to file a criminal
charge, if warranted by the evidence.

DONE AND ORDERED in ____________________, Florida on                      ___________________.


                                                 ______________________________________
                                                        CIRCUIT JUDGE

COPIES TO:

Sheriff of _____________________ County

Petitioner:
_____ by U.S. Mail
_____by hand delivery in open court
_____by e-mail to designated e-mail address(es)


Respondent:
_____ forwarded to the sheriff for service

_____State’s Attorney’s Office

_____Other:_____________________




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Violence (03/15)
                                                 - 565 -
I CERTIFY the foregoing is a true copy of the original Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Repeat
Violence as it appears on file in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of ___________________
County, Florida, and that I have furnished copies of this order as indicated above.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
(SEAL)
By:
{Deputy Clerk or Judicial Assistant}




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(k), Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Repeat
Violence (03/15)
                                                 - 566 -
                        IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE             JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                            IN AND FOR                       COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                              Case No.:
                                                              Division:
                     __________________,
Petitioner,
and

                    ___________________,
Respondent.

        FINAL JUDGMENT OF INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST
                   REPEAT VIOLENCE (AFTER NOTICE)

The Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Repeat Violence under Section 784.046, Florida
Statutes, and other papers filed in this Court have been reviewed. The Court has jurisdiction of the
parties and the subject matter. The term Petitioner as used in this injunction includes the person on
whose behalf this injunction is entered.

It is intended that this protection order meet the requirements of 18 U.S.C. Section 2265 and
therefore intended that it be accorded full faith and credit by the court of another state or Indian tribe
and enforced as if it were the order of the enforcing state or of the Indian tribe.

SECTION I. HEARING

This cause came before the Court for a hearing to determine whether an Injunction for Protection
Against Repeat Violence in this case should be:
____ issued ____ modified ____ extended.
The hearing was attended by:
_____ Petitioner
_____ Petitioner’s Counsel
_____ Respondent
_____ Respondent’s Counsel

SECTION II. FINDINGS

On {date}                         , a notice of this hearing was served on Respondent together with a
copy of Petitioner’s petition to this Court and the temporary injunction, if issued. Service was within the
time required by Florida law, and Respondent was afforded an opportunity to be heard.



Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(l), Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against
Repeat Violence (After Notice) (03/15)
                                                  - 567 -
After hearing the testimony of each party present and of any witnesses, or upon consent of Respondent,
the Court finds, based on the specific facts of this case, that Petitioner is a victim of repeat violence.


SECTION III.    INJUNCTION AND TERMS

This injunction shall be in full force and effect until either ____ further order of the Court or _____
{date}                   . This injunction is valid and enforceable throughout all counties in the State
of Florida. The terms of this injunction may not be changed by either party alone or by both parties
together. Only the Court may modify the terms of this injunction. Either party may ask the Court to
change or end this injunction.

Willful violation of the terms of this injunction, such as refusing to vacate the dwelling which the
parties share, going to Petitioner's residence, place of employment, school, or other place prohibited
in this injunction, telephoning, contacting or communicating with Petitioner, if prohibited by this
injunction, or committing an act of repeat violence against Petitioner constitutes a misdemeanor of
the first degree punishable by up to one year in jail, as provided by Sections 775.082 and 775.083,
Florida Statutes.

Any party violating this injunction shall be subject to civil or indirect criminal contempt proceedings,
including the imposition of a fine or imprisonment, and also may be charged with a crime punishable
by a fine, jail, or both, as provided by Florida Statutes.

ORDERED and ADJUDGED:

1.       Violence Prohibited. Respondent shall not commit, or cause any other person to commit, any
acts of violence against Petitioner, including assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery,
sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping, or false imprisonment, or any
criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death. Respondent shall not commit any other violation
of the injunction through an intentional unlawful threat, word or act to do violence to the Petitioner.

2.       No Contact. Respondent shall have no contact with Petitioner unless otherwise provided in
this section.

a. Unless otherwise provided herein, Respondent shall have no contact with Petitioner. Respondent
shall not directly or indirectly contact Petitioner in person, by mail, e-mail, fax, telephone, through
another person, or in any other manner. Further, Respondent shall not contact or have any third party
contact anyone connected with Petitioner's employment or school to inquire about Petitioner or to send
any messages to Petitioner. Unless otherwise provided herein, Respondent shall not go to, in, or within
500          feet         of:                  Petitioner’s       current         residence         {list
address}__________________________________________________________
or any residence to which Petitioner may move; Petitioner’s current or any subsequent place of

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(l), Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against
Repeat Violence (After Notice) (03/15)
                                                  - 568 -
employment {list address of current employment}_____________________________________
or place where Petitioner attends school {list address of school}_________________________ ;
or the following other places (if requested by Petitioner) where Petitioner or Petitioner’s minor
child(ren) go often:________________________________________________________
 _____________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________                  .

{Initial if applies; write N/A if not applicable}
           b. _____Respondent may not knowingly come within 100 feet of Petitioner's automobile at any
time.

        c. _____Other provisions regarding contact: ________________________________________
         _____________________________________________________________________________
         _____________________________________________________________________________.

3.      Firearms.
        {Initial all that apply; write N/A if not applicable}
        a._____ Respondent shall not use or possess a firearm or ammunition.

        b. _____Respondent shall surrender any firearms and ammunition in the Respondent's
possession to the __________________County Sheriff's Department.

        c. _____Other directives relating to firearms and ammunition:

                                                                                                            .

4.      Mailing Address or Designated E-Mail Address(es). Respondent shall notify the Clerk of the
Court of any change in either his or her mailing address, or designated e-mail address(es), within 10 days
of the change. All further papers (excluding pleadings requiring personal service) shall be served by
either mail or e-mail to Respondent’s last known mailing address or by e-mail to Respondent’s
designated e-mail address(es). Service by mail or e-mail shall be complete upon mailing.

5.      Additional order(s) necessary to protect Petitioner from repeat violence:




                                                                                                   .

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(l), Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against
Repeat Violence (After Notice) (03/15)
                                                  - 569 -
SECTION IV. OTHER SPECIAL PROVISIONS
{This section to be used for inclusion of local provisions approved by the chief judge as provided in Florida
Family Law Rule 12.610.}
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________.

SECTION V. DIRECTIONS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN ENFORCING THIS INJUNCTION
{Unless ordered otherwise by the judge, all provisions in this injunction are considered mandatory
provisions and should be interpreted as part of this injunction.}

1.      This injunction is valid and enforceable in all counties of the State of Florida. Violation of this
injunction should be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Law enforcement officers of
the jurisdiction in which a violation of this injunction occurs shall enforce the provisions of this
injunction and are authorized to arrest without a warrant pursuant to Section 901.15, Florida Statutes,
for any violation of its provision, which constitutes a criminal act under Section 784.047, Florida
Statutes.
2.      Should any Florida law enforcement officer having jurisdiction have probable cause to believe
that Respondent has knowingly violated this injunction, the officer may arrest Respondent, confine
him/her in the county jail without bail, and shall bring him/her before the Initial Appearance Judge on
the next regular court day so that Respondent can be dealt with according to law. The arresting agent
shall notify the State Attorney's Office immediately after arrest. THIS INJUNCTION IS ENFORCEABLE IN
ALL COUNTIES OF FLORIDA AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MAY EFFECT ARRESTS PURSUANT TO
SECTION 901.15(6), FLORIDA STATUTES.
3.      Reporting alleged violations. If Respondent violates the terms of this injunction and there has
not been an arrest, Petitioner may contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the county in which the
violation occurred and complete an affidavit in support of the violation or Petitioner may contact the
State Attorney’s office for assistance in filing an action for indirect civil contempt or indirect criminal
contempt. Upon receiving such a report, the State Attorney is hereby appointed to prosecute such
violations by indirect criminal contempt proceedings, or the State Attorney may decide to file a criminal
charge, if warranted by the evidence.
4.     Respondent, upon service of this injunction, shall be deemed to have knowledge of and to be
bound by all matters occurring at the hearing and on the face of this injunction.
5.       The temporary injunction, if any, entered in this case is extended until such time as service of
this injunction is effected upon Respondent.

DONE AND ORDERED in __________________________, Florida on                      _____________                   .



Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(l), Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against
Repeat Violence (After Notice) (03/15)
                                                  - 570 -
CIRCUIT JUDGE
COPIES TO:
Sheriff of _________________________County

Petitioner (or his or her attorney):
____ by U. S. Mail
____ by hand delivery in open court (Petitioner must acknowledge receipt in writing on the face of the
        original order--see below.)
_____by e-mail to designated e-mail address(es)


Respondent (or his or her attorney):
___ _forwarded to sheriff for service
____ by hand delivery in open court (Respondent must acknowledge receipt in writing on the face of the
        original order--see below.)
____ by certified mail (may only be used when Respondent is present at the hearing and Respondent
        fails or refuses to acknowledge the receipt of a certified copy of this injunction.)

____ State Attorney’s Office
____ Batterer’s intervention program (if ordered)
___ _State Disbursement Unit (if ordered)
____Central Depository (if ordered)
____ Department of Revenue
____ Other __________________________________________________



I CERTIFY the foregoing is a true copy of the original Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against
Repeat Violence as it appears on file in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of _______________
County, Florida, and that I have furnished copies of this order as indicated above.


CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
(SEAL)
By:
    {Deputy Clerk or Judicial Assistant}




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(l), Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against
Repeat Violence (After Notice) (03/15)
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                                           ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I, {Name of Petitioner}                                       , acknowledge receipt of a certified copy of
this Injunction for Protection.


                                                  _______________________________________
                                                  Petitioner




                                           ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I, {Name of Respondent}                                       , acknowledge receipt of a certified copy of
this Injunction for Protection.



                                                  ________________________________________
                                                  Respondent




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(l), Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against
Repeat Violence (After Notice) (03/15)
                                                  - 572 -
                     IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE           JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                      IN AND FOR              ___________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                  Case No.:
                                                                  Division:
                    __________________,
Petitioner
and

                     __________________,
Respondent.

        ORDER EXTENDING INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST
             ( ) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ( ) REPEAT VIOLENCE
       ( ) DATING VIOLENCE ( ) SEXUAL VIOLENCE ( ) STALKING

THIS CAUSE came before the Court on {date}                                , upon Petitioner’s motion for
an extension of injunction for protection and it appearing to the Court as follows:

1._____Ex parte.
The claims in the motion for extension of injunction for protection make it appear to the Court that
there is an immediate and present danger of domestic, repeat, dating, or sexual violence as required
under section 741.30 or section 784.046, Florida Statutes, or that stalking exists, pursuant to section
784.0485, Florida Statutes. The previously entered injunction is extended until {date}                  .
A full hearing on the petition is scheduled for {date} at _____ a.m./p.m. in
______________________________________________________________________________                          .

NOTICE: Because this is a civil case, there is no requirement that these proceedings be transcribed at
public expense.

YOU ARE ADVISED THAT IN THIS COURT:

a. ____a court reporter is provided by the court.

 b.____ electronic recording only is provided by the court. A party may arrange in advance for the
services of and provide for a court reporter to prepare a written transcript of the proceedings at that
party’s expense.

 c. ____If this is a repeat violence, dating violence, or sexual violence action, no electronic recording or
court reporting services are provided by the court. A party may arrange in advance for the services of
and provide for a court reporter to prepare a written transcript of the proceedings at that party’s
expense.
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(m), Order Extending Injunction for Protection Against
Domestic, Repeat, Dating or Sexual Violence, or Stalking (03/15)
                                                 - 573 -
A RECORD, WHICH INCLUDES A TRANSCRIPT, MAY BE REQUIRED TO SUPPORT AN APPEAL. THE PARTY
SEEKING THE APPEAL IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HAVING THE TRANSCRIPT PREPARED BY A COURT REPORTER.

THE TRANSCRIPT MUST BE FILED WITH THE REVIEWING COURT OR THE APPEAL MAY BE DENIED.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order
to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the
provision of certain assistance. Please contact ___________________________

{identify applicable court personnel by name, address, and telephone number} at
least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon
receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less
than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
2._____After notice and hearing.
Respondent was served with a copy of the temporary injunction, if applicable, and a notice of this
hearing within the time required by Florida law and was afforded an opportunity to be heard. The notice
and opportunity to be heard were sufficient to protect Respondent’s right to due process. The following
persons attended the hearing: ____ Petitioner ____ Respondent.

After hearing the testimony of each party present and of any witnesses, or upon consent of Respondent,
the Court finds that Petitioner is a victim of domestic, repeat , dating , or sexual violence, or stalking, or
reasonably fears that he/she will become a victim of domestic or dating violence from Respondent. The
previously entered injunction is extended until {date}________________________________________,
or until further order of the Court.

DONE AND ORDERED in __________________, Florida, on                   ______________________________.




                                                                   ________________________________
                                                                   CIRCUIT JUDGE




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(m), Order Extending Injunction for Protection Against
Domestic, Repeat, Dating or Sexual Violence, or Stalking (03/15)
                                                  - 574 -
COPIES TO:
Sheriff of                 ___ County

Petitioner (or his or her attorney):
_____ by U.S. Mail
_____ by hand delivery in open court
(Petitioner must acknowledge receipt in writing on the face of the original order—see below)
_____ by e-mail to designated address

Respondent (or his or her attorney):
    __ forwarded to sheriff for service
_____ by hand delivery in open court
(Respondent must acknowledge receipt in writing on the face of the original order—see below)
_____ by certified mail (may only be used when Respondent is present at the hearing and Respondent
fails or refuses to acknowledge the receipt of certified copy of this injunction)

   __State Attorney’s Office

    __Other:


I CERTIFY the foregoing is a true copy of the original Order Extending the Injunction for Protection as it
appears on file in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of           __________ County, Florida,
and that I have furnished copies of this order as indicated above.


CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT


(SEAL)
                                                 By:    _______________________________
                                                 Deputy Clerk or Judicial Assistant




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(m), Order Extending Injunction for Protection Against
Domestic, Repeat, Dating or Sexual Violence, or Stalking (03/15)
                                                 - 575 -
                                          ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I, {Name of Petitioner}                                  , acknowledge receipt of a certified copy of this
Order Extending the Injunction for Protection.



________________________________________
Petitioner


                                          ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I, {Name of Respondent}                                  , acknowledge receipt of a certified copy of this
Order Extending the Injunction for Protection.


_______________________________________
Respondent




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(m), Order Extending Injunction for Protection Against
Domestic, Repeat, Dating or Sexual Violence, or Stalking (03/15)
                                                 - 576 -
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                       FORM 12.980(n)
                 PETITION FOR INJUNCTION FOR
         PROTECTION AGAINST DATING VIOLENCE (03/15)

                                   When should this form be used?

If you or a member of your immediate family are a victim of dating violence, you can use this form to
ask the court for a protective order prohibiting dating violence. Dating violence means violence between
individuals who have or have had a continuing and significant relationship of a romantic or intimate
nature. The dating relationship must have existed within the past six months, the nature of the
relationship must have been characterized by the expectation of affection or sexual involvement
between the parties, and the frequency and type of interaction must have included that the persons
have been involved over time and on a continuous basis during the course of the relationship. Dating
violence does not include violence in a casual acquaintanceship or violence between individuals who
only have engaged in ordinary fraternization in a business or social context.

Dating violence includes assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual
battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping, or false imprisonment, or any criminal offense
resulting in physical injury or death. Because you are making a request to the court, you are called the
petitioner. The person whom you are asking the court to protect you from is called the respondent. If
you are under the age of eighteen and have never been married or had the disabilities of nonage
removed by a court, one of your parents or your legal guardian must sign this petition on your behalf.

The parent or legal guardian of any minor child who is living at home may seek an injunction for
protection against dating violence on behalf of the minor child. With respect to a minor child who is
living at home, the parent or legal guardian must have been an eye-witness to, or have direct physical
evidence or affidavits from eye-witnesses of, the specific facts and circumstances that form the basis of
the petition.

If the respondent is your spouse, former spouse, related to you by blood or marriage, living with you
now or has lived with you in the past (if you are or were living as a family), or the other parent of your
child(ren), whether or not you have ever been married or ever lived together, you should use Petition
for Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law
Form 12.980(a), rather than this form.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. You should complete this form (giving as much detail
as possible) and sign it the presence of a notary or in front of the clerk of the circuit court in the county
where you live. The clerk will take your completed petition to a judge. You should keep a copy for your
records. If you have any questions or need assistance completing this form, the clerk or family law
intake staff will help you.


Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(n), Petition for Injunction for Protection
Against Dating Violence (03/15)
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                        What should I do if the judge grants my petition?

If the facts contained in your petition convince the judge that you or a member of your immediate
family are a victim of dating violence and that an immediate and present danger of dating violence to
you or that family exists, the judge will sign a Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Dating
Violence, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(o). A temporary injunction is issued
without notice to the respondent. The clerk will give your petition, the temporary injunction, and any
other papers filed with your petition to the sheriff or other law enforcement officer for personal service
on the respondent. The temporary injunction will take effect immediately after the respondent is served
with a copy of it. It lasts until a full hearing can be held or for a period of 15 days, whichever comes first.
The court may extend the temporary injunction beyond 15 days for a good reason, which may include
failure to obtain service on the respondent.

The temporary injunction is issued ex parte. This means that the judge has considered only the
information presented by one side--YOU. Section I of the temporary injunction gives a date that you
should appear in court for a hearing. You will be expected to testify about the facts in your petition. The
respondent will be given the opportunity to testify at this hearing, also. At the hearing, the judge will
decide whether to issue a Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against Dating Violence (After
Notice), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(p), which will remain in effect for a
specific time period or until modified or dissolved by the court. If you and/or the respondent do not
appear, the temporary injunction may be continued in force, extended, or dismissed, and/or
additional orders may be granted, including entry of a permanent injunction and the imposition of
court costs. You and respondent will be bound by the terms of any injunction or order issued at the
final hearing.

IF EITHER YOU OR RESPONDENT DO NOT APPEAR AT THE FINAL HEARING, YOU WILL BOTH BE BOUND
BY THE TERMS OF ANY INJUNCTION OR ORDER ISSUED IN THIS MATTER.

If the judge signs a temporary or final injunction, the clerk will provide you with the necessary copies.
Make sure that you keep one certified copy of the injunction with you at all times!

                          What can I do if the judge denies my petition?

If your petition is denied on the grounds that it appears to the court that no immediate and present
danger of dating violence exists, the court will set a full hearing on your petition. The respondent will be
notified by personal service of your petition and the hearing. If your petition is denied, you may: amend
your petition by filing a Supplemental Affidavit in Support of Petition for Injunction for Protection,
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(g); attend the hearing and present facts that
support your petition; and/or dismiss your petition.



Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(n), Petition for Injunction for Protection
Against Dating Violence (03/15)
                                                   - 578 -
                              Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. The words that are in bold underline are defined in that section. The clerk of
the circuit court or family law intake staff will help you complete any necessary forms. For further
information, see Section 784.046, Florida Statutes, and Rule 12.610, Florida Family Law Rules of
Procedure.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(n), Petition for Injunction for Protection
Against Dating Violence (03/15)
                                                    - 579 -
                        IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE          JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                       IN AND FOR                ___________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                  Case No.:
                                                                  Division:
                    ___________________,
Petitioner,
and

                     ___________________,
Respondent.

 PETITION FOR INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST DATING
VIOLENCE
I, {full legal name}                                                          , being sworn, certify that the
following statements are true:

SECTION I. PETITIONER
(This section is about you. It must be completed.)

1.      Petitioner currently lives at the following address: {address, city, state, zip code}_____________

Date of Birth of Petitioner: ___________________________.

[Indicate if applicable]
_____ Petitioner seeks an injunction for protection on behalf of a minor child. Petitioner is the
parent or legal guardian of {full legal name}             __________________             ,
a minor child who is living at home.

2.       Petitioner's attorney's name, address, and telephone number is: _________________________
.
(If you do not have an attorney, write "none.")

SECTION II. RESPONDENT
(This section is about the person you want to be protected from. It must be completed.)

1.      Respondent currently lives at the following address: {address, city, state, and zip code}________

Respondent’s Driver’s License number is: {if known} _______________________________

2.      Petitioner has known Respondent since {date}_____________________________________


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Violence (03/15)
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3.     Respondent's last known place of employment:_____________________________________
Employment address:_________________________________________________________
Working hours: ___________________________

4.      Physical description of Respondent:
Race: ______ Sex: Male _____ Female _____           Date of Birth:____________
Height: _____ Weight: _____ Eye Color: _____        Hair Color:______________
Distinguishing marks and/or scars:
Vehicle: (make/model) _______________ Color: __________ Tag Number: ____________

5.      Other names Respondent goes by (aliases or nicknames):_____________________________

6.      Respondent's attorney’s name, address, and telephone number is:              ____________________

(If you do not know whether Respondent has an attorney, write "unknown." If Respondent does not
have an attorney, write "none.")

7.      If Respondent is a minor, the address of Respondent’s parent or legal guardian is:


SECTION III. CASE HISTORY AND REASON FOR SEEKING PETITION (This section must be completed.)

1.       Describe the nature of the relationship between the Petitioner and Respondent (include the
length of time of the relationship, the romantic or intimate nature of the relationship, the frequency or
type of interaction, and any other facts that characterize the relationship)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________.
_____Please indicate here if you are attaching additional pages to continue these facts.

2.    Have the Petitioner and Respondent been involved in a dating relationship within the past six
months?          ______ Yes         No

3.      Has Petitioner ever received or tried to get an injunction for protection against domestic
violence, dating violence, repeat violence, or sexual violence against Respondent in this or any other
court?

_____ Yes    _____ No             If yes, what happened in that case? {Include case number, if known}

                                                                                                              .

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(n), Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Dating
Violence (03/15)
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4.      Has Respondent ever received or tried to get an injunction for protection against domestic
violence, dating violence, repeat violence, or sexual violence against Petitioner in this or any other
court?
_____ Yes _____No              If yes, what happened in that case? {Include case number, if known}

                                                                                                              .

5.      Describe any other court case that is either going on now or that happened in the past between
Petitioner and Respondent {include case number, if known}:


                                                                                                              .

6.     Respondent has directed an incident of violence, meaning assault, aggravated assault, battery,
aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping, or false
imprisonment, or any criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death against Petitioner or a
member of Petitioner’s immediate family. The incident (including date and location) is described below.
On {date}                                      , at {location} ___________________________             ,
Respondent ______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________                                          .
_____Please indicate here if you are attaching additional pages to continue these facts.

7.     Other prior incidents (including dates and location) are described below:
On {date}                                       , at {location} _____________________________                 ,
Respondent________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________


                                                                                                              .
_____Please indicate here if you are attaching additional pages to continue these facts.

8.     Petitioner genuinely fears dating violence by Respondent. {Explain}:____________________
____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________



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Violence (03/15)
                                                   - 582 -
                                                                                                              .


9.     Additional Information
       {Indicate all that apply}
       a.____ Respondent owns, has, and/or is known to have guns or other weapons.
Describe weapon(s):__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________                                    .

       b.____ This or prior acts of dating violence have been previously reported to: {person or agency}
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________                                  .

SECTION IV. INJUNCTION
(This section must be completed.)

     1. Petitioner asks the Court to enter a TEMPORARY INJUNCTION for protection against dating
        violence that will be in place from now until the scheduled hearing in this matter.

     2. Petitioner asks the Court to enter an injunction prohibiting Respondent from committing any
        acts of violence against Petitioner and:

a. prohibiting Respondent from going to or within 500 feet of any place Petitioner lives;

b. prohibiting Respondent from going to or within 500 feet of Petitioner’s place(s) of employment or the
school that Petitioner attends; the address of Petitioner's place(s) of employment and/or school
is:______________________________________________________
                                                                                                        ;

c. prohibiting Respondent from contacting Petitioner by telephone, mail, by e-mail, in writing, through
another person, or in any other manner;

d. ordering Respondent not to use or possess any guns or firearms;

        {Choose all that apply}
 e. ____prohibiting Respondent from going to or within 500 feet of the following place(s) Petitioner or Petitioner’s imme

                                                                                                              ;

      f. ____ prohibiting Respondent from knowingly and intentionally going to or within 100 feet of
      Petitioner’s motor vehicle;
and any other terms the Court deems necessary for the safety of Petitioner and Petitioner’s
      immediate family.

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I UNDERSTAND THAT BY FILING THIS PETITION, I AM ASKING THE COURT TO HOLD A HEARING ON
THIS PETITION, THAT BOTH THE RESPONDENT AND I WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE HEARING, AND THAT I
MUST APPEAR AT THE HEARING. I UNDERSTAND THAT IF EITHER RESPONDENT OR I FAIL TO APPEAR
AT THE FINAL HEARING, WE WILL BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF ANY INJUNCTION OR ORDER ISSUED
AT THAT HEARING.

I UNDERSTAND THAT I AM SWEARING OR AFFIRMING UNDER OATH TO THE TRUTHFULNESS OF THE
CLAIMS MADE IN THIS PETITION AND THAT THE PUNISHMENT FOR KNOWINGLY MAKING A FALSE
STATEMENT INCLUDES FINES AND/OR IMPRISONMENT.

Dated: ____________________________                        _______________________________________
                                                           Signature of Petitioner
Printed Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
                                                           Designated E-Mail Address(es):______________
STATE OF FLORIDA                                           _______________________________________
COUNTY OF

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on                        by                                        .


NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK


{Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or clerk.}
    __ Personally known
    __ Produced identification
Type of identification produced




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                    IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE              JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                      IN AND FOR              ____________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                   Case No.:
                                                                   Division:
                     __________________,
Petitioner,
and

                     ___________________,
Respondent.


TEMPORARY INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST DATING VIOLENCE
The Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Dating Violence under Section 784.046, Florida
Statutes, and other papers filed in this Court have been reviewed. Under the laws of Florida, the Court
has jurisdiction of the petitioner and the subject matter and has jurisdiction of the respondent upon
service of the temporary injunction. The term Petitioner as used in this injunction includes the person
on whose behalf this injunction is entered.

It is intended that this protection order meet the requirements of 18 U.S.C. Section 2265 and
therefore intended that it be accorded full faith and credit by the court of another state or Indian tribe
and enforced as if it were the order of the enforcing state or of the Indian tribe.


SECTION I. NOTICE OF HEARING

Because this Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Dating Violence has been issued without
notice to Respondent, the Petitioner and Respondent are instructed that they are scheduled to appear
and testify at a hearing regarding this matter on {date} _______________________________, at
________ a.m./p.m., when the Court will consider whether to issue a Final Judgment of Injunction for
Protection Against Dating Violence, which shall remain in effect until modified or dissolved by the Court,
and whether other things should be ordered. The hearing will be before The Honorable {name}
__________________________, at {room name/number, location, address, city}
____________________________________________________ _________________________, Florida.
If Petitioner and/or Respondent do not appear, this temporary injunction may be continued in force,
extended, or dismissed, and/or additional orders may be granted, including entry of a permanent
injunction and the imposition of court costs. All witnesses and evidence, if any, must be presented at
this time. Petitioner and Respondent will be bound by the terms of any injunction or order issued at
the final hearing.

IF EITHER PETITIONER OR RESPONDENT DO NOT APPEAR AT THE FINAL HEARING, HE OR SHE WILL BE

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(o), Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Dating
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BOUND BY THE TERMS OF ANY INJUNCTION OR ORDER ISSUED IN THIS MATTER.
NOTICE: Because this is a civil case, there is no requirement that these proceedings be transcribed at
public expense.

YOU ARE ADVISED THAT IN THIS COURT:

a._____ a court reporter is provided by the court.

b._____electronic recording only is provided by the court. A party may arrange in advance for the
services of and provide for a court reporter to prepare a written transcript of the proceedings at that
party’s expense.

c._____ neither electronic recording nor court reporting services are provided by the court. A party may
arrange in advance for the services of and provide for a court reporter to prepare a written transcript of
the proceedings at that party’s expense.

A RECORD, WHICH INCLUDES A TRANSCRIPT, MAY BE REQUIRED TO SUPPORT AN APPEAL. THE PARTY
SEEKING THE APPEAL IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HAVING THE TRANSCRIPT PREPARED BY A COURT REPORTER.
THE TRANSCRIPT MUST BE FILED WITH THE REVIEWING COURT OR THE APPEAL MAY BE DENIED.


If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order
to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the
provision of certain assistance. Please contact

{identify applicable court personnel by name, address, and telephone number} at
least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon
receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less
than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
SECTION II. FINDINGS

The statements made under oath by Petitioner make it appear that Section 784.046, Florida Statutes,
applies to the parties, that Petitioner is a victim of dating violence and/or Petitioner has reasonable
cause to believe he or she is in imminent danger of becoming a victim of an act of dating violence by
Respondent, and that an immediate and present danger of dating violence exists to Petitioner or to a
member of Petitioner's immediate family.

SECTION III. TEMPORARY INJUNCTION AND TERMS

This injunction shall be effective until the hearing set above and in no event for longer than 15 days,


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unless extended by court order. If a final order of injunction is issued, the terms of this temporary
injunction will be extended until service of the final injunction is effected upon Respondent. This
injunction is valid and enforceable in all counties of the State of Florida. The terms of this injunction
may not be changed by either party alone or by both parties together. Only the Court may modify the
terms of this injunction. Either party may ask the Court to change or end this injunction.
Willful violation of the terms of this injunction, such as refusing to vacate the dwelling which the
parties share, going to Petitioner's residence, place of employment, school, or other place prohibited
in this injunction, telephoning, contacting or communicating with Petitioner, if prohibited by this
injunction, or committing an act of dating violence against Petitioner constitutes a misdemeanor of
the first degree punishable by up to one year in jail, as provided by Sections 775.082 and 775.083,
Florida Statutes.
Any party violating this injunction may be subject to civil or indirect criminal contempt proceedings,
including the imposition of a fine or imprisonment, and also may be charged with a crime punishable
by a fine, jail, or both, as provided by Florida Statutes.
ORDERED and ADJUDGED:
1.       Violence Prohibited. Respondent shall not commit, or cause any other person to commit, any
acts of violence against Petitioner, including assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery,
sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping, or false imprisonment, or any
criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death. Respondent shall not commit any other violation
of the injunction through an intentional unlawful threat, word, or act to do violence to the Petitioner.

2.       No Contact. Respondent shall have no contact with the Petitioner unless otherwise provided
in this section.
a. Unless otherwise provided herein, Respondent shall have no contact with Petitioner. Respondent
shall not directly or indirectly contact Petitioner in person, by mail, e-mail, fax, telephone, through
another person, or in any other manner. Further, Respondent shall not contact or have any third party
contact anyone connected with Petitioner's employment or school to inquire about Petitioner or to send
any messages to Petitioner. Unless otherwise provided herein, Respondent shall not go to, in, or within
500 feet of: Petitioner’s current residence {list address}
________________________________________________________________________
or any residence to which Petitioner may move; Petitioner’s current or any subsequent place of
employment {list address of current employment}
________________________________ or place where Petitioner attends school {list address of school} ;
or the following other places (if requested by Petitioner) where Petitioner or Petitioner’s minor
child(ren) go often:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________



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        {Initial if applies; write N/A if not applicable}
        b. ____Respondent may not knowingly come within 100 feet of Petitioner’s automobile at any
time.
       c. ____Other provisions regarding contact:________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

3.     Firearms.
       [Initial all that apply; write N/A if does not apply]
       a. ____Respondent shall not use or possess a firearm or ammunition.
       b. ____Respondent shall surrender any firearms and ammunition in Respondent's possession to
the County Sheriff's Department.
       c. ____Other directives relating to firearms and ammunition:___________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

4.      Mailing Address or Designated E-Mail Address(es). Respondent shall notify the Clerk of the
Court of any change in either his or her mailing address, or designated e-mail address(es), within 10 days
of the change. All further papers (excluding pleadings requiring personal service) shall be served either
by mail to Respondent’s last known mailing address or by e-mail to Respondent’s designated e-mail
address(es). Service shall be complete upon mailing or e-mailing.

5.     Additional order(s) necessary to protect Petitioner from dating violence:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________                                        .

SECTION IV. OTHER SPECIAL PROVISIONS
{This section to be used for inclusion of local provisions approved by the chief judge as provided in Florida
Family Law Rule 12.610.}
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

SECTION V. DIRECTIONS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN ENFORCING THIS INJUNCTION
{Unless ordered otherwise by the judge, all provisions in this injunction are considered mandatory
provisions and should be interpreted as part of this injunction.}

1.      The Sheriff of ______________ County, or any other authorized law enforcement officer, is
        ordered to serve this temporary injunction upon Respondent as soon as possible after its
        issuance.

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2.      This injunction is valid and enforceable in all counties of the State of Florida. Violation of this
injunction should be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Law enforcement officers of
the jurisdiction in which a violation of this injunction occurs shall enforce the provisions of this
injunction and are authorized to arrest without a warrant pursuant to Section 901.15, Florida Statutes,
for any violation of its provisions, which constitutes a criminal act under Section 784.047, Florida
Statutes.

3.      Should any Florida law enforcement officer having jurisdiction have probable cause to believe
that Respondent has knowingly violated this injunction, the officer may arrest Respondent, confine
him/her in the county jail without bail, and shall bring him/her before the Initial Appearance Judge on
the next regular court day so that Respondent can be dealt with according to law. The arresting agent
shall notify the State Attorney's Office immediately after arrest. THIS INJUNCTION IS ENFORCEABLE IN
ALL COUNTIES OF FLORIDA AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MAY EFFECT ARRESTS PURSUANT TO
SECTION 901.15(6), FLORIDA STATUTES.

4.      Reporting alleged violations. If Respondent violates the terms of this injunction and there has
not been an arrest, Petitioner may contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the county in which the
violation occurred and complete an affidavit in support of the violation or Petitioner may contact the
State Attorney’s office for assistance in filing an action for indirect civil contempt or indirect criminal
contempt. Upon receiving such a report, the State Attorney is hereby appointed to prosecute such
violations by indirect criminal contempt proceedings, or the State Attorney may decide to file a criminal
charge, if warranted by the evidence.


DONE AND ORDERED in ___________________________, Florida on                                                    .



                                             _______________________________________
                                                                                  CIRCUIT JUDGE




COPIES TO:
       Sheriff of                  ________ County

        Petitioner:

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           __ by U. S. Mail
           __ by hand delivery in open court
         _____ by e-mail to designated e-mail address(es)


         Respondent:
            __ forwarded to sheriff for service

         ____ State Attorney’s Office
            __ Other: ________________________

I CERTIFY the foregoing is a true copy of the original Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Dating
Violence as it appears on file in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of                County,
Florida, and that I have furnished copies of this order as indicated above.



CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
(SEAL)

By:_______________________________________
 {Deputy Clerk or Judicial Assistant}




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                        IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE        JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                         IN AND FOR            __________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                               Case No.:
                                                               Division:
                    ___________________,
Petitioner,
and

                     ___________________ ,
Respondent.


        FINAL JUDGMENT OF INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST
                   DATING VIOLENCE (AFTER NOTICE)

The Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Dating Violence under Section 784.046, Florida
Statutes, and other papers filed in this Court have been reviewed. The Court has jurisdiction of the
parties and the subject matter. The term Petitioner as used in this injunction includes the person on
whose behalf this injunction is entered.

It is intended that this protection order meet the requirements of 18 U.S.C. Section 2265 and
therefore intended that it be accorded full faith and credit by the court of another state or Indian tribe
and enforced as if it were the order of the enforcing state or of the Indian tribe.

SECTION I. HEARING

This cause came before the Court for a hearing to determine whether an Injunction for Protection
Against Dating Violence in this case should be:
____ issued ____ modified ____ extended.
The hearing was attended by:
____ Petitioner
____Petitioner’s Counsel
____Respondent
____Respondent’s Counsel

SECTION II. FINDINGS

On {date} _____________________, a notice of this hearing was served on Respondent together with a
copy of Petitioner’s petition to this Court and the temporary injunction, if issued. Service was within the
time required by Florida law, and Respondent was afforded an opportunity to be heard.


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After hearing the testimony of each party present and of any witnesses, or upon consent of Respondent,
the Court finds, based on the specific facts of this case, that Petitioner is a victim of dating violence
and/or Petitioner has reasonable cause to believe he or she is in imminent danger of becoming a victim
of an act of dating violence by Respondent, and that an immediate and present danger of dating
violence exists to Petitioner or to a member of Petitioner's immediate family.

SECTION III. INJUNCTION AND TERMS

This injunction shall be in full force and effect until ____ further order of the Court or ____ {date}
__________________________. This injunction is valid and enforceable throughout all counties in the
State of Florida. The terms of this injunction may not be changed by either party alone or by both
parties together. Only the Court may modify the terms of this injunction. Either party may ask the
Court to change or end this injunction.

Willful violation of the terms of this injunction, such as refusing to vacate the dwelling which the
parties share, going to Petitioner's residence, place of employment, school, or other place prohibited
in this injunction, telephoning, contacting or communicating with Petitioner, if prohibited by this
injunction, or committing an act of dating violence against Petitioner constitutes a misdemeanor of
the first degree punishable by up to one year in jail, as provided by Sections 775.082 and 775.083,
Florida Statutes.

Any party violating this injunction shall be subject to civil or indirect criminal contempt proceedings,
including the imposition of a fine or imprisonment, and also may be charged with a crime punishable
by a fine, jail, or both, as provided by Florida Statutes.

ORDERED and ADJUDGED:

1.       Violence Prohibited. Respondent shall not commit, or cause any other person to commit, any
acts of violence against Petitioner, including assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery,
sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping, or false imprisonment, or any
criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death. Respondent shall not commit any other violation
of the injunction through an intentional unlawful threat, word or act to do violence to the Petitioner.

2.       No Contact. Respondent shall have no contact with Petitioner unless otherwise provided in
this section.
a. Unless otherwise provided herein, Respondent shall have no contact with Petitioner. Respondent
shall not directly or indirectly contact Petitioner in person, by mail, e-mail, fax, telephone, through
another person, or in any other manner. Further, Respondent shall not contact or have any third party
contact anyone connected with Petitioner's employment or school to inquire about Petitioner or to send
any messages to Petitioner. Unless otherwise provided herein, Respondent shall not go to, in, or within
500        feet      of:              Petitioner’s      current     residence         {list     address}

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___________________________________________________________
                                                                                       or any residence
to which Petitioner may move; Petitioner’s current or any subsequent place of employment {list address
of current employment}___
or place where Petitioner attends school {list address of school} _________________________
_______________________________________; or the following other places (if requested by
Petitioner) where Petitioner or Petitioner’s minor child(ren) go often: ___________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________

                                                                                                            .

        {Initial if applies; write N/A if not applicable}
b.____ Respondent may not knowingly come within 100 feet of Petitioner's automobile at any time.
        c. ____Other provisions regarding contact:


                                                                                                    .

3.     Firearms.
       {Initial all that apply; write N/A if does not apply}
a.____Respondent shall not use or possess a firearm or ammunition.

b.____Respondent shall surrender any firearms and ammunition in the Respondent's possession to
the___________________ County Sheriff's Department.

       c. ____Other directives relating to firearms and ammunition:___________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________ .

4.      Mailing Address or Designated E-Mail Address(es). Respondent shall notify the Clerk of the
Court of any change in either his or her mailing address, or designated e-mail address(es), within 10 days
of the change. All further papers (excluding pleadings requiring personal service) shall be served either
by mail to Respondent’s last known mailing address or by e-mail to Respondent’s designated e-mail
address(es). Service shall be complete upon mailing or e-mailing.

5.     Additional order(s) necessary to protect Petitioner from dating violence: ______________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________ .




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SECTION IV. OTHER SPECIAL PROVISIONS
{This section to be used for inclusion of local provisions approved by the chief judge as provided in Florida
Family Law Rule 12.610.}


                                                                                                                .

SECTION V. DIRECTIONS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN ENFORCING THIS INJUNCTION
{Unless ordered otherwise by the judge, all provisions in this injunction are considered mandatory
provisions and should be interpreted as part of this injunction.}

1.      This injunction is valid and enforceable in all counties of the State of Florida. Violation of this
injunction should be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Law enforcement officers of
the jurisdiction in which a violation of this injunction occurs shall enforce the provisions of this
injunction and are authorized to arrest without a warrant pursuant to Section 901.15, Florida Statutes,
for any violation of its provision, which constitutes a criminal act under Section 784.047, Florida
Statutes.
2.      Should any Florida law enforcement officer having jurisdiction have probable cause to believe
that Respondent has knowingly violated this injunction, the officer may arrest Respondent, confine
him/her in the county jail without bail, and shall bring him/her before the Initial Appearance Judge on
the next regular court day so that Respondent can be dealt with according to law. The arresting agent
shall notify the State Attorney's Office immediately after arrest. THIS INJUNCTION IS ENFORCEABLE IN
ALL COUNTIES OF FLORIDA AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MAY EFFECT ARRESTS PURSUANT TO
SECTION 901.15(6), FLORIDA STATUTES.
3.      Reporting alleged violations. If Respondent violates the terms of this injunction and there has
not been an arrest, Petitioner may contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the county in which the
violation occurred and complete an affidavit in support of the violation or Petitioner may contact the
State Attorney’s office for assistance in filing an action for indirect civil contempt or indirect criminal
contempt. Upon receiving such a report, the State Attorney is hereby appointed to prosecute such
violations by indirect criminal contempt proceedings, or the State Attorney may decide to file a criminal
charge, if warranted by the evidence.
4.     Respondent, upon service of this injunction, shall be deemed to have knowledge of and to be
bound by all matters occurring at the hearing and on the face of this injunction.
5.       The temporary injunction, if any, entered in this case is extended until such time as service of
this injunction is effected upon Respondent.

DONE AND ORDERED in____________________________, Florida on _____________________.


             __________________________________________
             CIRCUIT JUDGE

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COPIES TO:
Sheriff of                  County

Petitioner (or his or her attorney):
____ by U. S. Mail
____ by hand delivery in open court (Petitioner must acknowledge receipt in writing on the face of the
original order--see below)
_____ by e-mail to designated e-mail address

Respondent (or his or her attorney):
___ _forwarded to sheriff for service
____ by hand delivery in open court (Respondent must acknowledge receipt in writing on the face of the
original order--see below.)
____ by certified mail (may only be used when Respondent is present at the hearing and Respondent
fails or refuses to acknowledge the receipt of a certified copy of this injunction.)

____ State Attorney’s Office
____ Other _____________________________________________

I CERTIFY the foregoing is a true copy of the original Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against
Dating Violence as it appears on file in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of          _______
County, Florida, and that I have furnished copies of this order as indicated above.

   CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
(SEAL)

                                            By:_______________________________________
   Deputy Clerk or Judicial Assistant




                                           ACKNOWLEDGMENT



I, {Name of Petitioner} ___________________________, acknowledge receipt of a certified copy of this
Injunction for Protection.

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Petitioner




                                           ACKNOWLEDGMENT



I, {Name of Respondent} ________________________________, acknowledge receipt of a certified copy
of this Injunction for Protection.




Respondent




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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                       FORM 12.980(q)
                 PETITION FOR INJUNCTION FOR
         PROTECTION AGAINST SEXUAL VIOLENCE (03/15)


                                   When should this form be used?

If you are a victim of sexual violence or the parent or legal guardian of a minor child who is living at
home and is a victim of sexual violence, you can use this form to ask the court for a protective order
prohibiting sexual violence. Sexual violence means any one incident of:
 sexual battery, as defined in Chapter 794, Florida Statutes;
 a lewd or lascivious act, as defined in Chapter 800, Florida Statutes, committed upon or in the
     presence of a person younger than 16 years of age;
 luring or enticing a child, as described in Chapter 787, Florida Statutes;
 sexual performance by a child, as described in Chapter 827, Florida Statutes; or
 any other forcible felony wherein a sexual act is committed or attempted

In order to get an injunction you must have reported the sexual violence to a law enforcement agency
and be cooperating in the criminal proceeding if there is one. It does not matter whether criminal
charges based on the sexual violence have been filed, reduced, or dismissed by the state attorney’s
office. You may also seek an injunction for protection against sexual violence if the respondent was sent
to prison for committing one of the sexual violence crimes listed above against you or your minor child
living at home and respondent is out of prison or is getting out of prison within 90 days of your petition.
Attach the notice of inmate release to your petition.

Because you are making a request to the court, you are called the petitioner. The person whom you are
asking the court to protect you from is called the respondent. If you are seeking an injunction for
protection against sexual violence on behalf of a minor child who is living at home, the parent or legal
guardian must have been an eyewitness to, or have direct physical evidence or affidavits from
eyewitnesses of, the specific facts and circumstances that form the basis of the petition. If you are under
the age of eighteen and have never been married or had the disabilities of nonage removed by a court,
one of your parents or your legal guardian must sign this petition on your behalf.

If the respondent is your spouse, former spouse, related to you by blood or marriage, living with you
now or has lived with you in the past (if you are or were living as a family), or is the other parent of your
child(ren) whether or not you have ever been married or ever lived together, you should use Petition for
Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.980(a), rather than this form.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. You should complete this form (giving as much detail
as possible) and sign it the presence of a notary or in front of the clerk of the circuit court in the county

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where you live. The clerk will take your completed petition to a judge. You should keep a copy for your
records. If you have any questions or need assistance completing this form, the clerk or family law
intake staff will help you.


                        What should I do if the judge grants my petition?

If the facts contained in your petition convince the judge that an immediate and present danger of
violence exists, the judge will sign a Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Sexual Violence,
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(r). A temporary injunction is issued without
notice to the respondent. The clerk will give your petition, the temporary injunction, and any other
papers filed with your petition to the sheriff or other law enforcement officer for personal service on
the respondent. The temporary injunction will take effect immediately after the respondent is served
with a copy of it. It lasts until a full hearing can be held or for a period of 15 days, whichever comes first,
unless the respondent is incarcerated, and in such instance the temporary injunction is effective for 15
days following the date the respondent is released from incarceration. The court may extend the
temporary injunction beyond 15 days for a good reason, which may include failure to obtain service on
the respondent.

The temporary injunction is issued ex parte. This means that the judge has considered only the
information presented by one side--YOU. Section I of the temporary injunction gives a date that you
should appear in court for a hearing. You will be expected to testify about the facts in your petition. The
respondent will be given the opportunity to testify at this hearing, also. At the hearing, the judge will
decide whether to issue a Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against Sexual Violence (After
Notice), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(s), which will remain in effect for a
specific time period or until modified or dissolved by the court. If you and/or the respondent do not
appear, the temporary injunction may be continued in force, extended, or dismissed, and/or
additional orders may be granted, including entry of a permanent injunction and the imposition of
court costs. You and respondent will be bound by the terms of any injunction or order issued at the
final hearing.

IF EITHER YOU OR RESPONDENT DO NOT APPEAR AT THE FINAL HEARING, YOU WILL BOTH BE BOUND
BY THE TERMS OF ANY INJUNCTION OR ORDER ISSUED IN THIS MATTER.

If the judge signs a temporary or final injunction, the clerk will provide you with the necessary copies.
Make sure that you keep one certified copy of the injunction with you at all times!

                          What can I do if the judge denies my petition?

If your petition is denied on the grounds that it appears to the court that no immediate and present
danger of sexual violence exists, the court will set a full hearing on your petition. The respondent will be
notified by personal service of your petition and the hearing. If your petition is denied, you may: amend


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your petition by filing a Supplemental Affidavit in Support of Petition for Injunction for Protection,
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980 (g); attend the hearing and present facts that
support your petition; and/or dismiss your petition.

                              Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. The words that are in bold underline are defined in that section. The clerk of
the circuit court or family law intake staff will provide you with necessary forms. For further
information, see section 784.046, Florida Statutes.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.

                                             Special Notes . . .



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If you fear that disclosing your address would put you in danger, you should complete a Request for
Confidential Filing of Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(h), and file it
with the clerk of the circuit court and write confidential in the space provided for your address on the
petition.




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                       IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE         JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                       IN AND FOR          _______________ COUNTY, FLORIDA


                                                                     Case No.:
                                                                     Division:
                   ____________________,
Petitioner,
and

                    ____________________,
Respondent.



PETITION FOR INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST SEXUAL VIOLENCE

I, {full legal name} ____________________________________ being sworn, certify that the following
statements are true:

SECTION I. PETITIONER
(This section is about you. It must be completed; however, if you fear that disclosing your address to
the respondent would put you in danger, you should complete and file a Request for Confidential Filing
of Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(h), and write confidential in the
space provided on this form for your address.)

1.      Petitioner currently lives at the following address: {address, city, state, zip code} ______

Date of Birth of Petitioner:

{Indicate if applicable}
_____ Petitioner seeks an injunction for protection on behalf of a minor child.
Petitioner is the parent or legal guardian of {full legal name}_________________                       ,
a minor child who is living at home.

2.       Petitioner's attorney's name, address, and telephone number is:_________________
________________________________________________________________________
(If you do not have an attorney, write "none.")

SECTION II. RESPONDENT
(This section is about the person you want to be protected from. It must be completed.)

1.      Respondent currently lives at the following address: {address, city, state, and zip code}


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________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Respondent’s Driver’s License number is: {if known} ____________________________________

2.     Respondent's last known place of employment:________________________________________
Employment address:_____________________________________________________________
Working hours: __________________________

3.      Physical description of Respondent:
Race: _____ Sex: Male ____ Female _____            Date of Birth:
Height: _____ Weight: _____ Eye Color: _____       Hair Color:    ____________________
Distinguishing marks and/or scars:
Vehicle: (make/model) _______________ Color: _________ Tag Number:

4.       Other names Respondent goes by (aliases or nicknames):________________________________
         ______________________________________________________________________________

5.      Respondent's attorney’s name, address, and telephone number is: ________________________
                ________________________________________________________________________
(If you do not know whether Respondent has an attorney, write "unknown." If Respondent does not
have an attorney, write "none.")

6.       If Respondent is a minor, the address of Respondent’s parent or legal guardian is: ____________


SECTION III. CASE HISTORY AND REASON FOR SEEKING PETITION
(This section must be completed.)

1.      Petitioner has suffered sexual violence as shown by the fact that the Respondent has: {describe
the acts of violence}




                                                                                                       .
_____ Please indicate here if you are attaching additional pages to continue these facts.

     {Indicate all that apply}
          a. ____ Petitioner reported the sexual violence to law enforcement and is cooperating in any
              criminal proceeding. The incident report number by law enforcement is: _______________ .

         b. {If there is a criminal case, include case number, if known}                                           .


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        c. _____Respondent was sent to prison for committing sexual violence against Petitioner or
           Petitioner’s minor child living at home and Respondent is out of prison or is getting out of
           prison within 90 days. The notice of inmate release is attached.

2.      Has Petitioner ever received or tried to get an injunction for protection against domestic
violence, dating violence, repeat violence, or sexual violence against Respondent in this or any other
court?
_____ Yes _____No If yes, what happened in that case? {Include case number, if known}
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________.

3.      Has Respondent ever received or tried to get an injunction for protection against domestic
violence, dating violence, repeat violence, or sexual violence against Petitioner in this or any other
court?
_____ Yes _____ No If yes, what happened in that case? {Include case number, if known}
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________.

4.      Describe any other court case that is either going on now or that happened in the past between
Petitioner and Respondent {Include case number, if known}:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
                                                                                                  ____.

5.     Additional Information
       {Indicate all that apply}
       a. ____Respondent owns, has, and/or is known to have guns or other weapons.
Describe weapon(s): ___________________________________________________________

       b. ____This or prior acts of violence have been previously reported to: {person or agency}
______________________________________________________________________________


SECTION IV. INJUNCTION
(This section must be completed.)

     1. Petitioner asks the Court to enter a TEMPORARY INJUNCTION for protection against sexual
        violence that will be in place from now until the scheduled hearing in this matter.

     2. Petitioner asks the Court to enter an injunction prohibiting Respondent from committing any

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acts of violence against Petitioner and:
     a. prohibiting Respondent from going to or within 500 feet of any place Petitioner lives;

    b.     prohibiting Respondent from going to or within 500 feet of Petitioner’s place(s) of
employment or the school that Petitioner attends; the address of Petitioner's place(s) of employment
and/or school is: _______________________
           ;

 c.        prohibiting Respondent from contacting Petitioner by telephone, mail, by e-mail, in writing,
through another person, or in any other manner;

 d.         ordering Respondent not to use or possess any guns or firearms;

            {Indicate all that apply}
e.          _____ prohibiting Respondent from going to or within 500 feet of the following place(s)
Petitioner or Petitioner’s immediate family must go to often: ____________________________
________________________________
                                                                                           ;

             f. _____ prohibiting Respondent from knowingly and intentionally going to or within 100
feet of Petitioner’s motor vehicle;
             AND any other terms the Court deems necessary for the safety of Petitioner and Petitioner’s
immediate family.

I UNDERSTAND THAT BY FILING THIS PETITION, I AM ASKING THE COURT TO HOLD A HEARING ON
THIS PETITION, THAT BOTH THE RESPONDENT AND I WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE HEARING, AND THAT I
MUST APPEAR AT THE HEARING. I UNDERSTAND THAT IF EITHER RESPONDENT OF I FAIL TO APPEAR
AT THE FINAL HEARING, WE WILL BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF ANY INJUNCTION OR ORDER ISSUED
AT THAT HEARING.

I UNDERSTAND THAT I AM SWEARING OR AFFIRMING UNDER OATH TO THE TRUTHFULNESS OF THE
CLAIMS MADE IN THIS PETITION AND THAT THE PUNISHMENT FOR KNOWINGLY MAKING A FALSE
STATEMENT INCLUDES FINES AND/OR IMPRISONMENT.




Dated: _______________________
_______________________________________
Signature of Petitioner

Printed Name: ________________________________
Address: ____________________________________


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City, State, Zip:             ________
Telephone Number: ___________________________
Fax Number:                   _______

Designated E-Mail Address(es): ___________________________________________


STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF _________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on_____________________ by _____________________.




NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK


{Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or clerk.}
______ Personally known
    ___ Produced identification
Type of identification produced                     _________




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                    IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE             JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                        IN AND FOR            __________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                               Case No.:
                                                               Division:
                     __________________,
Petitioner,
and

                     ___________________,
Respondent.

TEMPORARY INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST SEXUAL VIOLENCE

The Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Sexual Violence under Section 784.046, Florida
Statutes, and other papers filed in this Court have been reviewed. Under the laws of Florida, the Court
has jurisdiction of the petitioner and the subject matter and has jurisdiction of the respondent upon
service of the temporary injunction. The term Petitioner as used in this injunction includes the person
on whose behalf this injunction is entered.

It is intended that this protection order meet the requirements of 18 U.S.C. Section 2265 and
therefore intended that it be accorded full faith and credit by the court of another state or Indian tribe
and enforced as if it were the order of the enforcing state or of the Indian tribe.


SECTION I. NOTICE OF HEARING

Because this Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Sexual Violence has been issued without
notice to Respondent, the Petitioner and Respondent are instructed that they are scheduled to appear
and testify at a hearing regarding this matter on {date} _____________________, at __________
a.m./p.m., when the Court will consider whether to issue a Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection
Against Sexual Violence, which shall remain in effect until modified or dissolved by the Court, and
whether other things should be ordered.                The hearing will be before The Honorable
{name}__________________________, at {room name/number, location, address, city}
____________________________________________________________________________, Florida. If
Petitioner and/or Respondent do not appear, this temporary injunction may be continued in force,
extended, or dismissed, and/or additional orders may be granted, including entry of a permanent
injunction and the imposition of court costs. Petitioner and Respondent will be bound by the terms of
any injunction or order issued at the final hearing. All witnesses and evidence, if any, must be presented
at this time.

IF EITHER PETITIONER OR RESPONDENT DO NOT APPEAR AT THE FINAL HEARING, HE OR SHE WILL BE


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BOUND BY THE TERMS OF ANY INJUNCTION OR ORDER ISSUED IN THIS MATTER.

NOTICE: Because this is a civil case, there is no requirement that these proceedings be transcribed at
public expense.

YOU ARE ADVISED THAT IN THIS COURT:

a.____a court reporter is provided by the court.

b.____electronic recording only is provided by the court. A party may arrange in advance for the
services of and provide for a court reporter to prepare a written transcript of the proceedings at that
party’s expense.

c.____ neither electronic recording nor court reporting services are provided by the court. A party may
arrange in advance for the services of and provide for a court reporter to prepare a written transcript of
the proceedings at that party’s expense.

A RECORD, WHICH INCLUDES A TRANSCRIPT, MAY BE REQUIRED TO SUPPORT AN APPEAL. THE PARTY
SEEKING THE APPEAL IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HAVING THE TRANSCRIPT PREPARED BY A COURT REPORTER.
THE TRANSCRIPT MUST BE FILED WITH THE REVIEWING COURT OR THE APPEAL MAY BE DENIED.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order
to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the
provision of certain assistance. Please contact

{identify applicable court personnel by name, address, and telephone number} at
least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon
receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less
than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

SECTION II. FINDINGS

The statements made under oath by Petitioner make it appear that Section 784.046, Florida Statutes,
applies to the parties, that Petitioner is a victim of sexual violence by Respondent and meets the
requirements for an injunction established by law.

SECTION III. TEMPORARY INJUNCTION AND TERMS

This injunction shall be effective until the hearing set above and in no event for longer than 15 days,
unless extended by court order or unless the Respondent is incarcerated, and if incarcerated, shall be
effective for 15 days following the date Respondent is released from incarceration. If a final order of

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injunction is issued, the terms of this temporary injunction will be extended until service of the final
injunction is effected upon Respondent. This injunction is valid and enforceable in all counties of the
State of Florida. The terms of this injunction may not be changed by either party alone or by both
parties together. Only the Court may modify the terms of this injunction. Either party may ask the
Court to change or end this injunction.
Willful violation of the terms of this injunction, such as refusing to vacate the dwelling which the
parties share, going to Petitioner's residence, place of employment, school, or other place prohibited
in this injunction, telephoning, contacting or communicating with Petitioner, if prohibited by this
injunction, or committing an act of sexual violence against Petitioner constitutes a misdemeanor of
the first degree punishable by up to one year in jail, as provided by Sections 775.082 and 775.083,
Florida Statutes.
Any party violating this injunction may be subject to civil or indirect criminal contempt proceedings,
including the imposition of a fine or imprisonment and also may be charged with a crime punishable
by a fine, jail, or both, as provided by Florida Statutes.
ORDERED and ADJUDGED:
1.       Violence Prohibited. Respondent shall not commit, or cause any other person to commit, any
acts of violence against Petitioner, including assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery,
sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping, or false imprisonment, or any
criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death. Respondent shall not commit any other violation
of the injunction through an intentional unlawful threat, word, or act to do violence to Petitioner.

2.       No Contact. Respondent shall have no contact with the Petitioner unless otherwise provided
in this section.
a. Unless otherwise provided herein, Respondent shall have no contact with Petitioner. Respondent
shall not directly or indirectly contact Petitioner in person, by mail, e-mail, fax, telephone, through
another person, or in any other manner. Further, Respondent shall not contact or have any third party
contact anyone connected with Petitioner's employment or school to inquire about Petitioner or to send
any messages to Petitioner. Unless otherwise provided herein, Respondent shall not go to, in, or within
500           feet        of:                  Petitioner’s       current         residence         {list
address}_______________________________________________________

or any residence to which Petitioner may move; Petitioner’s current or any subsequent place of
employment {list address of current employment} _____________________________________
________________________________
or place where Petitioner attends school {list address of school} ___________
                                                                                                ;
or the following other places (if requested by Petitioner) where Petitioner or Petitioner’s minor
child(ren) go often:
______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

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______________________________________________________________________________


        {Initial if applies; write N/A if not applicable}
        b. _____Respondent may not knowingly come within 100 feet of Petitioner’s automobile at any
time.

       c. _____ Other provisions regarding contact:_________________________________________
       ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________               .

3.      Firearms.
        {Initial all that apply; write N/A if does not apply}
a. ____Respondent shall not use or possess a firearm or ammunition.

b. ____Respondent shall surrender any firearms and ammunition in Respondent's possession to the
____________________County Sheriff's Department.

       c. ____Other directives relating to firearms and ammunition: _______________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________                                .

4.      Mailing Address or Designated E-Mail Address(es). Respondent shall notify the Clerk of the
Court of any change in either his or her mailing address, or designated e-mail address(es), within 10 days
of the change. All further papers (excluding pleadings requiring personal service) shall be served either
by mail to Respondent’s last known mailing address or by e-mail to Respondent’s designated e-mail
address(es). Service by mail shall be complete upon mailing or e-mailing.

5.     Additional order(s) necessary to protect Petitioner from sexual violence:___________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________                                    .

SECTION IV.      OTHER SPECIAL PROVISIONS
{This section to be used for inclusion of local provisions approved by the chief judge as provided in Florida
Family Law Rule 12.610.}
_____________________________________________________________________________
 __________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

SECTION V.      DIRECTIONS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN ENFORCING THIS INJUNCTION

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{Unless ordered otherwise by the judge, all provisions in this injunction are considered mandatory
provisions and should be interpreted as part of this injunction.}

1.    The Sheriff of ______________ County, or any other authorized officer, is ordered to serve this
temporary injunction upon Respondent as soon as possible after its issuance.

2.      This injunction is valid and enforceable in all counties of the State of Florida. Violation of this
injunction should be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Law enforcement officers of
the jurisdiction in which a violation of this injunction occurs shall enforce the provisions of this
injunction and are authorized to arrest without a warrant pursuant to section 901.15, Florida Statutes,
for any violation of its provisions, which constitutes a criminal act under Section 784.047, Florida
Statutes.

3.      Should any Florida law enforcement officer having jurisdiction have probable cause to believe
that Respondent has knowingly violated this injunction, the officer may arrest Respondent, confine
him/her in the county jail without bail, and shall bring him/her before the Initial Appearance Judge on
the next regular court day so that Respondent can be dealt with according to law. The arresting agent
shall notify the State Attorney’s Office immediately after arrest. THIS INJUNCTION IS ENFORCEABLE IN
ALL COUNTIES OF FLORIDA AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MAY EFFECT ARRESTS PURSUANT TO
SECTION 901.15(6), FLORIDA STATUTES.

4.      Reporting alleged violations. If Respondent violates the terms of this injunction and there has
not been an arrest, Petitioner may contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the county in which the
violation occurred and complete an affidavit in support of the violation or Petitioner may contact the
State Attorney’s office for assistance in filing an action for indirect civil contempt or indirect criminal
contempt. Upon receiving such a report, the State Attorney is hereby appointed to prosecute such
violations by indirect criminal contempt proceedings, or the State Attorney may decide to file a criminal
charge, if warranted by the evidence.


DONE AND ORDERED in ________________________, Florida on ______________________                    .


__________________________________________
CIRCUIT JUDGE


COPIES TO:
       Sheriff of                  ________ County

        Petitioner: (or his or her attorney)
          __ by U. S. Mail
          __ by hand delivery in open court

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         ____ by e-mail to designated e-mail address(es)



         Respondent:
            __ forwarded to sheriff for service
         ____ State Attorney’s Office
           __ Other: ________________________


I CERTIFY the foregoing is a true copy of the original Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Sexual
Violence as it appears on file in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of                County,
Florida, and that I have furnished copies of this order as indicated above.



      CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
(SEAL)

                                                By: _________________________________________
                                                Deputy Clerk or Judicial Assistant




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                       IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE         JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                         IN AND FOR             ________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                 Case No.:
                                                                 Division:
                     _________________        ,
 Petitioner,
and

                      ___________________,
Respondent.

        FINAL JUDGMENT OF INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST
                   SEXUAL VIOLENCE (AFTER NOTICE)

The Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Sexual Violence under Section 784.046, Florida
Statutes, and other papers filed in this Court have been reviewed. The Court has jurisdiction of the
parties and the subject matter. The term Petitioner as used in this injunction includes the person on
whose behalf this injunction is entered.

It is intended that this protection order meet the requirements of 18 U.S.C. Section 2265 and
therefore intended that it be accorded full faith and credit by the court of another state or Indian tribe
and enforced as if it were the order of the enforcing state or of the Indian tribe.

SECTION I. HEARING

This cause came before the Court for a hearing to determine whether an Injunction for Protection
Against Sexual Violence in this case should be:
____ issued ____ modified ____ extended.
The hearing was attended by:
____Petitioner
____Petitioner’s Counsel
____Respondent
____Respondent’s Counsel

SECTION II. FINDINGS

On {date} _____________________, a notice of this hearing was served on Respondent together with a
copy of Petitioner’s petition to this Court and the temporary injunction, if issued. Service was within the
time required by Florida law, and Respondent was afforded an opportunity to be heard.



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After hearing the testimony of each party present and of any witnesses, or upon consent of Respondent,
the Court finds, based on the specific facts of this case, that Petitioner is a victim of sexual violence by
Respondent and meets the requirements for an injunction established by law.

SECTION III.    INJUNCTION AND TERMS

This injunction shall be in full force and effect until ____ further order of the Court or ____ {date}
__________________________. This injunction is valid and enforceable throughout all counties in the
State of Florida. The terms of this injunction may not be changed by either party alone or by both
parties together. Only the Court may modify the terms of this injunction. Either party may ask the
Court to change or end this injunction.

Willful violation of the terms of this injunction, such as refusing to vacate the dwelling which the
parties share, going to Petitioner's residence, place of employment, school, or other place prohibited
in this injunction, telephoning, contacting or communicating with Petitioner, if prohibited by this
injunction, or committing an act of sexual violence against Petitioner constitutes a misdemeanor of
the first degree punishable by up to one year in jail, as provided by Sections 775.082 and 775.083,
Florida Statutes.

Any party violating this injunction shall be subject to civil or indirect criminal contempt proceedings,
including the imposition of a fine or imprisonment, and also may be charged with a crime punishable
by a fine, jail, or both, as provided by Florida Statutes.

ORDERED and ADJUDGED:

1.       Violence Prohibited. Respondent shall not commit, or cause any other person to commit, any
acts of violence against Petitioner, including assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery,
sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping, or false imprisonment, or any
criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death. Respondent shall not commit any other violation
of the injunction through an intentional unlawful threat, word or act to do violence to the Petitioner.

2.       No Contact. Respondent shall have no contact with Petitioner unless otherwise provided in
this section.
a. Unless otherwise provided herein, Respondent shall have no contact with Petitioner. Respondent
shall not directly or indirectly contact Petitioner in person, by mail, e-mail, fax, telephone, through
another person, or in any other manner. Further, Respondent shall not contact or have any third party
contact anyone connected with Petitioner's employment or school to inquire about Petitioner or to send
any messages to Petitioner. Unless otherwise provided herein, Respondent shall not go to, in, or within
500 feet of: Petitioner’s current residence {list address}

________________________________________________________________or any residence to which
Petitioner may move; Petitioner’s current or any subsequent place of employment {list address of
current employment}________________________________________________

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or place where Petitioner attends school {list address of school}_________________________
_______________________________________                                                         ;
or the following other places (if requested by Petitioner) where Petitioner or Petitioner’s minor
child(ren) go often:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________                        .

        {Initial if applies; write N/A if not applicable}
        b.____ Respondent may not knowingly come within 100 feet of Petitioner's automobile at any
time.

        c. ____Other provisions regarding contact:____________________________________________

                                                                                                            .

3.      Firearms.
        {Initial all that apply; write N/A if does not apply}
a. ____Respondent shall not use or possess a firearm or ammunition.

b. ____Respondent shall surrender any firearms and ammunition in the Respondent's possession to the
____________________ County Sheriff's Department.

        c. ____Other directives relating to firearms and ammunition: ____________________________
                                                                                                            .

4.      Mailing Address or Designated E-Mail Address(es). Respondent shall notify the Clerk of the
Court of any change in either his or her mailing address, or designated e-mail address(es), within 10 days
of the change. All further papers (excluding pleadings requiring personal service) shall be served either
by mail to Respondent’s last known mailing address or by e-mail to Respondent’s designated e-mail
address(es). Service shall be complete upon mailing or e-mailing.

5.     Additional order(s) necessary to protect Petitioner from sexual violence: _________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________                     .


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SECTION IV.      OTHER SPECIAL PROVISIONS
{This section to be used for inclusion of local provisions approved by the chief judge as provided in Florida
Family Law Rule 12.610.}
____________________________________________________________________________________
                                                                                                                .

SECTION V.      DIRECTIONS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN ENFORCING THIS INJUNCTION
{Unless ordered otherwise by the judge, all provisions in this injunction are considered mandatory
provisions and should be interpreted as part of this injunction.}

1.      This injunction is valid and enforceable in all counties of the State of Florida. Violation of this
injunction should be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Law enforcement officers of
the jurisdiction in which a violation of this injunction occurs shall enforce the provisions of this
injunction and are authorized to arrest without a warrant pursuant to Section 901.15, Florida Statutes,
for any violation of its provision, which constitutes a criminal act under Section 784.047, Florida
Statutes.
2.      Should any Florida law enforcement officer having jurisdiction have probable cause to believe
that Respondent has knowingly violated this injunction, the officer may arrest Respondent, confine
him/her in the county jail without bail, and shall bring him/her before the Initial Appearance Judge on
the next regular court day so that Respondent can be dealt with according to law. The arresting agent
shall notify the State Attorney’s Office immediately after arrest. THIS INJUNCTION IS ENFORCEABLE IN
ALL COUNTIES OF FLORIDA AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MAY EFFECT ARRESTS PURSUANT TO
SECTION 901.15(6), FLORIDA STATUTES.
3.      Reporting alleged violations. If Respondent violates the terms of this injunction and there has
not been an arrest, Petitioner may contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the county in which the
violation occurred and complete an affidavit in support of the violation or Petitioner may contact the
State Attorney’s Office for assistance in filing an action for indirect civil contempt or indirect criminal
contempt. Upon receiving such a report, the State Attorney is hereby appointed to prosecute such
violations by indirect criminal proceedings, or the State Attorney may decide to file a criminal charge, if
warranted by the evidence.
4.     Respondent, upon service of this injunction, shall be deemed to have knowledge of and to be
bound by all matters occurring at the hearing and on the face of this injunction.
5.       The temporary injunction, if any, entered in this case is extended until such time as service of
this injunction is effected upon Respondent.

DONE AND ORDERED in ___________________________, Florida on ____________________.


_____________________________________________
CIRCUIT JUDGE


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COPIES TO:
Sheriff of                  County

Petitioner (or his or her attorney):
____ by U. S. Mail
____ by hand delivery in open court (Petitioner must acknowledge receipt in writing on the face of the
original order--see below.)
____ by e-mail to designated e-mail address

Respondent (or his or her attorney):
___ _forwarded to sheriff for service
____ by hand delivery in open court (Respondent must acknowledge receipt in writing on the face of the
original order--see below.)
____ by certified mail (may only be used when Respondent is present at the hearing and Respondent
fails or refuses to acknowledge the receipt of a certified copy of this injunction.)

____ State Attorney’s Office
____ Other __________________________________________________

I CERTIFY the foregoing is a true copy of the original Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against
Sexual Violence as it appears on file in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of          _______
County, Florida, and that I have furnished copies of this order as indicated above.

                                         CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
(SEAL)
By: __________________________________________
   Deputy Clerk or Judicial Assistant




                                           ACKNOWLEDGMENT



I, {Name of Petitioner} ___________________________, acknowledge receipt of a certified copy of this


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Injunction for Protection.


_____________________________________________
Petitioner




                                           ACKNOWLEDGMENT


I, {Name of Respondent} __________________________, acknowledge receipt of a certified copy of this
Injunction for Protection.

_____________________________________________
Respondent




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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                        FORM 12.980(t)
   PETITION FOR INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST STALKING
                            (03/15)

                                   When should this form be used?

If you are a victim of stalking, you can use this form to ask the court for a protective order prohibiting
stalking. Stalking means the repeated following, harassment, or cyberstalking of one person by another.
Cyberstalk means to engage in a course of conduct to communicate, or to cause to be communicated,
words, images, or language by or through the use of electronic mail or electronic communication,
directed at a specific person, causing substantial emotional distress to that person and serving no
legitimate purpose.

Because you are making a request to the court, you are called the petitioner. The person whom you are
asking the court to protect you from is called the respondent. If you are under the age of eighteen and
have never been married or had the disabilities of nonage removed by a court, and are living at home,
one of your parents or your legal guardian must sign this petition on your behalf.

The parent or legal guardian of any minor child who is living at home may seek an injunction for
protection against stalking on behalf of the minor child.

If the respondent is your spouse, former spouse, related to you by blood or marriage, living with you
now or has lived with you in the past (if you are or were living as a family), or the other parent of your
child(ren), whether or not you have ever been married or ever lived together, you may, instead, choose
to use the Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence, Florida Supreme Court
Approved Family Law Form 12.980(a), rather than this form.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. You should complete this form (giving as much detail
as possible) and sign it the presence of a notary or in front of the clerk of the circuit court in one of the
following: the circuit where you currently or temporarily reside; the circuit where the respondent
resides; or the circuit where the stalking occurred. The clerk will take your completed petition to a
judge. You should keep a copy for your records. If have any questions or need assistance completing
this form, the clerk or family law intake staff will help you. There is no filing fee for a petition for
protection against stalking.

                        What should I do if the judge grants my petition?

If the facts contained in your petition convince the judge that stalking or cyberstalking exists, the judge
will sign a Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Stalking, Florida Supreme Court Approved
Family Law Form 12.980(u). A temporary injunction is issued without notice to the respondent. The clerk

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will give your petition, the temporary injunction, and any other papers filed with your petition to the
sheriff or other law enforcement officer for personal service on the respondent. The temporary
injunction will take effect immediately after the respondent is served with a copy of it. It lasts until a
hearing can be held or for a period of 15 days, whichever comes first.

The court may extend the temporary injunction beyond 15 days for a good reason, which may include
failure to obtain service on the respondent.

The temporary injunction is issued ex parte. This means that the judge has considered only the
information presented by one side--YOU. Section I of the temporary injunction gives a date that you
should appear in court for a hearing. You will be expected to testify about the facts in your petition. The
respondent will be given the opportunity to testify at this hearing also. At the hearing, the judge will
decide whether to issue a Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against Stalking (After Notice),
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(v), which will remain in effect for a specific
time period or until modified or dissolved by the court. If either you or the respondent do not appear at
the hearing, the temporary injunction may be continued in force, extended, or dismissed, and/or
additional orders may be granted, including entry of a permanent injunction and the imposition of
court costs. You and the respondent will be bound by the terms of any injunction or order issued at
the final hearing.

IF EITHER YOU OR THE RESPONDENT DO NOT APPEAR AT THE FINAL HEARING, YOU WILL BOTH BE
BOUND BY THE TERMS OF ANY INJUNCTION OR ORDER ISSUED IN THIS MATTER.

If the judge signs a temporary or final injunction, the clerk will provide you with the necessary copies.
Make sure that you keep one certified copy of the injunction with you at all times!


                         What can I do if the judge denies my petition or
                           does not issue a Temporary Injunction?

If your petition is denied, you may amend your petition by filing a Supplemental Affidavit in Support of
Petition for Injunction for Protection, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(g). If
the only ground for not granting an ex parte temporary injunction is no appearance of immediate and
present danger of stalking, the court shall set a full hearing on your petition for injunction at the earliest
possible time. The respondent will be notified by personal service of your petition and the hearing. You
must attend the hearing, present facts, and bring evidence that supports your petition; failure to attend
the hearing may result in dismissal of your petition.


                              Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. The words that are in bold underline are defined in that section. The clerk of

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the circuit court or family law intake staff will help you complete any necessary forms. For further
information, see Section 784.0485, Florida Statutes, and Rule 12.610, Florida Family Law Rules of
Procedure.


                       IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.



                 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.

                                           Special Notes

If you require that your address be confidential for safety reasons, you should complete a Request for
Confidential Filing of Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(h), and file it
with the clerk of the circuit. You should then write confidential in the space provided on the petition.




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                       IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE           JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                        IN AND FOR           ______________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                     Case No.:
                                                                     Division:
                     _________________,
Petitioner,
and

                      __________________,
Respondent.

     PETITION FOR INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST STALKING
I, {full legal name}                                                          , being sworn, certify that the
following statements are true:

SECTION I. PETITIONER
(This section is about you. It must be completed; however, if you require that your address be
confidential for safety reasons, you should complete and file a Request for Confidential Filing of
Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(h), and write confidential in the
space provided on this form for your address and telephone number.)

1.      Petitioner resides at the following address: {address, city, state, zip code}
                                                                                                        .
{Indicate if applicable}
     __Petitioner seeks an injunction for protection on behalf of a minor child. Petitioner is the parent
or legal guardian of {full legal name}                  ___________________,
a minor child who is living at home.

2.      Petitioner's attorney's name, address, and telephone number is:
                                                                                                                 .
(If you do not have an attorney, write "none.")

SECTION II. RESPONDENT
(This section is about the person you want to be protected from. It must be completed.)

1.      Respondent resides at the following address: {provide last known street address, city, state, and
zip code}
                                                                                                         .




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2.     Respondent's last known place of employment:
Employment address:
Working hours of Respondent: ____________________________

3.      Physical description of Respondent:
Race:             Sex: Male      __ Female  __ Date of Birth: _________________________
Height: Weight:         _ Eye Color:          Hair Color:
Distinguishing marks and/or scars:
        Vehicle: (make/model)__________ Color:_________ Tag Number (if known)________________

4.      Other names Respondent goes by (aliases or nicknames):
        ______________________________________________________________________________

5.      Respondent's attorney’s name, address, and telephone number is:

(If you do not know whether Respondent has an attorney, write "unknown." If Respondent does not
have an attorney, write "none.")

SECTION III. CASE HISTORY AND REASON FOR SEEKING PETITION (This section must be completed.)

1.     Has Petitioner ever received or tried to get an injunction for protection against stalking against
Respondent in this or any other court?
   _ Yes      _ No      If yes, what happened in that case? {include case number, if known}

                                                                                                                 .

2.      Has Respondent ever received or tried to get an injunction for protection against stalking
against Petitioner in this or any other court?
    _ Yes       _ No      If yes, what happened in that case? {include case number, if known}

                                                                                                                 .

3.      Describe any other court case that is either going on now or that happened in the past between
Petitioner and Respondent {include case number, if known}:

______________________________________________________________________________.

4.      Petitioner is a victim of stalking because Respondent has: {please mark all sections that apply}
a.          ____Committed stalking;
b.          ____Previously threatened, harassed, stalked, cyberstalked, or physically abused the
Petitioner;
c.          ____Threatened to harm Petitioner or family members or individuals closely associated with
Petitioner;

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d.            ____Intentionally injured or killed a family pet;
e.            ____Used, or threatened to use, against Petitioner any weapons such as guns or knives;
f.            ____A criminal history involving violence or the threat or violence, if known;
g.            ____Another order of protection issued against him or her previously from another
jurisdiction, if known;
h.            ____ Destroyed personal property, including, but not limited to, telephones or other
communication equipment, clothing, or other items belonging to Petitioner.

5.      Below is a description of the specific incidents of stalking or cyberstalking: {for cyberstalking,
please include a description of all evidence of contacts and/or threats made by Respondent in voice
messages, texts, emails, or other electronic communication}
On {dates} _____________                      the following incidents of stalking occurred at the following
locations:
{the locations may include, but need not be limited to, a home, school, or place of employment}



                                                                                                                .
_____Please indicate here if you are attaching additional pages to continue these facts.

6.     Additional Information
       ____Respondent owns, has, and/or is known to have guns or other weapons.
Describe weapon(s) and where they may be located, if known: ___________________________
                                                                                                                .

SECTION IV. INJUNCTION {This section must be completed}

1.      Petitioner asks the Court to enter a TEMPORARY INJUNCTION for protection against stalking
        that will be in place from now until the scheduled hearing in this matter, which will immediately
        restrain Respondent from committing any acts of stalking, and which will provide any terms the
        Court deems necessary for the protection of a victim of stalking, including any injunctions or
        directives to law enforcement agencies.

2.      Petitioner asks the Court to enter, after a hearing has been held on this petition, a FINAL
JUDGMENT for protection against stalking prohibiting Respondent from committing any acts of stalking
against Petitioner and:

a.          prohibiting Respondent from going to or within 500 feet of any place Petitioner lives, or to
any specified place regularly frequented by Petitioner and any named family members or individuals
closely associated with Petitioner;
            ___________________________________________________________________________.

b. prohibiting Respondent from going to or within 500 feet of Petitioner’s place(s) of employment or the
school that Petitioner attends; the address of Petitioner's place(s) of employment and/or school is:
                                                                                                        ;

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c.         prohibiting Respondent from contacting Petitioner by telephone, mail, by e-mail, in writing,
through another person, or in any other manner;

d.          ordering Respondent that he or she shall not have in his or her care, custody, possession, or
control any firearm or ammunition;

e.           prohibiting Respondent from knowingly and intentionally going to or within 100 feet of
Petitioner’s motor vehicle, whether or not that vehicle is occupied;

3.       Petitioner asks the Court to enter any other terms it deems necessary to protect Petitioner from
stalking by Respondent.

 I UNDERSTAND THAT BY FILING THIS PETITION, I AM ASKING THE COURT TO HOLD A HEARING ON
THIS PETITION, THAT BOTH THE RESPONDENT AND I WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE HEARING, AND THAT I
MUST APPEAR AT THE HEARING. I UNDERSTAND THAT IF EITHER THE RESPONDENT OR I FAIL TO
APPEAR AT THE FINAL HEARING, WE WILL BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF ANY INJUNCTION OR ORDER
ISSUED AT THAT HEARING.

I HAVE READ EVERY STATEMENT MADE IN THIS PETITION AND EACH STATEMENT IS TRUE AND
CORRECT. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THIS PETITION ARE BEING MADE UNDER
PENALTY OF PERJURY, PUNISHABLE AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 837.02, FLORIDA STATUTES.

Dated:                ____
____________________________________________
Signature of Petitioner
Printed Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone Number:

Designated E-Mail Address(es): ___________________________________________________________

STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on                         by                                         .


NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK


[Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or clerk.]
    __ Personally known
    __ Produced identification
         Type of identification produced

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                    IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE              JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                       IN AND FOR              ___________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                   Case No.:
                                                                   Division:
                     __________________,
Petitioner,
and

                      __________________,
Respondent.

      TEMPORARY INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST STALKING
The Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Stalking under Section 784.0485, Florida Statutes, and
other papers filed in this Court have been reviewed. Under the laws of Florida, the Court has jurisdiction
of the Petitioner and the subject matter, and has jurisdiction of the Respondent upon service of the
temporary injunction. The term Petitioner as used in this injunction includes the person on whose
behalf this injunction is entered.

It is intended that this protection order meet the requirements of 18 U.S.C. Section 2265 and
therefore intended that it be accorded full faith and credit by the court of another state or Indian tribe
and enforced as if it were the order of the enforcing state or of the Indian tribe.

SECTION I. NOTICE OF HEARING

Because this Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Stalking has been issued without notice to
Respondent, Petitioner and Respondent are instructed that they are scheduled to appear and testify at a
hearing regarding this matter on {date} _______________________, at ________ a.m./p.m., when the
Court will consider whether it should issue a Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against Stalking,
which shall remain in effect until modified or dissolved by the Court, and whether other things should be
ordered. The hearing will be before The Honorable {name} ___________________________, at the
following address:
__________________________________________________________________, Florida. If Petitioner
and/or Respondent do not appear, this temporary injunction may be continued in force, extended, or
dismissed, and/or additional orders may be granted, including entry of a permanent injunction and the
imposition of court costs. All witnesses and evidence, if any, must be presented at this time. Petitioner
and Respondent will be bound by the terms of any injunction or order issued at the final hearing.

IF EITHER PETITIONER OR RESPONDENT DO NOT APPEAR AT THE FINAL HEARING, HE OR SHE WILL BE
BOUND BY THE TERMS OF ANY INJUNCTION OR ORDER ISSUED IN THIS MATTER.

NOTICE: Because this is a civil case, there is no requirement that these proceedings be transcribed at

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public expense.
YOU ARE ADVISED THAT IN THIS COURT:

a.____ a court reporter is provided by the court.

b.____ electronic recording only is provided by the court. A party may arrange in advance for the
services of and provide for a court reporter to prepare a written transcript of the proceedings at that
party’s expense.

A RECORD, WHICH INCLUDES A TRANSCRIPT, MAY BE REQUIRED TO SUPPORT AN APPEAL. THE PARTY
SEEKING THE APPEAL IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HAVING THE TRANSCRIPT PREPARED BY A COURT REPORTER.
THE TRANSCRIPT MUST BE FILED WITH THE REVIEWING COURT OR THE APPEAL MAY BE DENIED.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order
to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the
provision of certain assistance. Please contact

{identify applicable court personnel by name, address, and telephone number} at
least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon
receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less
than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
SECTION II. FINDINGS

The statements made under oath by Petitioner make it appear that Section 784.0485, Florida Statutes,
applies to the parties, and that stalking exists.

SECTION III. TEMPORARY INJUNCTION AND TERMS

This injunction shall be in effect until the hearing set above and in no event for longer than 15 days,
unless extended by court order. If a final order of injunction is issued, the terms of this temporary
injunction will be extended until service of the final injunction is effected upon Respondent. This
injunction is valid and enforceable in all counties of the State of Florida. The terms of this injunction
may not be changed by either party alone or by both parties together. Only the Court may modify the
terms of this injunction. Either party may ask the Court to change or end this injunction.
Willful violation of the terms of this injunction, such as: committing an act of stalking against
Petitioner; going to or being within 500 feet of Petitioner's residence, place of employment, school, or
other place prohibited in this injunction; knowingly and intentionally coming within 100 feet of
Petitioner’s motor vehicle, whether or not that vehicle is occupied; committing any other violation of
this injunction through an intentional unlawful threat, word or act to do violence to Petitioner;
telephoning, contacting or communicating with Petitioner, unless indirect contact through a third

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party is specifically allowed by this injunction; defacing or destroying Petitioner’s personal property,
including Petitioner’s motor vehicle; or refusing to surrender firearms or ammunition if ordered to so
by the Court, constitutes a misdemeanor of the first degree punishable as provided by Sections
775.082 and 775.083, Florida Statutes.
Any party violating this injunction may be subject to civil or indirect criminal contempt proceedings,
including the imposition of a fine or imprisonment, and also may be charged with a crime punishable
by a fine, jail, or both, as provided by Florida Statutes.
ORDERED and ADJUDGED:
1.      Prohibited Actions. Respondent shall not commit, or cause any other person to commit, any
        acts of stalking against Petitioner, including stalking, cyberstalking, aggravated stalking, or any
        criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death. Respondent shall not commit any other
        violation of this injunction through an intentional unlawful threat, word, or act to do violence to
        Petitioner.

2.       No Contact. Respondent shall have no contact with the Petitioner unless otherwise provided
in this section.
a. Unless otherwise provided herein, Respondent shall have no contact with Petitioner. Respondent
shall not directly or indirectly contact Petitioner in person, by mail, e-mail, fax, telephone, through
another person, or in any other manner, including any electronic means or use of social media. Further,
Respondent shall not contact or have any third party contact anyone connected with Petitioner's
employment or school to inquire about Petitioner or to send any messages to Petitioner. Unless
otherwise provided herein, Respondent shall not go to, in, or within 500 feet of:

b. Petitioner’s current residence {list address}
________________________________________________________________________
or any residence to which Petitioner may move;

c. Petitioner’s current or any subsequent place of employment {list address of current employment}
________________________________________________________________________

d. where Petitioner attends school {list address of school}
______________________________________________________________________                       ; or

e. the following other places (if requested by Petitioner) where Petitioner, specific members of Petitioner’s
family, or individuals closely associated with Petitioner, regularly frequent:
         ___________________________________________________________________________
         ___________________________________________________________________________
         ___________________________________________________________________________.

f. Respondent shall not knowingly and intentionally come within 100 feet of Petitioner’s motor vehicle
at any time, whether or not that vehicle is occupied;


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g. Other provisions regarding contact: _____________________________________________
        ___________________________________________________________________________
        _                                                                                                        .

3.     Firearms.
       {Initial all that apply; write N/A if not applicable}
a.          ____Respondent is a state or local officer, as defined in section 943.10(14), Florida Statutes,
    who holds an active certification, who receives or possesses a firearm or ammunition for use in
performing official duties on behalf of the officer’s employing agency, and is not prohibited by the court
from having in his or her care, possession, or control any firearm or ammunition.

b.          ____Respondent shall not use or possess a firearm or ammunition.

c.          ____Respondent shall surrender any firearms and ammunition in the Respondent's
possession to the___________________ County Sheriff's Department.

d. _____Other directives relating to firearms and ammunition: ____________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

  4.     Mailing Address. Respondent shall notify the Clerk of the Court of any change in his or her
mailing address within 10 days of the change. All further papers (excluding pleadings requiring personal
service) shall be served by mail to Respondent’s last known address of record. Such service by mail shall
be complete upon mailing. Rule 12.080, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure; Section 784.0485,
Florida Statutes.

 5.    Additional order(s) necessary to protect Petitioner from stalking:
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

 6.    Referral to Appropriate Services for Petitioner:
       Petitioner may contact the following services as needed:
       ____________________________________________________________________________
       _____________________________________________________________________________ .

SECTION IV. OTHER SPECIAL PROVISIONS
(This section to be used for inclusion of local provisions approved by the chief judge as provided in Florida
Family Law Rule 12.610.)
__________________________________________________________________________________

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__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________.

SECTION V. DIRECTIONS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN ENFORCING THIS INJUNCTION
(Unless ordered otherwise by the judge, all provisions in this injunction are considered mandatory
provisions and should be interpreted as part of this injunction.)

 1.     The Sheriff of ______________ _____County, or any other authorized law enforcement officer,
is ordered to serve this temporary injunction upon Respondent as soon as possible after its issuance.

2.      This injunction is valid and enforceable in all counties of the State of Florida. Violation of this
injunction should be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Law enforcement officers of
the jurisdiction in which a violation of this injunction occurs shall enforce the provisions of this
injunction and are authorized to arrest without a warrant pursuant to Section 901.15, Florida Statutes,
for any violation of its provisions, which constitutes a criminal act under Section 784.0487, Florida
Statutes.

3.      THIS INJUNCTION IS ENFORCEABLE IN ALL COUNTIES OF FLORIDA AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICERS MAY EFFECT ARRESTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 901.15(6), FLORIDA STATUTES. The arresting
agent shall notify the State Attorney’s Office immediately after arrest.

4.       Reporting alleged violations. If Respondent violates the terms of this injunction and has not
been arrested, Petitioner may contact the clerk of the circuit court of the county in which the violation is
alleged to have occurred. The clerk shall assist Petitioner in preparing an affidavit in support of reporting
the violation or direct Petitioner to the office operated by the court that has been designated by the
chief judge of that circuit as the central intake point for violations of injunctions for protection where
Petitioner can receive assistance in the preparation of the affidavit in support of the violation. The
affidavit shall be immediately forwarded by the office assisting Petitioner to the state attorney of that
circuit and to the judge designated by the chief judge as the recipient of affidavits of violations of an
injunction. Procedures relating to reporting alleged violations are governed by section 784.0487, Florida
Statutes.

DONE AND ORDERED in ____________________________, Florida, on                         _________________ .




CIRCUIT JUDGE

COPIES TO:
Sheriff of                 ________ County



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Petitioner:
   __ by U. S. Mail
   __ by hand delivery in open court
Respondent:
   __ forwarded to sheriff for service
____ State Attorney’s Office
   __ Other:

I CERTIFY the foregoing is a true copy of the original Temporary Injunction for Protection Against
Stalking as it appears on file in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of __________________
County, Florida, and that I have furnished copies of this order as indicated above.


CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
(SEAL)

By:_______________________________________
 Deputy Clerk




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                        IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE        JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                         IN AND FOR            __________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                Case No.:
                                                                Division:
                    ___________________,
Petitioner,
and


                     __________________,
Respondent.



        FINAL JUDGMENT OF INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST
                      STALKING (AFTER NOTICE)

The Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Stalking under Section 784.0485, Florida Statutes, and
other papers filed in this Court have been reviewed. The Court has jurisdiction of the parties and the
subject matter. The term Petitioner as used in this injunction includes the person on whose behalf this
injunction is entered.

It is intended that this protection order meet the requirements of 18 U.S.C. Section 2265 and
therefore intended that it be accorded full faith and credit by the court of another state or Indian tribe
and enforced as if it were the order of the enforcing state or of the Indian tribe.

SECTION I. HEARING

This cause came before the Court for a hearing to determine whether an Injunction for Protection
Against Stalking in this case should be:
____ issued ____ modified____ extended.
The hearing was attended by:
____Petitioner
____Petitioner’s Counsel
____Respondent
____Respondent’s Counsel

SECTION II. FINDINGS

On {date} _____________________, a notice of this hearing was served on Respondent together with a
copy of Petitioner’s petition to this Court and the temporary injunction, if issued. Service was within the

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time required by Florida law, and Respondent was afforded an opportunity to be heard.

After hearing the testimony of each party present and of any witnesses, or upon consent of
Respondent, the Court finds, based on the specific facts of this case, that Petitioner is a victim of
stalking.

SECTION III. INJUNCTION AND TERMS

This injunction shall be in full force and effect until either ____ further order of the Court or ____ until
{date} ___________________. This injunction is valid and enforceable throughout all counties in the
State of Florida. The terms of this injunction may not be changed by either party alone or by both
parties together. Only the Court may modify the terms of this injunction. Either party may ask the
Court to change or end this injunction.

Willful violation of the terms of this injunction, such as: committing an act of stalking against
Petitioner; going to or being within 500 feet of Petitioner's residence, place of employment, school, or
other place prohibited in this injunction; knowingly and intentionally coming within 100 feet of
Petitioner’s motor vehicle, whether or not that vehicle is occupied; committing any other violation of
this injunction through an intentional unlawful threat, word or act to do violence to Petitioner;
telephoning, contacting or communicating with Petitioner, unless indirect contact through a third
party is specifically allowed by this injunction; defacing or destroying Petitioner’s personal property,
including Petitioner’s motor vehicle; having care, custody, use or possession of a firearm or
ammunition unless authorized by section 790.233(3), Florida Statutes, constitutes a misdemeanor of
the first degree punishable as provided by Sections 775.082 and 775.083, Florida Statutes.

Any party violating this injunction shall be subject to civil or indirect criminal contempt proceedings,
including the imposition of a fine or imprisonment, and also may be charged with a crime punishable
by a fine, jail, or both, as provided by Florida Statutes.

ORDERED and ADJUDGED:
1.    Prohibited Actions. Respondent shall not commit, or cause any other person to commit, any
      acts of stalking against Petitioner, including stalking, cyberstalking, aggravated stalking, or any
      criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death. Respondent shall not commit any other
      violation of the injunction through an intentional unlawful threat, word or act to do violence to
      Petitioner.

2.       No Contact. Respondent shall have no contact with Petitioner unless otherwise provided in
this section.

a.         Unless otherwise provided herein, Respondent shall have no contact with Petitioner.
Respondent shall not directly or indirectly contact Petitioner in person, by mail, e-mail, fax, telephone,
through another person, or in any other manner, including any electronic means or use of social media.
Further, Respondent shall not contact or have any third party contact anyone connected with

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(v), Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against
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Petitioner's employment or school to inquire about Petitioner or to send any messages to Petitioner.
    Unless otherwise provided herein, Respondent shall not go to, in, or within 500 feet of:
b.           Petitioner’s current residence {list address} ____________________________________

     or any residence to which Petitioner may move;

c.       Petitioner’s current or any subsequent place of employment {list address of current
employment} ______________________________________________________________                 ;

d.          Petitioner’s school {list address of school}
     ______________________________________________________________________                     ; or

e.        the following other place(s) regularly frequented by Petitioner and any named family
members or individuals closely associated with Petitioner:
   _________________________________________________________________________

        ___________________________________________________________________________.

f.          Respondent shall not knowingly or intentionally come within 100 feet of Petitioner’s motor
vehicle, whether or not that vehicle is occupied;

g.         Respondent shall not deface or destroy Petitioner’s personal property, including Petitioner’s
motor vehicle

h.      Other provisions regarding contact: _________________


                    .

3.      Firearms.
        Unless paragraph a. is initialed below, Respondent shall not have in his or her care, custody,
possession, or control any firearm or ammunition. It is a violation of section 790.233, Florida Statutes,
and a first degree misdemeanor, for Respondent to have in his or her care, custody, possession or
control any firearm or ammunition.

        {Initial all that apply; write N/A if not applicable}
a.           _____ Respondent is a state or local officer, as defined in section 943.10(14), Florida
Statutes, who holds an active certification, who receives or possesses a firearm or ammunition for use in
performing official duties on behalf of the officer’s employing agency, and is not prohibited by the court
from having in his or her care, custody, possession or control any firearm or ammunition.

b.      _____Respondent shall not use or possess a firearm or ammunition.


Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(v), Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against
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c.      _____Respondent shall surrender any firearms and ammunition in the Respondent's possession
to the___________________ County Sheriff's Department. Failure to surrender either firearms or
ammunition if ordered to do so by the court constitutes a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable
as provided in section 775.082 or 775.083, Florida Statutes.

d.      _____Other directives relating to firearms and ammunition: _____________
        ___________________________________________________________________________
           ___________________________________________________________________________.

4.     Treatment, Intervention, or Counseling.
       {Initial if applicable; write N/A if not applicable}
a.          _____Respondent shall participate in the treatment, intervention, or counseling specified
below. Respondent shall pay for all services rendered: _____________________________
        _______________________________________________________________________
        _______________________________________________________________________
        _______________________________________________________________________ .

b.        Within _____ days of the date of this Injunction, Respondent shall enroll in, and thereafter
complete without delay, the treatment, intervention, or counseling required in paragraph a. above.
Respondent shall provide proof of such enrollment to the Clerk of the Court.

5.      Mailing Address or Designated E-Mail Address(es). Respondent shall notify the Clerk of the
Court of any change in either his or her mailing address, or designated e-mail address(es), within 10 days
of the change. All further papers (excluding pleadings requiring personal service) shall be served either
by mail to Respondent’s last known mailing address or by e-mail to Respondent’s designated e-mail
address(es). Service shall be complete upon mailing or e-mailing.

6.     Additional provisions(s) necessary to protect Petitioner from stalking:
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________


                                                                                                            .

7.      Referral to Appropriate Services for Petitioner. Petitioner may contact the following services
       as needed:
       _____________________________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________ .

SECTION IV. OTHER SPECIAL PROVISIONS
{This section to be used for inclusion of local provisions approved by the chief judge as provided in Florida
Family Law Rule 12.610.}
____________________________________________________________________________________

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____________________________________________________________________________________ .

SECTION V. DIRECTIONS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN ENFORCING THIS INJUNCTION
{Unless ordered otherwise by the judge, all provisions in this injunction are considered mandatory
provisions and should be interpreted as part of this injunction.}

1.      This injunction is valid and enforceable in all counties of the State of Florida. Violation of this
injunction should be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Law enforcement officers of
the jurisdiction in which a violation of this injunction occurs shall enforce the provisions of this
injunction and are authorized to arrest without a warrant pursuant to Section 901.15, Florida Statutes,
for any violation of its provisions, which constitutes a criminal act under Section 784.0485, Florida
Statutes.
2.      THIS INJUNCTION IS ENFORCEABLE IN ALL COUNTIES OF FLORIDA AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICERS MAY EFFECT ARRESTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 901.15(6), FLORIDA STATUTES. The arresting
agent shall notify the State Attorney’s Office immediately after arrest.
3.       Reporting alleged violations. If Respondent violates the terms of this injunction and has not
been arrested, Petitioner may contact the clerk of the circuit court of the county in which the violation is
alleged to have occurred. The clerk shall assist Petitioner in preparing an affidavit in support of reporting
the violation or direct Petitioner to the office operated by the court that has been designated by the
chief judge of that circuit as the central intake point for violations of injunctions for protection where
Petitioner can receive assistance in the preparation of the affidavit in support of the violation. The
affidavit shall be immediately forwarded by the office assisting Petitioner to the state attorney of that
circuit and to the judge designated by the chief judge as the recipient of affidavits of violations of an
injunction. Procedures relating to reporting alleged violations are governed by section 784.0487, Florida
Statutes.
4.     Respondent, upon service of this injunction, shall be deemed to have knowledge of and to be
bound by all matters occurring at the hearing and on the face of this injunction.
5.       The temporary injunction, if any, entered in this case is extended until such time as service of
this injunction is effected upon Respondent.


DONE AND ORDERED in____________________________, Florida, on ____________________.




__________________________________________
                                 CIRCUIT JUDGE




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(v), Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against
Stalking (After Notice) (03/15)
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COPIES TO:
Sheriff of                 _____ County

Petitioner (or his or her attorney):
_____ by U. S. Mail
_____ by hand delivery in open court (Petitioner must acknowledge receipt in writing on the face of the
       original order--see below.)
_____ by e-mail to designated e-mail address(es)

Respondent (or his or her attorney):
___ __forwarded to sheriff for service
_____ by hand delivery in open court (Respondent must acknowledge receipt in writing on the face of
the original order--see below.)
_____ by certified mail (may only be used when Respondent is present at the hearing and Respondent
fails or refuses to acknowledge the receipt of a certified copy of this injunction.)

_____ State Attorney’s Office
_____ Other __________________________

I CERTIFY the foregoing is a true copy of the original Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against
Stalking as it appears on file in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of           ____________
County, Florida, and that I have furnished copies of this order as indicated above.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
(SEAL)

By:_______________________________________
Deputy Clerk or Judicial Assistant




                                           ACKNOWLEDGMENT


I, {Name of Petitioner} ___________________________, acknowledge receipt of a certified copy of this
Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against Stalking.


Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(v), Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against
Stalking (After Notice) (03/15)
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Petitioner




                                           ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I, {Name of Respondent} __________________________, acknowledge receipt of a certified copy of this
Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against Stalking.




Respondent




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(v), Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against
Stalking (After Notice) (03/15)
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                        FORM 12.980(w)
     PETITION BY AFFIDAVIT FOR ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR A
  VIOLATION OF FINAL JUDGMENT OF INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION
   AGAINST DOMESTIC, REPEAT, DATING, OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE, OR
                       STALKING (03/15)

                                  When should this form be used?

You may use this form if you have a valid Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against Domestic,
Repeat, Dating, or Sexual Violence, or Stalking, in force which has been violated. You should use this
affidavit to state the essential facts which establish a violation of the Final Judgment of Injunction.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should sign the form
before a notary public or the clerk of the circuit court. You should then file the original with such clerk
or judge as determined by the chief judge of your circuit to be the recipient of affidavits of violation,
provide a copy to the state attorney of that circuit and keep a copy for your records.


                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.


Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(w), Petition by Affidavit for Order to
Show Cause for a Violation of Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against Domestic, Repeat, Dating, or
Sexual Violence, or Stalking (03/15)
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To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(w), Petition by Affidavit for Order to
Show Cause for a Violation of Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against Domestic, Repeat, Dating, or
Sexual Violence, or Stalking (03/15)
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                    IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                       JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                     IN AND FOR                            _________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                        Case No.:

                                                                        Division:
                           ________ ,
                          Petitioner,
and

                                    ,
                          Respondent.

         PETITION BY AFFIDAVIT FOR ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR A
      VIOLATION OF FINAL JUDGMENT OF INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION
                               AGAINST
              ( ) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ( ) REPEAT VIOLENCE
         ( ) DATING VIOLENCE ( ) SEXUAL VIOLENCE ( ) STALKING

I, {full legal name} ___________________________________________, being sworn, certify that I have
actual knowledge of the following facts as set forth and the following statements are true:

1.       The Court previously issued a {Choose one only}
a. ____ Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence
b. ____ Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against Repeat Violence
c. ____ Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against Dating Violence
d. ____ Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against Sexual Violence
e. ____ Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against Stalking
in this case on {date} ______________________.

The Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection was served on Respondent on {date} _______________.

2.       On {dates} _________________________, at {place and address} _______________________
____________________________________________________________________________                                        ,
the following event(s) took place: _________________________________________________




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(w), Petition By Affidavit for Order to Show Cause for a
Violation of Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against Domestic, Repeat, Dating, or Sexual Violence, or
Stalking (03/15)
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        .
{For cyberstalking, please include a description of all evidence of contacts and/or threats made by
Respondent in voice messages, texts, emails, or other electronic communication}
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________                                       .
_____Please indicate here if you are attaching additional pages to continue these facts.

3.     Respondent has willfully violated the Injunction by: {explain what Respondent did that violated
the Order of Protection}
        ____________________________________________________________________________




       .
_____Please indicate here if you are attaching additional pages to continue these facts.

5.     ____ Please indicate here if you are attaching copies of medical records for treatment you may
have received for injuries referred to in your affidavit, or copies of any police or sheriff reports
concerning incidents of violence involving you and Respondent.

6.     Respondent acted to impair, interfere with, delay, hinder, lessen the authority of, dignity of, and
embarrass the cause of justice in a manner contemptuous of this court.

WHEREFORE, I respectfully request that the Court issue an Order to Show Cause, requiring Respondent
to appear before the Court to show cause why Respondent should not be held in contempt of court for
failure to abide by the terms and conditions of the Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection.

I understand that by filing this affidavit, I am asking the court to hold a hearing, that both Respondent
and I will be notified of the hearing, and that I must appear at the hearing. In addition to my own
testimony, I understand that I can bring other proof of the violation such as, for example, people who
saw Respondent violate the order, pictures, medical records, police reports, or anything might help
show the judge how Respondent violated the Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection.

I have read every statement made in this affidavit and each statement is true and correct. I
understand that the statements made in this affidavit are being made under penalty of perjury,
punishable as provided in Section 837.02, Florida Statutes and that the punishment for knowingly

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(w), Petition By Affidavit for Order to Show Cause for a
Violation of Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against Domestic, Repeat, Dating, or Sexual Violence, or
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making a false statement includes fines and/or imprisonment.


Dated: ___________________________

______________________________________
Signature of Petitioner

STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on                         by                                         .




NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK


{Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or clerk.}

    __ Personally known
    __ Produced identification
       Type of identification produced

I certify that a copy of this document was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed (             ) e-mailed (     ) hand
delivered to the person(s) listed below on {date} ___________________.

Other party or his/her attorney:
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es):__________________
__________________________________________




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(w), Petition By Affidavit for Order to Show Cause for a
Violation of Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against Domestic, Repeat, Dating, or Sexual Violence, or
Stalking (03/15)
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                     IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE              JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                      IN AND FOR           _________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                        Case No.:
                                                                        Division:

                     ___________       ,
                             Petitioner,
and

                      ____________    ,
                            Respondent.

Description of Respondent:
Sex: ______            Eye color: _______     Height: ________                    DOB: __________
Race: _________        Hair color: _________  Weight: _______
Last known address: _______________________________

                                     ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
This cause comes before the court for review based upon the alleged conduct of Respondent for                the
issuance of an Order to Show Cause directed to {name}                                                         for
violation of the Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection as is more specifically set forth in            the
Petition By Affidavit For Order To Show Cause For a Violation Of Final Judgment Of Injunction                For
Protection, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof.

NOW, THEREFORE, you, {name} _________________________________________________________,
are hereby ORDERED to appear before this court before Judge {name}                                          ,
on {date} __________________, at {time} ___.m., in Room ______ of the _______________Courthouse,
located at ______________________________________________________________, to be arraigned.
A subsequent hearing will be scheduled requiring Respondent to show cause why he/she should not be
held in contempt of this court for violation of the Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection as is stated
in the attached Petition By Affidavit For Order To Show Cause For a Violation of Final Judgment of
Injunction For Protection. Punishment, if imposed, may include a fine and incarceration. Should the
court determine, based on the evidence presented at the hearing, that Respondent’s conduct warrants
sanctions for civil contempt in addition to or instead of indirect criminal contempt, the court reserves
the right to find Respondent guilty of civil contempt and impose appropriate civil sanctions.

_____The court hereby appoints the State Attorney’s Office to prosecute the case.

_____Respondent is advised that he/she is entitled to be represented by counsel.



If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation to
participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(w), Petition By Affidavit for Order to Show Cause for a
Violation of Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against Domestic, Repeat, Dating, or Sexual Violence, or
Stalking (03/15)
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provision of certain assistance. Please contact:

{identify applicable court personnel by name, address, and telephone number} at
least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon
receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less
than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Sheriff of this county serve this Order to Show Cause by delivering
copies to Respondent, with proof of Sheriff’s service.

DONE AND ORDERED in __________________ County, Florida, on {date}                              _________.


___________________________________________
Circuit Judge

Copies to:
Sheriff of ________________                 County

Petitioner or Counsel for Petitioner:
_____by U.S. Mail
_____by e-mail to designated e-mail address(es)

Respondent or Counsel for Respondent:
_____forwarded to the sheriff for service

____State Attorney’s Office


I CERTIFY the foregoing is a true copy of the original Order to Show Cause as it appears on file in the
office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of _________________________, County, Florida, and that I have
furnished copies of this order as indicated above.

                                                     CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT


                                                     _____________________________________________
                                                     By: Deputy Clerk or Judicial Assistant




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(w), Petition By Affidavit for Order to Show Cause for a
Violation of Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against Domestic, Repeat, Dating, or Sexual Violence, or
Stalking (03/15)
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                      FORM 12.981(a)(1)
  STEPPARENT ADOPTION: CONSENT AND WAIVER BY PARENT (03/15)

                                  When should this form be used?

This form is to be completed and signed by the parent who is giving up all rights to, custody of, and
time- sharing with the minor child to be adopted. This consent shall not be executed before the birth of
the minor child. For more information about consenting to adoption, you should refer to Chapter 63,
Florida Statutes, and sections 63.062 - 63.082, Florida Statutes, in particular.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. It must be signed in the presence of a notary public or
deputy clerk and two witnesses other than the notary or clerk. You should file this form with the Joint
Petition for Adoption by Stepparent, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(b)(1).

After completing this form, you should hand deliver a copy or duplicate original to the parent giving
consent and have them sign the original saying they received a copy. Then you should file the original
with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where the Joint Petition for Adoption by Stepparent,
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(b)(1) is filed and keep a copy for your records.

                     IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form


Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(1), Stepparent Adoption: Consent and
Waiver by Parent (03/15)
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12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                                             Special notes...

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(1), Stepparent Adoption: Consent and
Waiver by Parent (03/15)
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                     IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                 JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                      IN AND FOR                                COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                         Case No.:
                                                         Division:

IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF


_________________________________________
{use name to be given to minor child(ren)} Adoptee(s).


                           CONSENT AND WAIVER BY PARENT
    1. I, {full legal name}                                            , am the {Choose only one}
       _____ father or _____ mother of the minor child(ren) subject to this consent who is/are:

                Child’s Current Name            Gender          Birth date       Birthplace
                                                                                 {city, county, state}
        a.
        b.
        c.
        d.
        e.
        f.

    2. I relinquish all rights to, custody of, and time sharing with this (these) minor child(ren),
       {name(s)} ______________________________________________________________________,
       with full knowledge of the legal effect of the stepparent adoption and consent to the adoption
       by the child(ren)’s stepparent whose name is: {Choose only one}
       _____ {name}
       _____ not required for my granting of this consent.

    3. I understand my legal rights as a parent and I understand that I do not have to sign this consent
       and release of my parental rights. I acknowledge that this consent is being given knowingly,
       freely, and voluntarily. I further acknowledge that my consent is not given under fraud or
       duress. I understand that there is a “grace period” in Florida during which I may revoke my
       consent. If the child to be adopted is older than 6 months at the time of consent, this grace
       period is for 3 days or until the child has been placed with the prospective adoptive parents,
       whichever is later. I understand that, in signing this consent, I am permanently and forever
       giving up all my parental rights to and interest in this (these) minor child(ren) and that this
       consent may only be withdrawn if the Court finds it was obtained by fraud or duress. I
       voluntarily, permanently relinquish all my parental rights to this (these) minor child(ren).



Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(1), Stepparent Adoption: Consent and Waiver by
Parent (03/15)
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   4. I consent, release, and give up permanently, of my own free will, my parental rights to this
      (these) minor child(ren), for the purpose of stepparent adoption.

   5. I waive any further notice of the stepparent adoption proceeding.

   6. I understand that pursuant to Chapter 63, Florida Statutes, “an action or proceeding of any kind
      to vacate, set aside, or otherwise nullify a judgment of adoption or an underlying judgment
      terminating parental rights on any ground may not be filed more than 1 year after entry of the
      judgment terminating parental rights.”

   7. I understand I have the right to choose a person who does not have an employment,
      professional, or personal relationship with the adoption entity or the prospective adoptive
      parents to be present when this affidavit is executed and to sign it as a witness. The witness I
      selected is: {full legal name} _________________________________________________.

I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
consent and waiver and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines
and/or imprisonment.

Dated: _____________________________                    Signature of Parent: ______________________
                                                        Printed Name: __________________________
                                                        Address: _______________________________
                                                        City, State, Zip: __________________________
                                                        Telephone Number: ______________________
                                                        Fax Number: ____________________________
                                                        Designated E-mail Address(es): _____________
                                                        ____________________________________



______________________________________                  ______________________________________
Signature of Witness                                    Signature of Witness
Printed Name: _________________________                 Printed Name: _________________________
Business Address: _______________________               Business Address: _______________________
Home Address: _________________________                 Home Address: _________________________
Driver’s License No.: _____________________             Driver’s License No.: _____________________
State ID Card No.: _______________________              State ID Card No.: _______________________




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(1), Stepparent Adoption: Consent and Waiver by
Parent (03/15)
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on {date}                   .



                                               NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK


                                               {Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                               deputy clerk.}

   _   Personally known
   _   Produced identification
       Type of identification produced

I hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy or duplicate original of this executed Consent and Waiver.


                                                           __________________________________
                                                           Signature of Parent


IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Mother ( ) Father
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual}___________________________________________________________              ,
{name of business} _____________________________________________________________             ,
{address}                                  _______________________________________________   ,
{city} _____________,{state} _____, {zip code}_____________{telephone number} _______________.




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(1), Stepparent Adoption: Consent and Waiver by
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                      FORM 12.981(a)(2),
      STEPPARENT ADOPTION: CONSENT OF ADOPTEE (03/15)

                                 When should this form be used?

This form must be completed and signed by the person being adopted, the adoptee, if he or she is over
12 years of age, unless the court, in the best interest of the minor excuses the minor’s consent. It must
be signed in the presence of a notary public or deputy clerk and two witnesses other than the notary
public or deputy clerk.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should file the original
with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where the Joint Petition for Adoption by Stepparent,
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(b)(1) is filed and keep a copy for your records.

                    IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.

                                            Special notes...

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(2), Stepparent Adoption:
Consent of Adoptee (03/15)
                                                 - 650 -
                         IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE             JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                              IN AND FOR                     COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                           Case No.:
                                                           Division:

IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF

_____________________________________
{use name to be given to the child(ren)} Adoptee(s).


                                      CONSENT OF ADOPTEE

1.       I, {full legal name}                                                     , being over the age of 12,
         consent to my adoption by {name}                                            , to be his/her legal
         child and heir at law.

2.       I have been told of my right to choose a person who does not have an employment,
         professional, or personal relationship with the adoption entity or prospective adoptive parents
         to be present when this affidavit is executed and to sign it as a witness. The witness I selected is:
         {full legal name}                                                                                   .

3.   {Choose only one]
         _____ I consent to my name being legally changed to {specify}                                         .
         _____ I do not consent to a name change.


I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
consent and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.
Dated:
                                                   Signature of Adoptee
                                                   Printed Name:
                                                   Address:
                                                   City, State, Zip:
                                                   Telephone Number:
                                                   Fax Number:
                                                   Designated E-mail Address(es): ____________________
                                                   _______________________________________




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(2), Stepparent Adoption: Consent of Adoptee (03/15)
                                                  - 651 -
______________________________________                 ______________________________________
Signature of Witness                                   Signature of Witness
Printed Name: _________________________                Printed Name: _________________________
Business Address: _______________________              Business Address: _______________________
Home Address:_________________________                 Home Address:______________________
Driver’s License No.: _____________________            Driver’s License No.: _____________________
State ID Card No.: _______________________             State ID Card No.: _______________________




STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ______________          _________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on{date}                  __________________.



                                               NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK


                                               {Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                               deputy clerk.}

   __Personally known
   __ Produced identification
        Type of identification produced              ______________________




IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the {choose only one} ( ) adoptee ( ) stepparent
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual}______________________________________________________________                   ,
{name of business} _______________________________________________________________                   ,
{address}                                  _______________________________________________           ,
{city} ________________ ,{state}           ,{zip code}_________ {telephone number} ______________    .




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(2), Stepparent Adoption: Consent of
Adoptee (03/15)
                                              - 652 -
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                      FORM 12.981(a)(3),
              AFFIDAVIT OF NONPATERNITY (03/15)


                                   When should this form be used?

This form should be used when a stepfather is adopting his wife’s minor child and the mother and father
of the minor child(ren) were never married and paternity has not been established by a valid
acknowledgment or court order. This Affidavit of Nonpaternity may be used instead of a consent form.
This Affidavit may be executed before the birth of the minor child. The person signing the affidavit
waives notice to all court proceedings after the date it is signed. After signing this affidavit, it may only
be withdrawn if the court finds the affidavit was obtained by fraud or duress.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. This form must be signed before a notary public or
deputy clerk and two witnesses other than the notary or clerk. You should then file the original of this
form with the Joint Petition for Stepparent Adoption, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law
Form 12.981(b)(1).

                          IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file your pleadings
or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of Judicial
Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file. The
rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                                           Special Notes

   Remember--a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(3), Affidavit of Nonpaternity (03/15)
                                                   - 653 -
                               IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE    JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                                   IN AND FOR           __ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                         Case No.:
                                                                         Division:

     IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF


     ___________________________________________,
     {use name to of the minor child(ren)}Adoptee(s)


                                    AFFIDAVIT OF NONPATERNITY
     I, {full legal name}                                                , have personal knowledge of the facts
     stated in this affidavit and certify that the following statements are true:

2.           I have been told that {name}                                      has a child. I do not wish to
     and shall not establish or claim paternity for this child, whose name is           ____________ and
     whose date of birth is            ______________.
3.           The child referenced in this affidavit was not conceived or born while the birth mother was
     married to me. I AM NOT MARRIED TO THE BIRTH MOTHER, nor do I intend to marry the birth mother.
4.           The child has not been established to be my child in any court proceeding and I have not
     adopted this child.
5.           I have no interest in assuming the responsibilities of parenthood for this child. I have not
     acknowledged and will not acknowledge in writing that I am the father of this child or will not institute
     court proceedings to establish the child as mine.
     5.      I do not object to any decision or arrangements the birth mother makes regarding this child,
             including adoption.
     6.      I understand my right to choose a person who does not have an employment, professional, or
             personal relationship with the adoption entity or the prospective adoptive parents to be present
             when this affidavit is executed and to sign it as a witness. The witness I selected is {full legal
             name}                                               .
     7.      I am executing this affidavit freely and voluntarily and I understand that it can only be
             withdrawn if the court finds it was executed by fraud or duress.


     I WAIVE NOTICE OF ANY AND ALL PROCEEDINGS TO TERMINATE PARENTAL RIGHTS OR FINALIZE AN
     ADOPTION UNDER CHAPTER 63, FLORIDA STATUTES.




     Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(3), Affidavit of Nonpaternity (03/15)
                                                        - 654 -
I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
affidavit and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.


                                                   Signature
                                                   Printed Name: _________________________________
                                                   Address: ______________________________________
                                                   City, State, Zip: _________________________________
                                                   Designated E-mail Address(es):____________________




Signature of Witness                                       Signature of Witness
Printed Name:                                              Printed Name:
Business Address:                                          Business Address:
Home Address:                                              Home Address:
Driver’s License or                                        Driver’s License or
State ID Card No.:                                         State ID Card No.:



STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on {date}                            .



                                                   NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK


                                                   [Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                                   deputy clerk.]
        Personally known
        Produced identification
        Type of identification produced


IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) parent or ( ) stepparent
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual}_________________________________________________________________                  ,
{name of business} ___________________________________________________________________                 ,
{address}                                           ___________________________________________        ,
{city} ________________,{state} ____, {zip code}_________,{telephone number}                           .

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(3), Affidavit of Nonpaternity (03/15)
                                                     655
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                      FORM 12.981(a)(4),
  STEPPARENT ADOPTION: AFFIDAVIT OF DILIGENT SEARCH (03/15)

                                  When should this form be used?

Use this form to obtain constructive service (also called service by publication) in a proceeding for
stepparent adoption, Joint Petition for Adoption by Stepparent, Florida Supreme Court Approved
Family Law Form 12.981(b)(1), when any required consent is unavailable because the address or
location of the person whose consent is required is not known and cannot be determined.

This form includes a checklist of places you must look for information on the location of the person
whose rights you seek to terminate. You do have to look in all of these places, and the court must
believe that you have made a very serious effort to get information about the person’s location and that
you have followed up on any information you received. Section 63.054, Florida Statutes, requires that in
each adoption a search of Florida’s Putative Father Registry must be conducted. You will need an order
from the judge to do this, which you can request by filing a Motion for Search of the Putative Father
Registry, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(6).

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should file the original
with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where your petition was filed and keep a copy for your
records.

                         IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of Judicial
Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file. The
rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.

                             Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. For further information, see rule 12.070, Florida Family Law Rules of
Procedure and Rule 1.070, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure.

                                             Special notes...

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every


Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(4), Petition for Stepparent Adoption:
Affidavit of Diligent Search (03/15)
                                                   - 656 -
form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(4), Petition for Stepparent Adoption:
Affidavit of Diligent Search (03/15)
                                                   - 657 -
                         IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE     JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                             IN AND FOR             __ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                            Case No.:
                                                            Division:
IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF



______________________________________________
{use name to be given to the minor child(ren)} Adoptee(s).

                       PETITION FOR STEPPARENT ADOPTION:
                          AFFIDAVIT OF DILIGENT SEARCH
I, {full legal name}                                               , being sworn, certify that the
following information is true:

1.      I am the child(ren)’s _____ mother _____ father.


2.      The last known address of the child(ren)’s other parent {name}                               _____,
        as of {date}                              , was:

        Address                                   City                     State            Zip

        Telephone No. ____________________                   Fax No. ______________________________

        His/her last known employment, as of {date}                                , was:

        Name of Employer

        Address                                   City                     State            Zip

        Telephone No. ____________________                  Fax No. ________________________

3.      The other parent is over the age of 18.

4.      The other parent’s current residence is not known and cannot be determined, although I have
        made a diligent search and inquiry to locate him/her through the following:
        You must search ALL of the following sources of information and state the results.
            __United States Post Office inquiry through the Freedom of Information Act for the
        person’s current address or any previous address.
        Result of search:                                                       __________________
            __Last known employment of the other parent, including name and address of employer.


Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(4), Petition for Stepparent Adoption: Affidavit of
Diligent Search (03/15)
                                                  - 658 -
        Result of search:                                                         __________________
             __Regulatory agencies, including professional or occupational licensing, in the area where
        the other parent last resided.
        Result of search:                                                         __________________
             __Names and addresses of relatives to the extent such can be reasonably obtained from
        the petitioner or other sources, contacts with those relatives and inquiry as to the other
        parent’s last known address. You are to follow up any leads of any addresses where the other
        parent may have moved.
        Result of search:                                        ______________________________
             ___ Information about the other parent’s possible death and, if dead, the date and
        location.
        Result of search:_________________________________________________________
             ___Telephone listings in the area where the other parent last resided.
        Result of search:                                                         ________________
             ___Law enforcement agencies in the area where the other parent last resided.
        Result of search:                                                         _______________
             ___Highway Patrol records in the state where the other parent last resided.
        Result of search:                                                         ________________
             ___Department of Corrections records in the state where the other parent last resided.
        Result of search:                                                         _______________
             ___Hospitals in the last known area of the other parent’s residence.
        Result of search:                                                         _______________
            _ __Records of utility companies, which include water, sewer, cable TV, and electric in the
        last known area of the other parent’s residence.
        Result of search:                                                         _________________
             ___Records of the Armed Forces of the U.S. and their response as to whether or not there
        is any information about the other parent. (See Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law
        Form 12.912(a), Memorandum for Certificate of Military Service.)
        Result of search:                                                         __________________
             ___Records of the tax assessor’s and tax collector’s office in the area where the other
        parent last resided.
        Result of search:                                                         __________________
           ____ Search of one Internet databank locator service.
        Result of search:                                                         __________________
             ___Title IV-D (child support enforcement) agency records in the state of the other parent’s
        last known address.
        Result of search:                                                 _________________________

         {if applicable}:
        _____ A search of the Putative Father Registry maintained by the Office of Vital Statistics of
        the Department of Health has been requested, and if granted, the certificate from the State
        Registrar will be filed in this action.




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(4), Petition for Stepparent Adoption: Affidavit of
Diligent Search (03/15)
                                                - 659 -
I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
affidavit and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.


Dated:
                                                 Signature of Petitioner

                                                 Printed Name:
                                                 Address:
                                                 City, State, Zip:
                                                 Telephone Number:
                                                 Fax Number:
                                                 Designated E-mail Address(es): __________________
                                                 ____________________________________________


STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF


Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on                      by                                          .



                                                 NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK


                                                 [Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary
                                                 deputy clerk.]


    __ Personally known
   ___ Produced identification
         Type of identification produced


IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the petitioner.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _______________________________________________________________                          ,
{name of business} ________________________________________________________________                           ,
{address} _________________________________________________________________________                           ,
{city} __________________, {state} _, {zip code}________, {telephone number}_______________                   .



Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(4), Petition for Stepparent Adoption: Affidavit of
Diligent Search (03/15)
                                                - 660 -
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                      FORM 12.981(a)(5),
         INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT AFFIDAVIT (03/15)

                                  When should this form be used?

This form should be used in cases involving stepparent adoption of a child. This affidavit is required.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should sign the form
before a notary public or deputy clerk. You should then file the original with the clerk of the circuit
court in the county where the petition was filed and keep a copy for your records.

                      IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleading or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.

                                         What should I do next?

A copy of this form must be mailed, e-mailed, or hand delivered to the other party in your case, if it is
not served on him or her with your initial papers.

                 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme

Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(5), Indian Child Welfare Act Affidavit
(03/15)
                                                   - 661 -
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                             Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. The words that are in bold underline in these instructions are defined there.

                                              Special notes...

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(5), Indian Child Welfare Act Affidavit
(03/15)
                                                   - 662 -
                         IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE             JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                             IN AND FOR                       COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                            Case No.: __________________________
                                                            Division: __________________________

IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF

                                           ,
{use name to be given to the minor child(ren)} Adoptee(s).

                        INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACT AFFIDAVIT
I, {full legal name}_______________________, being sworn, certify that the following statements are
true:
Upon information and belief the child                       __________ {name} subject to this proceeding:
{choose one only}
1.        _is not an Indian child. The Indian Child Welfare Act does not apply to this proceeding.

2.    __is an Indian child within the meaning of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (25 U.S.C. Section
       1901 et seq.).

I certify that a copy of this document was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed ( ) hand-
delivered to the person(s) listed below on {date} ___________________________.

Other party or his/her attorney:
Name:_____________________
Address:_________________________
City, State, Zip:_______________________
Fax Number: ____________________
Designated E-mail Address(es): _________

I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
affidavit and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.

Dated:                   _____                     _________________________________________
                                                   Signature of Party
                                                   Printed Name:
                                                   Address:
                                                   City, State, Zip:
                                                   Telephone Number:
                                                   Fax Number:
                                                   Designated E-mail Address(es):____________________

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(5), Indian Child Welfare Act Affidavit (03/15)
                                                   - 663 -
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on                 by                                            .



                                           NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK


                                           {Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or clerk.}

    __ Personally known
    __ Produced identification
       Type of identification produced               _____________




IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} ____________________________________________________________________,
{name of business} _____________________________________________________________________,
{address}                                           _____________________________________________ ,
{city} _________________,{state}           _, {zip code}________, {telephone number}                 .




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(5), Indian Child Welfare Act Affidavit (03/15)
                                                   - 664 -
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                      FORM 12.981(a)(6),
  MOTION FOR SEARCH OF THE PUTATIVE FATHER REGISTRY (03/15)
                                  When should this form be used?

This form should be used when a stepparent is adopting his or her spouse’s child. Section 63.054,
Florida Statutes, requires that a search of Florida’s Putative Father Registry be conducted in every
adoption proceeding. The Office of Vital Statistics of the Department of Health has an application
available called Florida Putative Father Registry - Application for Search which should be completed and
attached to this form. The Office of Vital Statistics is allowed to charge for searching the registry. You
may wish to contact that office in advance to find out what amount and method of payment will be
accepted.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. The name to be given to the adoptee after the
adoption should be used in the heading of the petition. The stepparent is the petitioner, because he or
she is the one who is asking the court for legal action. You must have your signature witnessed by a
notary public or deputy clerk.

After completing this form, you should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in the county
where you have filed the Joint Petition for Adoption by Stepparent, Florida Supreme Court Approved
Family Law Form 12.981(b)(1) and keep a copy for your records. These family law forms contain an
Order Granting Motion for Search of Putative Father Registry, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family
Law Form 12.981(a)(7), which the judge may use. You should check with the clerk, family law intake
staff or judicial assistant to see if you need to provide this form order to the judge with your motion. If
so, you should type or print the heading, including the circuit, county, case number, division, and the
child(ren)’s name, and leave the rest blank for the judge to complete.

                         IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.

                                       What should I do next?

If the judge grants your motion, you will need to take the order, your completed application, and any fee
to the Office of Vital Statistics. That office will conduct the search and file the results with the clerk of
court. You may call the clerk’s office to determine when the results have been filed in order to set a

Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(6), Motion for Search of Putative
Father Registry (03/15)
                                                  - 665 -
final hearing.

                            Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. See Chapter 63, Florida Statutes, and Florida Family Law Rule 12.200(a)(2) for
further information.


                 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                                            Special notes...

                 THIS ADOPTION MAY AFFECT THE ADOPTEE’S INHERITANCE.

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(6), Motion for Search of Putative
Father Registry (03/15)
                                                 - 666 -
          IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _____________________________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                     IN AND FOR ________________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                            Case No.:     ____________________________
                                                            Division:     ____________________________
IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF




____________________________________,
{use name to be given to the minor child} Adoptee.


         MOTION FOR SEARCH OF THE PUTATIVE FATHER REGISTRY

Petitioner, {full legal name} ________________________________, files this Motion for Search of the
Putative Father Registry, pursuant to Chapter 63, Florida Statutes, and states:

1.      This is an action for adoption of a minor by the child’s stepparent, who is the Petitioner. .

2.      Section 63.054, Florida Statutes, requires that in every adoption, a search of the Putative Father
        Registry maintained by the Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics be conducted.
        Section 63.0541, Florida Statutes, makes information maintained by the Registry confidential
        and exempt from public disclosure, except that it may be disclosed to adoption entities,
        registrant unmarried biological fathers, and the court, upon issuance of a court order concerning
        a petitioner acting pro se.

3.      The Florida Putative Father Registry - Application for Search is completed and attached to this
        Motion.

WHEREFORE, I request that this Court enter an Order Granting Motion for Search of the Putative Father
Registry.




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(6), Motion for Search of Putative Father Registry
(03/15)
                                                   - 667 -
I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
motion and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.

Dated:____________________                ___________________________________________
                                          Signature of Party

                                          Printed Name:____________________________________
                                          Address: ________________________________________
                                          City, State, Zip:___________________________________
                                          Telephone Number: _______________________________
                                          Fax Number:
                                          Designated E-mail Address(es):
                                          _______________________________________________



STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ___________________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on___________________by___________________.



                                          ______________________________________________
                                          NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK

                                          ______________________________________________
                                          {Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or clerk.}
_____ Personally known
_____ Produced identification
      Type of identification produced ___________________________




IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the petitioner.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual}_______________________________________________________________                          ,
{name of business} ________________________________________________________________                          ,

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(6), Motion for Search of Putative Father Registry
(03/15)
                                                   - 668 -
{address} _________________________________________________________________________ ,
{city}______________,{state} ____, {zip code}__________, {telephone number}_________________ .




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(6), Motion for Search of Putative Father Registry
(03/15)
                                                   - 669 -
                  IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ________________JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                    IN AND FOR ____________________________COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                         Case No.:____________________________
                                                         Division: ____________________________
IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF



                   ___________________ ,
{use name to be given to the minor child} Adoptee.

                     ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR SEARCH OF
                        THE PUTATIVE FATHER REGISTRY

Upon consideration of Petitioner’s Motion for Search of the Putative Father Registry, this Court finds:

1.      This is an action for adoption of a minor by the child’s stepparent, Petitioner, who is proceeding
        pro se.

2.      Section 63.054, Florida Statutes, requires that in every adoption, a search of the Putative Father
        Registry maintained by the Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics be conducted.
        Section 63.0541, Florida Statutes, makes information maintained by the Registry confidential
        and exempt, except that it may be disclosed to adoption entities, registrant unmarried biological
        fathers, the birth mother, and the court, upon issuance of a court order concerning a petitioner
        acting pro se.

        NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED THAT:

1.      The Office of Vital Statistics, Department of Health shall conduct a search of the Putative Father
        Registry upon receipt of a completed application and payment of any authorized fee.

2.      The State Registrar shall issue a certificate indicating the results of such search which shall be
        filed in this proceeding by transmitting the certificate to the clerk of court.


DONE and ORDERED on: ____________________in __________________________, Florida.




                                                 ______________________________________

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(7), Order Granting Motion for Search of Putative
Father Registry (03/15)
                                                 - 670 -
                                                Circuit Judge



I certify that a copy of the {name of document(s)}_____________________________________________
was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed ( ) hand-delivered to the parties and to any other
persons or entities listed below on {date} ___________________________________________.



                                                __________________________________________
                                                By: Clerk of Court, Designee, or Judicial Assistant

Petitioner (or his or her attorney)
Other: ______________________
State Registrar, Office of Vital Statistics




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(7), Order Granting Motion for Search of Putative
Father Registry (03/15)
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                       FORM 12.981(b)(1),
      JOINT PETITION FOR ADOPTION BY STEPPARENT (03/15)
                                 When should this form be used?

This form should be used when a stepparent is adopting his or her spouse’s child. Both the stepparent
and his or her spouse must sign this petition. You must attach all necessary consents or
acknowledgments that apply to your case, as listed under the Special Notes section below. Florida
Statutes require that consent to adoption be obtained from:
 The mother of the minor.
 The father of the minor if:
    1. The minor was conceived or born while the father was married to the mother;
    2. The minor is his child by adoption;
    3. The minor has been established by a court proceeding to be his child;
    4. He has filed an affidavit of paternity pursuant to section 382.013(2)(c) Florida Statutes; or
    5. In the case of an unmarried biological father, he has acknowledged in writing, signed in the
        presence of a competent witness, that he is the father of the minor, has filed such
        acknowledgment with the Office of Vital Statistics of the Department of Health within the
        required timeframes, and has complied with the requirements of section 63.062(2), Florida
        Statutes.

Determining whether someone’s consent is required, or when consent may not be required is a
complicated issue and you may wish to consult an attorney. For more information about consenting to
adoption, you should refer to Chapter 63, Florida Statutes, and sections 63.062-63.082 in particular.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. The name to be given to the child(ren) after the
adoption should be used in the heading of the petition. The stepparent is the petitioner, because he or
she is the one who is asking the court for legal action. After completing this form, you and your spouse
must sign it before a notary public or deputy clerk. You should then file the original and 1 copy with the
clerk of the circuit court in the county where the minor resides unless the court changes the venue.

                   IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of Judicial
Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file. The
rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                                       What should I do next?


Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(b)(1), Joint Petition for Adoption by
Stepparent (03/15)
                                                  - 672 -
For your case to proceed, you must have the written consent of the other birth parent and the child, if
applicable. The court may choose not to require consent to an adoption in some circumstances. For
more information about situations where consent may not be required, see section 63.064, Florida
Statutes. If you are attempting to proceed without the consent of the other birth parent, you may wish
to consult with an attorney. Section 63.054, Florida Statutes, requires that in each adoption proceeding,
the Florida Putative Father Registry be searched. You will need an order from the judge to do this,
which you can request by filing a Motion for Search of the Putative Father Registry, Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(6).

When you have filed all of the required forms and met the requirements as outlined above, you are
ready to set a hearing on your petition. You should check with the clerk of court, family law intake staff
or the judicial assistant to set a final hearing. If all persons required to consent have consented and the
consents/affidavits of nonpaternity have been filed with the court, the hearing may be held
immediately. If not, notice of the hearing must be given as provided by the Rules of Civil Procedure. See
Form 1.902, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure. If you know where the other birth parent lives, you should
use personal service. If you absolutely do not know where he or she lives, you may use constructive
service. In order to use constructive service you will need to complete and submit to the court
Stepparent Adoption: Affidavit of Diligent Search, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.981(a)(4). For more information about personal and constructive service, you should refer to the
“General Instructions for Self-Represented Litigants” found at the beginning of these forms and the
instructions to Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Forms 12.910(a) and 12.913(b) and Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.913(a). However, the law regarding constructive service
is very complex and you may wish to consult an attorney regarding that issue.


                            Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read “General Information for Self-Represented Litigants” found at the
beginning of these forms. See Chapter 63, Florida Statutes, and Florida Family Law Rule 12.200(a)(2) for
further information.

                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form

Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(b)(1), Joint Petition for Adoption by
Stepparent (03/15)
                                                  - 673 -
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.



                                            Special notes...

With this petition you must file the following:
    Consent form executed by the birth parent, Stepparent Adoption: Consent and Waiver by
        Parent, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(1) or Stepparent Adoption:
        Affidavit of Nonpaternity, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(3).
    If any person whose consent is required is deceased, a certified copy of the death certificate
        must be attached to this Petition.
    Consent form executed by the minor child(ren), if the child(ren) is/are over 12 years of age,
        Stepparent Adoption: Consent of Adoptee, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
        12.981(a)(2). The court can excuse filing of this form under certain circumstances.
    Certified copy of the child(ren)’s birth certificate.
    Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida Supreme
        Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d).
    If applicable, Stepparent Adoption: Motion for Search of the Putative Father Registry, Florida
        Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(6).

These family law forms contain a Final Judgment of Stepparent Adoption, Florida Supreme Court
Approved Family Law Form 12.981(b)(2), which the judge may use. You should check with the clerk,
family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to see if you need to bring a final judgment form with you to
the hearing. If so, you should type or print the heading, including the circuit, county case number,
division, and the child(ren)’s names, and leave the rest blank for the judge to complete at your hearing.
You should decide how many certified copies of the final judgment you will need and be prepared to
obtain them after the hearing. There is a charge for certified copies, and the clerk can tell you how
much. The file will be sealed after the final hearing, and then it will take an order from a judge to open
the file and obtain a copy of the final judgment.

AN ADOPTIVE STEPPARENT WILL CONTINUE TO HAVE PARENTAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING CUSTODY AND
TIME-SHARING, WHERE APPROPRIATE, IN THE EVENT OF A LATER DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE, AND
MAY BE LIABLE FOR CHILD SUPPORT IN THE EVENT OF A LATER DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. YOU
COULD BE LIABLE IN LITIGATION FOR THE ACTIONS OF THE ADOPTEE(S). THIS ADOPTION MAY ALSO
AFFECT THE ADOPTEE’S INHERITANCE.

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.

Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(b)(1), Joint Petition for Adoption by
Stepparent (03/15)
                                                   674
             IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                                    JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                      IN AND FOR                                    COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                    Case No.:
                                                                    Division:

IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF


________________________________________,
{use name to be given to child(ren)} Adoptee(s).


                 JOINT PETITION FOR ADOPTION BY STEPPARENT

Petitioner, {full legal name} _____________________________________________being sworn,
joined by the above-named child(ren)’s _____ mother _____ father, {full legal name}
________________________, being sworn, files this joint petition for adoption of the above-named
minor child(ren), under chapter 63, Florida Statutes.

    1. This is an action for adoption of a minor child(ren) by his or her (their) stepparent.

    2. I desire to adopt the following child(ren):
           Name to be given to child(ren)               Birth date      Birthplace
       a.       __________________________________________________________________
       b. _____________________________________________________________________
       c. ____________________________________________________________________
       d. _____________________________________________________________________
       e. _____________________________________________________________________
       f. _____________________________________________________________________
       A certified copy of the birth certificate(s) is/are attached.

    3. The child(ren) has (have) resided with me since {date} __________________________________.
       I wish to adopt the child(ren) because I would like to legally establish the parent-child
       relationship already existing between the child(ren) and me. Since the above date, I have been
       able to provide adequately for the material needs of the child(ren) and am able to continue
       doing so in the future, as well as to provide for the child(ren)’s mental and emotional well-being.
       Other reasons I wish to adopt the children are: _______________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________

    4. I am _________ years old, and have resided at {street address}, __________________________
       {city} ____________________ {county} _______________ {state} __________ for ______ years.

    5. I married the _____ father or _____ mother of the child(ren) on {date}_____________________,

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(b)(1), Joint Petition for Adoption by Stepparent
(03/15)
                                                   - 675 -
        in {city} ____________________, {county}_________________, {state} ____________________.
        The following are the dates and places of my dissolutions of marriage, if any:
                  Date                                            Place
        a.
        b.

    6. A completed Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act Affidavit (UCCJEA),
       Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d), is filed with this petition.

    7. A description and estimate of the value of any property of the adoptee(s) is as follows:




                                                                                                          .

    8. Consent by the adoptee(s):
       _____ is attached for: Name(s)
       _____is not required because the adoptee(s) is/are not 12 years of age: Name(s)
       _____ was excused by the court for: Name(s)

    9. The following person(s) is/are required to consent and the consent form or affidavit of
       nonpaternity is/are attached ______________________________________________________

    10. The following person(s) whose consent is required has not consented. The facts/circumstances
        that excuse the lack of consent and would justify termination of this person’s parental rights
        are:
        Name                     Address                        Facts/circumstances
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________

    11. A copy of this Petition was served on all known persons whose consent is required but did not
        waive notice, as well as on all persons whose consent is required but did not provide consent.
        Proof of service is attached.

        {Indicate if applicable}:
         _____ A search of the Putative Father Registry maintained by the Office of Vital Statistics of the
        Department of Health has been requested, and if granted, the certificate from the State
        Registrar will be filed in this action.

WHEREFORE, I request that this Court terminate the parental rights of ___________________________,
{name of parent whose rights are sought to be terminated}, enter a Final Judgment of Adoption of the

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(b)(1), Joint Petition for Adoption by Stepparent
(03/15)
                                                   - 676 -
Minor Child(ren) by Petitioner Stepparent and, as requested, change the name of the adoptee(s).




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(b)(1), Joint Petition for Adoption by Stepparent
(03/15)
                                                   - 677 -
I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
petition and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.

Dated: __________________________                  _____________________________________________
                                                   Signature of Stepparent

                                                   Printed Name:
                                                   Address:
                                                   City, State, Zip:
                                                   Telephone Number:
                                                   Fax Number:
                                                   Designated E-mail Address(es):
                                                   _____________________________________________


STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF_________________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on ___________________by


                                                   ____________________________________________
                                                   NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK

                                                   _____________________________________________
                                                   [Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                                   deputy clerk.]
_____ Personally known
_____ Produced identification
      Type of identification produced _______________________________




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(b)(1), Joint Petition for Adoption by Stepparent
(03/15)
                                                   - 678 -
I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
petition and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.

Dated:__________________________                   _____________________________________________
                                                   Signature of _____ Mother _____Father
                                                   Printed Name:
                                                   Address:
                                                   City, State, Zip:
                                                   Telephone Number:
                                                   Fax Number:
                                                   Designated E-mail Address(es):____________________
                                                   _____________________________________________



STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ______________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on ____________________ by                                       .



                                                   NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK


                                                   [Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                                   deputy clerk.]
_____ Personally known
_____ Produced identification
      Type of identification produced _______________________




IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: ( ) parent ( ) stepparent ( ) both.
This form was prepared with the assistance of:
{name of individual} ______________________________________________________________             ,
{name of business} ________________________________________________________________             ,
{address} __________________________________________________________________________ ,
{city} __________________,{state}_______, {zip code}_________, {telephone number} ______________.




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(b)(1), Joint Petition for Adoption by Stepparent
(03/15)
                                                   - 679 -
                      IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                  JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                      IN AND FOR                                   COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                  Case No.:
                                                                  Division:
IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF


________________________________________,
{use name to be given to child(ren)} Adoptee(s).

                   FINAL JUDGMENT OF STEPPARENT ADOPTION

Upon consideration of the Joint Petition for Adoption by Stepparent and the evidence presented, the
Court finds that:

    1. The Court has subject matter jurisdiction over the Joint Petition for Adoption by Stepparent.

    2. The Court has jurisdiction over the minor child(ren) subject to the Joint Petition for Adoption by
       Stepparent.

    3. Petitioner desires the permanent responsibility of a parent in this adoption.

    4. There is no pending litigation regarding the child(ren) in Florida or in any other state, nor is
       there any other person not a party to these proceedings who has or claims to have physical
       custody or rights to the minor child(ren).

    5. The consent of the birth _____mother _____ father who is not married to Petitioner is:
        {Choose only one}
        _____ Attached to the petition
        _____ Not required because he or she is deceased. A certified copy of the death certificate is
                attached.
        _____ Waived because:
       [Indicate all that apply]
        _____ The parent has deserted the child without means of identification or has abandoned the
                child.
        _____ The parent’s rights have been terminated by a court of competent jurisdiction.
        _____ The parent has been declared incompetent and restoration of competency is medically
                improbable.
        _____ The legal guardian or lawful custodian of the adoptee(s), other than the birth parent,
                who has failed to respond in writing to a request for consent for a period of 60 days or
                the Court has examined the written reasons for withholding consent and has found the
                withholding of consent to be unreasonable.
        _____ Other: ____________________________________________________________.



Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(b)(2), Final Judgment of Stepparent Adoption
(03/15)
                                                  - 680 -
    6. The best interests of the child(ren) will be promoted by this adoption.

    7. The minor child(ren) is (are) suitable for adoption by Petitioner.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that:

    1. The minor child(ren) subject to the Petition is (are) declared to be the legal child(ren) of
       Petitioner,_______________________________________________________ {name}

    2. The minor child(ren) shall be the child(ren) and legal heir(s) at law of Petitioner,
       _______________________________________________________________, {name}
       and shall be entitled to all rights and privileges, and subject to all obligations, of
       child(ren) born of Petitioner.

    3. All legal relations between the adoptee(s) and the parent whose rights are being terminated and
       between the adoptee(s) and the relatives of that parent are terminated by this adoption, as are
       all parental rights and responsibilities of that birth parent.

    4. This Final Judgment of Adoption creates a relationship between the adoptee(s) and Petitioner
       and all relatives of Petitioner that would have existed if the adoptee(s) was (were) a blood
       descendant of the Petitioner, born within wedlock, entitled to all rights and privileges thereof,
       and subject to all obligations of a child being born to Petitioner.

    5. The minor child(ren) shall hereafter be known as {full legal name(s)}:
       ______________________________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________


        DONE AND ORDERED at _____________________________, Florida on                                      .



                                                  CIRCUIT JUDGE


I certify that a copy of {name of document(s)} ____________________________________________was
( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed ( ) hand-delivered to the parties and any persons
or entities listed below on {date} _________________________________.


                                                  _____________________________________________
                                                  By: Clerk of Court, Designee, or Judicial Assistant



Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(b)(2), Final Judgment of Stepparent Adoption
(03/15)
                                                  - 681 -
Petitioners (or their attorney)
Other: ____________________________




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(b)(2), Final Judgment of Stepparent Adoption
(03/15)
                                                  - 682 -
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                      FORM 12.981(c)(1),
    PETITION FOR ADOPTION OF ADULT BY STEPPARENT (03/15)
                                  When should this form be used?

This form should be used when a stepparent is adopting his or her spouse’s adult child. You must obtain
the written consent of the adult child to be adopted, as well as the written consent of his or her spouse
(if married).

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. The name to be given to the adoptee after the
adoption should be used in the heading of the petition. The stepparent is the petitioner, because he or
she is the one who is asking the court for legal action. You must have your signature witnessed by a
notary public or deputy clerk.

After completing this form, you should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in the county
where either you or the adoptee live and keep a copy for your records.

                          IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file a petition or
other pleadings electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file your
petition, or other pleading or document electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.

                                        What should I do next?

For your case to proceed, you must have the written consent of the adoptee, and his or her spouse if
married. Consent of the birth parent is not required, but written notice of the final hearing on the
adoption must be provided to the parents, if any, or proof of service of process must be filed showing
notice has been served on the parents. If you know where they live, you must use personal service. If
you absolutely do not know where they live, you may use constructive service. For more information
about personal and constructive service, you should refer the General Instructions for Self-Represented
Litigants found at the beginning of these forms and the instructions to Florida Family Law Rules of
Procedure Forms 12.910(a) and 12.913(b) and Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.913(a). However, the law regarding constructive service is very complex and you may wish to consult
an attorney regarding that issue.

When you have filed all of the required forms and met the requirements for consent as outlined above,
you are ready to set a hearing on your petition. You should check with the clerk of court, family law

Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(c)(1), Petition for Adoption of Adult by
Stepparent (03/15)
                                                   - 683 -
intake staff, or judicial assistant to set a final hearing, and notify the other party(ies) using a Notice of
Hearing (General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate
notice of hearing form.

                 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.

                             Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. See Chapter 63, Florida Statutes, and Florida Family Law Rule 12.200(a)(2) for
further information.
                                              Special notes...

With this petition you must file the following forms:

Stepparent Adoption: Consent of Adoptee, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.981(a)(2)

Stepparent Adoption: Consent of Adult Adoptee’s Spouse, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law
Form 12.981(c)(2), if the adoptee is married

                 THIS ADOPTION MAY AFFECT THE ADOPTEE’S INHERITANCE.

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules

Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(c)(1), Petition for Adoption of Adult by
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of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.

                IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                           JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                   IN AND FOR                                       COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                          Case No.:
                                                          Division:
IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF



                               _________,
{use name to be given to adult} Adoptee.

             PETITION FOR ADOPTION OF ADULT BY STEPPARENT

Petitioner, {full legal name}                                                  , files this petition for
adoption of the above-named adult, pursuant to Chapter 63, Florida Statutes, and states:

1.      This is an action for adoption of an adult by the adult’s stepparent, Petitioner.

2.      I desire to adopt {adult’s full legal name}                                    ,
        who was born on {date}                      , at {city, county, and state}
        ______________________________________________________________________________.

3.      I desire to adopt the adult because:

                                                                                                           .

4.      I am     years old, and I have resided at {address}                                                ,
        ____________________________, Florida for           years.

5.      The adoptee’s name shall be:

6.      The adoptee’s birth parents are:
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        Father’s Name                                 Birth date


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         Address
         ________________________________________________________________________
         Mother’s Name                                          Birth date

         Address

7.       Notice. Notice to the birth parents was made by:

8.       Consent.
         {Indicate all that apply}

         a. _____ The consent of the adoptee is attached.
         b. _____ The adoptee is married to {full legal name of adoptee=s spouse}       _________
            _____________________________________, and the consent of the spouse is attached.
         c. _____ The adoptee is not married.

9.       Written notice of this final hearing was provided to the parents or proof of service of process
         showing notice has been served on the parents is attached.

WHEREFORE, I request that this Court enter a Final Judgment of Adoption of the Adult by Petitioner
Stepparent and change the name of the adoptee.

I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
petition and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.

Dated:
                                                Signature of Petitioner
                                                Printed Name:
                                                Address:
                                                City, State, Zip:
                                                Telephone Number:
                                                Fax Number:
                                                Designated E-mail Address(es):____________________
                                                _____________________________________________
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on                    by                                       .


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                                                NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK

                                                [Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                                clerk.]
   __     Personally known
   __     Produced identification
          Type of identification produced




IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
 [fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the petitioner.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual}_______________________________________________________________                     ,
{name of business} _________________________________________________________________                    ,
{address}                                           __________________________________________          ,
{city} _____________,{state} ______, {zip code}____________, {telephone number} _____________           .




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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                      FORM 12.981(c)(2),
   STEPPARENT ADOPTION: CONSENT OF ADULT ADOPTEE’S SPOUSE
                           (03/15)

                                  When should this form be used?

This form must be completed by the spouse of an adult who is being adopted.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, the spouse of the adoptee
should sign the form before a notary public or deputy clerk. You should file the original with the clerk of
the circuit court in the county where the petition for adoption of an adult was filed and keep a copy for
your records.


                         IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleading or other document electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                                             Special notes...

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(c)(2), Stepparent Adoption: Consent of
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                          IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE          JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                               IN AND FOR                  COUNTY, FLORIDA


                                                          Case No.: _________________________
                                                          Division: _________________________
IN RE: THE ADOPTION OF

          ________________________ ,
{use name to be given to adult} Adoptee(s).

     STEPPARENT ADOPTION: CONSENT OF ADULT ADOPTEE’S SPOUSE

1.       I, {full legal name}                                     , am the _____ wife _____ husband of
         {full legal name}                                                __________, who Petitioner,
         {full legal name}                                                         ____ wishes to adopt.
2.       I consent to the adoption of my spouse by Petitioner.
3.       I understand my right to choose a person who does not have an employment, professional, or
         personal relationship with the adoption entity or the prospective adoptive parents to be present
         when this affidavit is executed and to sign it as a witness. The witness I selected is:
         {full legal name}_______________________________________________________.
I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
consent and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.
Dated:
                                                 Signature of Spouse
                                                 Printed Name:
                                                 Address:
                                                 City, State, Zip:
                                                 Telephone Number:
                                                 Fax Number:
                                                 Designated E-mail Address(es):____________________


___________________________________              ______________________________________________
Signature of Witness                                     Signature of Witness
Printed Name: ________________________           Printed Name:
Business Address:_____________________           Business Address:
Home Address: _______________________            Home Address:


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Driver’s License or                              Driver’s License or
State ID Card No.:_____________________          State ID Card No.:


STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on                      by                                       .



                                                 NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK


                                                 {Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                                 deputy clerk.}


    __ Personally known
    ___ Produced identification
        Type of identification produced

IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the ( ) stepparent ( ) adult adoptee’s spouse.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} ____________________________________________________________________,
{name of business} _____________________________________________________________________,
{address}                                           _____________________________________________,
{city} _________________,{state}           __, {zip code}___________{telephone number}            .




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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                      FORM 12.981(d)(1),
         PETITION FOR ADOPTION INFORMATION (03/15)

                                  When should this form be used?

This form is used to request release of relevant medical or social information on an adoptee. You cannot
use this form to find out the identity of birth parent(s).

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should sign the form
before a notary public or deputy clerk. You should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in
the county where the adoption took place and keep a copy for your records.


                         IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                                              Special notes...

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(d)(1), Petition for Adoption Information
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                       IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                            IN AND FOR                        COUNTY, FLORIDA


                                                                    Case No.:
                                                                    Division:
IN RE: THE ADOPTION OF

____________________________________,
                          Adoptee(s).


                       PETITION FOR ADOPTION INFORMATION
1.       I, {full legal name}                                                , am interested in this matter
         as:
          {choose one only}
         _____adult adoptee (over 18).
         _____adoptive parent.
         _____adult birth sibling.
         _____other: {specify}                                                                            .

2.       The adoptee(s), {name(s)}
         was (were) born on {date}                                                                        .

3.       I request nonidentifying information as to family medical history and social history of the
         adoptee(s) as follows:
          {indicate all that apply}
              __If available, to be furnished to adoptive parents before finalization of the adoption.

            __If available, to be furnished to adoptee upon request after adoptee reaches majority.

4.       The reason I am requesting disclosure of this information is:

                                                                                                          .

I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
petition and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.

Dated:
                                                   Signature of Petitioner
                                                   Printed Name:
                                                   Address:
                                                   City, State, Zip:
                                                   Telephone Number:


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                                                   Fax Number:
                                                   Designated E-mail Address(es): ____________________


STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF


Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on                       by:



                                                   NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK



                                                   {Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                                   deputy clerk.}
    __Personally known
    __Produced identification
        Type of identification produced

IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) adult adoptee
( ) adoptive parent ( ) adult birth sibling ( ) other {specify}______________________________      .
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} ____________________________________________________________________,
{name of business} _____________________________________________________________________,
{address}                                           _____________________________________________ ,
{city} _______________,{state}             , {zip code} __________, {telephone number}   __________.




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                        IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE             JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                            IN AND FOR                       COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                   Case No.:
                                                                   Division:
IN RE: THE ADOPTION OF

___________________________________,
                          Adoptee(s).



                    ORDER RELEASING ADOPTION INFORMATION
This case came before the Court upon the Petition for Adoption Information, and the Court being fully
advised in the premises, it is ORDERED:

1. _____The Petitioner shall receive
          ___ a. nonidentifying information as to:
          ___ b. identifying information as to:                                                             .
          ___ c. all records relating to the adoption proceedings.

2. _____ The petition is denied in whole or in part because: ____________________________________
   _________________________________________________________________________                     .

DONE and ORDERED on              _________ in _________________________________, Florida.



                                                  CIRCUIT JUDGE


I certify that a copy of the {name of document(s)} ____________________________________________
was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed ( ) hand-delivered to the parties and to any other
persons or entities listed below on {date} __________________________________________.


                                                  _________________________________________
                                                  By: Clerk of Court, Designee, or Judicial Assistant
Petitioner (or his or her attorney)
Respondent (or his or her attorney)
Other:
__________________




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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                       FORM 12.982(a)
         PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME (ADULT) (03/15)

                                  When should this form be used?

This form should be used when an adult wants the court to change his or her name. This form is not to
be used in connection with a dissolution of marriage or for adoption of child(ren). If you want a change
of name because of a dissolution of marriage or adoption of child(ren) that is not yet final, the change
of name should be requested as part of that case.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink and must be signed before a notary public or deputy
clerk. You should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where you live and
keep a copy for your records

                         IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                                        What should I do next?

 Unless you are seeking to restore a former name, you must have fingerprints submitted for a state
and national criminal records check. The fingerprints must be taken in a manner approved by the
Department of Law Enforcement and must be submitted to the Department for a state and national
criminal records check. You may not request a hearing on the petition until the clerk of court has
received the results of your criminal history records check. The clerk of court can instruct you on the
process for having the fingerprints taken and submitted, including information on law enforcement
agencies or service providers authorized to submit fingerprints electronically to the Department of Law
Enforcement. The process may take several weeks and you will have to pay for the cost of processing
the fingerprints and conducting the state and national criminal history records check.

Next, you must obtain a hearing date for the court to consider your request. If you are seeking to
restore a former name, a hearing on the petition MAY be held immediately after the petition is filed.
The final hearing on any other petition for a name change may be held immediately after the clerk of
court receives the results of your criminal history records check. You should ask the clerk of court, family
law intake staff, or judicial assistant about the local procedure for setting a hearing. You may be

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required to attend the final hearing. Included in these forms is a Final Judgment of Change of Name
(Adult), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.982(b), which the judge may use. You
should check with the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant, to see if you need to bring a
final judgment form with you. If so, you should type or print the heading, including the circuit, county,
case number, division, and the parties’ names, and leave the rest blank for the judge to complete at
your hearing or trial.

If the judge grants your petition, he or she will sign this order. This officially changes your name. The
clerk can provide you with certified copies of the signed order. There will be charges for the certified
copies, and the clerk can tell you the amount of the charges.
                             Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. For further information, see Section 68.07, Florida Statutes.

                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                                             Special notes...

The heading of the form calls for the name of the petitioner. Your current legal name should be used,
as you are the one who is asking the court for relief. The judicial circuit, case number, and division may
be obtained from the clerk of court’s office when you file the petition.

It may be helpful to compile a list of all of the people and/or places that will need a copy of your final
judgment. This list may include the driver’s license office, social security office, banks, schools, etc. A

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list will help you know how many copies of your order you should get from the clerk of court after your
hearing.

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.982(a), Petition for Change of Name (Adult)
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                       IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _________JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                         IN AND FOR______________________COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                   Case No.: ________________________
                                                                   Division: _________________________

_________________________________,
                           Petitioner.


                       PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME (ADULT)

I, {full legal name} _________________________________, being sworn, certify that the following
information is true:
1. My complete present name is: ________________________________________________________.
   I request that my name be changed to: _________________________________________________.

2. I live in _________________ County, Florida, at {street address} _____________________________
   _______________________________________________________________________________ .

3. I was born on {date}________________, in {city} _____________________, {county} __________,
   {state} ___________, {country} _________________.

4. My father’s full legal name : __________________________________________________________ .
   My mother’s full legal name: _________________________________________________________ .
   My mother’s maiden name: ___________________________________________________________.

5. I have lived in the following places since birth:
   Dates (to/from)               Address
    _______/_________            ____________________________________________________
    _______/_________            ____________________________________________________
    _______/_________            ____________________________________________________
    _______/_________             ____________________________________________________
    (___ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

6. Family
   {Indicate all that apply}
   a. _____ I am not married.
   b. _____ I am married. My spouse’s full legal name is: _____________________________________
   c. _____ I do not have child(ren).
   d. _____ The name(s), age(s), and address(es) of my child(ren) are as follows (all children, including

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      those over 18, must be listed):
    Name {last, first, middle initial} Age          Address, City, State
    __________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________


    (______Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

7. Former names
   {Indicate all that apply}
       __My name has never been changed by a court.
       __My name previously was changed by court order from
   to                                   on {date}   ________________________                            ,
   by {court, city, and state}                                                                          .
   A copy of the court order is attached.

         __My name previously was changed by marriage from _______________________________
    to                                               on {date}                                          ,
    in {city, county, and state}                                                                        .
    A copy of the marriage certificate is attached.

         __I have never been known or called by any other name.
         __I have been known or called by the following other name(s):
    {list name(s) and explain where you were known or called by such name(s)}
    ___________________________________________________________________________
    ___________________________________________________________________________                         .

8. Occupation
   My occupation is:                                                                                    .
   I am employed at: {company and address}
                                                                                                        .
    During the past 5 years, I have had the following jobs:

    Dates (to/from)            Employer and employer’s address
    _______/_______          __________________________________________________________
    _______/_______          __________________________________________________________
    _______/_______          __________________________________________________________
    _______/_______          __________________________________________________________
    _______/_______          __________________________________________________________
    (_______Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)
9. Business



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    {Choose one only}
        __ I do not own and operate a business.
        __ I own and operate a business. The name of the business is:                                   .
    The street address is:                                                                              .
    My position with the business is:                                                                   .
    I have been involved with the business since: {date}                                                .

10. Profession
    {Choose one only}
        __I am not in a profession.
        __I am in a profession. My profession is:                                                       .
    I have practiced this profession:
    Dates (to/from)              Place and address
    _______/_______            __________________________________________________________
    _______/_______            __________________________________________________________
    _______/_______            __________________________________________________________
    _______/_______            __________________________________________________________
    _______/_______            __________________________________________________________
    ( _____ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

11. Education
    I have graduated from the following school(s):
    Degree         Date of
    Received     Graduation             School
    _________ _____________             __________________________________________________
    _________ _____________             __________________________________________________
    _________ _____________              __________________________________________________
    (________ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

12. Criminal History
    {Choose one only}
        _ I have never been arrested for or charged with, pled guilty or nolo contendere to, or been
    found to have committed a criminal offense, regardless of adjudication.
        _ I have a criminal history. In the past I have been arrested for or charged with, pled guilty or
    nolo contendere to, or been found to have committed a criminal offense, regardless of adjudication.
    The details of my criminal history are:

    Date                 City/State               Event (arrest, charge, plea, or adjudication)



    ( _______ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

13. Bankruptcy

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    {Choose one only}
        I have never been adjudicated bankrupt.
        I was adjudicated bankrupt on {date}                     , in {city}                               ,
    {county}                     , {state}       .
    (___Please indicate here if you have filed additional bankruptcies, and explain on an attached page.)
14. Creditor(s)’ Judgments
    {Choose one only}
        __I have never had a money judgment entered against me by a creditor.
        __The following creditor(s)’ money judgment(s) have been entered against me:
    Date           Amount        Creditor Court entering judgment and case number           if Paid {date}
    ______         _________ _________ _______________________________________________
    ______         _________ _________ _______________________________________________
    ______         _________ _________ _______________________________________________
    ______         _________ _________ _______________________________________________
    (_______ Please indicate here if these facts are continued on an attached page.)

15. Fingerprints and Criminal History Records Check
    Unless I am seeking to restore a former name, a copy of my fingerprints has been taken in a manner
    approved by the Department of Law Enforcement and submitted for a state and national criminal
    history records check. I understand that I cannot request a hearing on my Petition until the Clerk
    of Court receives the results of the criminal history records check.


16. I have no ulterior or illegal purpose for filing this petition, and granting it will not in any manner
    invade the property rights of others, whether partnership, patent, good will, privacy, trademark, or
    otherwise.

17. My civil rights have never been suspended, or, if my civil rights have been suspended, they have
    been fully restored.
I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
petition and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.

Dated: ______________________                     _____________________________________________
                                                  Signature of PETITIONER

                                                  Printed Name: _________________________________
                                                  Address: _____________________________________
                                                  City, State, Zip: ________________________________
                                                  Telephone Number: _____________________________
                                                  Fax Number: __________________________________
                                                  Designated E-mail Address(es):__________________
                                                  __________________________________________


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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ____________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on ____________ by _______________________________.


                                                  _____________________________________________
                                                  NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK

                                                  _____________________________________________
                                                  [Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                                  deputy clerk.]
____    Personally known
____    Produced identification
____    Type of identification produced ________________________________


IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the Petitioner.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} ______________________________________________________________                     ,
{name of business} _______________________________________________________________                      ,
{address} _______________________________________________________________________                       ,
{city} ______________, {state} ______,{ zip code}_______, {telephone number} _________________          .




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                       IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE               JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                           IN AND FOR                         COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                    Case No.:
                                                                    Division:
IN RE: THE NAME CHANGE OF



                  __                            ,
                                 Petitioner.


                  FINAL JUDGMENT OF CHANGE OF NAME (ADULT)
This cause came before the Court on {date}                      , for a hearing on Petition for Change of
Name (Adult) under section 68.07, Florida Statutes, and it appearing to the Court that:

1.      Petitioner is a bona fide resident of                       County, Florida;

2.      Petitioner’s request is not for any ulterior or illegal purpose; and

3.      Granting this petition will not in any manner invade the property rights of others, whether
        partnership, patent, good will, privacy, trademark, or otherwise; it is

ORDERED that Petitioner’s present name, ____________________________________________                         ,
is changed to ___________________________________________________________________                            ,
by which Petitioner shall hereafter be known.

DONE and ORDERED ON                                 in ______________________________              , Florida.



                                                    CIRCUIT JUDGE


I certify that a copy of the {name of document(s)} ____________________________________________
was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed ( ) hand-delivered to the party(ies) listed below on
{date} __________________________________.

Petitioner




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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY
                   LAW FORM 12.982(c)
   PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME (MINOR CHILD(REN)) (03/15)

                              When should this form be used?

This form should be used when a parent or parents want the court to change the name of their
minor child(ren). For the purposes of this proceeding, a person under the age of 18 is a minor.
This form is not to be used in connection with an adoption, dissolution of marriage, or paternity
action. If you want a change of name for your child(ren) because of an adoption or paternity
action that is not yet final, the change of name should be requested as part of that case.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink and must be signed before a notary public or
deputy clerk. You should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court, in the county where
you live and keep a copy for your records. The Petition should only be completed by one
Petitioner for one child. If you wish to change the name of more than one child or if there is
more than one Petitioner, you should complete and file a Supplemental Form for Petition for
Change of Name (Minor Child) for each child and/or a Supplemental Form for Petition for
Change of Name. The supplemental form(s) is an attachment to the petition. Be sure that the
bottom of each page of each supplemental form is initialed by the petitioner(s).


                 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and
documents be filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants
may file petitions or other pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not
required to do so. If you choose to file your pleadings or other documents electronically, you
must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow
the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file. The rules and procedures should be
carefully read and followed.

           IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or
certified process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all
documents required or permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic
mail (e-mail) except in certain circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format
requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial Administration.


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SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-
mail, the procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using
the Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family
Law Form 12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your
signature appears. Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service
(General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current
Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and
Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                                    What should I do next?

 Unless you are seeking to restore a former name, each adult petitioner(s)’s fingerprints must
be submitted for a state and national criminal history records check. The fingerprints must be
taken in a manner approved by the Department of Law Enforcement. The fingerprints must be
submitted to the Department of Law Enforcement for a state and national criminal history
records check. The Petitioner(s) may not request a hearing on the Petition until the copy of the
fingerprints are filed and the clerk of court has received the results of the criminal history
records check. The clerk of court can instruct you on the process for having the fingerprints
taken and submitted, including information on law enforcement agencies or service providers
authorized to submit fingerprints electronically to the Department of Law Enforcement. The
process may take several weeks and the parent or guardian of the minor must pay the cost of
processing the fingerprints and conducting the state and national history records check.

If both parents agree to the change of name and live in the county where the change of name is
sought, you may both file as petitioners. In this situation, service is not necessary, and you
need only to set a hearing. You should ask the clerk of court, family law intake staff, or judicial
assistant about the local procedure for setting a hearing.

If only one parent is a resident of the county where the change of name(s) is sought or only one
parent asks for the child(ren)’s name(s) to be changed, the other parent must be notified and his
or her consent obtained, if possible. If the other parent consents to the change of name, a
Consent for Change of Name (Minor Child(ren)), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law
Form 12.982(d), should be filed.

If the other parent does not consent to the change of name, you may still have a hearing on the
petition if you have properly notified the other parent about your petition and the hearing. If


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you know where he or she lives, you must use personal service. If you absolutely do not know
where he or she lives, you may use constructive service. For more information about personal
and constructive service, you should refer [to] the “General Instructions for Self-Represented
Litigants” found at the beginning of these forms and the instructions to Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Forms 12.910(a) and 12.913(b) and Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law
Form 12.913(a). However, the law regarding constructive service is very complex and you may
wish to consult an attorney regarding that issue.

Next, you must obtain a final hearing date for the court to consider your request. If you are
seeking to restore a former name, a hearing on the petition MAY be held immediately after the
petition is filed. The final hearing on any other petition for a name change may be held
immediately after the clerk of court receives the results of your criminal history records check.
You should ask the clerk of court, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant about the local
procedure for setting a hearing. You may be required to attend the hearing. Included in these
forms is a Final Judgment of Change of Name (Minor Child(ren)), Florida Supreme Court
Approved Family Law Form 12.982(e), which may be used when a judge grants a change of
name for a minor child(ren). If you attend the hearing, you should take the final judgment with
you. You should complete the top part of the form, including the circuit, county, case number,
division, and the name(s) of the petitioner(s) and leave the rest blank for the judge to complete.
It should be typed or printed in black ink.

If the judge grants your petition, he or she will sign this order. This officially changes your
child(ren)’s name(s). The clerk can provide you with certified copies of the signed order. There
will be charges for the certified copies, and the clerk can tell you the amount of the charges.


                         Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read “General Information for Self-Represented Litigants”
found at the beginning of these forms. For further information, see section 68.07, Florida
Statutes.


                                         Special notes...

The heading of the form calls for the name(s) of the petitioner(s). This means the parent(s) who
is (are) requesting the change of their child(ren)’s name(s). The judicial circuit, case number,
and division may be obtained from the clerk of court’s office when you file the petition.

It may be helpful to compile a list of all of the people and places that will need a copy of the final
judgment. This list may include the driver’s license office, social security office, banks, schools,


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etc. A list will help you know how many copies of your order you should get from the clerk of
court after your hearing.

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill
out these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida
Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping
you fill out these forms also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the
bottom of the last page of every form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.982(c), Petition for Change of Name
(Minor Child(ren) (03/15)
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                      IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                     JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                       IN AND FOR                                    COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                            Case No.:
                                                            Division:
IN RE: THE NAME CHANGE OF


                                             ,
                        Petitioner/Father,


                                                 ,
                        Petitioner/Mother.


             PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME (MINOR CHILD(REN))
I/We, {full legal name(s)}                                                           , being sworn, certify
that the following information is true:

I am/We are the birth or legal parent(s) or guardian of the minor child(ren) named in this petition.
{Choose only one}
    a. _____ There is only one minor child named in this petition.
    b. _____ There are {enter number of children}               children named in this petition. The
       information on the first child is entered below. I/We have attached the completed
       supplemental forms for each other child.

The adult petitioner(s)’s fingerprints have been taken in a manner approved by the Department of Law
Enforcement and submitted for a state and national criminal history records check. I /We understand
that I/we cannot request a hearing on my/our Petition until the clerk of court receives the results of
the criminal history records check.

A. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS TRUE ABOUT CHILD #                      1    :

    1. Minor child’s complete present name is:

        I/We request that this minor child’s name be changed to:


    2. The minor child lives in                      County, Florida, at {street address}


PETITIONER(S) MUST INITIAL HERE
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    3. The minor child was born on {date}                       , in {city, county, state, country}

    4. The minor child’s father’s full legal name:                                                      .
       The minor child’s mother’s full legal name:                                                      .
       The minor child’s mother’s maiden name:                                                          .

    5. The minor child has lived in the following places since birth:
       Dates (to/from)         Address
       _______/________        ______________________________________________________
        _______/________        ______________________________________________________
        _______/________        _______________________________________________________
        _______/________        ______________________________________________________
        _______/________        ______________________________________________________
        (____ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

    6. {Choose one only}
       ____ The minor child is not married.
       ____ The minor child is married to: {full legal name} __________________________________.

    7. {Choose one only}
       ____ The minor child has no children.
       ____ The minor child is the parent of the following child(ren): {enter full name(s) and date(s) of
            birth} ___________________________________________________________________.

    8. Former names.
       {Indicate all that apply}
       _____ The minor child’s name has never been changed by a court.
       _____ The minor child’s name previously was changed by court order from _______________
               to                                   on {date}                                  ,
               by {court, city, and state}                                                     .
       A copy of the court order is attached.

        _____ The minor child’s name previously was changed by marriage from _________________
               to                                           on {date}                          ,
               in {city, county, and state}                                                    .
        A copy of the marriage certificate is attached.

        _____ The minor child has never been known or called by any other name.
        _____ The minor child has been known or called by the following other name(s): {list name(s)
              and explain where child was known or called by such name(s)} ____________________
              _____________________________________________________________________

PETITIONER(S) MUST INITIAL HERE
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                _____________________________________________________________________

    9. The minor child is not employed in an occupation or profession, does not own and operate a
       business, and has received no educational degrees. If the minor child has a job, explain:


    10. Criminal History.
        {Choose one only}
        _____ The minor child has never been arrested for or charged with, pled guilty or nolo
               contendere to, or been found to have committed a criminal offense, regardless of
               adjudication.
        _____ The minor child has a criminal history. In the past, the minor child was arrested for or
               charged with, pled guilty or nolo contendere to, or been found to have committed a
               criminal offense, regardless of adjudication. The details of the criminal history are:

                Date             City/State               Event (arrest, charge, plea, or adjudication)



        (_____ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

    11. Money Judgments.
    {Choose one only}
        _____ The minor child has never been adjudicated bankrupt, and no money judgment has ever
              been entered against him or her.
        _____ The following money judgment(s) has been entered against him or her:
        Date    Amount Creditor Court entering judgment and case number {date) if Paid
                                                                                      ________
                                                                                      ________

B. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS TRUE ABOUT PETITIONER(S):
   _____ FATHER _____ MOTHER _____GUARDIAN
   _____ A Supplemental Form has been attached for the other parent or petitioner.

    1. My complete present name is: __________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________

    2. I live in ________________ County, Florida, at {street address} ___________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________ .

    3. I have no ulterior or illegal purpose for filing this petition, and granting it will not in any manner
       invade the property rights of others, whether partnership, patent, good will, privacy, trademark,
       or otherwise.

PETITIONER(S) MUST INITIAL HERE
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    4. My civil rights have never been suspended, or, if ever suspended, they have been fully restored.




PETITIONER(S) MUST INITIAL HERE
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I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
petition and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.

Dated:                                                                                       ______
                                                Signature of Petitioner
                                                Printed Name:
                                                Address:
                                                City, State, Zip:
                                                Telephone Number:
                                                Fax Number:
                                                Designated E-mail Address(es): __________________
                                                ____________________________________


STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on                   by                                      .



                                                NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK


                                                         ____________________________________
                                                {Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                                clerk.}

   __ Personally known
   __ Produced identification
      Type of identification produced


IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the Petitioner(s).
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} ___________________________________________________________                       ,
{name of business} ______________________________________________________________                      ,
{address}__________________________________________________________________________                    ,
{city}                       ______,{state} __,{zip code}__________, {telephone number}                .


PETITIONER(S) MUST INITIAL HERE
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         ADULT SUPPLEMENTAL FORM FOR PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME (MINOR CHILDREN)

                                                          Case No.: ______________________________

    THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS TRUE ABOUT PETITIONER(S):
    ( ) FATHER ( ) MOTHER ( ) GUARDIAN

    1. My complete present name is: __________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________

    2. I live in ________________ County, Florida, at {street address} ___________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________.

    3. I have no ulterior or illegal purpose for filing this petition, and granting it will not in any manner
       invade the property rights of others, whether partnership, patent, good will, privacy, trademark,
       or otherwise.

    4. My civil rights have never been suspended, or, if ever suspended, they have been fully restored.

I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
petition and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.

Dated:
                                                  Signature of Petitioner
                                                  Printed Name:
                                                  Address:
                                                  City, State, Zip:
                                                  Telephone Number:
                                                  Fax Number:
                                                  Designated E-mail Address(es):____________________
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on                      by                                        .


                                                  NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK

                                                  [Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                                  clerk.]
   __ Personally known
PETITIONER(S) MUST INITIAL HERE
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      __ Produced identification
           Type of identification produced
IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the Petitioner(s).
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} ___________________________________________________________                       ,
{name of business} ______________________________________________________________                      ,
{address}__________________________________________________________________________                    ,
{city}                       ______,{state} __,{zip code}__________, {telephone number}                .




PETITIONER(S) MUST INITIAL HERE
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SUPPLEMENTAL FORM FOR PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME (MINOR CHILD(REN))


                                                         Case No.:


THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS TRUE ABOUT CHILD #                  :

    1. Minor child’s complete present name is:
                                                                                                         .
        I/We request that minor child’s name be changed to:
                                                                                                         .

    2. The minor child lives in                  County, Florida, at {street address}
                                                                                                         .

    3. The minor child was born on {date}                   , in {city, county, state, country}
       ________________________________________________________________________                 .

    4. The minor child’s father’s full legal name:                                                       .
       The minor child’s mother’s full legal name:                                                       .
       The minor child’s mother’s maiden name:                                                           .

    5. The minor child has lived in the following places since birth:
       Dates (to/from)         Address
                               /
                               /
                               /
                               /
                               /
                               /
       (____ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

    6. [Choose one only]
           The minor child is not married.
           The minor child is married to: {full legal name}                                              .

    7. [Choose one only]
           The minor child has no children.
           The minor child is the parent of the following child(ren): {enter name(s) and date(s) of birth}
                                                                                                         .



PETITIONER(S) MUST INITIAL HERE
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    8. Former names
       [Choose all that apply]
       ___ The minor child’s name has never been changed by a court.
       ___ The minor child’s name previously was changed by court order from
           to                                                 on {date}                             ,
           by {court, city, and state}                                                              .
           A copy of the court order is attached.
       ___ The minor child’s name previously was changed by marriage from
           to                                                 on {date}                             ,
           in {city, county, and state}                                                             .
           A copy of the marriage certificate is attached.
       ___ The minor child has never been known or called by any other name.
       ___ The minor child has been known or called by the following other name(s): {list name(s) and
           explain where child was known or called by such name(s)}
           ___________________________________________________________________________
           ___________________________________________________________________________

    9. The minor child is not employed in an occupation or profession, does not own and operate a
       business, and has received no educational degrees. If the minor child has a job, explain:
       ________________________________________________________________________.

    10. Criminal History
        [Choose one only]
        ___ The minor child has never been arrested for or charged with, pled guilty or nolo contendere
            to or been found to have committed a criminal offense, regardless of adjudication.
        ___ The minor child has a criminal history. In the past, the minor child was arrested for or
            charged with, pled guilty or nolo contendere to, or been found to have committed a
            criminal offense, regardless of adjudication. The details of the criminal history are:

        Date            City/State              Event (arrest, charge, plea, or adjudication)



        (____ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

    11. Money Judgments
        [Choose one only]
        _____ The minor child has never been adjudicated bankrupt, and no money judgment has ever
             been entered against him or her.
        _____ The following money judgment(s) has (have) been entered against him or her:
        Date       Amount      Creditor Court entering judgment and case number {date} if Paid
                                                                             _______

PETITIONER(S) MUST INITIAL HERE
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PETITIONER(S) MUST INITIAL HERE
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                       FORM 12.982(d),
    CONSENT FOR CHANGE OF NAME (MINOR CHILD(REN))(03/15)

                                 When should this form be used?

This form should be used when one parent consents to the other parent’s petition to change the name
of their minor child(ren). A parent who is not a petitioner in the case but is consenting to the change of
name should complete this form and sign it in front of a notary public or deputy clerk.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After this form is signed and notarized, you should file
it with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where the petition was filed and keep a copy for your
records. This form should be attached to the Petition for Change of Name (Minor Child(ren)), Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.982(c), if obtained prior to the filing of the petition.
Otherwise, it may be filed separately after it has been completed.


                        IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                            Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. For further information see section 68.07, Florida Statutes, and the
instructions for Petition for Change of Name (Minor Child(ren)), Florida Supreme Court Approved
Family Law Form 12.982(c), or Petition for Change of Name (Family), Florida Supreme Court Approved
Family Law Form 12.982(f).

                                            Special notes...

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every

Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.982(d), Consent for Change of Name (Minor
Child(ren)) (03/15)
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form he or she helps you complete.




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                        IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE     _ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                    IN AND FOR               _______________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                Case No.:
                                                                Division:
IN RE: THE NAME CHANGE OF


                  ___________________,
                             Petitioner.

             CONSENT FOR CHANGE OF NAME (MINOR CHILD(REN))


I, {full legal name}                                                    , being sworn, certify that the
following information is true:
I am the birth or legal _____ father _____ mother of the minor child(ren) named in this case, and I give
consent for the following name changes:

Minor child(ren)’s complete present name(s):
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)


I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
consent and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.

Dated:                  _____                   ______________________________________________
                                                Signature of Consenting Parent
                                                Printed Name:
                                                Address:
                                                City, State, Zip:
                                                Telephone Number:
                                                Fax Number:
                                                Designated E-mail Address(es): ____________________

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                                                _____________________________________________

STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on                    by                                      .



                                                NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK



                                                {Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                                clerk.}
   __Personally known
   __Produced identification
      Type of identification produced



IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose one} ( ) petitioner ( ) consenting parent
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _________________________________________________________________                  ,
{name of business} _____________________________________________________________________,
{address}                                           ____________________________________________ ,
{city} ____________,{state} ___,{zip code}_____________, {telephone number}                      _______.




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                          IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE      JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
                              IN AND FOR              _COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                    Case No.:
                                                                    Division:
 IN RE: THE NAME CHANGE OF

                    ,
                          Petitioner/Father,

                   _,
                          Petitioner/Mother.

         FINAL JUDGMENT OF CHANGE OF NAME (MINOR CHILD(REN))

 This cause came before the Court on {date}                     ______, for a hearing on Petition for
 Change of Name under section 68.07, Florida Statutes, and it appearing to the Court that:

 1.      Petitioner(s) is (are) a bona fide resident(s) of                      County, Florida;

 2.          ___ Petitioners are the parents of the minor child(ren) named in the petition;

 3.         ___ Petitioner is the parent of the minor child(ren) named in the petition, and the other
         parent has been properly notified and has either consented or failed to respond;
            ___ Other:

                                                                                                             ;

 4.      Petitioner’s request is not for any ulterior or illegal purpose; and

 5.      Granting this petition will not in any manner invade the property rights of others, whether
         partnership, patent, good will, privacy, trademark, or otherwise; it is

ORDERED that the minor child(ren)’s
present name(s)                 ________________
(1)                            by which they shall hereafter be known.
(2)                             be changed to
(3)                             (1)
(4)                             (2)
(5)                             (3)
(6)                             (4)
 ______________________         (5)

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(6)
 DONE and ORDERED ON                          in _________________________, Florida.




                                                    CIRCUIT JUDGE



 I certify that a copy of the {name of documents(s)} ___________________________________ was ( )
 mailed ( ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed ( ) hand-delivered to the parties and any other persons or
 entities listed below on {date} _________________________.




                                                    ________________________________________
                                                    Clerk of Court, Designee, or Judicial Assistant




 Petitioner(s) (or his, her, or their attorney)
 Other: _____________________________




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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                       FORM 12.982(f),
        PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME (FAMILY) (03/15)
                                  When should this form be used?

This form should be used when a family wants the court to change its name. This form is not to be used
in connection with a dissolution of marriage, paternity, or adoption action. If you want a change of
name because of a dissolution of marriage, paternity, or adoption action that is not yet final, the change
of name should be requested as part of that case.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink and must be signed before a notary public or deputy
clerk. You should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where you live and
keep a copy for your records. The petition should only be completed for one adult. If you wish to
change the name(s) of another adult and/or any child(ren), you should complete and file with the clerk
of court the attached Supplemental Form(s) for Petition for Change of Name (Family) for each additional
family member. Be sure that the bottom of each page of each supplemental form is initialed.


                         IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


        IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the

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Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.



                                        What should I do next?

Unless you are seeking to restore a former name, each adult petitioner must have fingerprints
submitted for a state and national criminal history records check. The fingerprints must be taken in a
manner approved by the Department of Law Enforcement and must be submitted to the Department
for a state and national criminal history records check. You may not request a hearing on the petition
until the clerk of court has received the results of your criminal history records check. The clerk of
court can instruct you on the process for having the fingerprints taken and submitted, including
information on law enforcement agencies or service providers authorized to submit finger prints
electronically to the Department of Law Enforcement. The process may take several weeks and you will
have to pay for the cost of processing the fingerprints and conducting the state and national criminal
history records check.

If any of the children for whom you are requesting this change of name are not the legal children of both
adults filing this petition, you must obtain the consent of the legal parent(s). A parent not named as a
petitioner in this action may consent by submitting a Consent for Change of Name (Minor Child(ren)),
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.982(d).

If the other parent does not consent to the change of name, you may still have a hearing on the petition
if you have properly notified the other parent about your petition and the hearing. If you know where
he or she lives, you must use personal service. If you absolutely do not know where he or she lives, you
may use constructive service. For more information about personal and constructive service, you should
refer to the General Instructions for Self-Represented Litigants found at the beginning of these forms
and the instructions to Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Forms 12.910(a) and 12.913(b) and
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.913(a). The law on constructive service is very
complex and you may wish to consult an attorney regarding constructive service.

Before a final hearing on your request may be held, you must obtain a date for the court to consider
your request. If you are seeking to restore a former name, the final hearing on the petition MAY be held
immediately after the petition is filed. The final hearing on any other petition for a name change may be
held immediately after the clerk of court receives the results of your criminal history records check. You
should ask the clerk of court, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant about the local procedure for
setting a hearing. You may be required to attend the hearing. Included in these forms is a Final
Judgment of Change of Name (Family), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.982(g),
which may be used when a judge grants a change of name for a family. If you attend the hearing, you

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should take the final judgment form with you. You should complete the top part of this form, including
the circuit, county, case number, division, the name(s) of the petitioner(s) and leave the rest blank for
the judge to complete. It should be typed or printed in black ink.

If the judge grants your petition, he or she will sign this order. This officially changes your family’s
name. The clerk can provide you with certified copies of the signed order. There will be charges for the
certified copies, and the clerk can tell you the amount of the charges.

                             Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read “General Information for Self-Represented Litigants” found at the
beginning of these forms. For further information, see section 68.07, Florida Statutes.


                                              Special notes...

The heading of the form calls for the name(s) of the petitioner(s). This is (are) the parent(s) who is/are
requesting the change of their family’s name(s). The judicial circuit, case number, and division may be
obtained from the clerk of court’s office when you file the petition.

It may be helpful to compile a list of all of the people and places that will need a copy of the final
judgment. This list may include the driver’s license office, social security office, banks, schools, etc. A list
will help you know how many copies of your order you should get from the clerk of court after your
hearing.

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




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                      IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                    JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                       IN AND FOR                                   COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                           Case No.:
                                                           Division:
IN RE: THE NAME CHANGE OF

                                       ,
                       Petitioner/Father,

                                      ,
                       Petitioner/Mother.


                      PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME (FAMILY)
I/We, {full legal name(s)} , ____________________________________________________being sworn,
certify that the following information is true:
There are {enter number} _____ adults named in this petition. A supplemental form is attached for
each adult not set out below.
There are {enter number} _____ children named in this petition. I am/We are the birth or legal
parents or guardian of the minor child(ren) named in this petition. I/We have attached a completed
supplemental form for each minor child.
Unless I am seeking to restore a former name, a copy of the fingerprints of each adult person seeking a
name change in this petition has/have been taken in a manner approved by the Department of Law
Enforcement, and submitted for a state and national criminal history records check. I/We understand
that I/We cannot request a hearing on my/our Petition until the clerk of court receives the results of
the criminal history records check.


THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS TRUE ABOUT PETITIONER:
_____ HUSBAND _____ WIFE _____ GUARDIAN
_____ A Supplemental Form has been attached for the other parent or petitioner.

    1. My complete present name is:
                                                                                                            .
        I request that my name be changed to:
                                                                                                            .

    2. I live in         ___________ County, Florida, at {street address}
                                                                                                            .

    3. I was born on {date}         ____________, in {city}                          ________________ ,
       {county}      ________________,{state}                               , {country} _______________ .

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    4. My father’s full legal name:                                                                      .
       My mother’s full legal name:                                                                      .
       My mother’s maiden name:                                                                          .

    5. I have lived in the following places since birth:
       Dates (to/from)           Address
                                 /
                                 /
                                 /
                                 /
                                 /
                                 /
                                 /
                                 /
       (____ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

    6. Family
       {Indicate all that apply}
       a. ____ I am not married.
       b. ____ I am married. My spouse’s full legal name is:                                             .
       c. ____ I do not have child(ren).
       d. ____ The name(s), age(s), and address(es) of my child(ren) are as follows (all children,
           including those over 18, must be listed):
       Name {last, first, middle initial}    Age     Address, City, State




        (____ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)
    7. Former names
       {Indicate all that apply}
       _____ My name has never been changed by a court.

        _____ My name previously was changed by court order from
              to                                           on {date}                                     ,
              by {court, city, and state}                                                                .
              A copy of the court order is attached.

        _____ My name previously was changed by marriage from
              to                                           on {date}                                     ,
              in {city, county, and state}                                                               .

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                A copy of the marriage certificate is attached.

        _____ I have never been known or called by any other name.

        _____ I have been known or called by the following other name(s): {list name(s) and explain
              where you were known or called by such name(s)} _______________________________

                                                                                                         .

    8. Occupation
       My occupation is:                                                                                 .
       I am employed at: {company and address}
                                                                                                         .
        During the past 5 years, I have had the following jobs:

        Dates (to/from)         Employer and employer’s address
                                /
                                /
                                /
                                /
                                /
        (____ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

    9. Business
       {Choose one only}
       _____I do not own and operate a business.

        _____I own and operate a business. The name of the business is:                                  .
             The street address is:                                                                      .
             My position with the business is:                                                           .
             I have been involved with the business since: {date}                                        .

    10. Profession
        {Choose one only}
        _____I am not in a profession.

        _____I am in a profession. My profession is:                                                     .
            I have practiced this profession:

            Dates (to/from)                      Place and address
            ____/____             __________________________________________________________
            ____/         _       ______________________________________________________
            ____/                 ______________________________________________________
            ____/                 ______________________________________________________

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            (____ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)
    11. Education
        I have graduated from the following school(s):
         Degree           Date of
        Received          Graduation             School



        (____ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

    12. Criminal History
        {Choose one only}
        _____ I have never been arrested for or charged with, pled guilty or nolo contendere to, or
               have been found to have committed a criminal offense, regardless of adjudication.

        _____ I have a criminal history. In the past I have been arrested for or charged with, pled
              guilty or nolo contendere to, or been found to have committed a criminal offense,
              regardless of adjudication. The details of my criminal history are:

        Date                 City/State            Event (arrest, charge, plea, or adjudication)



        (____ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

    13. Bankruptcy
        {Choose one only}
        _____I have never been adjudicated bankrupt.

        _____I was adjudicated bankrupt on {date}                      , in {city}             _____,
               {county}                 , {state}               .
        (____ Please indicate here if you have had additional bankruptcies, and explain on an attached
        page.)

    14. Creditor(s)’ Judgments
        {Choose one only}
        _____I have never had a money judgment entered against me by a creditor.

        _____ The following creditor(s)’ money judgment(s) have been entered against me:
        Date    Amount      Creditor Court entering judgment and case number {date} if Paid




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         (____ Please indicate here if these facts are continued on an attached page.)

    15. I have no ulterior or illegal purpose for filing this petition, and granting it will not in any manner
        invade the property rights of others, whether partnership, patent, good will, privacy, trademark,
        or otherwise.

    16. My civil rights have never been suspended, or, if my civil rights have been suspended, they have
        been fully restored.

I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
petition and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.

Dated:
                                                   Signature of Petitioner
                                                   Printed Name:
                                                   Address:
                                                   City, State, Zip:
                                                   Telephone Number:
                                                   Fax Number:
                                                   Designated E-mail Address(es):__________________
                                                   ________________________________

STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF
Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on                       by       _____________________.




                                                   NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK



                                                   {Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                                   clerk.}
  __ Personally known
  __ Produced identification
     Type of identification produced




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IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the Petitioner.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _________________________________________________________________            ,
{name of business} _____________________________________________________________________,
{address}                                           ____________________________________________ ,
{city} ____________,{state} ___,{zip code}_____________, {telephone number}                _______.




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             ADULT SUPPLEMENTAL FORM FOR PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME (FAMILY)

                                                           Case No.:

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS TRUE ABOUT PETITIONER:
( ) HUSBAND ( ) WIFE ( ) GUARDIAN

    1. My complete present name is:
                                                                                                          .
        I request that my name be changed to:
                                                                                                          .

    2. I live in          ___________ County, Florida, at {street address}
                                                                                                          .

    3. I was born on {date}         _______, in {city}                            ___________________,
       {county}      ________________,{state}                     , {country} ______________________ .

    4. My father’s full legal name:                                                                       .
       My mother’s full legal name:                                                                       .
       My mother’s maiden name:                                                                           .

    5. I have lived in the following places since birth:
        Dates (to/from)         Address
                                /
                                /
                                /
                                /
                                /
                                /
                                /
                                /
                                /
        (____ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

    6. Family{[Indicate all that apply}
       a. ___ _ I am not married.

        b. ____ I am married. My spouse’s full legal name is:                                             .

        c. ___ _ I do not have child(ren).

        d. ___ _ The name(s), age(s), and address(es) of my child(ren) are as follows (all children,
                 including those over 18, must be listed):
PETITIONER(S) MUST INITIAL HERE
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        Name {last, first, middle initial}     Age     Address, City, State




        (____ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

    7. Former names
       {Indicate all that apply}
       ____My name has never been changed by a court.

        ____My name previously was changed by court order from____________________________
            to                                               on {date}
            by {court, city, and state}                                                                   .
            A copy of the court order is attached.

        ____My name previously was changed by marriage from ____________________________
            to                                               on {date}
             in {city, county, and state}                                                                 .
             A copy of the marriage certificate is attached.

        ____I have never been known or called by any other name.

        ____I have been known or called by the following other name(s): {list name(s) and explain
            where you were known or called by such name(s)} _______________________________



    8. Occupation
       My occupation is:                                                                                  .
       I am employed at: {company and address}
                                                                                                          .
        During the past 5 years, I have had the following jobs:
        Dates (to/from)          Employer and employer’s address
                /
               /
               /
               /
               /
               /
               /
        (____ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

    9. Business
       {indicate all that apply}
       ____ I do not own and operate a business.

PETITIONER(S) MUST INITIAL HERE
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PETITIONER #                    , continued

        ____ I own and operate a business. The name of the business is:                                   .
             The street address is:                                                                   ___.
          My position with the business is:                                                               .
          I have been involved with the business since: {date}                                            .

    10. Profession
        {Indicate all that apply}
    ____I am not in a profession.

    ____I am in a profession. My profession is:                                                           .
        I have practiced this profession:
       Dates (to/from)          Place and address
                                /
                                /
                                /
                                /
       (___ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

    11. Education
        I have graduated from the following school(s):
        Degree         Date of
        Received       Graduation              School



        (___ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

    12. Criminal History
        {Choose one only}
        ____I have never been arrested for or charged with, pled guilty or nolo contendere to, or been
            found to have committed a criminal offense, regardless of adjudication.

        ____I have a criminal history. In the past I have been arrested for or charged with, pled guilty or
           nolo contendere to, or been found to have committed a criminal offense, regardless of
           adjudication. The details of my criminal history are:

        Date            City/State               Event (arrest, charge, plea, or adjudication)



        (___ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

    13. Bankruptcy
       {Choose one only}

PETITIONER(S) MUST INITIAL HERE
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PETITIONER #                    , continued
        ____I have never been adjudicated bankrupt.

        ____I was adjudicated bankrupt on {date}                      , in {city}                   ,
             {county}                                  , {state}                .
        (___ Please indicate here if you have had additional bankruptcies, and explain on an attached
        page.)

    14. Creditors’ Judgments
        {Choose one only}
        ____ I have never had a money judgment entered against me by a creditor.

        ____    The following creditor(s)’ money judgment(s) have been entered against me:
        Date      Amount        Creditor      Court entering judgment and case number {date} if Paid




        (____ Please indicate here if these facts are continued on an attached page.)

    15. I have no ulterior or illegal purpose for filing this petition, and granting it will not in any manner
        invade the property rights of others, whether partnership, patent, good will, privacy, trademark,
        or otherwise.

    16. My civil rights have never been suspended, or, if my civil rights have been suspended, they have
        been fully restored.

I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
petition and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.

Dated: ________________________                   _____________________________________________
                                                  Signature of Petitioner
                                                  Printed Name:
                                                  Address:
                                                  City, State, Zip:
                                                  Telephone Number:
                                                  Fax Number:
                                                  Designated E-mail Address(es):___________________
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF
Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on                       by                                        .


                                                  NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK

PETITIONER(S) MUST INITIAL HERE
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PETITIONER #                    , continued

                                                 [Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                                 clerk.]
    __ Personally known
    __ Produced identification
       Type of identification produced

IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the Petitioner.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _________________________________________________________________           ,
{name of business} _____________________________________________________________________,
{address}                                           ____________________________________________ ,
{city} ____________,{state} ___,{zip code}_____________, {telephone number}               _______.




PETITIONER(S) MUST INITIAL HERE
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             CHILD SUPPLEMENTAL FORM FOR PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME (FAMILY)

                                                         Case No.:

   THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS TRUE ABOUT MINOR CHILD #                      :

    1. Minor child’s complete present name is:

        I/We request that minor child’s name be changed to:

    2. The minor child lives in                   County, Florida, at {street address}
                                                                                                            .

    3. The minor child was born on                                , in {city, county, state, country}
                                                                                                            .

    4. The minor child’s father’s full legal name:                                                          .
       The minor child’s mother’s full legal name:                                                          .
       The minor child’s mother’s maiden name:                                                              .

    5. The minor child has lived in the following places since birth:
       Dates (to/from)                   Address
                               /
                               /
                               /
                               /
                               /
                               /
                               /
       (____ Please indicate here if continuing these facts on an attached page.)

    6. [Choose one only]
       ____The minor child is not married

        ____The minor child is married to: {full legal name}                                                .

        [Choose one only}
        ____ The minor child has no children.

        ____ The minor child is the parent of the following child(ren): {enter name(s) and         date(s) of
           birth}                                                                                           .

    7. Former names
       {Indicate all that apply}
       ____The minor child’s name has never been changed by court order.

        ____The minor child’s name previously was changed by court order from:
PETITIONER(S) MUST INITIAL HERE
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            _______________________________to___________________________________
            on {date}__________________ {court, city, and state} _______________________
            ____________________________________________________________________                          .
                A copy of the court order is attached.

        ____ The minor child’s name previously was changed by marriage from ______________
             to                                                       on {date} __________, in {city,
             county, and state}                                                                     .
        ____The minor child has never been known or called by any other name.

        ____ The minor child has been known or called by the following other name(s): {list name(s)
           and explain where child was known or called by such name(s)} _________
           ____________________________________________________________________
           ____________________________________________________________________                   .

    8. The minor child is not employed in an occupation or profession, does not own and operate a
       business, and has received no educational degrees. If the minor child has a job, explain:
       _____________________________________________________________
       ________________________________________________________________________
       ________________________________________________________________________

    9. Criminal History
       {Choose one only}
       ____ The minor child has never been arrested for or charged with, pled guilty or nolo
           contendere to, or been found to have committed a criminal offense, regardless of
           adjudication.

        ____ The minor child has a criminal history. In the past, the minor child was arrested for or
           charged with, pled guilty or nolo contendere to, or been found to have committed a criminal
           offense, regardless of adjudication. The details of the criminal history are:

        Date            City/State               Event (arrest, charge, plea, or adjudication)



        (____ Please indicate here if you are continuing these facts on an attached page.)

    10. Money Judgments
        {Choose one only}
        ____ The minor child has never been adjudicated bankrupt, and no money judgment has ever
             been entered against him or her.

        ____ The following money judgment(s) has been entered against him or her:
        Date     Amount       Creditor        Court entering judgment and case number {date} if Paid




PETITIONER(S) MUST INITIAL HERE
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PETITIONER(S) MUST INITIAL HERE
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                       IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE              JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                           IN AND FOR                        COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                          Case No.:
                                                          Division:
IN RE: THE NAME CHANGE OF

                  _,
                         Petitioner/Father,

                   ,
                         Petitioner/Mother.

                 FINAL JUDGMENT OF CHANGE OF NAME (FAMILY)

This cause came before the Court on {date}                       , for a hearing on Petition for Change of
Name under section 68.07, Florida Statutes, and it appearing to the Court that:

1. Petitioners are bona fide residents of                          County, Florida;

2.   a.    _Petitioners are the parents of the minor child(ren) named in the petition;
     b.    _Petitioner is the parent of the minor child(ren) named in the petition, and the other parent
     has been properly notified and has either consented or failed to respond;
     c.    _Other:
                                                                                                       ;

3. Petitioner’s request is not for any ulterior or illegal purpose; and

4. Granting this petition will not in any manner invade the property rights of others, whether
   partnership, patent, good will, privacy, trademark, or otherwise; it is

ORDERED that the:
present         be changed to
name(s)         (1)
(1)             (2)
(2)             (3)
(3)             (4)
(4)             (5)
(5)             (6)
(6)




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by which they shall hereafter be known.

DONE AND ORDERED on                               in _______________________________, Florida.




                                                  CIRCUIT JUDGE

I certify that a copy of the {name of document(s)} __________________________________
was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed ( ) hand-delivered to the parties and any
other persons or entities listed below on {date} ________________________.



                                                  _______________________________________
                                                  By: Clerk of Court, Designee, or Judicial Assistant

Petitioner(s) (or his/her/their attorney)
Other:__________________________




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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                       FORM 12.983(a),
   PETITION TO DETERMINE PATERNITY AND FOR RELATED RELIEF
                           (03/15)

                                  When should this form be used?

This form should be used by a birth mother or father to ask the court to establish paternity, a time-
sharing schedule, and/or child support of a minor child or children. This means that you are trying to
legally establish who is the father of the child(ren).

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should sign the form
before a notary public or deputy clerk. You should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in
the county where you live and keep a copy for your records.

                         IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.



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                                        What should I do next?

For your case to proceed, you must properly notify the respondent of the petition. If you know where
he or she lives, you should use personal service. If you absolutely do not know where he or she lives,
you may use constructive service. However, if constructive service is used, the court may only grant
limited relief. You should seek legal advice on constructive service in a paternity case. For more
information see chapter 49, Florida Statutes, or you may contact Child Support Enforcement at the
Florida Department of Revenue if you need assistance with your case.

If personal service is used, the respondent has 20 days to answer after being served with your petition.
Your case will then generally proceed in one of the following three ways:

DEFAULT... If after 20 days, no answer has been filed, you may file a Motion for Default, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.922(a), with the clerk of court. Then, if you have filed all
of the required papers, you may call the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to set a final
hearing. You must notify the other party of the hearing by using a Notice of Hearing (General), Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of hearing form.

UNCONTESTED... If the respondent files an answer that agrees with everything in your petition or an
answer and waiver, and you have complied with mandatory disclosure and filed all of the required
papers, you may call the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to set a final hearing. You
must notify the other party of the hearing by using a Notice of Hearing (General), Florida Supreme Court
Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of hearing form.

CONTESTED... If the respondent files an answer or an answer and counterpetition, which disagrees
with or denies anything in your petition, and you are unable to settle the disputed issues, you should file
a Notice for Trial, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.924, after you have complied
with mandatory disclosure, completed the scientific paternity testing, if necessary, and filed all of the
required papers. Then you should contact the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant for
instructions on how to set your case for trial (final hearing). If the respondent files an answer and
counterpetition, you should answer the counterpetition within 20 days using an Answer to
Counterpetition, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.983(d).



                             Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read “General Information for Self-Represented Litigants” found at the
beginning of these forms. The words that are in “bold underline” in these instructions are defined
there. For further information, see chapter 742, Florida Statutes.




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                                           Special notes...

If you do not have the money to pay the filing fee, you may obtain an Application for Determination of
Civil Indigent Status, fill it out, and the clerk will determine whether you are eligible to have filing fees
deferred.

More than one child of the same alleged father may be listed on a single petition. However, if you are
filing a paternity action involving more than one possible father, a separate petition must be filed for
each alleged father.
If the respondent files an answer denying that the person named in the petition is the child(ren)’s
father, one of you should file a Motion for Scientific Paternity Testing, Florida Supreme Court Approved
Family Law Form 12.983(e). This is used to ask the court to order a scientific test to determine who is
the child(ren)’s father.

If the father signed papers at the hospital acknowledging that he was the father, paternity was
established as a matter of law. This should be indicated on page 2, section 9a on this form.

If the paternity of a child who was conceived or born during a marriage is at issue, the court may appoint
a guardian ad litem to assist the court in this matter and to protect the rights of child.

With this petition, you must file the following and provide a copy to the other party:
    Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida Supreme
        Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d).
    Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(j).
    Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c).
    Certificate of Compliance with Mandatory Disclosure, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure
        Form 12.932. (This must be filed within 45 days, if not filed with the petition, unless you and the
        other party have agreed not to exchange these documents.)
    Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e). (If
        you do not know the other party’s income, you may file this worksheet after his or her financial
        affidavit has been filed.)
    Parenting Plan, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form, 12.995(a), 12.995(b), or
        12.995(c). If the parents have reached an agreement, a signed and notarized Parenting Plan
        should be attached. If the parents have not reached an agreement, a proposed Parenting Plan
        may be filed.

Parenting Plan and Time-Sharing. If the parties are unable to agree on parenting arrangements and a
time-sharing schedule, a judge will decide as part of establishing a Parenting Plan. The judge will decide
the parenting arrangements and time-sharing based on the child(ren)’s best interests. Regardless of
whether there is an agreement between the parties, the court reserves jurisdiction to modify issues
relating to minor or dependent child(ren).

The judge may request a parenting plan recommendation or appoint a guardian ad litem in your case.
This means that a neutral person will review your situation and report to the judge concerning parenting

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issues. The purpose of such intervention is to be sure that the best interests of the child(ren) are being
served. For more information, you may consult sections 61.401–61.405, Florida Statutes.

Listed below are some terms with which you should become familiar before completing your petition. If
you do not fully understand any of the terms below or their implications, you should speak with an
attorney before going any further.

       Shared Parental Responsibility
       Sole Parental Responsibility
       Supervised Time-Sharing
       No contact
•       Parenting Plan
•       Parenting Plan Recommendation
•       Time-Sharing Schedule

Many circuits require that parents of a minor or dependent child(ren) who are involved in dissolution or
paternity actions attend mediation before being allowed to schedule a final hearing. A parenting
course must be completed prior to entry of the final judgment. You should check with your local clerk of
court’s office, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant for more information on the parenting course
and mediation requirements in your area.

Child Support. The court may order one parent to pay child support to assist the other parent in
meeting the child(ren)’s material needs. Both parents are required to provide financial support, but
one parent may be ordered to pay a portion of his or her support for the child(ren) to the other parent.

Florida has adopted guidelines for determining the amount of child support to be paid. These guidelines
are based on the combined income of both parents and take into account the financial contributions of
both parents. You should file a financial affidavit, and the other parent will be required to do the same.
From your financial affidavits, you should be able to calculate the amount of child support that should
be paid. Because the child support guidelines take several factors into consideration, change over time,
and vary from state to state, your child support obligation may be more or less than that of other people
in seemingly similar situations.

Final Judgments. These family law forms contain a Final Judgment of Paternity, Florida Supreme Court
Approved Family Law Form 12.983(g), which the judge may use. You should check with the clerk, family
law intake staff, or judicial assistant to see if you need to bring it with you to the hearing. If so, you
should type or print the heading, including the circuit, county, case number, division, and the parties’
names, and leave the rest blank for the judge to complete at your hearing or trial.

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.



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                  IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ________________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                   IN AND FOR ______________________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                    Case No: ________________________
                                                                    Division: ________________________

_________________________________,
                         Petitioner,
And

_________________________________,
                       Respondent.

     PETITION TO DETERMINE PATERNITY AND FOR RELATED RELIEF

Petitioner, {full legal name}____________________________, being sworn, certifies that the following
information is true:

This is an action for paternity and to determine parental responsibility, time-sharing, and child support
under chapter 742, Florida Statutes.

SECTION I.
1. Petitioner is the _____ Mother _____ Father of the following minor child(ren):
      Name                                                                   Birth Date
      1.________________________________________________________________________

      2. ________________________________________________________________________

      3. ________________________________________________________________________

      4. ________________________________________________________________________

      5. ________________________________________________________________________

      6. ________________________________________________________________________

2. Petitioner’ s current address is: {street address, city, state} __________________________________
   _________________________________________________________________________________ .

3. Respondent’s current address is: {street address, city, state} ______________________________
   ________________________________________________________________________________
4. Both parties are over the age of 18.




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5.   Petitioner {Choose only one} _____ is _____ is not a member of the military service.
     Respondent {Choose only one} _____ is _____ is not a member of the military service.

6. Neither Petitioner nor Respondent is mentally incapacitated.

7. A completed Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida
  Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d), is filed with this petition.

8. A completed Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
   12.902(j), is filed with this petition.

9. A completed Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or
   (c), is, or will be, filed.

10. Paternity Facts.
    {Choose only one}
    a. _____Paternity has previously been established as a matter of law.

     b. _____The parties engaged in sexual intercourse with each other in the month(s) of {list month(s)
        and year(s)} ____________________in {city and state} ________________________________
        As a result of the sexual intercourse, _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent conceived and gave
        birth to the minor child(ren) named in paragraph 1. _____ Petitioner _____Respondent is the
        natural father of the minor child(ren). The mother _____ was _____ was not married at the
        time of the conception and/or birth of the minor child(ren) named in paragraph 1. If the mother
        was married, the name and address of her husband at the time of conception and/or birth is:
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ___________________________________________________________________________

SECTION II. PARENTING PLAN ESTABLISHING PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND TIME-SHARING

1. The minor child(ren) currently reside(s) with _____ Mother _____ Father _____ other: {explain}
   _________________________________________________________________________________
   _________________________________________________________________________________.

2. Parental Responsibility. It is in the child(ren)’s best interests that parental responsibility be:
   {Choose only one}
   a. _____ shared by both Father and Mother.

     b. ____awarded solely to _____ Father _____ Mother. Shared parental responsibility would be
        detrimental to the child(ren) because: ____________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________.

3. Parenting Plan and Time-Sharing. It is in the best interests of the child(ren) that the family be
   ordered to comply with a Parenting Plan that _____ includes _____does not include parental time-
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    sharing with the child(ren). The Petitioner states that it is in the best interests of the child(ren) that:
    {Choose only one}
    a. _____The attached proposed Parenting Plan should be adopted by the court.
              The parties _____ have _____ have not agreed to the Parenting Plan.

    b.   _____ The court should establish a Parenting Plan with the following provisions:
         1.____ No time-sharing for the                  _____ Father _____ Mother
         2.____ Limited time-sharing with the            _____ Father _____ Mother
         3.____ Supervised time-sharing for the          _____ Father _____ Mother.
         4.____ Supervised or third-party exchange of the child(ren).
         5.____ Time-sharing schedule as follows:
         ______________________________________________________________________________
         ______________________________________________________________________________
         ______________________________________________________________________________

         Explain why this schedule is in the best interests of the child(ren): _______________________
         ______________________________________________________________________________
         ______________________________________________________________________________
         ______________________________________________________________________________

4. The minor child(ren) should
   {Choose only one}
   a. _____retain his/her (their) present name(s).

    b. _____receive a change of name as follows:
              present name(s)                                       be changed to
       (1). ____________________________________                 (1). ___________________________________
       (2). ____________________________________                 (2). ___________________________________
       (3). ____________________________________                 (3). ___________________________________
       (4). ____________________________________                 (4). ___________________________________
       (5). ____________________________________                 (5). ___________________________________
       (6). ____________________________________                 (6). ___________________________________

    c. The name change would be in the best interest of the child(ren) because:_________________
       __________________________________________________________________________

SECTION III. CHILD SUPPORT
{Indicate all that apply}
1. _____Petitioner requests that the Court award child support as determined by Florida’s child
    support guidelines, section 61.30, Florida Statutes. A completed Child Support Guidelines
    Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e), is, or will be, filed. Such support
    should be ordered retroactive to:
    {Choose only one}
    a. _____the date when the parents did not reside together in the same household with the child,
        not to exceed a period of 24 months before the date of filing of this petition.

    b. _____the date of the filing of this petition.

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    c. _____other: {date}________________ {Explain} ________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________

2. _____Petitioner requests that the Court award a child support amount that is more than or less than
   Florida’s child support guidelines. Petitioner understands that a Motion to Deviate from Child
   Support Guidelines, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.943, must be completed
   before the Court will consider this request.

3. _____Petitioner requests that medical/dental insurance for the minor child(ren) be provided by:
   {Choose only one}
   a. _____Father.

    b. _____Mother.

4. _____Petitioner requests that uninsured medical/dental expenses for the child(ren) be paid by:
   {Choose only one}
   a. _____Father.
   b. _____Mother.
   c. _____Father and Mother each pay one-half.
   d. _____Father and Mother each pay according to the percentages in the Child Support Guidelines
           Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e).
   e. _____Other {explain}: ___________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________

5. _____Petitioner requests that life insurance to secure child support be provided by:
   [Choose only one]
   a. _____Father.
   b. _____Mother.
   c. _____Both

6. _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent _____ Both has (have) incurred medical expenses in the amount
   of $__________ on behalf of the minor child(ren), including hospital and other expenses incidental
   to the birth of the minor child(ren). There should be an appropriate allocation or apportionment of
   these expenses.

7. _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent _____ Both has (have) received past public assistance for this
   (these) minor child(ren).

PETITIONER’S REQUEST
1. Petitioner requests a hearing on this petition and understands that he or she must attend the
   hearing.

2. Petitioner requests that the Court enter an order that:
   [Indicate all that apply]
       a. ____establishes paternity of the minor child(ren), ordering proper scientific testing, if
           necessary;
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       b. _____adopts or establishes a Parenting Plan containing provisions for parental responsibility
           and time-sharing for the minor or dependent child(ren);
       c. _____awards child support, including medical/dental insurance coverage for the minor
           child(ren);
       d. _____determines the appropriate allocation or apportionment of all expenses incidental to
           the birth of the child(ren), including hospital and medical expenses;
       e. _____determines the appropriate allocation or apportionment of all other past, present,
           and         future medical and dental expenses incurred or to be incurred on behalf of the
           minor         child(ren);
       f. _____changes the child(ren)’s name(s);
    g. _____other relief as follows: ______________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________
       ___________________________________________________________________________ and
       grants such other relief as may be appropriate and in the best interests of the minor child(ren).


I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
petition and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.

Dated: ______________________                      _____________________________________________
                                                   Signature of PETITIONER
                                                   Printed Name: _________________________________
                                                   Address: _____________________________________
                                                   City, State, Zip: ________________________________
                                                   Telephone Number: _____________________________
                                                   Fax Number: __________________________________
                                                   Designated E-mail Address(es):____________________
                                                   _________________________________________
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ____________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on ____________ by _______________________________.

                                                   _____________________________________________
                                                   NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK

                                                   _____________________________________________
                                                   {Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                                   deputy clerk.}
_____ Personally known
_____ Produced identification
_____ Type of identification produced ________________________________




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IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the Petitioner.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _______________________________________________________________ ,
{name of business}_________________________________________________________________ ,
{address} _________________________________________________________________________ ,
{city} _______________,{state} _______,{zip code}_________, {telephone number} ______________.




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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                       FORM 12.983(b)
 ANSWER TO PETITION TO DETERMINE PATERNITY AND FOR RELATED
                       RELIEF (03/15)

                                 When should this form be used?

This form should be used when you are responding to a petition to determine paternity. You may use
this form to admit or deny the allegations contained in the petition. However, if you wish to ask the
court for things not included in the petition, such as, parental responsibility and time-sharing or child
support, you should file an Answer to Petition and Counterpetition to Determine Paternity and for
Related Relief, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.983(c).

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should sign this form
before a notary public or deputy clerk. You should then file the original with the clerk of the circuit
court in the county where the petition was filed and keep a copy for your records.


                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


             IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the


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Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.



                                       What should I do next?

If you deny that the person named in the petition is the child(ren)’s father, a Motion for Scientific
Paternity Testing, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.983(e), should be filed. This is
used to ask the court to order a scientific test to determine who is the child(ren)’s father.

You have 20 days to file an answer to the other party’s petition. A copy of this form, along with all of
the other forms required with this answer, must be mailed, e-mailed, or hand delivered to the other
party in your case. After you file your answer, the case will generally proceed in one of the following two
ways:

UNCONTESTED… This case is uncontested if you and the petitioner agree on all issues raised in the
petition. If this is the case, and you and the other party have complied with mandatory disclosure and
filed all of the required papers, either party may call the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial
assistant to set a final hearing. If you request the hearing, you must notify the other party of the
hearing by using a Notice of Hearing (General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.923, or other appropriate notice of hearing form.

CONTESTED… This case is contested if you and the other party disagree on any issues raised in the
petition. If you are unable to settle the disputed issues, either party may file a Notice for Trial Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.924, after you have complied with mandatory disclosure
and filed all of the required papers. Some circuits may require the completion of mediation before a
final hearing may be set. You should contact the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant for
instructions on how to set your case for trial (final hearing).



                            Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. The words that are in bold underline in these instructions are defined there.
For further information, see chapter 742, Florida Statutes.




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                                               Special notes...

With this answer, you must file the following and provide a copy to the other party:

         Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida Supreme
          Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d).
         Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(j).
                 Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902 (b)
                  or (c). (This must be filed within 45 days of the service of the petition on you, if not filed
                  at the time you file this answer.)
               Certificate of Compliance with Mandatory Disclosure, Florida Family Law Rules of
                  Procedure Form 12.932. (This must be filed within 45 days of the service of the petition
                  on you, if not filed at the time you file this answer, unless you and the other party have
                  agreed not to exchange these documents.)
               Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
                  12.902(e). (If you do not know the other party’s income, you may file this form after the
                  other party files his or her financial affidavit.)

Many circuits require completion of mediation before being allowed to schedule a final hearing. A
parenting course must be completed prior to entry of the final judgment. You should check with your
local clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant for more information on the parenting course and
mediation requirements in your area.

Parenting Plan and Time-Sharing. If the parents are unable to agree on parenting arrangements and a
time-sharing schedule, a judge will decide these issues as part of establishing a Parenting Plan. The judge
will decide the parenting arrangements and time-sharing schedule based on the child(ren)’s best
interests. Regardless of whether there is an agreement between the parties, the court reserves
jurisdiction to modify issues relating to minor child(ren).

The judge may request a parenting plan recommendation or appoint a guardian ad litem in your case.
This means that a neutral person will review your situation and report to the judge concerning parenting
issues. The purpose of such intervention is to be sure that the best interests of the child(ren) are being
served. For more information, you may consult sections 61.401 and 61.405, Florida Statutes.

Listed below are some terms with which you should become familiar before completing your answer. If
you do not fully understand any of the terms below or their implications, you should speak with an
attorney before going any further.

         Shared Parental Responsibility
         Sole Parental Responsibility
         Supervised Time-Sharing
         No contact


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       Parenting Plan
       Parenting Plan Recommendation
       Time-Sharing Schedule


Child Support… The court may order one parent to pay child support to assist the other parent in
meeting the child(ren)’s material needs. Both parents are required to provide financial support, but
one parent may be ordered to pay a portion of his or her support for the child(ren) to the other parent.
Florida has adopted guidelines for determining the amount of child support to be paid. These guidelines
are based on the combined income of both parents and take into account the financial contributions of
both parents. You should file a financial affidavit, and the other parent will be required to do the same.
From your financial affidavits, you should be able to calculate the amount of child support that should
be paid. Because the child support guidelines take several factors into consideration, change over time,
and vary from state to state, your child support obligation may be more or less than that of other people
in seemingly similar situations.

Final Judgments… These family law forms contain a Final Judgment of Paternity, Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.983(g), which the judge may use. You should check with the clerk,
family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to see if you need to bring it with you to the hearing. If so,
you should type or print the heading, including the circuit, county, case number, division, and the
parties’ names, and leave the rest blank for the judge to complete at your hearing or trial.

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from a Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law
Rules of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these
forms also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of
every form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.983(b), Answer to Petition to Determine
Paternity and for Related Relief (03/15)
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             IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                                 JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                      IN AND FOR                                 COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                         Case No.:
                                                         Division:
                                        ,
                               Petitioner,

                and

                                      ,
                              Respondent.


                ANSWER TO PETITION TO DETERMINE PATERNITY
                                  AND FOR RELATED RELIEF

I, {full legal name}                                                                  , Respondent, being
sworn, certify that the following information is true:

    1. I agree with Petitioner as to the allegations raised in the following numbered paragraphs in the
       Petition and, therefore, admit those allegations: {indicate section and paragraph number}
                                                                                                          .

    2. I disagree with Petitioner as to the allegations raised in the following numbered paragraphs in
       the Petition and, therefore, deny those issues: {indicate section and paragraph number}
                                                                                                          .

    3. I currently am unable to admit or deny the following paragraphs due to lack of information:
       {indicate section and paragraph number} _____________________________________________
                                                                                                   .

    4. [I applicable] A completed Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA)
       Affidavit, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d), is filed with this answer
       as I disagree with the Affidavit filed by the Petitioner.

    5. A completed Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law
       Form 12.902(j), is filed with this answer if one has not already been filed in this case.

    6. A completed Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
       12.902(b) or (c), ____ is, or ____ will be, filed.



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I certify that a copy of this document was ( ) mailed (     ) faxed and mailed (    ) e-mailed (    ) hand
delivered to the person(s) listed below on {date}                                                        .

Petitioner or his/her attorney:
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es):__________________
_________________________________________




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I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
answer and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.

Dated:__________________________                 ___________________________________________
                                                 Signature of Respondent
                                                 Printed Name:
                                                 Address:
                                                 City, State, Zip:
                                                 Telephone Number:
                                                 Fax Number:
                                                 Designated E-mail Address(es):__________________
                                                 __________________________________________
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF __________________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on                     by                                       .



                                                 NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK


                                                 {Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                                 clerk.}
   __ Personally known
   __ Produced identification
      Type of identification produced___________________________




IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual}_________________________________________________________________ ,
{name of business} __________________________________________________________________ ,
{address}                           ________________________________________________________ ,
{city} _____________, {state} ______, {zip code}_________, {telephone number} _________________.




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           INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA FAMILY LAW FORM
                            12.983(c),
      ANSWER TO PETITION AND COUNTERPETITION TO DETERMINE
            PATERNITY AND FOR RELATED RELIEF (03/15)

                                 When should this form be used?

This form should be used when you are responding to a petition to determine paternity and asking the
court for something different than what was in the petition, such as parental responsibility, time-
sharing, and child support. The answer is used to admit or deny the allegations contained in the
petition, and the counterpetition is used to ask for whatever you want the court to do for you. The
other party has 20 days to answer your counterpetition after being served with your counterpetition.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should sign the form
before a notary public or deputy clerk. You should then file the original with the clerk of the circuit
court in the county where the petition was filed and keep a copy for your records.


                        IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.

                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.

Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.983(c), Answer to Petition and
Counterpetition to Determine Paternity and for Related Relief (03/15)
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Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                                       What should I do next?

You have 20 days to file an answer or answer and counterpetition to the other party’s petition. A copy
of this form, along with all of the other forms required with this answer and counterpetition, must be
mailed or hand delivered to the other party in your case.

If you deny that the person named in the petition is the child(ren)’s father, a Motion for Scientific
Paternity Testing Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.983(e), should be filed. This is
used to ask the court to order a scientific test to determine who is the child(ren)’s father.

After you file an answer and counterpetition, the case will then generally proceed as follows:

UNCONTESTED. This case is uncontested if you and the other party agree on all issues raised in the
petition and the counterpetition. If this is the case, and you and the other party have complied with
mandatory disclosure and filed all of the required papers, either party may call the clerk, family law
intake staff, or judicial assistant to set a final hearing. If you request the hearing, you must notify the
other party of the hearing by using a Notice of Hearing (General), Florida Supreme Court Approved
Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of hearing form.

CONTESTED. This case is contested if you and the other party disagree on any issues raised in the
petition or counterpetition. If you are unable to settle the disputed issues, either party may file a Notice
for Trial, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.924, after you have complied with
mandatory disclosure and filed all of the required papers. Some circuits may require the completion of
mediation before a final hearing may be set. You should contact the clerk, family law intake staff, or
judicial assistant for instructions on how to set your case for trial (final hearing).

                            Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants@ for some
basic information. The words that are in bold underline in these instructions are defined there. For
further information, see chapter 742, Florida Statutes.



                                            Special notes...

If the child(ren)’s father signed papers at the hospital acknowledging that he was the father, paternity
was established as a matter of law. This should be indicated on page 2, section 10a of the
counterpetition part of this form. With this answer, you must file the following:


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   Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida Supreme Court
    Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d).
   Notice of Social Security Number Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(j).

   Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c). (This
    must be filed within 45 days of service of the petition on you if not filed with this answer.)

   Certificate of Compliance with Mandatory Disclosure Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
    12.932. (This must be filed within 45 days of service of the petition on you, if not filed with this
    answer, unless you and the other party have agreed not to exchange these documents.)

   Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e). (If you
    do not know the other party’s income, you may file this worksheet after his or her financial affidavit
    has been filed.)

   Parenting Plan, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.995(a), 12.995(b), or (c). If
    the parents have reached an agreement, a signed and notarized Parenting Plan should be attached.
    If the parents have not reached an agreement, a proposed Parenting Plan may be filed.

Many jurisdictions may require the completion of mediation before a final hearing may be set. A
parenting course must be completed prior to entry of the final judgment. You should contact the office
of your local clerk of court, family law intake staff, or the judicial assistant about requirements for
parenting courses or mediation where you live.

Parenting Plan and Time-Sharing. If the parties are unable to agree on parenting arrangements and a
time-sharing schedule, a judge will decide as part of establishing a Parenting Plan. The judge will decide
the parenting arrangements and time-sharing schedule based on the child(ren)’s best interests.
Regardless of whether there is an agreement between the parties, the court reserves jurisdiction to
modify issues relating to minor child(ren).

The judge may request a parenting plan recommendation or appoint a guardian ad litem in your case.
This means that a neutral person will review your situation and report to the judge concerning parenting
issues. The purpose of such intervention is to be sure that the best interests of the child(ren) is being
served. For more information, you may consult section 61.401 and 61.405, Florida Statutes.

Listed below are some terms with which you should become familiar before completing your answer
and counterpetition. If you do not fully understand any of the terms below or their implications, you
should speak with an attorney before going any further.
    Shared Parental Responsibility
    Sole Parental Responsibility
    Supervised Time-Sharing
    No contact
    Parenting Plan

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    Parenting Plan Recommendations
    Time-Sharing Schedule


Child Support. The court may order one parent to pay child support to assist the other parent in
meeting the child(ren)’s material needs. Both parents are required to provide financial support, but
one parent may be ordered to pay a portion of his or her support for the child(ren) to the other parent.

Florida has adopted guidelines for determining the amount of child support to be paid. These guidelines
are based on the combined income of both parents and take into account the financial contributions of
both parents. You should file a financial affidavit, and the other parent will be required to do the same.
From your financial affidavits, you should be able to calculate the amount of child support that should
be paid. Because the child support guidelines take several factors into consideration, change over time,
and vary from state to state, your child support obligation may be more or less than that of other people
in seemingly similar situations.

Parenting Plan. In all cases involving minor or dependent child(ren), a Parenting Plan shall be approved
or established by the court. If the parties have reached an agreement, you should file a Parenting Plan,
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.995(a), 12.995(b), or 12.995(c) which addresses
the time-sharing schedule for the child(ren). If you have not reached an agreement, a proposed
Parenting Plan may be filed. A Parenting Plan will be established by the court.

Final Judgments. These family law forms contain a Final Judgment of Paternity, Florida Supreme Court
Approved Family Law Form 12.983(g), which the judge may use. You should check with the clerk, family
law intake staff, or judicial assistant to see if you need to bring it with you to the hearing. If so, you
should type or print the heading, including the circuit, county, case number, division, and the parties’
names, and leave the rest blank for the judge to complete at your hearing or trial.

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.983(c), Answer to Petition and
Counterpetition to Determine Paternity and for Related Relief (03/15)
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                  IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ________________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                   IN AND FOR ______________________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                   Case No: ________________________
                                                                   Division: ________________________

_________________________________,
                         Petitioner,
And

_________________________________,
                       Respondent.

                ANSWER TO PETITION AND COUNTERPETITION
             TO DETERMINE PATERNITY AND FOR RELATED RELIEF
I, {full legal name}                                                                          , Respondent,
being sworn, certify that the following information is true:

                                          ANSWER TO PETITION
1. I agree with Petitioner as to the allegations raised in the following numbered paragraphs in the
   Petition and, therefore, admit those allegations: {indicate section and paragraph number}
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   _________________________________________________________________________________.

2. I disagree with Petitioner as to the allegations raised in the following numbered paragraphs in the
   Petition and, therefore, deny those issues: {indicate section and paragraph number}
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   _________________________________________________________________________________.

3. I currently am unable to admit or deny the following paragraphs due to lack of information: {indicate
   section and paragraph number} _______________________________________________________
   _________________________________________________________________________________.

                             COUNTERPETITION TO DETERMINE PATERNITY
                                     AND FOR RELATED RELIEF

SECTION I. PATERNITY
    1. Respondent is the _____ mother _____ father of the following minor child(ren):
             Name                                        Birth Date
       (1). _________________________________________________________________________


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        (2).   __________________________________________________________________________
        (3).   __________________________________________________________________________
        (4).   __________________________________________________________________________
        (5).   __________________________________________________________________________
        (6).   __________________________________________________________________________

    2. Petitioner’s current address is: {street address, city, state}
       ______________________________________________________________________________
                                                                                                            .

    3. Respondent’s current address is: {street address, city, state}
       ______________________________________________________________________________
                                                                                                            .

    4. Both parties are over the age of 18.

    5. Petitioner {Choose only one} _____ is _____ is not a member of the military service.

        Respondent {Choose only one} _____is _____ is not a member of the military service.

    6. Neither Petitioner nor Respondent is mentally incapacitated.

    7. A completed Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit, Florida
       Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(d), is filed with this counterpetition.

    8. A completed Notice of Social Security Number, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law
       Form 12.902(j), is filed with this counterpetition.

    9. A completed Family Law Financial Affidavit, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
       12.902(b) or (c), _____is, or_____ will be, filed.

    10. Paternity Facts.
        {Choose only one}
        a. _____Paternity has previously been established as a matter of law.

        b. _____ The parties engaged in sexual intercourse with each other in the month(s) of {list
           month(s) and year(s)}         __________________________________________________,
           in: {city and state} _________________________________________________________.
           As a result of the sexual intercourse, _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent conceived and
           gave birth to the minor child(ren) named in paragraph 1. _____ Petitioner _____
           Respondent is the natural father of the minor child(ren). The mother _____ was _____ was
           not married at the time of the conception and/or birth of the minor child(ren) named in
           paragraph l. If the mother was married, the name and address of her husband at the time
           of conception and/or birth is:

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                                                                                                            .



SECTION II. PARENTING PLAN ESTABLISHING PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND TIME-SHARING
    1. The minor child(ren) currently reside(s) with _____Mother _____ Father _____ Other: {explain}
                                                                                                            .

    2. Parental Responsibility. It is in the child(ren)’s best interests that parental responsibility be:
       {Choose only one}
       a. _____ shared by both Father and Mother.

        b. _____ awarded solely to _____ Father _____ Mother. Shared parental responsibility would
           be detrimental to the child(ren) because:
           ___________________________________________________________________________


                                                                                                            .

    3. Parenting Plan and Time-Sharing. It is in the best interests of the child(ren) that the family be
       ordered to comply with a Parenting Plan that _____ includes _____ does not include parental
       time-sharing with the child(ren). The Respondent states that it is in the best interests of the
       child(ren) that:
       {Choose only one}
       a. _____The attached proposed Parenting Plan should be adopted by the court.
                 The parties ( ) have ( ) have not agreed to the Parenting Plan.

        b. _____The court should establish a Parenting Plan with the following provisions:
               1.____ No time-sharing for the         _____ Father _____ Mother.
               2.____ Limited time-sharing with the _____ Father _____ Mother.
               3.____ Supervised time-sharing for the _____ Father _____ Mother
               4.____ Supervised or third-party exchange for the child(ren).
               5.____ Time-sharing schedule as follows:
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________.

   4. Explain why this request is in the best interest of the child(ren):___________________________




                                                                                                            .


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    5. The minor child(ren) should:
        [Choose only one]
        a. _____ retain his/her (their) present name(s).

        b. _____ receive a change of name as follows:

            present name(s)                                be changed to:
        1.                                                 1.___________________________
        2.                                                 2.___________________________
        3.                                                 3.____________________________
        4. __________________________                      4._____________________________
        5.                                                 5._____________________________
        6. ___________________________                     6.____________________________

SECTION III. CHILD SUPPORT
    [Indicate all that apply]
            1. Respondent requests that the court award child support as determined by Florida’s child
                 support guidelines, section 61.30, Florida Statutes. A completed Child Support
                 Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e), is, or will
                 be, filed. Such support should be ordered retroactive to:
        [Choose only one]
        a. _____the date when the parents did not reside together in the same household with the
            child, not to exceed a period of 24 months before the date of filing of this counterpetition.

        b. _____the date of the filing of this petition.

        c. _____other: {date}            ____{Explain} _______________________________
                ____________________________________________________________________.

            2. ______Respondent requests that the Court award a child support amount that is more
               than or less than Florida’s child support guidelines. Respondent understands that a
               Motion to Deviate from Child Support Guidelines, Florida Supreme Court Approved
               Family Law Form 12.943, must be completed before the Court will consider this request.

            3. ______Respondent requests that medical/dental insurance coverage for the minor
               child(ren) be provided by:
        [Choose only one]
        a. _____Father.



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        b. _____Mother.

             4. _____Respondent requests that uninsured medical/dental expenses for the child(ren)
                be paid by: [Choose only one]
        a.   _____Father.
        b.   _____Mother.
        c.   _____Father and Mother each pay one-half.
        d.   _____Father and Mother each pay according to the percentages in the Child Support
             Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e).
        e.   _____Other {explain}:
             _____________________________________
             __________________________________________________________________________

            5. _____Respondent requests that life insurance to secure child support be provided by:
        [Choose only one]
        a. _____Father.
        b. _____Mother.
        c. _____Both.

             6. _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent _____ Both has (have) incurred medical expenses in
                the amount of $                  on behalf of the minor child(ren), including hospital and
                other expenses incidental to the birth of the minor child(ren). There should be an
                appropriate allocation or apportionment of these expenses.

             7. _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent _____ Both has (have) received past public
                assistance for this (these) minor child(ren).

RESPONDENT’S REQUEST
             1. Respondent requests a hearing on this petition and understands that he or she must
                attend the hearing.

            2. Respondent requests that the Court enter an order that:
        [Choose all that apply]
        a. _____establishes paternity of the minor child(ren), ordering proper scientific testing, if
            necessary;
        b. _____establishes a Parenting Plan containing provisions for parental responsibility and time-
            sharing for the minor or dependent child(ren);
        c. _____awards child support, including medical/dental insurance coverage, for the minor
            child(ren);
        d. _____determines the appropriate allocation or apportionment of all expenses incidental to
            the birth of the child(ren), including hospital and medical expenses;



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        e. _____determines the appropriate allocation or apportionment of all other past, present,
           and future medical and dental expenses incurred or to be incurred on behalf of the minor
           child(ren);
        f. _____changes the child(ren)’s name(s); and
        g. _____other relief as follows:____________________________________________________

                                                                                                                ;
             and grants such other relief as may be appropriate and in the best interests of the minor
            child(ren).

I certify that a copy of this document was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed
( ) e-mailed ( ) hand-delivered to the person(s) listed below on {date}_________________________.

Petitioner or his/her attorney:
Name:__________________________
Address:_________________________
City, State, Zip:____________________
Fax Number:______________________
Designated E-mail Address(es):________


I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
answer and counterpetition and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes
fines and/or imprisonment.

Dated:____________________                         _____________________________________________
                                                  Signature of Respondent/Counterpetitioner
                                                  Printed Name:
                                                  Address:
                                                  City, State, Zip:
                                                  Telephone Number:
                                                  Fax Number:
                                                  Designated E-mail Address(es):____________________
                                                  _____________________________________________


STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF _____________________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on                      by                                        .



                                                  NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK

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                                                  {Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                                  clerk.}


      __ Personally known
      __ Produced identification
           Type of identification produced__________________________________
IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks]This form was prepared for the Respondent/Counterpetitioner.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} _____________________________________________________________         ,
{name of business} _______________________________________________________________ ,
{address} _______________________________________________________________________ ,
{city} ___________,{state} _____, {zip code}___________, {telephone number} _______________.




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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                       FORM 12.983(d),
             ANSWER TO COUNTERPETITION (03/15)

                                  When should this form be used?

This form may be used by a petitioner to respond to the respondent’s counterpetition in a paternity
case. You may use this form to admit or deny the allegations contained in the respondent’s
counterpetition.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should sign the form
before a notary public or deputy clerk. You should then file the original with the clerk of the circuit
court in the county where the petition was filed and keep a copy for your records.


                         IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.

                 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme


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(03/15)
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Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.

                                        What should I do next?

A copy of this form must be mailed, e-mailed, or hand-delivered to the other party in your case.

If the respondent has denied that the person named in the petition is the father of the child(ren) and
requested a scientific paternity test, you must now wait until the test is complete. You should then
proceed according to the instructions in Petition to Determine Paternity and for Related Relief, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.983(a).


                             Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. The words that are in bold underline in these instructions are defined there.
For further information, see chapter 742, Florida Statutes.


                                             Special notes...

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.983(d), Answer to Counterpetition
(03/15)
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                      IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                 JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                      IN AND FOR                                  COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                          Case No.:
                                                          Division:
                                      _____,
                Petitioner/Counterrespondent,

                and

                                    _____,
                Respondent/Counterpetitioner.


                              ANSWER TO COUNTERPETITION
I, {full legal name}                                                                                   ,
Petitioner/Counterrespondent, being sworn, certify that the following information is true:

l.   I agree with Petitioner as to the allegations raised in the following numbered paragraphs in the
     Petition and, therefore, admit those allegations: {indicate section and paragraph number}       .

2. I disagree with Petitioner as to the allegations raised in the following numbered paragraphs in the
   Petition and, therefore, deny those issues: {indicate section and paragraph number}                .

3. I currently am unable to admit or deny the following paragraphs due to lack of information: {indicate
   section and paragraph number}                                                                       .

I certify that a copy of this document was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed ( ) hand
delivered to the person(s) listed below on {date} ______________________________________.

Respondent or his/her attorney:
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Fax Number:
Designated E-mail Address(es);____________________
_____________________________________________




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I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
answer and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.

Dated:
                                                  Signature of Petitioner/Counterrespondent
                                                  Printed Name:
                                                  Address:
                                                  City, State, Zip:
                                                  Telephone Number:
                                                  Fax Number:
                                                  Designated E-mail Address(es):____________________
                                                  _____________________________________________

STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on                      by                                   .



                                                  NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK


                                                  [Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                                  clerk.]
    __ Personally known
    __ Produced identification
       Type of identification produced

IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} ___________________________________________________________________ ,
{name of business} _____________________________________________________________________,
{address}                                           ____________________________________________ ,
{city} _______________,{state} ______, {zip code} _________, {telephone number} ________________.




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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                       FORM 12.983(e),
       MOTION FOR SCIENTIFIC PATERNITY TESTING (03/15)

                                 When should this form be used?

This form should be used when the mother or alleged father wants the court to order a scientific
paternity test to determine the paternity of a minor child(ren).

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should sign the form
before a notary public or deputy clerk. You should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in
the county where the petition was filed and keep a copy for your records.


                        IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.


                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida

Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.983(e), Motion for Scientific Paternity
Testing (03/15)
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Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.

                                       What should I do next?


When you have filed this motion, you are ready to set a hearing on this motion. You should check with
the clerk, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant for information on the local procedure for
scheduling a hearing. When you know the date and time of your hearing, you should file a Notice of
Hearing (General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate
notice of hearing form.

A copy of this motion and the Notice of Hearing must be mailed, e-mailed or hand-delivered to the
other party in your case.

                             Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the
beginning of these forms. The words that are in bold underline in these instructions are defined there.
For further information, see chapter 742, Florida Statutes.


                                             Special notes...

These family law forms contain an Order on Motion for Scientific Paternity Testing, Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.983(f), which the judge may use. You should check with the clerk,
family law intake staff, or judicial assistant to see if you need to bring it with you to the hearing. If so,
you should type or print the heading, including the circuit, county, case number, division, and the
parties’ names, and leave the rest blank for the judge to complete at your hearing or trial.

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.983(e), Motion for Scientific Paternity
Testing (03/15)
                                                  - 776 -
                       IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                    JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                        IN AND FOR                                   COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                            Case No.:
                                                            Division:
                                         __,
                                  Petitioner,

                 and

                                        ___,
                                  Respondent.

                       MOTION FOR SCIENTIFIC PATERNITY TESTING
I, {choose only one} _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent certifies that the following information is true:
1. At this time, other than testimony, very little or no substantial proof of paternity or nonpaternity is
   available in this action.
2. I request, under section 742.12, Florida Statutes, that the Court enter an order for appropriate
   scientific testing of the biological samples of Petitioner and Respondent and the minor child(ren)
   listed below, so that a determination of paternity of the minor child(ren) can be made to a
   reasonable degree of medical certainty:
            Name                                                     Birth Date
    (1)
    (2)
    (3)
    (4)
    (5)
    (6)

3. I request that the costs of the scientific testing initially be borne by ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent
   ( ) both Petitioner and Respondent.

I certify that a copy of this document was ( ) mailed (         ) faxed and mailed (     ) e-mailed (       ) hand
delivered to the person(s) listed below on {date}                                                                .

_____ Petitioner or his/her attorney:
_____ Respondent or his/her attorney:
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:                                  ______
Fax Number:


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Designated E-mail Address(es):______________________
________________________________________________

                                                   Signature of Party
                                                   Printed Name:
                                                   Address:
                                                   City, State, Zip:
                                                   Telephone Number:
                                                   Fax Number:
                                                   Designated E-mail Address(es):____________________
                                                   _____________________________________________


STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on                        by                                      .



                                                   NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK


                                                   [Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                                   clerk.]
    __ Personally known
    __ Produced identification
       Type of identification produced

IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} ___________________________________________________________________ ,
{name of business} __________________________________________________________________ ,
{address}                                           _____________________________________________,
{city} _______________,{state} ______,{zip code}____________, {telephone number}                      .




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.983(e), Motion for Scientific Paternity Testing (03/15)
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                       IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                   JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                       IN AND FOR                                    COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                            Case No.:
                                                            Division:
                                         __,
                                  Petitioner,

                 and

                                        ___,
                                  Respondent.

           ORDER ON MOTION FOR SCIENTIFIC PATERNITY TESTING
This cause having come to be heard on {date}                     __________, upon a motion/stipulation
for scientific paternity testing, and the Court having been fully advised in the premises, it is therefore
FOUND:

1. That the Court has jurisdiction over the parties and subject matter of this action.

2. {choose one only}
   a._____That the natural mother of the dependent child(ren) at issue was not married to any
   individual at the time of conception or birth of the child(ren).
   b. _____ That the natural mother of the dependent child(ren) at issue was married to an individual
   other than the alleged father at the time of conception or birth of said child(ren); however, a court
   order has determined that said individual is not the child(ren)’s father.

It is therefore ORDERED:

3. The above motion is GRANTED.

4. Petitioner, Respondent, and the minor child(ren) shall appear for the purpose of appropriate
   scientific paternity testing:
   {choose one only}
   a. _____immediately.
   b. _____at             a.m./p.m. on {date}              at {location} ______________________
   ________________________________________________________________________________ .
   c. _____ at a time and place to be specified by the Florida Department of Revenue. Appropriate
   scientific paternity testing on Petitioner, Respondent, and the minor child(ren) shall be in {city}
                                 , Florida, with at least 30 days advance written notice. If the Florida
   Department of Revenue fails to notify the party(ies), the party(ies) shall contact the Florida
   Department of Revenue for further instructions.

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.983(f), Order on Motion for Scientific Paternity Testing
(03/15)
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5. The costs of the scientific paternity testing shall be assessed (           ) at a later date (    ) against
   Petitioner ( ) against Respondent ( ) Other {explain}                                                      .

6. The test results, together with the opinions and conclusions of the test laboratory, shall be filed with
   the Court. Any objection to the test results must be made in writing and must be filed with the
   Court at least 10 days before the hearing. If no objection is filed, the test results shall be admitted
   into evidence with no further predicate. Nothing in this paragraph prohibits a party from calling an
   outside expert witness to refute or support the testing procedure or results or the mathematical
   theory on which they are based.

7. Test results are admissible in evidence and should be weighed along with other evidence of the
   paternity of the alleged father unless the statistical probability of paternity equals or exceeds 95
   percent. A statistical probability of 95 percent or more creates a rebuttable presumption that the
   alleged father is the biological father of the child(ren). If the party fails to rebut the presumption of
   paternity, the Court may enter a summary judgment of paternity. If the test results show the alleged
   father cannot be the biological father, the case shall be dismissed with prejudice.

8. The Court reserves jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action to enforce the
   terms and provisions of this and all previous orders as well as to enter such other orders as may be
   just.


DONE AND ORDERED on                                 , in ___________________________, Florida.



                                                   CIRCUIT JUDGE

I CERTIFY that a copy of {name of document(s)}_______________________ was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed
and mailed ( ) e-mailed ( ) hand-delivered to the parties and any other person(s) or entities listed
below on {date} ________________________________________.


                                                   CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
(SEAL)
                                                   By:
                                                         Deputy Clerk or Judicial Assistant
Petitioner (or his or her attorney)
Respondent (or his or her attorney)
Other: ________________________




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.983(f), Order on Motion for Scientific Paternity Testing
(03/15)
                                                   - 780 -
             IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                                    JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                     IN AND FOR                                     COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                           Case No.:
                                                           Division:
                                           ,
                             Petitioner,
                and

                                      ,
                            Respondent.

                              FINAL JUDGMENT OF PATERNITY

This cause came before the Court upon a Petition to Determine Paternity and for Related Relief, under
chapter 742, Florida Statutes. The Court having reviewed the file and having heard the testimony,
makes these findings of fact and reaches these conclusions of law:

    1. The Court has jurisdiction of the subject matter and the parties.

    2. Paternity. {Choose only one} _____ By operation of law, _____ The Court finds that
       {full legal name}                                                                                  ,
       is the natural and biological father of the minor child(ren), listed below:
        The parties’ dependent or minor child(ren) is (are):
                        Name                                                        Birth date




SECTION I. PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND PARENTING PLAN ESTABLISHING TIME-SHARING WITH
DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN)

    1. Jurisdiction. The Court has jurisdiction to determine parental responsibility and to adopt or
       establish a Parenting Plan with time-sharing with regard to the child(ren) listed in paragraph 2
       above.

    2. Parental Responsibility and Parenting Plan for the Minor Child(ren).
       {Choose only one}
       a. _____Not adjudicated. Since no request for relief was made in this action, parental


Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.983(g), Final Judgment of Paternity (03/15)
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            responsibility of and time-sharing with the minor child(ren) is governed by sections 742.031
            and 744.301, Florida Statutes.




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        b. _____Parenting Plan. The parties shall comply with the Parenting Plan which is attached
           hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit _____.

SECTION II. CHILD SUPPORT
    1. The Court finds that there is a need for child support and that the _____ Mother _____ Father
       (hereinafter Obligor) has the present ability to pay child support. The amounts in the Child
       Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e), filed by
       the _____ Mother _____ Father are correct OR the Court makes the following findings:

         The Mother’s net monthly income is $                _ , (Child Support Guidelines ____%).
         The Father’s net monthly income is $               __, (Child Support Guidelines ____%).
         Monthly child care costs are $         __ .
         Monthly health/dental insurance costs are $               __.

    2. Amount.
       Child support established at the rate of $___________per month for the _______children {total
       number of parties’ minor or dependent children} shall be paid commencing _________________
       {month, day, year} and terminating ___________________ {month, day, year}. Child support
       shall be paid in the amount of $___________per ___________ {week, month, other} which is
       consistent with the Obligor’s current payroll cycle.

        Upon the termination of the obligation of child support for one of the parties’ oldest children,
        child support in the amount of $__________for the remaining _____children {total number of
        remaining children} shall be paid commencing __________________________ {month, day,
        year} and terminating____________________________{month, day, year}. This child support
        shall be paid in the amount of $__________ per ___________ {week, month, other} consistent
        with Obligor’s current payroll cycle.

        {Insert schedule for the child support obligation, including the amount, and commencement
        and termination dates, for the remaining minor or dependent children, which shall be payable
        as the obligation for each child ceases. Please indicate whether the schedule ____appears
        below or ____ is attached as part of this form.}
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________

        The Obligor shall pay child support until all of the minor or dependent children: reach the age of
        18; become emancipated, marry, join the armed services, die, or become self-supporting; or
        until further order of the court or agreement of the parties. The child support obligation shall
        continue beyond the age of 18 and until high school graduation for any child who is dependent
        in fact, between the ages of 18 and 19, and is still in high school, performing in good faith with a
        reasonable expectation of graduation before the age of 19.
        If the child support ordered deviates from the guidelines by more than 5%, the factual findings
        which support that deviation are:


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    3. Arrearage/Retroactive Child Support.

        a. ____There is no retroactive child support or arrearage at the time of this Final Judgment.

        b. ____ The _____ Mother _____ Father _____ both has (have) incurred medical expenses in
           the amount of $              on behalf of the minor child(ren), including hospital and other
           expenses incidental to the birth of the minor child(ren). Petitioner shall pay    ___%,
           Respondent shall pay      __%, which shall be paid as follows: _____ added to arrearage in
           paragraph c below _____ other {explain} _______
           __________________________________________________________________________

        c. ____The _____Mother _____ Father shall pay to the other party the child support arrearage
           of:
           $________ for retroactive child support, as of {date}______________________________ .
           $            for previously ordered unpaid child support, as of {date} _________________ .
           $            for previously incurred medical expenses.
           The total of $                in child support arrearage shall be repaid at the rate of $_____
           per month, payable ( ) in accordance with Obligor’s employer’s payroll cycle, and in any
           event at least once a month ( ) other {explain} ___________________________________
           ___________________________________________________________________________,
           beginning {date} ________________________, until paid in full including statutory interest.

    4. Insurance.
       {Indicate all that apply}
       a. _____ Health/Dental Insurance. ____ Mother _____ Father shall be required to maintain:
                _____ health and/or _____ dental insurance for the parties’ minor child(ren), so long as
               it is reasonable in cost and accessible to the child(ren). The party providing insurance
               shall be required to convey insurance cards demonstrating said coverage to the other
               party;
               OR
               _____ health _____ dental insurance is not reasonable in cost or accessible to the
               child(ren) at this time.

        b. _____ Reasonable and necessary uninsured medical/dental/prescription drug costs for the
           minor child(ren) shall be assessed as follows:
           _____ Shared equally by both parents.
           _____ Prorated according to the child support guideline percentages.
           _____ Other {explain}: _______________________________________________________
           __________________________________________________________________________
           As to these uninsured medical/dental/prescription drug expenses, the party who incurs the
           expense shall submit request for reimbursement to the other party within 30 days, and the
           other party, within 30 days of receipt, shall submit the applicable reimbursement for that
           expense, according to the schedule of reimbursement set out in this paragraph.

    5. _____Life Insurance (to secure payment of support). To secure the child support obligations in


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        this judgment, _____ Mother _____ Father _____ each party shall maintain life insurance
        coverage, in an amount of at least $             _, on _____ his life _____ her life _____ his/her
        life naming the _____ minor child(ren) as the beneficiary(ies) OR naming the _____ Mother
        _____Father _____other {name} _________________________________________as Trustee
        for the minor child(ren), so long as reasonably available. The obligation to maintain the life
        insurance coverage shall continue until the youngest child turns 18, becomes emancipated,
        marries, joins the armed services, dies, or otherwise becomes self-supporting.

    6. _____IRS Income Tax Exemption(s). The assignment of any tax exemption(s) for the child(ren)
       shall be as follows: _____________________
                                                                                                        .
        Further, each party shall execute any and all IRS forms necessary to effectuate the provisions of
        this paragraph.

    7. Other provisions relating to child support: ___________________________________________



SECTION III. METHOD OF PAYMENT

Obligor shall pay court-ordered child support/alimony and arrears, if any, as follows:

    1. Place of Payment

        a. ____Obligor shall pay court-ordered support directly to either the State Disbursement Unit,
           or the central depository, as required by statute, along with any fee required by statute.
            OR
        b. ____Both parties have requested and the court finds that it is in the best interests of the
           child(ren) that support payments need not be directed through either the State
           Disbursement Unit or the central depository at this time; however, either party may
           subsequently apply, pursuant to section 61.13(1)(d)3, Florida Statutes, to require payments
           through either the State Disbursement Unit or the central depository.

    2. Income Deduction.

        a. ____Immediate. Obligor shall pay through income deduction, pursuant to a separate
           Income Deduction Order which shall be effective immediately. Obligor is individually
           responsible for paying this support obligation until all of said support is deducted from
           Obligor’s income. Until support payments are deducted from Obligor’s paycheck, Obligor is
           responsible for making timely payments directly to the State Disbursement Unit or the
           Obligee, as previously set forth in this order.

        b. ____Deferred. Income deduction is ordered this day, but it shall not be effective until a
           delinquency of $            , or, if not specified, an amount equal to one month’s obligation
           occurs. Income deduction is not being implemented immediately based on the following
           findings: Income deduction is not in the best interests of the child(ren) because: {explain}

                                                                                                             ,


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                                                  AND
            there is proof of timely payment of a previously ordered obligation without an income
            deduction order in cases of modification,
                                                  AND
            _____ there is an agreement by the Obligor to advise the Title IV-D agency, the clerk of
            court, and the Obligee of any change in Payor and/or health insurance
            OR
            _____ there is a signed written agreement providing an alternative arrangement between
            the Obligor and the Obligee and, at the option of the IV-D agency, by the IV-D agency in IV-D
            cases in which there is an assignment of support rights to the state, reviewed and entered in
            the record by the court.

    3. Bonus/one-time payments. _____ All _____% _____ No income paid in the form of a bonus or
       other similar one-time payment, up to the amount of any arrearage or the remaining balance
       thereof owed pursuant to this order, shall be forwarded to Obligee pursuant to the payment
       method prescribed above.

    4. Other provisions relating to method of payment.             ________________________________

                                                                                                         .

SECTION IV. CHILD(REN)’S NAME(S)
   a. _____There shall be no change to the child(ren)’s name(s).

    b. _____It is in the child(ren)’s best interests that
            the child(ren)’s present name(s):                 shall be changed to the following:

    (1) _______________________________                     (1) ______________________________
    (2) ________________________________                    (2) _______________________________
    (3) ________________________________                    (3) _______________________________
    (4) ________________________________                    (4) _______________________________
    (5) ________________________________                    (5) _______________________________
    (6) ________________________________                    (6) _______________________________
     by which they shall hereafter be known

c. The name change is in the best interest(s) of the child(ren) because:__________________
    ________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________                            .
   SECTION V. ATTORNEY’S FEES, COSTS, AND SUIT MONEY
    1. _____ Petitioner’s _____ Respondent’s request(s) for attorney’s fees, costs, and suit money is
       (are) denied because
                                                                                                         .

    2. ____The Court finds there is a need for and an ability to pay attorney’s fees, costs, and suit
       money. _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent is hereby ordered to pay to the other party
       $           __ in attorney’s fees, and $        ____ in costs. The Court further finds that the
       attorney’s fees awarded are based on the reasonable rate of $               per hour and


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                     reasonable hours. Other provisions relating to attorney’s fees, costs, and suit money
         are as follows:___________________________________________________________________
         ______________________
                                                                                                          .

    3. The costs of the scientific paternity testing shall be assessed:
       _____ against Petitioner
       _____ against Respondent
       _____ Other {explain}                                                                              .

SECTION VI. OTHER PROVISIONS

    1. Other Provisions.




         The Court reserves jurisdiction to modify and enforce this Final Judgment.


         DONE AND ORDERED at _____________________, Florida, on                                 .




                                                  CIRCUIT JUDGE




I CERTIFY that a copy of this {name of document}__________________________________________ was
( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed ( ) hand-delivered to the parties or entities listed
below on {date} ____________________________.



(SEAL)

                                                  By:
                                                        {Clerk of court or designee}



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Petitioner (or his or her attorney)
Respondent (or his or her attorney)
Central depository
State Disbursement Unit
    _ Other: _______________________________________




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.983(g), Final Judgment of Paternity (03/15)
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             IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                                 JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                      IN AND FOR                                 COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                         Case No.:
                                                         Division:

                                       ,
                            Husband,

                and

                                        ,
                          Wife.

       FINAL JUDGMENT OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE WITH MINOR
                     CHILD(REN) (UNCONTESTED)
This cause came before this Court for a hearing on a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. The Court,
having reviewed the file and heard the testimony, makes these findings of fact and reaches these
conclusions of law:

1. The Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter and the parties.

2. At least one party has been a resident of the State of Florida for more than 6 months immediately
   before filing the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.

3. The marriage between the parties is irretrievably broken. Therefore, the marriage between the
   parties is dissolved, and the parties are restored to the status of being single.

4. Marital Settlement Agreement. The parties have voluntarily entered into a Marital Settlement
   Agreement and Parenting Plan, and each party has filed the required Family Law Financial Affidavit.
   Therefore, the Marital Settlement Agreement and Parenting Plan is filed as Exhibit A in this case and
   is ratified and made a part of this final judgment. The parties are ordered to obey all of the
   provisions.

5. The Court finds that the parties have the present ability to pay support as agreed to in the marital
   settlement agreement as ratified and made part of this final judgment.

6.   {If applicable} The wife’s former name of {full legal name} ____________________
     _____________is restored.

7. The Court reserves jurisdiction to modify and enforce this final judgment.


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Minor Child(ren) (Uncontested) (03/15)
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Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.990(b)(1), Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage with
Minor Child(ren) (Uncontested) (03/15)
                                                 - 790 -
DONE AND ORDERED at ___________________________, Florida, on                                   .




                                                 CIRCUIT JUDGE



I certify that a copy of the {name of document(s)} __________________________________________
was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed (        ) e-mailed ( ) hand-delivered to the parties and any
entities listed below on {date}________________________________.




                                                         by__________________________________
                                                           {Clerk of court or designee}


Petitioner (or his or her attorney)
Respondent (or his or her attorney)
Other:




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.990(b)(1), Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage with
Minor Child(ren) (Uncontested) (03/15)
                                                 - 791 -
            IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                                  JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                     IN AND FOR                                  COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                         Case No.:
                                                         Division:
                                     ,
                                Husband,

                and

                                        ,
                                Wife.

            FINAL JUDGMENT OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE WITH
            PROPERTY BUT NO DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN)
                            (UNCONTESTED)

This cause came before this Court for a hearing on a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. The Court,
having reviewed the file and heard the testimony, makes these findings of fact and reaches these
conclusions of law:

1.      The Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter and the parties.
2.      At least one party has been a resident of the State of Florida for more than 6 months
        immediately before filing the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.
3.      The parties have no minor or dependent children in common, and the wife is not pregnant.
4.      The marriage between the parties is irretrievably broken. Therefore, the marriage between the
        parties is dissolved, and the parties are restored to the status of being single.
5.      Marital Settlement Agreement. The parties have voluntarily entered into a Marital Settlement
        Agreement, and each has filed the required Family Law Financial Affidavit. Therefore, the
        Marital Settlement Agreement is filed as Exhibit _____ in this case and is ratified and made a
        part of this final judgment. The parties are ordered to obey all of its provisions.
6.      The Court finds that the parties have the present ability to pay support as agreed to in the
        marital settlement agreement as ratified and made part of this final judgment.
7.      {If applicable} The wife’s former name of {full legal name}
        _____________ is restored.
8.      The Court reserves jurisdiction to enforce this final judgment.




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.990(b)(2), Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage with
Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (Uncontested) (03/15)
                                                 - 792 -
DONE AND ORDERED in ____________________________, Florida. on                                    __.




                                                 CIRCUIT JUDGE


I certify that a copy of {name of document(s)} ________________________________________________
was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed ( ) hand-delivered to the parties listed below on
{date}___________________.


                                                         by__________________________________
                                                           {Clerk of court or designee}




Petitioner (or his or her attorney)
Respondent (or his or her attorney)
Other:




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.990(b)(2), Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage with
Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (Uncontested) (03/15)
                                                 - 793 -
             IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                                   JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                      IN AND FOR                                   COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                           Case No.:
                                                           Division:
                                      ,
                                 Husband,

                and

                                         ,
                                 Wife.

      FINAL JUDGMENT OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE WITH
NO PROPERTY OR DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN) (UNCONTESTED)

This cause came before this Court for a hearing on a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. The Court,
having reviewed the file and heard the testimony, makes these findings of fact and reaches these
conclusions of law:

1.      The Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter and the parties.
2.      At least one party has been a resident of the State of Florida for more than 6 months
        immediately before filing the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.
3.      The parties have no minor or dependent children in common, and the wife is not pregnant.
4.      The marriage between the parties is irretrievably broken. Therefore, the marriage between the
        parties is dissolved, and the parties are restored to the status of being single.
5.      There is no marital property or marital debts to divide, as the parties have previously divided all
        of their personal property. Therefore, each is awarded the personal property he or she
        presently has in his or her possession. Each party shall be responsible for any debts in his or her
        own name.
6.      {If applicable} The wife’s former name of {full legal name}
        is restored.

7.      The Court reserves jurisdiction to enforce this judgment.


DONE AND ORDERED in_______________________, Florida, on                                     .




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.990(b)(3), Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage with No
Property or Minor Child(ren) (Uncontested) (03/15)
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                                                  CIRCUIT JUDGE




I certify that a copy of {name of document(s)} ________________________________________________
was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed ( ) hand-delivered to the parties listed below on
{date}___________________.


                                                           by__________________________________
                                                             {Clerk of court or designee}




Petitioner (or his or her attorney)
Respondent (or his or her attorney)
Other:




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.990(b)(3), Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage with No
Property or Minor Child(ren) (Uncontested) (03/15)
                                                  - 795 -
             IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                                 JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                      IN AND FOR                                 COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                         Case No.:______________________________
                                                         Division: ______________________________

In re the Marriage of:


                                      ,
                                Husband,

                and

                                       ,
                                    Wife.




                FINAL JUDGMENT OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
                   WITH DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN)
This cause came before this Court for a trial on a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. The Court, having
reviewed the file and heard the testimony, makes these findings of fact and reaches these conclusions of
law:

1. The Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter and the parties.
2. At least one party has been a resident of the State of Florida for more than 6 months immediately
   before filing the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.
3. The marriage between the parties is irretrievably broken. Therefore, the marriage between the
   parties is dissolved, and the parties are restored to the status of being single.

SECTION I. MARITAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
A. Date of Valuation of Property. The assets and liabilities listed below are divided as indicated. The
   date of valuation of these assets and liabilities is, unless otherwise indicated:
   a. ____ date of filing petition for dissolution of marriage.
   b. ____ date of separation.
   c. ____ date of final hearing.
   d. ____ other: {specify date}_____________________________________________

B. Division of Assets.
   1. The assets listed below are nonmarital assets. Each party shall keep, as his or her own, the

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.990(c)(1), Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage with
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        assets found to be nonmarital, and the other party shall have no further rights or responsibilities
        regarding these assets.


                                                                       Current       Wife’s        Husband’s
               ASSETS: DESCRIPTION OF ITEM(S)                          Fair          Non-          Non-
        Please describe each item as clearly as possible.              Market        marital       Marital
          You do not need to list account numbers.                     Value         Property      Property
                                                                       $             $             $




                                                                       $             $             $
Total Nonmarital Assets

2. The assets listed below are marital assets. Each party shall keep, as his or her own, the assets
   awarded in this section, and the other party shall have no further rights or responsibilities regarding
   these assets. Any personal item(s) not listed below are awarded to the party currently in
   possession or control of the item(s).


                                                                           Current
                ASSETS: DESCRIPTION OF ITEM(S)                               Fair         Wife         Husband
           Please describe each item as clearly as possible.               Market         Shall         Shall
             You do not need to list account numbers.                       Value        Receive       Receive
Cash (on hand or in banks/credit unions)                                $                $             $




Stocks/bonds

Notes
Business interests


Real estate: (Home)


Automobiles




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Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (03/15)
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                                                                         Current
                ASSETS: DESCRIPTION OF ITEM(S)                             Fair       Wife      Husband
           Please describe each item as clearly as possible.             Market       Shall      Shall
             You do not need to list account numbers.                     Value      Receive    Receive
Boats
Furniture & furnishings




Jewelry


Life Insurance (cash surrender value)
Retirement Plans (Profit sharing, Pension, IRA, 401(k)(s), etc.)


Other assets




Total Marital Assets                                                    $           $           $

C. Division of Liabilities/Debts.
   1. The liabilities listed below are nonmarital liabilities and, therefore, are owed as indicated. Each
       party shall owe, as his or her own, the liabilities found to be nonmarital, and the other party
       shall have no responsibilities regarding these debts.
                                                                                   Wife’s      Husband’s
               LIABILITIES: DESCRIPTION OF DEBTS                       Current     Non-        Non-
          Please describe each item as clearly as possible.            Amount      Marital     Marital
            You do not need to list account numbers.                   Owed        Liability   Liability

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                                                                                   Wife’s      Husband’s
               LIABILITIES: DESCRIPTION OF DEBTS                        Current    Non-        Non-
          Please describe each item as clearly as possible.             Amount     Marital     Marital
            You do not need to list account numbers.                    Owed       Liability   Liability
                                                                        $          $           $




Total Nonmarital Liabilities                                            $          $           $

    2. The liabilities listed below are marital liabilities and are divided as indicated. Each party shall
       hold the other party harmless and pay, as his or her own, the marital liabilities awarded below.


                LIABILITIES: DESCRIPTION OF DEBTS                        Current
            Please describe each item as clearly as possible.            Amount        Wife      Husband
               You do not need to list account numbers.                  Owed          Shall Pay Shall Pay
Mortgages on real estate: (Home)                                         $             $           $
(Other)
Charge/Credit card accounts




Auto loan
Auto loan
Bank. Credit Union loans



Other




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Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (03/15)
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                LIABILITIES: DESCRIPTION OF DEBTS                        Current
            Please describe each item as clearly as possible.            Amount      Wife      Husband
               You do not need to list account numbers.                  Owed        Shall Pay Shall Pay



Total Marital Liabilities
                                                                         $           $           $

D. Contingent assets and liabilities will be divided as follows: _________________________________
   ________________________________________________________________________________
   ________________________________________________________________________________.

E. The distribution of assets and liabilities in this final judgment is equitable; if each party does not
   receive approximately one-half, the distribution is based on the following facts and reasoning:
   ________________________________________________________________________________
   ________________________________________________________________________________
   ________________________________________________________________________________
   ________________________________________________________________________________

F.   Beneficiary Designation (By completing this section, the beneficiary designations continue after
     entry of Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage.)

The designation providing for the payment or transfer at death of an interest in the assets described
below to or for the benefit of the deceased party’s former spouse is NOT VOID as of the date of entry of
the Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage.

The Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage shall provide that the designations set forth below remain
in full force and effect:

_____1. The _____Husband _____Wife shall acquire or maintain the following assets for the benefit of
the other spouse or child(ren), to be paid upon his/her death outright or in trust. This provision only
applies if other assets fulfilling such requirement for the benefit of the other spouse or child(ren) do not
exist upon his/her death and unless precluded by statute. {Describe the assets with specificity}:_______
________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________                              .

_____2. The _____Husband _____Wife shall not unilaterally terminate or modify the ownership of the
following assets, or their disposition upon his/her death. {Describe the assets with specificity}:_________

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Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (03/15)
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______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________                            .

SECTION II. EXCLUSIVE USE AND POSSESSION OF HOME
{Indicate all that apply}
1. The____ Husband ____ Wife, as a condition of support, shall have exclusive use and possession of
    the dwelling located at the following address:______________________
    _______________________________________________________________________________
    until: {date or event} ______________________________________________________________
    ________________________________________________________________________________
    ________________________________________________________________________________
    ________________________________________________________________________________ .

2. The___ _ Husband ____ Wife may make visits to the premises described in the paragraph above for
   the purpose of obtaining any items awarded in this Final Judgment. These visits shall occur after
   notice to the person granted exclusive use and possession of the dwelling and at the earliest
   convenience of both parties or as ordered in paragraph 4 below.

3. ____Upon the termination of the right of exclusive use and possession, the dwelling shall be sold
   and the net proceeds divided     _% to Husband and       _% to Wife, with the following credits
   and/or setoffs being allowed: _____________________
   ________________________________________________________________________________
   ________________________________________________________________________________
   ________________________________________________________________________________

4. ____Other: ______________________________________________________________________
   _______________________________________________________________________________
   _______________________________________________________________________________

SECTION III. PARENTING PLAN ESTABLISHING PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND TIME-SHARING WITH
DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN)
1. Jurisdiction. The Court has jurisdiction to determine parental responsibility, to establish or adopt a
   Parenting Plan, and a time-sharing schedule with regard to the minor child(ren) listed in paragraph 2
   below.

2. The parties’ dependent or minor child(ren) is (are):
   Name                                                 Birth date
   ______________________________________________________________________________
   ______________________________________________________________________________
   ______________________________________________________________________________
   ______________________________________________________________________________

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    ______________________________________________________________________________
    ______________________________________________________________________________

3. Parenting Plan. The parties shall comply with the Parenting Plan which is attached and incorporated
   herein as Exhibit _____.

SECTION IV. ALIMONY
    1. _____ The Court denies the request(s) for alimony;
                  OR
    2. _____ The Court finds that ____ Husband ____ Wife, (hereinafter Obligee), has an actual need
             for, and that ____ Husband ____ Wife (hereinafter Obligor) has the present ability to pay,
             alimony as follows: {Indicate all that apply}



        a. Permanent Periodic.

            1. The Court finds that no other form of alimony is fair and reasonable under the
               circumstances of the parties.

            2. As a marriage of: {Choose only one}

                _______ Long Duration (17 years or greater) alimony is appropriate upon consideration
                of all relevant factors;

                _______Moderate Duration (greater than 7 years but less than 17) alimony is
                appropriate based upon clear and convincing evidence after consideration of all relevant
                factors; or

                _______Short Duration (less than 7 years) alimony is appropriate based upon the
                following exceptional circumstances:___________________________
                ________________________________________________________________________
                ________________________________________________________________________
                _______________________________________________________________________.

            3. Obligor shall pay permanent periodic alimony to Obligee in the amount of $           _
               per month, payable _____ in accordance with Obligor’s employer’s payroll cycle, and in
               any event, at least once a month _____ other {explain}
               _____________________________________________________________________

                ______________________________________________________________________
                beginning {date} ___________________. This alimony shall continue until modified by


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Dependent or Minor Child(ren) (03/15)
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                court order, the death of either party, or remarriage of Obligee, whichever occurs first.
                The alimony may be modified or terminated based upon either a substantial change in
                circumstances, or the existence of a supportive relationship in accordance with section
                61.14, Florida Statutes.

        b._____ Bridge-the-Gap. Obligor shall pay bridge-the-gap alimony to Obligee in the amount of
        $________per month, payable _____ in accordance with Obligor’s employer’s payroll cycle, and
        in any event, at least once a month or _____ other {explain}______________________________
        beginning {date}_____________________and continuing until: {date}______________________
        {a period not to exceed two (2) years}; death of either party; or remarriage of the Obligee,
        whichever occurs first.

        c.______Rehabilitative. Obligor shall pay rehabilitative alimony to Obligee in the amount of
        $__________ per month, payable _____ in accordance with Obligor’s employer’s payroll cycle,
        and in any event, at least once a month or _____ other {explain}__________________________
        beginning {date}___________________. This rehabilitative alimony shall continue until:
        modified by court order; the death of either party; or until {date/event} ___________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________,
        whichever occurs first. The rehabilitative plan presented demonstrated the following: ________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________.

       d._____Durational. Obligor shall pay durational alimony to Obligee in the amount of $_______
       per month payable _____ in accordance with Obligor’s employer’s payroll cycle, and in any
       event, at least once a month _____ other {explain}_____________________________________
       beginning {date}_____________________and terminating on {date}______________________,
       the death of either party, remarriage of the Obligee, or until modified by court order in
       accordance with section 61.08(7), Florida Statutes, whichever occurs first.

       e._____Lump Sum. Obligor shall pay lump sum alimony to Obligee in the amount of $________,
       which shall be paid as follows:_____________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________.

        f. _____Retroactive. Obligor shall pay retroactive alimony in the amount of $   for the
        period of {date}_______________,through {date} __________________, which shall be paid
        pursuant to paragraph 4 below.

3. Reasons for _____ Awarding _____ Denying Alimony. The Court has considered all of the following
   in awarding/denying alimony:
       a. The standard of living established during the marriage;
       b. The duration of the marriage;
       c. The age and the physical and emotional condition of each party;

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        d. The financial resources of each party, including the nonmarital and marital assets and
            liabilities distributed to each;
        e. The earning capacities, educational levels, vocational skills, and employability of the parties
            and, when applicable, the time necessary for either party to acquire sufficient education or
            training to enable such party to find appropriate employment;
        f. The contribution of each party to the marriage, including, but not limited to, services
            rendered homemaking, child care, education, and career building of the other party;
        g. The responsibilities each party will have with regard to any minor or dependent children
            they have in common;
        h. The tax treatment and consequences to both parties of any alimony award, including the
            designation of all or a portion of the payment as a nontaxable, nondeductible payment;
        i. All sources of income available to either party, including income available to either party
            through investments of any asset held by that party and
        j. Any other factor necessary to do equity and justice between the parties: {explain}
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________.
        _______ Please indicate here if additional pages are attached.


    4. Arrearage/Retroactive Alimony.
       a.____There is no alimony arrearage at the time of this Final Judgment.
               OR
       b. _____The _____ Husband _____ Wife shall pay to the other spouse the alimony arrearage of:
       $            ___ for retroactive alimony, as of {date}_______________________;
       $            ___ for previously ordered unpaid alimony, as of {date} _________________.
       The total of $ ________ in alimony arrearage shall be repaid in the amount of $    _ ___ per
       month, payable _____ in accordance with Obligor’s employer’s payroll cycle, and in any event at
       least once a month or _____ other {explain} _________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________
       beginning {date}____________________________, until paid in full including statutory interest.

    5. ____ Life Insurance (to secure payment of support). To secure the alimony obligations set forth
            in this judgment, Obligor shall maintain life insurance on his/her life naming Obligee as the
            sole irrevocable beneficiary, so long as reasonably available. This insurance shall be in the
            amount of at least $___________ and shall remain in effect until the obligation for alimony
            terminates.

    6. ____Other provisions relating to alimony, including any tax treatment and consequences:
           a. The award of alimony _____ does not _____ does leave the Obligor with significantly

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                less net income than the net income of the recipient/Obligee. If the award does leave
                the Obligor with significantly less net income than that of the Obligee, the Court finds
                the following exceptional circumstances:
                _________________________________________________________________
                _________________________________________________________________
                __________________________________________________________________                       .

            b. Other_____________________________________________________________
               __________________________________________________________________
               __________________________________________________________________                         .


SECTION V. CHILD SUPPORT

1. _____The Court finds that there is a need for child support and that the _____ Wife _____ Husband
   (hereinafter Obligor) has the present ability to pay child support. The amounts in the Child Support
   Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e), filed by the
   ____ Wife ____ Husband are correct;
                        OR
   _____The Court makes the following findings:
   The Wife’s net monthly income is $              __, (Child Support Guidelines ____%).
   The Husband’s net monthly income is $                __, (Child Support Guidelines ____%).
   Monthly child care costs are $            _____.
   Monthly health/dental insurance costs are $               ___.

2. Amount.
   Child support established at the rate of $_________per month for the _______children {total
   number of parties’ minor or dependent children} shall be paid commencing ____________________
   {month, day, year} and terminating ________________________________ {month, day, year}. Child
   support shall be paid in the amount of $________ per _______________ {week, month, other}
   consistent with the Obligor’s current payroll cycle.
    Upon the termination of the obligation of child support for one of the parties’ children, child support
    in the amount of $__________for the remaining _______children {total number of remaining
    children} shall be paid commencing _______________________________ {month, day, year} and
    terminating_____________________________ {month, day, year}. This child support shall be paid
    in the amount of $________per __________ {week, month, other} consistent with the Obligor’s
    current payroll cycle.

    {Insert schedule for the child support obligation, including the amount, and commencement and
    termination dates, for the remaining minor or dependent children, which shall be payable as the
    obligation for each child ceases. Please indicate whether the schedule _____appears below or
     _____ is attached as part of this form.}


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    ______________________________________________________________________________
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    ______________________________________________________________________________

    The Obligor shall pay child support until all of the minor or dependent children: reach the age of 18;
    become emancipated, marry, join the armed services, die, or become self-supporting; or until
    further order of the court or agreement of the parties. The child support obligation shall continue
    beyond the age of 18 and until high school graduation for any child who is dependent in fact,
    between the ages of 18 and 19, and is still in high school, performing in good faith with a reasonable
    expectation of graduation before the age of 19.

    If the child support ordered deviates from the guidelines by more than 5%, the factual findings
    which support that deviation are: ______________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________


3. Arrearage/Retroactive Child Support.
   a. ____There is no child support arrearage at the time of this Final Judgment.

            OR

    b. ____The ____ Wife ____ Husband shall pay to the other spouse the child support arrearage of:
       $            for retroactive child support, as of {date} ______________;
       $            for previously ordered unpaid child support, as of {date}            ______.
       The total of $             ___ in child support arrearage shall be repaid in the amount of
       $           _ per month, payable _____ in accordance with Obligor’s employer’s payroll cycle,
       and in any event at least a month _____ other {explain} _______________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________
       beginning {date}_________________________, until paid in full including statutory interest.

4. Insurance.

    a. _____Health/Dental Insurance. _____ Wife _____ Husband shall be required to maintain
       _____health and/or _____ dental insurance for the parties’ minor child(ren), so long as
       reasonable in cost and accessible to the child(ren). The party providing insurance shall be
       required to convey insurance cards demonstrating said coverage to the other party;
                   OR
       _____ health and/or _____ dental insurance is not reasonable in cost or accessible to the
       child(ren) at this time.

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    b. _____Reasonable and necessary uninsured medical/dental/prescription drug costs for the
       minor child(ren) shall be assessed as follows:
       _____ Shared equally by husband and wife.
       _____ Prorated according to the child support guideline percentages.
       _____ Other {explain}:
       ______________________________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________
       As to these uninsured medical/dental/prescription drug expenses, the party who incurs the
       expense shall submit request for reimbursement to the other party within 30 days, and the
       other party, within 30 days of receipt, shall submit the applicable reimbursement for that
       expense, according to the schedule of reimbursement set out in this paragraph.

5. ______Life Insurance (to secure payment of support). To secure the child support obligations in
   this judgment, _____ Husband _____Wife _____ Each party shall maintain life insurance, in an
   amount of at least $______________, on _____ his life _____ her life _____ naming minor
   child(ren) as the beneficiary(ies) OR naming the _____ Wife _____Husband _____other
   {name}________________________________________________________________as Trustee for
   the minor child(ren), so long as reasonably available. The obligation to maintain the life insurance
   shall continue until the youngest child turns 18, becomes emancipated, marries, joins the armed
   services, dies, or becomes self-supporting.

6. IRS Income Tax Exemption(s). The assignment of any tax exemption(s) for the child(ren) shall be as
   follows: __________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   _________________________________________________________________________________.
   Each party shall execute any and all IRS forms necessary to effectuate the provisions of this
   paragraph.

7. Other provisions relating to child support: ______________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   _________________________________________________________________________________.

SECTION VI. METHOD OF PAYMENT
Obligor shall pay court-ordered child support/alimony and arrears, if any, as follows:

3. Place of Payment.

            c. _____Obligor shall pay court-ordered support directly to either the State Disbursement
               Unit or the central depository, as required by statute, along with any fee required by
               statute.

            d. _____Both parties have requested and the court finds that it is in the best interests of

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                the child(ren) that support payments need not be directed through either the State
                Disbursement Unit or the central depository at this time; however, either party may
                subsequently apply, pursuant to section 61.13(1)(d)3, Florida Statutes, to require
                payment through either the State Disbursement Unit or the central depository.

4. Income Deduction.

    c. _____Immediate. Obligor shall pay through income deduction, pursuant to a separate Income
       Deduction Order which shall be effective immediately. Obligor is individually responsible for
       paying this support obligation until all of said support is deducted from Obligor’s income. Until
       support payments are deducted from Obligor’s paycheck, Obligor is responsible for making
       timely payments directly to the State Disbursement Unit or the Obligee, as previously set forth
       in this order.
    d. ______Deferred. Income deduction is ordered this day, but it shall not be effective until a
       delinquency of $__________, or, if not specified, an amount equal to one month’s obligation
       occurs. Income deduction is not being implemented immediately based on the following
       findings: Income deduction is not in the best interests of the child(ren) because: {explain}
       ______________________________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________,
       AND
       There is proof of timely payment of a previously ordered obligation without an Income
       Deduction Order in cases of modification,
       AND
       _____There is an agreement by the Obligor to advise the Title IV-D agency, the clerk of court,
       and the Obligee of any change in Payor and/or health insurance OR
       _____there is a signed written agreement providing an alternative arrangement between the
       Obligor and the Obligee and, at the option of the IV-D agency, by the IV-D agency in IV-D cases
       in which there is an assignment of support rights to the state, reviewed and entered in the
       record by the court.

5. Bonus/one-time payments. _____ All ________% _____ No income paid in the form of a bonus or
   other similar one-time payment, up to the amount of any arrearage or the remaining balance
   thereof owed pursuant to this order, shall be forwarded to Obligee pursuant to the payment
   method prescribed above.

6. Other provisions relating to method of payment. _________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   _________________________________________________________________________________.

SECTION VII. ATTORNEY’S FEES, COSTS, AND SUIT MONEY
1. _____ Husband’s _____Wife’s request(s) for attorney’s fees, costs, and suit money is (are) denied


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    because: _________________________________________________________________________
    ________________________________________________________________________________.

    OR

2. _____The Court finds there is a need for and an ability to pay attorney’s fees, costs, and suit money.
   _____ Husband _____ Wife is hereby ordered to pay to the other spouse $______________
   in attorney’s fees, and $ __________ in costs. The Court further finds that the attorney’s fees
   awarded are based on the reasonable rate of $ __________ per hour and _________ reasonable
   hours. Other provisions relating to attorney’s fees, costs, and suit money are as follows:
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   _________________________________________________________________________________.

SECTION VIII. OTHER PROVISIONS
1. Former Name. The wife’s former name of {full name} ______________________________________
   is restored.

2. Other Provisions.
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   _________________________________________________________________________________.

 3. The Court reserves jurisdiction to modify and enforce this Final Judgment.

 DONE AND ORDERED at                               ______, Florida, on ____________________________.


                                                         _______________________________________
                                                         CIRCUIT JUDGE




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I certify that a copy of this Final Judgment of Dissolution was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed (     ) e-
mailed ( ) hand delivered to the parties listed below on {date} ___________________.



                                                         _________________________________
                                                         By {clerk of court or designee}

____Husband (or his attorney)
____Wife Respondent (or her attorney)
____Central Depository
____State Disbursement Unit
____Other __________________________________




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                 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                           JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                             IN AND FOR                     COUNTY, FLORIDA


                                                           Case No.:
                                                           Division:
In re the Marriage of:

 _____________________________
                     Husband,

                 and

 ______________________________,
                       Wife.


             FINAL JUDGMENT OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE WITH
             PROPERTY BUT NO DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN)
 This cause came before this Court for a trial on a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. The Court, having
 reviewed the file and heard the testimony, makes these findings of fact and reaches these conclusions of
 law:
     1. The Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter and the parties.
     2. At least one party has been a resident of the State of Florida for more than 6 months
         immediately before filing the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.
     3. The parties have no minor children in common, and the wife is not pregnant.
     4. The marriage between the parties is irretrievably broken. Therefore, the marriage between the
         parties is dissolved and the parties are restored to the status of being single.

 SECTION I. MARITAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
 A.      Date of Valuation of Property. The assets and liabilities listed below are divided as
         indicated. The date of valuation of these assets and liabilities is, unless otherwise indicated:
         1._____ date of filing petition for dissolution of marriage                         .
         2._____ date of separation                                 .
         3. _____ date of final hearing                             .
         4. _____ other: {specify date}____________________________________________.

 B. Division of Assets.
    1. The assets listed below are nonmarital assets. Each party shall keep, as his or her own, the
        assets found to be nonmarital, and the other party shall have no further rights or responsibilities
        regarding these assets.

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                                                                        Current       Wife’s Husband’s
                 ASSETS: DESCRIPTION OF ITEM(S)                           Fair         Non      Non
          Please describe each item as clearly as possible.             Market        marital  marital
             You do not need to list account numbers.                    Value       Property Property
                                                                       $             $             $




Total Nonmarital Assets                                                $             $             $

    2. The assets listed below are marital assets. Each party shall keep, as his or her own, the assets
       awarded in this section, and the other party shall have no further rights or responsibilities
       regarding these assets. Any personal item(s) not listed below are awarded to the party
       currently in possession or control of the item(s).


                                                                           Current                     Husband
                  ASSETS: DESCRIPTION OF ITEM(S)                             Fair         Wife          Shall
           Please describe each item as clearly as possible.               Market         Shall        Receive
              You do not need to list account numbers.                      Value        Receive
Cash (on hand or in banks/credit unions)                                $                $             $



Stocks/bonds


Notes
Business interests


Real estate: (Home)


Automobiles




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Boats
Furniture & furnishings




Jewelry


Life insurance (cash surrender value)
Retirement Plans (Profit sharing, Pension, IRA, 401(k)s, etc.)


Other assets




Total Marital Assets                                                    $           $           $

C. Division of Liabilities/Debts.
   1. The liabilities listed below are nonmarital liabilities and, therefore, are owed as indicated. Each
       party shall owe, as his or her own, the liabilities found to be nonmarital, and the other party
       shall have no responsibilities regarding these debts.




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                                                                                      Wife’s Husband’s
               LIABILITIES: DESCRIPTION OF DEBT(S)                      Current        Non-      Non-
          Please describe each item as clearly as possible.             Amount       marital   marital
             You do not need to list account numbers)                    Owed        Liability Liability
                                                                       $             $           $




Total Nonmarital Liabilities                                           $             $           $

    2. The liabilities listed below are marital liabilities and are divided as indicated. Each party shall
       hold the other party harmless and pay, as his or her own, the marital liabilities awarded below.


                 LIABILITIES: DESCRIPTION OF DEBT(S)                       Current
            Please describe each item as clearly as possible.              Amount          Wife    Husband
               You do not need to list account numbers.                     Owed         Shall Pay Shall Pay
Mortgages on real estate: (Home)                                           $             $           $
(Other)


Charge/credit card accounts




Auto loan
Auto loan
Bank/Credit Union loans




Other



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Total Marital Liabilities                                                  $           $           $

D. Contingent assets and liabilities will be divided as follows:________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________



E. The distribution of assets and liabilities in this final judgment is equitable; if each party does not
   receive approximately one-half, the distribution is based on the following facts and reasoning:




F. Beneficiary Designation (By completing this section, the beneficiary designations continue after
   Entry of Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage.)

    The designation providing for the payment or transfer at death of an interest in the assets described
    below to or for the benefit of the deceased party’s former spouse is NOT VOID as of the date of
    entry of the Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage.

    The Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage shall provide that the designations set forth below
    remain in full force and effect.

    _____ 1. The _____ Husband _____Wife shall acquire or maintain the following assets for the
    benefit of the other spouse or child(ren) to be paid upon his/her death outright or in trust. This
    provision only applies if other assets fulfilling such requirement for the benefit of the other spouse
    or child(ren) do not exist upon his/her death and unless precluded by statute. {Describe the assets
    with specificity}
    _________________________________________________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________________
    ________________________________________________________________________________.

    _____2. The _____ Husband _____ Wife shall not unilaterally terminate or modify the ownership of


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    the following assets, or their disposition upon his/her death. {Describe the assets with specificity}
    ________________________________________________________________________________
     ________________________________________________________________________________
    ________________________________________________________________________________
    ________________________________________________________________________________.




SECTION II. EXCLUSIVE USE AND POSSESSION OF HOME
  {Indicate all that apply}
  1. _____ The _____ Husband _____ Wife, as a condition of support, shall have exclusive use and
        possession of the dwelling located at the following address:
        __________________________________________________________________________
        until {date or event}____________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________.

    2. _____The_____ Husband ______Wife may make visits to the premises described in the
       paragraph above for the purpose of obtaining any items awarded in this Final Judgment.
       These visits shall occur after notice to the person granted exclusive use and possession of the
       dwelling and at the earliest convenience of both parties or as ordered in paragraph 4 below.

    3. _____Upon the termination of the right of exclusive use and possession, the dwelling shall be
        sold and the net proceeds divided           % to Husband and           % to Wife, with the
        following credits and/or setoffs being allowed:_______________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________.

    4. _____Other: ____________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________.

SECTION III. ALIMONY
    1. _____ The Court denies the request(s) for alimony
               OR
    2. _____ The Court finds that there is an actual need for, and that _____ Husband _____ Wife
       (hereinafter Obligor) has/had the present ability to pay, alimony as follows:
       {Indicate all that apply}
       a. _____ Permanent Periodic.
                       1. The Court finds that no other form of alimony is fair and reasonable under the


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                          circumstances of the parties.

                      2. As a marriage of: {Choose only one}

                          _____Long Duration (17 years or greater) alimony is appropriate upon
                               consideration of all relevant factors;

                          _____Moderate Duration (greater than 7 years but less than 17) alimony is
                               appropriate based upon clear and convincing evidence after
                               consideration of all relevant factors; or

                          _____Short Duration (less than 7 years) alimony is appropriate based upon
                               the following exceptional circumstances:_____________
                               ___________________________________________________________
                               __________________________________________________________.

                      3. Obligor shall pay permanent periodic alimony to Obligee in the amount of
                         $             per month, payable ____ in accordance with Obligor’s
                         employer’s payroll cycle, and in any event, at least once a month or ____
                         other {explain}:___________________________________________________
                         __________________________________________________________
                         beginning {date}               ___________. This alimony shall continue until
                         modified by court order, the death of either party, or remarriage of Obligee,
                         whichever occurs first. The alimony may be modified or terminated based
                         upon either a substantial change in circumstances or the existence of a
                         supportive relationship in accordance with section 61.14, Florida Statutes.

        b._____Bridge-the-Gap. Obligor shall pay bridge-the-gap alimony to Obligee in the amount of
            $_________ per month, payable _____ in accordance with Obligor’s employer’s payroll
            cycle, and in any event, at least once a month or _____ other {explain} _________________
            beginning {date}__________________and continuing until {date}______________________
            {a period not to exceed two years}, the death of either party, or remarriage of the Obligee,
            whichever occurs first.

        c.______Rehabilitative. Obligor shall pay rehabilitative alimony to Obligee in the amount of
            $ ______ per month, payable _____ in accordance with Obligor’s employer’s payroll
            cycle, and in any event, at least once a month or _____other {explain}________
            beginning {date} ______________. This rehabilitative alimony shall continue until modified
            by court order, the death of either party or until {date/event} _______________________ ,
            whichever occurs first. The rehabilitative plan presented demonstrated the following:
            ___________________________________________________________________________
            ___________________________________________________________________________.


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        d._____Durational. Obligor shall pay durational alimony to Obligee in the amount of
            $_________ per month ____ payable in accordance with Obligor’s employer’s payroll cycle,
            and in any event, at least once a month or ____ {explain}_____________________________
            beginning {date}____________ and terminating on {date}______________________, the
            death of either party, remarriage of Obligee, or until modified by court order in accordance
            with section 61.08(7), Florida Statutes, whichever occurs first.

        e._____ Lump Sum. Obligor shall pay lump sum alimony to Obligee in the amount of
            $_____________, which shall be paid as follows:______________________________
            ____________________________________________________________________          .

        f._____Retroactive. Obligor shall pay retroactive alimony in the amount of $        ____________
            for the period of {date}___________________, through {date}                                ,
            which shall be paid pursuant to paragraph 4 below.

    3. Reasons for _____ Awarding _____ Denying Alimony. The Court has considered all of the
       following in awarding/denying alimony:
       a. The standard of living established during the marriage;
       b. The duration of the marriage;
       c. The age and the physical and emotional condition of each party;
       d. The financial resources of each party, including, the nonmarital and the marital assets and
            liabilities distributed to each;
       e. The earning capacities, educational levels, vocational skills, and employability of the parties
            and, when applicable, the time necessary for either party to acquire sufficient education or
            training to enable such party to find appropriate employment;
       f. The contribution of each party to the marriage, including, but not limited to, services
            rendered in homemaking, child care, education, and career building of the other party;
       g. The tax treatment and consequences to both parties of any alimony award, including the
            designation of all or a portion of the payment as a nontaxable, nondeductible payment;
       h. All sources of income available to either party, including income available to either party
            through investments of any asset held by the party; and
       i. Any other factor necessary to do equity and justice between the parties: {explain}________




            ______ Please indicate here if additional pages are attached.

    4. Arrearage/Retroactive Alimony.

        a. ____ There is no alimony arrearage at the time of this Final Judgment.
                  OR

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        b.____ The ____ Husband ____ Wife shall pay to the other party the alimony arrearage of:
        $            for retroactive alimony, as of {date}                            ;
        $            for previously ordered unpaid alimony, as of {date}                    _____.
        The total of $            in alimony arrearage shall be repaid in the amount of $          per
        month, payable ( ) in accordance with Obligor’s employer’s payroll cycle, and in any event at
        least once a month ( ) other {explain}______________________________________________
        _____________________________________________________________________________
        beginning {date}                 , until paid in full including statutory interest.

    5. _____Life Insurance (to secure payment of support). To secure the alimony obligations set
       forth in this judgment, Obligor shall maintain life insurance coverage on his/her life naming
       Obligee as the sole irrevocable beneficiary, so long as reasonably available. This insurance shall
       be in the amount of at least $ ________ and shall remain in effect until the obligation for
       alimony terminates.

    6. _____Other provisions relating to alimony, including any tax treatment and consequences:

        a. The award of alimony _____does not _____does leave the Obligor with significantly less net
            income than the net income of the recipient/Obligee. If yes, the court finds the following
            exceptional circumstances:_____________________________
                _______________________________________________________________________
                _______________________________________________________________________ .
        b. Other:_______________________________________________________________________
            ___________________________________________________________________________.

SECTION IV. METHOD OF PAYMENT
Obligor shall pay court-ordered alimony and arrears, if any, as follows:

    1. Place of Payment.

        a. _____ Obligor shall pay court-ordered support directly to either the State Disbursement Unit
           or the central depository, as required by statute, along with any fee required by statute.

        b. _____ Both parties have requested and the court finds that support payments need not be
           directed through either the State Disbursement Unit or the central depository at this time at
           this time; however, either party may subsequently apply, pursuant to section 61.13(1)(d)3,
           Florida Statutes, to require payments through either the State Disbursement Unit or the
           central depository.

    2. Income Deduction.

        a. _____ Immediate. Obligor shall pay through income deduction, pursuant to a separate


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             Income Deduction Order which shall be effective immediately. Obligor is individually
             responsible for paying this support obligation until all of said support is deducted from
             Obligor’s income. Until support payments are deducted from Obligor’s paycheck, Obligor is
             responsible for making timely payments directly to the State Disbursement Unit or the
             Obligee, as previously set forth in this order.

        b. _____ Deferred. Income Deduction is ordered this day, but it shall not be effective until a
           delinquency of $            , or, if not specified, an amount equal to one month’s obligation
           occurs. Income deduction is not being implemented immediately based on the following
           findings:
           There are no minor or dependent child(ren) common to the parties,
                                                   AND
           There is proof of timely payment of a previously ordered obligation without an Income
           Deduction Order in cases of modification,
                                                   AND
           _____ There is an agreement by the Obligor to advise the Title IV-D agency, the clerk of
           court, and the Obligee of any change in Payor and/or health insurance OR _____ there is a
           signed written agreement providing an alternative arrangement between the Obligor and
           the Obligee and, at the option of the IV-D agency, by the IV-D agency in IV-D cases in which
           there is an assignment of support rights to the state, reviewed and entered in the record by
           the court.

    3. Bonus/one-time payments. _____ All _____% _____ No income paid in the form of a bonus or
       other similar one-time payment, up to the amount of any arrearage or the remaining balance
       thereof owed pursuant to this order, shall be forwarded to Obligee pursuant to the payment
       method prescribed above.

    4. Other provisions relating to method of payment. _____________________________________



SECTION V. ATTORNEY’S FEES, COSTS, AND SUIT MONEY
             1. ____ Husband’s ____ Wife’s request(s) for attorney’s fees, costs, and suit money is
                (are) denied because
                ________________________________________________________________
                                                                                                          .

        OR

             2. _____ The Court finds there is a need for and an ability to pay attorney’s fees, costs, and
                suit money. _____ Husband _____ Wife is hereby ordered to pay to the other spouse
                $____________in attorney’s fees, and $           in costs. The Court further finds that


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                the attorney’s fees awarded are based on the reasonable rate of $             per hour
                and ______ reasonable hours. Other provisions relating to attorney’s fees, costs, and
                suit money are as follows:
                _______________________________________________________________________
                                                                                                          .

SECTION VI. OTHER PROVISIONS
            1. Former Name. The wife’s former name of {full name} ___________________________is
               restored.

            2. Other Provisions.


                                                                                                          .

            3. The Court reserves jurisdiction to modify and enforce this Final Judgment.

        DONE AND ORDERED on ___________ in __________________________, Florida.



                                                 CIRCUIT JUDGE



I certify that a copy of this Final Judgment of Dissolution was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed
( ) e-mailed ( ) hand-delivered to the parties or entities listed below on {date} _________________.



                                                         ___________________________________
                                                         By: {Clerk of court or designee}


_____Husband (or his attorney)
_____Wife (or her attorney)
_____Central depository
_____State Disbursement Unit
_____Other:




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             IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ________________________JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                      IN AND FOR COUNTY, _______________________FLORIDA

                                                          Case No.:
                                                          Division:
_________________________________,
                           Petitioner,

                and

_________________________________,
                         Respondent.

        SUPPLEMENTAL FINAL JUDGMENT MODIFYING PARENTAL
          RESPONSIBILITY, VISITATION, OR PARENTING
        PLAN/TIME-SHARING SCHEDULE AND OTHER RELIEF
This cause came before this Court on a Supplemental Petition to Modify Parental Responsibility,
Visitation, or Parenting Plan/Time-Sharing Schedule and Other Relief. The Court, having reviewed the
file, having heard the testimony, and being otherwise fully advised, makes these findings of fact and
reaches these conclusions of law:

SECTION I. FINDINGS

1. The Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter and the parties.

2. The last order establishing or modifying parental responsibility, visitation, a Parenting Plan, or time-
   sharing was entered on {date} ________________________.

3. There has been a substantial change in circumstances of the parties since the entry of the last order,
   specifically: ________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   _________________________________________________________________________________.

4. It is in the best interests of the minor child(ren) that the current parental responsibility, visitation,
   time-sharing schedule or Parenting Plan be changed because:________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________


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   __________________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   _________________________________________________________________________________.
SECTION II. PARENTING PLAN ESTABLISHING PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND TIME-SHARING WITH
DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN)

1. Jurisdiction. The Court has jurisdiction to determine parental responsibility, to establish or approve
   a Parenting Plan, and time-sharing with regard to the parties’ minor child(ren) listed in paragraph 2
   below.

2. The parties’ dependent or minor child(ren) is (are):
   Name                                                 Birth date
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________

3. Parenting Plan. The parties shall comply with the Parenting Plan which is attached and
   incorporated herein as Exhibit ______.

SECTION III. CHILD SUPPORT
1. Modification of Child Support.
   {Choose one only}
   a. ______The modification of parental responsibility or time-sharing entered above does not
       necessitate a modification of child support. The previous order or final judgment establishing or
       modifying child support shall remain in effect.

    b. ______The Court finds that there is a need for modification of child support and that the
       ______ Mother ______ Father (hereinafter Obligor) has the present ability to pay child support.
       The amounts in the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure
       Form 12.902(e), filed by the ______ Mother ______ Father are correct OR the Court makes the
       following findings:

        The Mother’s net monthly income is $____________, (Child Support Guidelines _____%).
        The Father’s net monthly income is $_____________, (Child Support Guidelines _____%).
        Monthly child care costs are $_______________.
        Monthly health/dental insurance costs are $___________.

2. Amount.



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    Child support established at the rate of $_____________ per month for the _______children {total
    number of parties’ minor or dependent children} shall be paid commencing ____________________
    {month, day, year} and terminating _________________________________ {month, day, year}.
    Child support shall be paid in the amount of $___________per ____________ {week, month, other}
    which is consistent with the Obligor’s current payroll cycle.


    Upon the termination of the obligation of child support for one of the parties’ children, child support
    in the amount of $_____________for the remaining _______ children {total number of remaining
    children} shall be paid commencing___________________________________ {month, day, year}
    and terminating_________________________________ {month, day, year}. This child support shall
    be paid in the amount of $____________ per ____________ {week, month, other} consistent with
    the Obligor’s current payroll cycle.

    {Insert schedule for the child support obligation, including the amount, and commencement and
    termination dates, for the remaining minor or dependent children, which shall be payable as the
    obligation for each child ceases. Please indicate whether the schedule ______appears below or
    _____ is attached as part of this form.}
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    ______________________________________________________________________________
    ______________________________________________________________________________.

    The Obligor shall pay child support until all of the minor or dependent child(ren): reach the age of
    18; become emancipated, marry, join the armed services, die, or become self-supporting; or until
    further order of the court or agreement of the parties. The child support obligation shall continue
    beyond the age of 18 and until high school graduation for any child who is dependent in fact,
    between the ages of 18 and 19, and is still in high school, performing in good faith with a reasonable
    expectation of graduation before the age of 19.

    If the child support ordered deviates from the guidelines by more than 5%, the factual findings
    which support that deviation are: ______________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________

3. Arrearage/Retroactive Child Support.
   {Choose one only}

   a. _____There is no child support arrearage at the time of this Supplemental Final Judgment.
                   OR
   b. _____The _____ Mother _____ Father shall pay to the other party the child support arrearage of:


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     $_____________ for retroactive child support, as of {date}_________________________________.
     $_____________ for previously ordered unpaid child support, as of {date}_____________________.
     The total of $________________ in child support arrearage shall be repaid in the amount of
     $________________, per month payable ______ in accordance with Obligor’s employer’s payroll
     cycle, and in any event at least once a month _____ other {explain} ___________________beginning
     {date} _____________________________ until paid in full including statutory interest.




4.       Insurance.
        [Indicate all that apply]
     a. ______Health/Dental Insurance. _____ Mother _____ Father shall be required to maintain
         _____health and/or _____ dental insurance for the parties’ minor child(ren), so long as
         reasonable in cost and accessible to the child(ren) . The party providing insurance shall be
         required to convey insurance cards demonstrating said coverage to the other party;
                                  OR
         ______ health and/or ______ dental insurance is not reasonable in cost or accessible to the
         child(ren) at this time.

     b. _____Reasonable and necessary uninsured medical/dental/prescription drug costs for the
        minor child(ren) shall be assessed as follows:
        _____ Shared equally by both parents.
        _____ Prorated according to the child support guideline percentages.
        _____ Other {explain}: ___________________________________________________________
        ___________________________________________________________________________
        As to these uninsured medical/dental/prescription drug expenses, the party who incurs the
        expense shall submit a request for reimbursement to the other party within 30 days, and the
        other party, within 30 days of receipt, shall submit the applicable reimbursement for that
        expense, according to the schedule of reimbursement set out in this paragraph.

5. ______Life Insurance (to secure payment of support). To secure the child support obligations in this
   judgment, ______ Mother ______ Father ______Each parent shall maintain life insurance, in an
   amount of at least $        ________, on ______ his life ______ her life ______ his/her life naming
   the _____ minor child(ren) as the beneficiary(ies) OR naming the _____ Mother _____ Father
   _____ other {name}_____________________________________as Trustee for the minor child(ren),
   so long as reasonably available. The obligation to maintain the life insurance shall continue until the
   youngest child turns 18, becomes emancipated, marries, joins the armed services, dies, or becomes
   self-supporting.

6. ______IRS Income Tax Exemption(s). The assignment of any tax exemption(s) for the child(ren) shall
   be as follows: ______________________________________________________________________
   _________________________________________________________________________________.


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Responsibility, Visitation, or Parenting Plan/Time-Sharing Schedule and Other Relief (03/15)
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    Further, each party shall execute any and all IRS forms necessary to effectuate the provisions of this
    paragraph.

7. Other provisions relating to child support: ______________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   _________________________________________________________________________________.

SECTION IV. METHOD OF PAYMENT

Obligor shall pay court-ordered child support and arrears, if any, as follows:



1. Place of Payment.

            a. _____Obligor shall pay court-ordered support directly to either the State Disbursement
               Unit or the central depository, as required by statute, along with any fee required by
               statute.

            b. _____Both parties have requested and the court finds that it is in the best interests of
               the child(ren) that support payments need not be directed through either the State
               Disbursement Unit or the central depository at this time; however, either party may
               subsequently apply, pursuant to section 61.13(1)(d)3, Florida Statutes, to require
               payments through either the State Disbursement Unit or the central depository.

2. Income Deduction.

    a. ______Immediate. Obligor shall pay through income deduction, pursuant to a separate Income
       Deduction Order which shall be effective immediately. Obligor is individually responsible for
       paying this support obligation until all of said support is deducted from Obligor’s income. Until
       support payments are deducted from Obligor’s paycheck, Obligor is responsible for making
       timely payments directly to the State Disbursement Unit or the Obligee, as previously set forth
       in this order.

    b. ______Deferred. Income deduction is ordered this day, but it shall not be effective until a
       delinquency of $____________, or, if not specified, an amount equal to one month’s obligation
       occurs. Income deduction is not being implemented immediately based on the following
       findings: Income deduction is not in the best interests of the child(ren) because: {explain}
       ______________________________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________,

                                    AND
        There is proof of timely payment of a previously ordered obligation without an income


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Responsibility, Visitation, or Parenting Plan/Time-Sharing Schedule and Other Relief (03/15)
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        deduction order,
                                         AND
        _____ There is an agreement by the Obligor to advise the Title IV-D agency, the clerk of court,
        and the Obligee of any change in Payor and/or health insurance OR
        _____ there is a signed written agreement providing an alternative arrangement between
        the Obligor and the Obligee and, at the option of the IV-D agency, by the IV-D agency in IV-D
        cases in which there is an assignment of support rights to the state, reviewed and entered in the
        record by the court.

3. Bonus/one-time payments. _____All _________% _____No income paid in the form of a bonus or
   other similar one-time payment, up to the amount of any arrearage or the remaining balance
   thereof owed pursuant to this order, shall be forwarded to the Obligee pursuant to the payment
   method prescribed above.

4. Other provisions relating to method of payment. ________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   _________________________________________________________________________________.


SECTION V. ATTORNEY’S FEES, COSTS, AND SUIT MONEY

1. _____ Mother’s _____ Father’s request(s) for attorney’s fees, costs, and suit money is (are) denied
   because __________________________________________________________________________
   _________________________________________________________________________________.

2. _____The Court finds there is a need for and an ability to pay attorney’s fees, costs, and suit money.
   _____ Mother _____ Father is hereby ordered to pay to the other party $____________ in
   attorney’s fees, and $____________ in costs. The Court further finds that the attorney’s fees
   awarded are based on the reasonable rate of $____________ per hour and ____________
   reasonable hours. Other provisions relating to attorney’s fees, costs, and suit money are as follows:
   _________________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   _________________________________________________________________________________.

SECTION VI. OTHER

1. Other Provisions. ___________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   _________________________________________________________________________________.

2. The Court reserves jurisdiction to modify and enforce this Supplemental Final Judgment.



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Responsibility, Visitation, or Parenting Plan/Time-Sharing Schedule and Other Relief (03/15)
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3. Unless specifically modified by this Supplemental Final Judgment, the provisions of all final
   judgments or orders in effect remain the same.


DONE AND ORDERED at __________________________, Florida, on _____________________.



                                                 _____________________________________________
                                                 CIRCUIT JUDGE




I certify that a copy of the {name of document(s)} __________________________________________
was: (       ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed (   ) e-mailed ( ) hand-delivered to the parties and any
entities listed below on {date}____________________________.



                                                         by____________________________________
                                                           {Clerk of court or designee}

_____Petitioner (or his or her attorney)
_____Respondent (or his or her attorney)
_____Central Depository
_____State Disbursement Unit
Other:________________________




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.993(a), Supplemental Final Judgment Modifying Parental
Responsibility, Visitation, or Parenting Plan/Time-Sharing Schedule and Other Relief (03/15)
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            IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                                  JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                     IN AND FOR                                  COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                         Case No.:
                                                         Division:
                                          ,
                            Petitioner,

                and

                                          ,
                          Respondent.

        SUPPLEMENTAL FINAL JUDGMENT MODIFYING CHILD SUPPORT
This cause came before this Court on a Supplemental Petition for Modification of Child Support. The
Court, having heard the testimony and reviewed the file and financial affidavits of the parties and being
otherwise fully advised, makes these findings of fact and reaches these conclusions of law:

SECTION I. FINDINGS

    1. The Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter and the parties.

    2. The parties’ dependent or minor child(ren) is (are):
                       Name                                                       Birth date




    3. The last order awarding or modifying child support was entered on {date} __________________

    4. There has been a substantial change in circumstances of the parties since the entry of the last
       order, specifically: _______________________________________________________________




                                                                                                             .

    5. It is in the best interests of the minor child(ren) that the current child support order be changed

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       because:
       ______________________________________________________________________________


       ______________________________________________________________________________

       ______________________________________________________________________________.

SECTION II. CHILD SUPPORT

   1. The Court finds that there is a need for modification of child support and that the _____ Mother
      _____ Father (hereinafter Obligor) has the present ability to pay child support. The amounts in
      the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e),
      filed by the _____ Mother _____ Father are correct OR the Court makes the following findings:

       The Mother’s net monthly income is $           __, (Child Support Guidelines _ ___%).
       The Father’s net monthly income is $         ____, (Child Support Guidelines _____%).
       Monthly child care costs are $         ________.
       Monthly health/dental insurance costs are $                 .

   2. Amount.
       Child support established at the rate of $__________ per month for the _______children {total
      number of parties’ minor or dependent children} shall be paid commencing________________
      {month, day, year} and terminating_____________________________ {month, day, year}. Child
      support shall be paid in the amount of $______________ per ______________ {week, month,
      other} consistent with the Obligor’s current payroll cycle.
       Upon the termination of the obligation of child support for one of the parties’ children, child
       support in the amount of $_____________for the remaining ______ children {total number of
       remaining children} shall be paid commencing__________________ {month, day, year} and
       terminating ______________________ month, day, year}. This child support shall be paid in the
       amount of $____________ per ____________ {week, month, other} consistent with the
       Obligor’s current payroll cycle.


       {Insert schedule for the child support obligation, including the amount, and commencement
       and termination dates, for the remaining minor or dependent children, which shall be payable
       as the obligation for each child ceases. Please indicate whether the schedule ______ appears
       below or _____ is attached as part of this form.}
       ________________________________________________________________________
       ________________________________________________________________________
       _________________________________________________________________________


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       ________________________________________________________________________
       ________________________________________________________________________
       _________________________________________________________________________.
       The Obligor shall pay child support until all of the minor or dependent children: reach the age of
       18; become emancipated, marry, join the armed services, die, or become self-supporting; or
       until further order of the court or agreement of the parties. The child support obligation shall
       continue beyond the age of 18 and until high school graduation for any child who is dependent
       in fact, between the ages of 18 and 19, and is still in high school, performing in good faith with a
       reasonable expectation of graduation before the age of 19.
       If the child support ordered deviates from the guidelines by more than 5%, the factual findings
       which support that deviation are:

                                                                                                          .


   3. Arrearage/Retroactive Child Support.

       a. ____There is no child support arrearage at the time of this Supplemental Final Judgment.
                        OR
       b. _____ Mother _____ Father shall pay to the other party the child support arrearage of:
       $            __ for retroactive child support, as of {date}                          ___________.
       $           __ for previously ordered unpaid child support, as of {date} ___________________.
       The total of $           _ in child support arrearage shall be repaid in the amount of $ ______,
       per month payable _____ in accordance with his or her employer’s payroll cycle, and in any
       event at least once a month _____ other {explain} ____________________________________
       beginning {date}                          ________, until paid in full including statutory interest.

   4. Insurance.
      {Indicate all that apply}

       a. ______Health/Dental Insurance. _____ Mother _____ Father shall be required to maintain
          ______ health _____dental insurance for the parties’ minor child(ren), so long as it is
          reasonable in cost and accessible to the child(ren). The party providing insurance shall be
          required to convey insurance cards demonstrating said coverage to the other party OR
          _____Health _____ Dental insurance is not reasonable in cost or accessible to the child(ren)
          at this time.

       b. _____Reasonable and necessary uninsured medical/dental/prescription costs for the minor
          child(ren) shall be assessed as follows:
          ______ Shared equally by both parents.
          ______ Prorated according to the child support guideline percentages.


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           ______ Other {explain}: _______________________________________________________

           As to these uninsured medical/dental/prescription expenses, the party who incurs the
           expense shall submit a request for reimbursement to the other party within 30 days, and
           the other party, within 30 days of receipt, shall submit the applicable reimbursement for
           that expense, according to the schedule of reimbursement set out in this paragraph.

       5. _____Life Insurance (to secure payment of support). To secure the child support obligations
          in this judgment, _____ Mother _____ Father _____ Each party shall maintain life insurance
          coverage, in an amount of at least $         __________, on _____ his life _____ her life
          _____ his/her life naming the _____ minor child(ren) as the beneficiary(ies) OR naming the
          _____Mother _____ Father _____ other {name}____________________________________
          as Trustee for the minor child(ren), so long as reasonably available. The obligation to maintain
          the life insurance coverage shall continue until the youngest child turns 18, becomes
          emancipated, marries, joins the armed services, dies or otherwise becomes self-supporting.

       6. IRS Income Tax Exemption(s). The assignment of any tax exemption(s) for the child(ren) shall
          be as follows: ________________________________________________________________
                                                                                                   .
          Further, each party shall execute any and all IRS forms necessary to effectuate the
          provisions of this paragraph.

       7. Other provisions relating to child support: ________________________________________

           ___________________________________________________________________________.

SECTION III. METHOD OF PAYMENT

   1. Place of Payment.

       a. _____Obligor shall pay court-ordered support directly to either the State Disbursement Unit
          or the central depository, as required by statute, along with any fee required by statute.

       b. _____Both parties have requested and the court finds that it is in the best interests of the
          child(ren) that support payments need not be directed through either the State
          Disbursement Unit or the central depository at this time; however, either party may
          subsequently apply, pursuant to section 61.13(1)(d)3, Florida Statutes, to require payments
          through either the State Disbursement Unit or the central depository.

   2. Income Deduction.

       a. _____Immediate. Obligor shall pay through income deduction, pursuant to a separate
          Income Deduction Order which shall be effective immediately. Obligor is individually

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           responsible for paying this support obligation until all of said support is deducted from
           Obligor’s income. Until support payments are deducted from Obligor’s paycheck, Obligor is
           responsible for making timely payments directly to the State Disbursement Unit or the
           Obligee, as previously set forth in this order.

       b. _____Deferred. Income deduction is ordered this day, but it shall not be effective until a
          delinquency of $            ____, or, if not specified, an amount equal to one month’s
          obligation occurs. Income deduction is not being implemented immediately based on the
          following findings:

           Income deduction is not in the best interests of the child(ren) because: {explain}   _____

                                                                                                        ,
                                                 AND
           There is proof of timely payment of a previously ordered obligation without an Income
           Deduction Order,
                                                 AND
           _____ There is an agreement by the Obligor to advise the Title IV-D agency, the clerk of
           court, and the Obligee of any change in Payor and/or health insurance
           OR
           _____ there is a signed written agreement providing an alternative arrangement between
           the Obligor and the Obligee and, at the option of the IV-D agency, by the IV-D agency in IV-D
           cases in which there is an assignment of support rights to the state, reviewed and entered in
           the record by the court.

   3. Bonus/one-time payments. _____ All ____% _____ No income paid in the form of a bonus or
      other similar one-time payment, up to the amount of any arrearage or the remaining balance
      thereof owed pursuant to this order, shall be forwarded to the Obligee pursuant to the payment
      method prescribed above.

   4. Other provisions relating to method of payment ______________________________________
                                                                                           .


SECTION IV. ATTORNEY’S FEES, COSTS, AND SUIT MONEY

           1. _____ Mother’s _____ Father’s request(s) for attorney’s fees, costs, and suit money is
              (are) denied because
              ________________________________________________________________
                                                                                                           .

           2. _____The Court finds there is a need for and an ability to pay attorney’s fees, costs, and
              suit money. _____ Mother _____ Father is hereby ordered to pay to the other party $
                     ______ in attorney’s fees, and $         ______ in costs. The Court further finds


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               that the attorney’s fees awarded are based on the reasonable rate of $        __ per
               hour and _________reasonable hours. Other provisions relating to attorney’s fees,
               costs, and suit money are as follows:

                                                                                                      .

SECTION V. OTHER

   1. Other Provisions.



                                                                                                      .

   2. The Court reserves jurisdiction to modify and enforce this Supplemental Final Judgment.

   3. Unless specifically modified by this Supplemental Final Judgment, the provisions of all final
      judgments or orders in effect remain the same.


DONE AND ORDERED at ____________________________, Florida, on                                  .




                                               CIRCUIT JUDGE




I certify that a copy of the {name of document(s)} ___________________________________________
was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed ( ) hand-delivered to the parties and any
entities listed below on {date}_____________________.



                                                           _____________________________________
                                                           By: {Clerk of court or designee}


______Petitioner (or his or her attorney)
______Respondent (or his or her attorney)
______Central Depository
______State Disbursement Unit

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.993(b), Supplemental Final Judgment Modifying Child
Support (03/15)
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______Other:_______________________




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.993(b), Supplemental Final Judgment Modifying Child
Support (03/15)
                                              - 835 -
               IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _____________________JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                      IN AND FOR ________________________COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                     Case No:_______________________
                                                                      Division: ______________________

___________________________________,
                          Petitioner,
and
____________________________________,
                          Respondent.

              SUPPLEMENTAL FINAL JUDGMENT MODIFYING ALIMONY
This cause came before this Court on a Supplemental Petition for Modification of Alimony. The Court,
having heard the testimony and reviewed the file and the financial affidavits of the parties and being
otherwise fully advised, makes these findings of fact and reaches these conclusions of law:

SECTION I.      FINDINGS

1. The Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter and the parties.

2. The last order awarding or modifying alimony was entered on {date}______________________.

3. There has been a substantial change in circumstances of the parties since entry of the last order,
   specifically: ____________________________________________________________________
   ______________________________________________________________________________
   ______________________________________________________________________________
   ______________________________________________________________________________
   ______________________________________________________________________________
   ______________________________________________________________________________.

SECTION II.     ALIMONY

1. _____The Court denies the request(s) for modification of alimony
                        OR
2. _____ The Court finds that there is a need to modify alimony and that _____ Petitioner
   _____ Respondent (hereinafter Obligor) has/had the present ability to pay alimony as follows:

    {Indicate all that apply}
    a. ______ Permanent Periodic. The permanent periodic alimony is _____ modified
        _____ terminated based upon either _____ a substantial change in circumstances, OR _____ the
        existence of a supportive relationship in accordance with Section 61.14, Florida Statutes.
        Obligor shall pay modified permanent periodic alimony to Obligee in the amount of $_________
        per month, payable _____ in accordance with Obligor’s employer’s payroll cycle, and in any
        event, at least once a month, or _____ other : {explain} ________________________________
Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.993(c), Supplemental Final Judgment Modifying Alimony
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         _____________________________________________________________________________
         beginning {date} _______________________. This alimony shall continue until further modified
         by court order, the death of either party, or remarriage of Obligee, whichever occurs first

    b. _____ Durational. The durational alimony is _____ modified _____terminated based upon a
       substantial change in circumstances in accordance with section 61.08(7), Florida Statutes. If the
       length of the durational alimony is modified, the court finds that the following exceptional
       circumstances exist:__________________________________________________________
       __________________________________________________________________________
       Obligor shall pay modified durational alimony to Obligee in the amount of $_________
         per month, payable _____ in accordance with Obligor’s employer’s payroll cycle, and in
         any event, at least once a month _____ other {explain}___________________________
         beginning {date} ___________________, and terminating on {date}_________________,
         the death of either party, remarriage of the Obligee, or until further modified by court order,
         whichever occurs first.

    c.    ______Rehabilitative. The rehabilitative alimony is _____ modified _____ terminated based
         upon: _____ a substantial change in circumstances, _____ noncompliance with the rehabilitative
         plan, or _____ completion of the rehabilitative plan. Obligor shall pay modified rehabilitative
         alimony to Obligee in the amount of $__________ per month, payable _____ in accordance with
         Obligor’s employer’s payroll cycle, and in any event, at least once a month, or _____ other
         {explain} ___________________________ beginning {date} __________________________.
         This modified rehabilitative alimony shall continue until modified further by court order, the
         death of either party or until {date/event} __________________________________________,
         whichever occurs first. The rehabilitative plan presented demonstrated the following:
         _____________________________________________________________________________
         ______________________________________________________________________________
         ______________________________________________________________________________
         ______________________________________________________________________________.

    d. ______ Retroactive. Obligor shall pay retroactive alimony in the amount of $___________ for
       the period of {date} _____________________, through {date} ________________________,
       which shall be paid pursuant to paragraph 4 below.

3. Reasons for _____ Awarding _____Denying Modification of Alimony. The Court has considered all
   of the following in awarding/denying the modification of alimony request:
   a. The standard of living established during the marriage;
   b. The duration of the marriage;
   c. The age and the physical and emotional condition of each party;
   d. The financial resources of each party, including, the nonmarital and the marital assets and
       liabilities distributed to each;
   e. The earning capacities, educational levels, vocational skills, and employability of the parties and
       when applicable, the time necessary for either party to acquire sufficient education or training
       to enable such party to find appropriate employment;
   f. The contribution of each party to the marriage, including, but not limited to, services rendered
       in homemaking, child care, education, and career building of the other party;
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     g. The tax treatment and consequences to both parties of any alimony award, including the
        designation of all or a portion of the payment as nontaxable, nondeductible payment;
     h. All sources of income available to either party, including income available to either party
        through investments of any assets held by that party, and
     i. _____Any other factor necessary to do equity and justice between the parties {Explain}
        ________________________________________________________________________
        ________________________________________________________________________
        ________________________________________________________________________
        ________________________________________________________________________
        ____ Please indicate here if additional pages are attached.

4. Arrearage/Retroactive Alimony.

     a. _____There is no alimony arrearage at the time of this Supplemental Final Judgment.
                 OR
     b. _____The _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent shall pay to the other party the alimony
        arrearage of:
        $______________for retroactive alimony, as of {date} ______________________________;
        $______________for previously ordered unpaid alimony, as of {date} __________________.
         The total of $____________________ in alimony arrearage shall be repaid in the amount of
        $_______________per month, payable _____ in accordance with Obligor’s employer’s payroll
        cycle, and in any event at least once a month _____ other {explain} _____________________
        __________________________________________________________________________
         beginning {date} ________________________, until paid in full including statutory interest.

5.       _____Life Insurance (to secure payment of support).
         To secure the alimony obligations set forth in this judgment, Obligor shall maintain life insurance
         coverage on his/her life naming Obligee as the sole irrevocable beneficiary, so long as
         reasonably available. This insurance shall be in the amount of at least $___________________
         and shall remain in effect until the obligation for alimony terminates.

6.       _____Other provisions relating to modification of alimony, including any tax treatment and
                consequences: ________________________________________________________
         ____________________________________________________________________________
         _____________________________________________________________________________
         ______________________________________________________________________________
         ______________________________________________________________________________.

SECTION III. METHOD OF PAYMENT

     1. Place of Payment

     a. _____Obligor shall pay court-ordered support directly to either the State Disbursement Unit or
        the central depository, as required by statute, along with any fee required by statute.

     b. _____Both parties have requested that support payments not be directed through either the

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(03/15)
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        State Disbursement Unit or the central depository at this time; however, either party may
        subsequently apply to the depository pursuant to section 61.08, Florida Statutes, to require
        payments through either the State Disbursement Unit or the central depository.


    2. Income Deduction.

    a. _____Immediate. Obligor shall pay through income deduction, pursuant to a separate Income
       Deduction Order which shall be effective immediately. Obligor is individually responsible for
       paying this support obligation until all of said support is deducted from Obligor’s income. Until
       support payments are deducted from Obligor’s paycheck, Obligor is responsible for making
       timely payments directly to the State Disbursement Unit or the Obligee, as previously set forth
       in this order.

    b. _____Deferred. Income Deduction is ordered this day, but it shall not be effective until a
       delinquency of $________________, or, if not specified, an amount equal to one month’s
       obligation occurs. Income deduction is not being implemented immediately based on the
       following findings:
       There is (are) no minor or dependent child(ren) common to the parties,
                                               AND
       There is proof of timely payment of a previously ordered obligation without an Income
       Deduction Order,
                                               AND
       _____ There is an agreement by the Obligor to advise the Title IV-D agency, the clerk of court,
       and the Obligee of any change in Payor and/or health insurance
       OR
       _____ there is a signed written agreement providing an alternative arrangement between the
       Obligor and the Obligee and, at the option of the IV-D agency, by the IV-D agency in IV-D cases
       in which there is an assignment of support rights to the state, reviewed and entered in the
       record by the court.

3. Bonus/one-time payments. _____ All _______% _____ No income paid in the form of a bonus or
   other similar one-time payment, up to the amount of any arrearage of the remaining balance
   thereof owed pursuant to this order, shall be forwarded to the Obligee pursuant to the payment
   method prescribed above.

4. Other provisions relating to method of payment. _____________________________________
   ______________________________________________________________________________
   ______________________________________________________________________________
   ______________________________________________________________________________.

SECTION IV.     ATTORNEY’S FEES, COSTS, AND SUIT MONEY

1. _____ Petitioner’s _____ Respondent’s request(s) for attorney’s fees, costs, and suit money is (are)
   denied because
   _______________________________________________________________________________

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    ________________________________________________________________________________
    ________________________________________________________________________________.

2. _____ The Court finds there is a need for and an ability to pay attorney’s fees, costs, and suit money.
   _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent is hereby ordered to pay to the other party $_______________
   in attorney’s fees, and $_________________ in costs. The Court further finds that the attorney’s
   fees awarded are based on the reasonable rate of $__________ per hour and ______________
   reasonable hours. Other provisions relating to attorney’s fees, costs, and suit money are as follows:
   ________________________________________________________________________________
   ________________________________________________________________________________
   ________________________________________________________________________________.

SECTION V.    OTHER
1. Other Provisions: _______________________________________________________________
   ______________________________________________________________________________
   ______________________________________________________________________________
   ______________________________________________________________________________
   ______________________________________________________________________________.

2. The Court reserves jurisdiction to modify and enforce this Supplemental Final Judgment.

3. Unless specifically modified by this Supplemental Final Judgment, the provisions of all final
   judgments or orders in effect remain the same.

DONE AND ORDERED on __________________ in __________________________, Florida.


                                                         _________________________________
                                                         CIRCUIT JUDGE


I certify that a copy of the {name of document(s)} ___________________________________________
was ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed ( ) hand-delivered to the parties and any entities
listed below on {date}___________________.


                                                         by__________________________________
                                                           {Clerk of court or designee}




____Petitioner (or his or her attorney)
____Respondent (or his or her attorney)
____Central Depository

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.993(c), Supplemental Final Judgment Modifying Alimony
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____State Disbursement Unit
____Other:_________________________




Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.993(c), Supplemental Final Judgment Modifying Alimony
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           IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE___________________________JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                      IN AND FOR _______________________COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                         Case No.: _______________________________
                                                         Division: ________________________________
________________________________,
                          Petitioner,

                and

________________________________,
                         Respondent.


SUPPLEMENTAL TEMPORARY JUDGMENT MODIFYING PARENTING
ISSUES FOR CHILD(REN) OF A PARENT ACTIVATED, DEPLOYED,
          OR TEMPORARILY ASSIGNED TO MILITARY SERVICE
This cause came before this Court on a Supplemental Petition for Temporary Modification of Custody or
Parenting Plan/Time-Sharing Schedule for Child(ren) of a Parent Activated, Deployed, or Temporarily
Assigned to Military Service. The Court, having reviewed the file, heard the testimony, and being
otherwise fully advised, makes these findings of fact and reaches these conclusions of law:

SECTION I. FINDINGS

1. The Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter and the parties.

2. The last order establishing or modifying parental responsibility, visitation, or time-sharing was
   entered on {date} _______________________.

3. There is clear and convincing evidence that it is in the best interests of the minor child(ren) that the
   current order establishing parental responsibility, visitation, and time-sharing be temporarily
   modified as the _____ Mother _____ Father is activated, deployed, or temporarily assigned to
   military service. Specifically:
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   _________________________________________________________________________________.

SECTION II. TEMPORARY PARENTING PLAN ESTABLISHING PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND TIME-
SHARING WITH DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN)


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1. Jurisdiction. The Court has jurisdiction to determine parental responsibility, to establish or approve
   a Parenting Plan, and time-sharing with regards to the parties’ minor child(ren) listed in paragraph 2
   below.

2. The parties’ dependent or minor child(ren) is (are):
               Name                                        Birth date
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________

3. Parenting Plan. The parties shall comply with the temporary Parenting Plan which is attached and
   incorporated herein as Exhibit _____.

SECTION III. CHILD SUPPORT

1. Temporary Modification of Child Support.
   {Choose one only}

        a. _____The _____ Mother’s _____ Father’s current obligation to pay child support is:

            _____ Abated
            _____ Suspended
            _____ Modified to $______________ per ________________.

        b. _____The Court finds that there is a need for temporary modification of child support and
           that the service member _____ Mother _____ Father (hereinafter Obligor) has the present
           ability to pay child support. The amounts in the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida
           Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e), filed by the _____ Mother _____ Father are
           correct
        OR the Court makes the following findings:

        The Mother’s net monthly income is $____________, (Child Support Guidelines ____ %).
        The Father’s net monthly income is $_____________, (Child Support Guidelines____%).
        Monthly child care costs are $________________.
        Monthly health/dental insurance costs are $__________________.

2. Amount.
     Child support established at the rate of $____________per month for the _______children
     {total number of parties’ minor or dependent children} shall be paid commencing
     ___________________ {month, day, year} and terminating _______________________
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        {month, day, year}. Child support shall be paid in the amount of $_____________ per
        ____________ {week, month, other} which is consistent with the Obligor’s current payroll cycle.

        Upon the termination of the obligation of child support for one of the parties’ children, child
        support in the amount of $___________for the remaining _______children {total number of
        remaining children} shall be paid commencing _______________________________ {month,
        day, year} and terminating ___________________________ {month, day, year}. This child
        support shall be paid in the amount of $_________ per ______________ {week, month, other}
        consistent with the Obligor’s current payroll cycle.

        {Insert schedule for the child support obligation, including the amount, and commencement
        and termination dates, for the remaining minor or dependent children, which shall be payable
        as the obligation for each child ceases. Please indicate whether the schedule _____ appears
        below or _____ is attached as part of this form.}
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________.

        The Obligor shall pay child support until all of the minor or dependent children: reach the age of
        18; become emancipated, marry, join the armed services, die, or become self-supporting; or
        until further order of the court or agreement of the parties. The child support obligation shall
        continue beyond the age of 18 and until high school graduation for any child who is dependent
        in fact, between the ages of 18 and 19, and is still in high school, performing in good faith with a
        reasonable expectation of graduation before the age of 19.

       If the child support ordered deviates from the guidelines by more than 5%, the factual findings
       which support that deviation are: _________________________________________________
       _____________________________________________________________________________
       _____________________________________________________________________________.


3. Arrearage/Retroactive Child Support.
   {Choose one only}

    a. _____There is no child support arrearage at the time of this Supplemental Temporary Judgment.
           OR
    b. _____The _____ Mother _____ Father shall pay to the other party the child support arrearage
       of:
       $___________ for retroactive child support, as of {date} __________________.
       $___________ for previously ordered unpaid child support, as of {date} _________________.
       The total of $___________ in child support arrearage shall be repaid in the amount of
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        $___________, per month payable_____ in accordance with Obligor’s employer’s payroll cycle,
        and in any event at least once a month _____ other {explain} _________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
        beginning {date} ___________________________, until paid in full including statutory interest.


4. Insurance.

    a. _____Health/Dental Insurance.
       {Choose one only}
       _____ The service member _____ Mother _____ Father shall enroll the child(ren) as a military
       dependent(s) with DEERs, TriCare, or other similar benefits available to military dependents as
       provided by the service member’s branch or service and federal regulations;
                                OR
       ______The _____ Mother _____ Father shall maintain _____ health and/or _____ dental
       insurance for the parties’ minor child(ren), so long as it is reasonable in cost and accessible to
       the child(ren). The party providing insurance shall be required to convey insurance cards
       demonstrating said insurance to the other party;
                                OR
       ______ Health _____Dental insurance is not reasonable in cost or accessible to the
       child(ren) at this time.

    b. _____Reasonable and necessary uninsured medical/dental/prescription drug costs for the
       minor child(ren) shall be assessed as follows:
       _____ Shared equally by both parents.
       _____ Prorated according to the child support guideline percentages.
       _____ Other {explain}: ____________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________
       As to these uninsured medical/dental/prescription drug expenses, the party who incurs the
       expense shall submit a request for reimbursement to the other party within 30 days, and the
       other party, within 30 days of receipt, shall submit the applicable reimbursement for that
       expense, according to the schedule of reimbursement set out in this paragraph.

 5. ____Life Insurance (to secure payment of support). To secure the child support obligations in this
    judgment, _____ Mother _____ Father _____Each party shall maintain life insurance, in an amount
    of at least $____________, on _____ his life _____ her life _____ his/her life naming the _____
    minor child(ren) as the beneficiary(ies) OR naming the _____ Mother _____ Father _____ other
    {name} ____________________________________________ as Trustee for the minor child(ren),
    so long as reasonably available. The obligation to maintain the life insurance coverage shall
    continue until the youngest child turns 18, becomes emancipated, marries, joins the armed
    services, dies, or otherwise becomes self-supporting.

 6. _____IRS Income Tax Exemption(s). The assignment of any tax exemption(s) for the child(ren) shall

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     be as follows: ____________________________________________________________________
     ________________________________________________________________________________.
     Further, each party shall execute any and all IRS forms necessary to effectuate the provisions of this
     paragraph.

 7. Other provisions relating to child support: _____________________________________________
    _________________________________________________________________________________
    ________________________________________________________________________________.

SECTION IV. METHOD OF PAYMENT

Obligor shall pay court-ordered child support and arrears, if any, as follows:

1. Place of Payment.

    a. _____Obligor shall pay court-ordered support directly to either the State Disbursement Unit or
       the central depository, as required by statute, along with any fee required by statute.

    b. _____Both parties have requested and the court finds that it is in the best interests of the
       child(ren) that support payments need not be directed through either the State Disbursement
       Unit or the central depository at this time; however, either party may subsequently apply,
       pursuant to section 61.13(1)(d)3, Florida Statutes, to require payments through the State
       Disbursement Unit or the central depository.

2. Income Deduction.

    a. _____Immediate. Obligor shall pay through income deduction, pursuant to a separate Income
       Deduction Order which shall be effective immediately. Obligor is individually responsible for
       paying this support obligation until all of said support is deducted from Obligor’s income. Until
       support payments are deducted from Obligor’s paycheck, Obligor is responsible for making
       timely payments directly to the State Disbursement Unit or the Obligee, as previously set forth
       in this order.

    b. _____Deferred. Income deduction is ordered this day, but it shall not be effective until a
       delinquency of $______________, or, if not specified, an amount equal to one month’s
       obligation occurs. Income deduction is not being implemented immediately based on the
       following findings:
       Income deduction is not in the best interests of the child(ren) because: {explain}
       _____________________________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________
                                                        AND
       _____ There is proof of timely payment of a previously ordered obligation without an Income
       Deduction Order,
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                                                        AND
         _____ There is an agreement by the Obligor to advise the Title IV-D agency, clerk of court and
         Obligee of any change in Payor and/or health insurance OR _____there is a signed written
         agreement providing an alternative arrangement between the Obligor and the Obligee and, at
         the option of the IV-D agency, by the IV-D agency in IV-D cases in which there is an assignment
         of support rights to the state, reviewed and entered in the record by the court.

3. Bonus/one-time payments. _____ All ______% _____ No income paid in the form of a bonus or
   other similar one-time payment, up to the amount of any arrearage or the remaining balance
   thereof owed pursuant to this order, shall be forwarded to the Obligee pursuant to the payment
   method prescribed above.

4. Other provisions relating to method of payment. _________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   _________________________________________________________________________________.

SECTION V. ATTORNEY’S FEES, COSTS, AND SUIT MONEY

1. _____ Petitioner’s _____ Respondent’s request(s) for attorney’s fees, costs, and suit money is (are)
   denied because ____________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________.

    OR

2. ______ The Court finds there is a need for and an ability to pay attorney’s fees, costs, and suit
   money. _____Petitioner _____ Respondent is hereby ordered to pay to the other party
   $ ____________ in attorney’s fees, and $             ____ in costs. The Court further finds that the
   attorney’s fees awarded are based on the reasonable rate of $                      ____ per hour and
                reasonable hours. Other provisions relating to attorney’s fees, costs, and suit money are
   as follows: ________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   _________________________________________________________________________________.


SECTION VI. OTHER

1. Other Provisions. ___________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________________________________
   _________________________________________________________________________________.

2. The Court reserves jurisdiction to modify and enforce this Supplemental Temporary Judgment.
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3. Unless specifically modified by this supplemental temporary judgment, the provisions of all final
   judgments or orders in effect remain the same.


DONE AND ORDERED at _________________________, Florida, on ___________________.



                                                 _____________________________________________
                                                 CIRCUIT JUDGE



I certify that a copy of the {name of document(s)} ___________________________________________
was (       ) mailed (    ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed (   ) hand-delivered to the parties and any
entities listed below on {date}____________________.



                                                         ______________________________________
                                                         by {clerk of court or designee}

_____Petitioner (or his or her attorney)
_____Respondent (or his or her attorney)
_____Central Depository
_____State Disbursement Unit
_____Other:_______________________




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Parenting Issues for Child(ren) of a Parent Activated, Deployed, or Temporary Assigned to Military Service.
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            IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE                                JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                     IN AND FOR                                COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                       Case No.:
                                                       Division:
                                     ,
                         Husband,

               and

                                      ,
                        Wife.

FINAL JUDGMENT FOR SUPPORT UNCONNECTED WITH DISSOLUTION OF
        MARRIAGE WITH DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN)

This cause came before this Court on a Petition for Support Unconnected with Dissolution of Marriage
under section 61.09, Florida Statutes. The Court, having reviewed the file and heard the testimony,
makes these findings of fact and reaches these conclusions of law:

   1. The Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter and the parties.

   2. The following child(ren) are common to the parties:

               Name                                                    Birth date




SECTION I. ALIMONY

   1. _____The Court denies the request(s) for alimony.
                        OR
   2. _____The Court finds that there is a need for alimony and that _____Husband _____Wife
      has/had the ability to support his/her spouse and has failed to do so. ____Husband
      ____Wife(hereinafter Obligor) has the present ability to pay alimony as follows:
      {Indicate all that apply}

       a. _____Permanent Periodic.

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                 1. The court finds that no other form of alimony is fair and reasonable under the
                    circumstances of the parties.
                 2. As a marriage of {choose only one}:

                  _____Long Duration (17 years or greater) alimony is appropriate upon consideration
                  of all relevant factors;

                  _____Moderate Duration (greater than 7 years but less than 17) alimony is
                  appropriate based upon clear and convincing evidence after consideration of all
                  relevant factors; or

                  _____Short Duration (less than 7 years) alimony is appropriate based upon the
                  following exceptional circumstances:_________________________________
                  _______________________________________________________________
                  _______________________________________________________________             .

               3. Obligor shall pay permanent periodic alimony to Obligee in the amount of $ ______
               per month, payable _____ in accordance with Obligor’s employer’s payroll cycle, and in
               any event, at least once a month or _____ other: {explain}________________________
               beginning {date} _______________. This alimony shall continue until modified by court
               order, the death of either party, or remarriage of Obligee, whichever occurs first. The
               alimony may be modified or terminated based upon either a substantial change in
               circumstances or the existence of a supportive relationship in accordance with section
               61.14, Florida Statutes.

       b._____Bridge-the-Gap. Obligor shall pay bridge-the-gap alimony to Obligee in the amount of
       $___________ per month, payable _____ in accordance with Obligor’s employer’s payroll cycle,
       and in any event, at least once a month, or _____ other: {explain}________________________
       beginning {date}___________ _________ and continuing until {date}________________ ______
       {a period not to exceed two (2) years}, death of either party or remarriage of Obligee.

       c._____Rehabilitative. Obligor shall pay rehabilitative alimony to Obligee in the amount of
       $            per month, payable _____ in accordance with Obligor’s employer’s payroll cycle,
       and in any event, at least once a month, or _____ other {explain} _________________________
       beginning {date}                 ____. This rehabilitative alimony shall continue until modified
       by court order, the death of either party or until {date/event} _________________________,
       whichever occurs first. The rehabilitative plan presented demonstrated the following: ________
      _______________________________________________________________________________
      _______________________________________________________________________________
      _______________________________________________________________________________.

      d.__ ___Durational. Obligor shall pay durational alimony to Obligee in the amount of $________
      per month, payable _____ in accordance with Obligor’s employer’s payroll cycle, and in any event,

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      at least once a month, or _____ other: {explain}______________________________ _ beginning
      {date}_______________________ and terminating on {date}_________________________, the
      death of either party, remarriage of Obligee or until modified by court order in accordance with
      section 61.08(7),Florida Statutes; whichever occurs first.

      e._____ Lump Sum. Obligor shall pay lump sum alimony to Obligee in the amount of $_________
      which shall be paid as follows:______________________________________________________.

      f._____ Retroactive. Obligor shall pay retroactive alimony in the amount of $ _____________
      for the period of {date}                  , through {date}                       , which shall be
      paid pursuant to paragraph 4 below.

   3. Reasons for _____ Awarding _____ Denying Alimony. The Court has considered all of the
      following in awarding/denying alimony:
      a. The standard of living established during the marriage;
      b. The duration of the marriage;
      c. The age and the physical and emotional condition of each party;
      d. The financial resources of each party, including the nonmarital and the marital assets and
           liabilities distributed to each;
      e. The earning capacities, educational levels, vocational skills, and employability of the parties
           and, when applicable, the time necessary for either party to acquire sufficient education or
           training to enable such party to find appropriate employment;
      f. The contribution of each party to the marriage, including, but not limited to, services
           rendered in homemaking, child care, education, and career building of the other party;
      g. The responsibilities each party will have with regard to any minor children they have in
           common;
      h. The tax treatment and consequences to both parties of any alimony award, including the
           designation of all or a portion of the payment as a nontaxable, nondeductible payment;
      i. All sources of income available to either party, including income available to either party
           through investments of any asset held by that party; and
      j. Any other factor necessary to do equity and justice between the parties: {Explain}




           ______ Please indicate here if additional pages are attached.

   4. Arrearage/Retroactive Alimony.

       a. _____There is no alimony arrearage at the time of this Final Judgment.

          OR
       b. _____ Respondent shall pay to Petitioner the alimony arrearage of:


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           $             for retroactive alimony, as of {date}                   .
           $             for previously ordered unpaid alimony, as of {date}                     .
           The total of $             in alimony arrearage shall be repaid in the amount of $
           per month, payable _____ in accordance with Obligor’s employer’s payroll cycle, and in any
           event, at least once a month _____ other {explain} __________________________
           beginning {date}               __________, until paid in full including statutory interest.


   5. _____Life Insurance (to secure payment of support). To secure the alimony obligations set
      forth in this judgment, Obligor shall maintain life insurance on his/her life naming Obligee as
      the sole irrevocable beneficiary, so long as reasonably available. This insurance shall be in the
      amount of at least $     __________ and shall remain in effect until the obligation for alimony
      terminates.

   6. _____ Other provisions relating to alimony including any tax treatment and consequences:

           a. The award of alimony _____ does not _____ does leave the Obligor with significantly
               less net income than the net income of the recipient/Obligee. If yes, the court finds the
               following exceptional circumstances:_________________________________________
              _______________________________________________________________________
              ________________________________________________________________________.

           b. Other:__________________________________________________________________
              ________________________________________________________________________
              ________________________________________________________________________
              _______________________________________________________________________.

SECTION II. CHILD SUPPORT
   1. The Court finds that there is a need for child support and that the _____ Mother _____ Father
      (hereinafter Obligor) has the present ability to pay child support. The amounts in the Child
      Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(e), filed by
      the _____ Mother _____Father are correct OR the Court makes the following findings:

       The Mother’s net monthly income is $ ___________, (Child Support Guidelines     _ %).
       The Father’s net monthly income is $         ____, (Child Support Guidelines _____%).
       Monthly child care costs are $         .
       Monthly health/dental insurance costs are $          .

   2. Amount.
      Child support established at the rate of $____________ per month for the______children {total
      number of parties’ minor or dependent children} shall be paid commencing _______________
      {month, day, year} and terminating ___________________ {month, day, year}. Child support

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       shall be paid in the amount of $________ per ______________ {week, month, other} which is
       consistent with the Obligor’s current payroll cycle.

       Upon the termination of the obligation of child support for one of the parties’ children, child
       support in the amount of $__________for the remaining ______ children {total number of
       remaining children} shall be paid commencing ____________________________{month, day,
       year} and terminating________________________________{month, day, year}. This child
       support shall be paid in the amount of $_______ _per_______________ {week, month, other}
       consistent with the Obligor’s current payroll cycle.

       {Insert schedule for the child support obligation, including the amount, and commencement
       and termination dates, for the remaining minor or dependent children, which shall be payable
       as the obligation for each child ceases. Please indicate whether the schedule _____appears
       below or _____ is attached as part of this form.}
       ______________________________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________.

       The Obligor shall pay child support until all of the minor or dependent children: reach the age of
       18; become emancipated, marry, join the armed services, die, or become self-supporting; or
       until further order of the court or agreement of the parties. The child support obligation shall
       continue beyond the age of 18 and until high school graduation for any child who is dependent
       in fact, between the ages of 18 and 19, and is still in high school, performing in good faith with a
       reasonable expectation of graduation before the age of 19.

       If the child support ordered deviates from the guidelines by more than 5%, the factual findings
       which support that deviation are:

                                                                                                          .


   3. Arrearage/Retroactive Child Support.

       a. _____ There is no child support arrearage at the time of this Final Judgment.
                  OR
       b. _____ The _____ Mother _____ Father shall pay to the other party the child support for
          previously ordered unpaid child support, as of {date} ____________________________.
          The total of $       __________ of child support arrearage shall be repaid in the amount of
          $          ____ per month, payable _____ in accordance with Obligor’s employer’s payroll
          cycle, and in any event, at least once a month _____ other {explain} __________________
          beginning {date}                      _________, until paid in full including statutory interest.

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    4. Insurance.
       {Indicate all that apply}

        a. _____ Health/Dental Insurance. _____ Mother _____ Father shall be required to
           maintain _____ health and/or _____dental insurance for the parties’ minor child(ren), so
           long as it is reasonable in cost and accessible to the child(ren). The party providing insurance
           shall be required to convey insurance cards demonstrating said insurance to the other party.
           OR
           _____ Health _____ Dental insurance is either not reasonable in cost or accessible to the
           children at this time.

        b. _____ Reasonable and necessary uninsured medical/dental/prescription drug costs for the
           minor child(ren) shall be assessed as follows:
           _____ Shared equally by both parents.
           _____ Prorated according to the child support guideline percentages.
           _____ Other {explain}:

            As to these uninsured medical/dental/prescription drug expenses, the party who incurs the
            expense shall submit a request for reimbursement to the other party within 30 days, and
            the other party, within 30 days of receipt, shall submit the applicable reimbursement for
            that expense, according to the schedule of reimbursement set out in this paragraph.

    5. _____Life Insurance (to secure payment of support). To secure the child support obligations in
       this judgment, _____ Mother _____ Father _____ Each party shall maintain life insurance, in an
       amount of at least $            , on _____ his life _____ her life _____ his/her life naming the
       _____ minor child(ren) as the beneficiary(ies) OR naming _____ Mother _____ Father
       _____ other {name}__________________________________________ as Trustee for the minor
       child(ren). The obligation to maintain the life insurance coverage shall continue until the
       youngest child turns 18, becomes emancipated, marries, joins the armed services, dies, or
       becomes self-supporting.

    6. IRS Income Tax Exemption(s). The assignment of any tax exemption(s) for the child(ren) shall
       be as follows: ___________________________________________________________________
                                                                                                         .
       Further, each party shall execute any and all IRS forms necessary to effectuate the provisions of
       this paragraph.

    7. Other provisions relating to child support: ___________________________________________



SECTION III. METHOD OF PAYMENT
Obligor shall pay court-ordered child support/alimony and arrears, if any, as follows:


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   1. Place of Payment.

       a. _____ Obligor shall pay court-ordered support directly to either the State Disbursement Unit
          or the central depository, as required by statute, along with any fee required by statute.

       b. _____ Both parties have requested and the court finds that it is in the best interests of the
          child(ren) that support payments need not be directed through either the State
          Disbursement Unit or the central depository at this time; however, either party may
          subsequently apply, pursuant to section 61.08 or 61.13, Florida Statutes, to require
          payments through either the State Disbursement Unit or the central depository.




   2. Income Deduction.

       a. _____Immediate. Obligor shall pay through income deduction, pursuant to a separate
          Income Deduction Order which shall be effective immediately. Obligor is individually
          responsible for paying this support obligation until all of said support is deducted from
          Obligor’s income. Until support payments are deducted from Obligor’s paycheck, Obligor is
          responsible for making timely payments directly to the State Disbursement Unit or the
          Obligee, as previously set forth in this order.

       b. _____ Deferred. Income deduction is ordered this day, but it shall not be effective until a
          delinquency of $            ______, or, if not specified, an amount equal to one month’s
          obligation occurs. Income deduction is not being implemented immediately based on the
          following findings: Income deduction is not in the best interests of the child(ren) because:
          {explain} ___________________________________________________________________
                                                                                                        ,
           AND
           _____ there is proof of timely payment of a previously ordered obligation without an
           Income Deduction Order in cases of modification,
           AND
           _____ there is an agreement by the Obligor to advise the Title IV-D agency, clerk of court,
           and Obligee of any change in Payor and/or health insurance
           OR
           _____there is a signed written agreement providing an alternative arrangement between
           the Obligor and the Obligee and, at the option of the IV-D agency, by the IV-D agency in IV-D
           cases in which there is an assignment of support rights to the state, reviewed and entered in
           the record by the court.

   3. Bonus/one-time payments. _____ All _____% _____ No income paid in the form of a bonus or
      other similar one-time payment, up to the amount of any arrearage or the remaining balance
      thereof owed pursuant to this order, shall be forwarded to the Obligee pursuant to the payment
      method prescribed above.



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    4. Other provisions relating to method of payment. _____________________________________



SECTION IV. ATTORNEY’S FEES, COSTS, AND SUIT MONEY
    1. _____ Husband’s _____ Wife’s request(s) for attorney’s fees, costs, and suit money is (are)
       denied because: ________________________________________________________________
                                                                                                           .

    2. _____ The Court finds there is a need for and an ability to pay attorney’s fees, costs, and suit
       money. _____Husband _____ Wife is hereby ordered to pay to the other party $                _____
       in attorney’s fees, and $        _____ in costs. The Court further finds that the attorney’s fees
       awarded are based on the reasonable rate of $____________per hour and              ___ reasonable
       hours. Other provisions relating to attorney’s fees, costs, and suit money are as follows:
       ______________________________________________________________________________

                                                                                                           .

SECTION V. OTHER PROVISIONS
            1. Other Provisions:
               _______________________________________________________________




                                                                                                           .

            2. The Court reserves jurisdiction to modify and enforce this Final Judgment.


        DONE AND ORDERED at                            _____, Florida, on _______________________ .




                                                CIRCUIT JUDGE



I certify that a copy of the {name of document(s)} _________________________________________ was
( ) mailed (        ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed (    ) hand-delivered to the parties and any entities
listed below on {date}_______________________.



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                                              ______________________________________
                                              By: {Clerk of court or designee}

_____Husband (or his attorney)
_____Wife (or her attorney)
_____Central Depository
_____State Disbursement Unit
_____Other:




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                         IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE         JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                             IN AND      _________        COUNTY, FLORIDA




In re the Marriage of:

                                                        Case No.:
                                                        Division:
                      ______________,
                             Husband,

                and

                   ____________,
                            Wife.


                       FINAL JUDGMENT FOR SUPPORT
                UNCONNECTED WITH DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
                  WITH NO DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN)

This cause came before this Court on a Petition for Support Unconnected with Dissolution of Marriage
under section 61.09, Florida Statutes. The Court, having reviewed the file and heard the testimony,
makes these findings of fact and reaches these conclusions of law:
    1. The Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter and the parties.

    2. The parties have no minor or dependent children in common, and the wife is not pregnant.

SECTION I. ALIMONY

    1. _____The Court denies the request(s) for alimony.
    OR
    2. _____The Court finds that there is a need for alimony and that ____Husband ____Wife has/had
       the ability to support his/her spouse and has failed to do so. _____Husband
       _____Wife(hereinafter Obligor) has the present ability to pay alimony as follows:
       {Indicate all that apply}

        a. ______ Permanent Periodic.




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           1. The court finds that no other form of alimony is fair and reasonable under the
           circumstances of the parties.

           2. As a marriage of (choose one only):

               _____Long Duration (17 years or greater) alimony is appropriate upon consideration of
                    all relevant factors;

               _____Moderate Duration (greater than 7 years but less than 17) alimony is appropriate
                        based upon clear and convincing evidence after consideration of all relevant
                        factors; or

               _____ Short Duration (less than 7 years) alimony is appropriate based upon the
                      following exceptional circumstances:_______________________________
                      _____________________________________________________________
                      _______________________________________________________________
                       ____________________________________________________________                     .

           3. Obligor shall pay permanent periodic alimony to Obligee in the amount of $
           per month, payable_____ in accordance with Obligor’s employer’s payroll cycle, and in any
           event, at least once a month, or _____ other: {explain}_______________________________
           beginning {date}            _________. This alimony shall continue until modified by court
           order, the death of either party, or remarriage of Obligee, whichever occurs first. The
           alimony may be modified or terminated based upon either a substantial change in
           circumstances, or a supportive relationship in accordance with section 61.14, Florida
           Statutes.

       b. _____Bridge-the-Gap. Obligor shall pay bridge-the-gap alimony to Obligee in the amount of
       $______per month, payable_____ in accordance with Obligor’s employer’s payroll cycle,
       beginning {date}________________and continuing until {date}___________________ {a period
       not to exceed two years}, remarriage of Obligee, or death of either party, whichever occurs first.

       c. _____Rehabilitative. Obligor shall pay rehabilitative alimony to Obligee in the amount of
       $ ______ per month, payable _____ in accordance with Obligor’s employer’s payroll cycle, and
       in any event, at least once a month _____ other {explain}________________________.
       beginning {date}           _________.This rehabilitative alimony shall continue until modified by
       court order, the death of either party or until {date/event} _____________________________
       _____________________________________________________________________________.
       whichever occurs first. The rehabilitative plan presented demonstrated the following: ________
       _____________________________________________________________________________.

       d. ______Durational. Obligor shall pay durational alimony to Obligee in the amount of
       $____________per month payable _____ in accordance with Obligor’s employer’s payroll cycle,


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       and in any event, at least once a month, or _____ other {explain}______________________
       beginning {date}________________and terminating on {date }________________________,
       remarriage of the Obligee, death of either party, or until modified by court order in accordance
       with section 61.08(7), Florida Statutes; whichever occurs first.

       e. _____Lump Sum. Obligor shall pay lump sum alimony to Obligee in the amount of
       $_________which shall be paid as follows:___________________________________________
                                                                                            .

       f.______Retroactive. Obligor shall pay retroactive alimony in the amount of $        ____
       for the period of {date}        __________, through {date}           ____________, which
       shall be paid pursuant to paragraph 4 below.

3.     Reasons for _____ Awarding _____ Denying Alimony. The Court has considered all of the
       following in awarding/denying alimony:
       a. The standard of living established during the marriage;
       b. The duration of the marriage;
       c. The age and the physical and emotional condition of each party;
       d. The financial resources of each party, including the nonmarital and the marital assets and
       liabilities distributed to each;
       e. The earning capacities, educational levels, vocational skills, and employability of the parties
       and, when applicable, the time necessary for either party to acquire sufficient education or
       training to enable such party to find appropriate employment;
       f. The contribution of each party to the marriage, including, but not limited to, services rendered
       in homemaking, child care, education, and career building of the other party;
       g. The tax treatment and consequences to both parties of any alimony award, including the
       designation of all or a portion of the payment as nontaxable, nondeductible payment;
       h. All sources of income available to either party, including income available to either party
       through investments of any asset held by the party; and
       i. Any other factor necessary to do equity and justice between the parties {Explain}




                                                                                                         .
        ______ Please indicate here if additional pages are attached.

4.     Arrearage/Retroactive Alimony.

       a. _____There is no alimony arrearage at the time of this Final Judgment.
                       OR
       b._____Respondent shall pay to Petitioner the alimony arrearage of:


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        $               for retroactive alimony, as of {date}             __________.
        $               for previously ordered unpaid alimony, as of {date}              ________.
        The total of $           _ in alimony arrearage shall be repaid in the amount of
        $              per month, payable _____ in accordance with Obligor’s employer’s payroll cycle,
        and in any event at least once a month, _____ or other: {explain}_________________________

        beginning {date}                 _______________, until paid in full including statutory interest.

5.      ______Life Insurance (to secure payment of support). To secure the alimony obligations set
        forth in this judgment, Obligor shall maintain life insurance coverage on his/her life naming
        Obligee as the sole irrevocable beneficiary, so long as reasonably available. This insurance shall
        be in the amount of at least $      ________ and shall remain in effect until the obligation for
        alimony terminates.

6.      ______Other provisions relating to alimony including any tax treatment and consequences:

         a. The award of alimony _____ does not _____ does leave the Obligor with significantly less net
        income than the net income of the recipient/Obligee. If yes, the court finds the following
        exceptional circumstances:________________________________________________________
         ______________________________________________________________________________
         ______________________________________________________________________________.

        b. Other _______________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________________
                                                                                        .

SECTION II. METHOD OF PAYMENT
Obligor shall pay court-ordered alimony and arrears, if any, as follows:

1.      Place of Payment

        a._____Obligor shall pay court-ordered support directly to either the State Disbursement Unit or
        the central depository, as required by statute, along with any fee required by statute.

        b._____ Both parties have requested and the court finds that support payments need not be
        directed through either the State Disbursement Unit or the central depository at this time;
        however, either party may subsequently apply, pursuant to section 61.13(1)(d)3, Florida
        Statutes, to require payments through either the State Disbursement Unit or the central
        depository.




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2.     Income Deduction.

       a. _____Immediate. Obligor shall pay through income deduction, pursuant to a separate Income
       Deduction Order which shall be effective immediately. Obligor is individually responsible for
       paying this support obligation until all of said support is deducted from Obligor’s income. Until
       support payments are deducted from Obligor’s paycheck, Obligor is responsible for making
       timely payments directly to the State Disbursement Unit or the Obligee, as previously set forth
       in this order.

       b._____Deferred. Income Deduction is ordered this day, but it shall not be effective until a
       delinquency of $                , or, if not specified, an amount equal to one month’s obligation
       occurs. Income deduction is not being implemented immediately based on the following
       findings:
       There are no minor child(ren) common to the parties,
                                                   AND
       There is proof of timely payment of a previously ordered obligation without an income
       deduction order in cases of modification,
                                                   AND
       _____ There is an agreement by the Obligor to advise the Title IV-D agency, clerk of court, and
       Obligee of any change in Payor and/or health insurance
       OR
       _____ there is a signed written agreement providing an alternative arrangement between the
       Obligor and the Obligee and, at the option of the IV-D agency, by the IV-D agency in IV-D cases
       in which there is an assignment of support rights to the state, reviewed and entered in the
       record by the court.

3.     Bonus/One-Time Payments. _____ All               % _____ No income paid in the form of a bonus
       or other similar one-time payment, up to the amount of any arrearage or the remaining balance
       thereof owed pursuant to this order, shall be forwarded to the Obligee pursuant to the payment
       method prescribed above.

4.     Other provisions relating to method of payment:

                                                                                                       .

SECTION III. ATTORNEY’S FEES, COSTS, AND SUIT MONEY
       1. _____ Husband’s _____ Wife’s request(s) for attorney’s fees, costs, and suit money is (are)
       denied because_________________________________________________________________
                                                                                                    .

       2. The Court finds there is a need for and an ability to pay attorney’s fees, costs, and suit



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       money. _____Husband _____Wife is hereby ordered to pay to the other party $                    ___
       in attorney’s fees, and $            __ in costs. The Court further finds that the attorney’s fees
       awarded are based on the reasonable rate of $         _______ per hour and          ___ reasonable
       hours. Other provisions relating to attorney’s fees, costs, and suit money are as follows:

                                                                                                        .

SECTION IV. OTHER PROVISIONS
1.     Other Provisions.



                                                                                                        .

2.     The Court reserves jurisdiction to modify and enforce this Final Judgment.



DONE AND ORDERED on _____________________ in ___________________________, Florida.




                                               CIRCUIT JUDGE


I certify that a copy of the {name of document(s)} ________________________________________ was
( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed ( ) e-mailed ( ) hand-delivered to the parties and any entities
listed below on {date}___________________.


                                                       by__________________________________
                                                         {Clerk of court or designee}




______Husband (or his attorney)
______Wife (or her attorney)


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______Central Depository
______State Disbursement Unit
______Other:




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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                       FORM 12.995(a)
                   PARENTING PLAN (03/15)

                                  When should this form be used?

A Parenting Plan is required in all cases involving time-sharing with minor child(ren), even when time-
sharing is not in dispute. The Parenting Plan must be developed and agreed to by the parents and
approved by the court. If the parties cannot agree to a Parenting Plan or if the parents agreed to a plan
that is not approved by the court, a Parenting Plan will be established by the court with or without the
use of parenting plan recommendations. This form or a similar form should be used in the development
of a Parenting Plan. If the case involves supervised time-sharing, the Supervised/Safety Focused
Parenting Plan, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.995(b) or a similar form should be
used. If the case involves relocation, pursuant to Section 61.13001, Florida Statutes, then a
Relocation/Long Distance Parenting Plan, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.995(c)
or a similar form should be used.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. Please either delete or strike-through terms or
paragraphs that are inappropriate or inapplicable to your agreement. If an agreement has been reached,
both parties must sign the Parenting Plan and have their signatures witnessed by a notary public or
deputy clerk. After completing this form, you should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court
in the county where the petition was filed and keep a copy for your records. You should then refer to
the instructions for your petition, answer, or answer and counterpetition concerning the procedures for
setting a hearing or trial (final hearing). If the parents have not reached an agreement, a proposed
Parenting Plan may be filed by either parent at the time of or any time prior to the final hearing. If an
agreed Parenting Plan is not filed by the parties, the court shall establish a Plan.


                         IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.

                 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain


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    circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
    Administration.

    SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
    REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
    procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

    To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
    Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
    12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
    Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
    Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
    Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                                 Where can I look for more information?

    Before proceeding, you should read “General Information for Self-Represented Litigants” found at the
    beginning of these forms. The words that are in “bold underline” in these instructions are defined
    there. For further information, see chapter 61, Florida Statutes, and the instructions for the petition
    and/or answer that were filed in this case.


                                                  Special notes...

    At a minimum, the Parenting Plan must describe in adequate detail:
            How the parties will share and be responsible for the daily tasks associated with the upbringing
    of the child(ren),
            The time-sharing schedule arrangements that specify the time that the minor child(ren) will
    spend with each parent,
            A designation of who will be responsible for any and all forms of health care, school-related
    matters, including the address to be used for school-boundary determination and registration, other
    activities, and
            The methods and technologies that the parents will use to communicate with the child(ren).

    The best interests of the child(ren) is the primary consideration in the Parenting Plan. In creating the
    Parenting Plan, all circumstances between the parents, including their historic relationship, domestic
    violence, and other factors must be taken into consideration. Determination of the best interests of the
    child(ren) shall be made by evaluating all of the factors affecting the welfare and interest of the
    particular minor child(ren) and the circumstances of that family, as listed in section 61.13(3), Florida
    Statutes, including, but not limited to:

         The demonstrated capacity and disposition of each parent to facilitate and encourage a close and
          continuing parent-child relationship, to honor the time-sharing schedule, and to be reasonable


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              when changes are required;
             The anticipated division of parental responsibilities after the litigation, including the extent to
              which parental responsibilities will be delegated to third parties;
              The demonstrated capacity and disposition of each parent to determine, consider, and act upon
                the needs of the child(ren) as opposed to the needs or desires of the parent;
              The length of time the child(ren) has lived in a stable, satisfactory environment and the
       desirability of maintaining continuity;
               The geographic viability of the parenting plan, with special attention paid to the needs of school-
       age children and the amount of time to be spent traveling to effectuate the parenting plan. This factor
       does not create a presumption for or against relocation of either parent with a child(ren);
               The moral fitness of the parents;
               The mental and physical health of the parents;
               The home, school, and community record of the child(ren);
               The reasonable preference of the child(ren), if the court deems the child(ren) to be of sufficient
       intelligence, understanding, and experience to express a preference;
               The demonstrated knowledge, capacity, and disposition of each parent to be informed of the
       circumstances of the minor child(ren), including, but not limited to, the child(ren)’s friends, teachers,
       medical care providers, daily activities, and favorite things;
               The demonstrated capacity and disposition of each parent to provide a consistent routine for
       the child(ren), such as discipline, and daily schedules for homework, meals, and bedtime;
               The demonstrated capacity of each parent to communicate with and keep the other parent
       informed of issues and activities regarding the minor child(ren), and the willingness of each parent to
       adopt a unified front on all major issues when dealing with the child(ren);
               Evidence of domestic violence, sexual violence, child abuse, child abandonment, or child neglect,
       regardless of whether a prior or pending action relating to those issues has been brought. If the court
       accepts evidence of prior or pending actions regarding domestic violence, sexual violence, child abuse,
       child abandonment, or child neglect, the court must specifically acknowledge in writing that such
       evidence was considered when evaluating the best interests of the child(ren);
               Evidence that either parent has knowingly provided false information to the court regarding any
       prior or pending action regarding domestic violence, sexual violence, child abuse, child abandonment, or
       child neglect;
               The particular parenting tasks customarily performed by each parent and the division or parental
       responsibilities before the institution of litigation and during the pending litigation, including the extent
       to which parenting responsibilities were undertaken by third parties;
               The demonstrated capacity and disposition of each parent to participate and be involved in the
       child(ren)’s school and extracurricular activities;
               The demonstrated capacity and disposition of each parent to maintain an environment for the
       child(ren) which is free from substance abuse;
               The capacity and disposition of each parent to protect the child(ren) from the ongoing litigation
       as demonstrated by not discussing the litigation with the child(ren), not sharing documents or electronic
       media related to the litigation with the child(ren), and refraining from disparaging comments about the
       other parent to the child)ren); and
               The developmental stages and needs of the child(ren) and the demonstrated capacity and

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disposition of each parent to meet the child(ren)’s developmental needs.

This standard form does not include every possible issue that may be relevant to the facts of your case.
The Parenting Plan should be as detailed as possible to address the time-sharing schedule. Additional
provisions should be added to address all of the relevant factors. The parties should give special
consideration to the age and needs of each child.

In developing the Parenting Plan, you may wish to consult or review other materials which are available
at your local library, law library or through national and state family organizations.

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




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               IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _____________________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
                          IN AND FOR _________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA


                                                                        Case No: ___________________

                                                                         Division: _____________________

_______________________________
                         Mother
             and
_______________________________
                       Father


                                         PARENTING PLAN
This parenting plan is: {Choose only one}
        _____A Parenting Plan submitted to the court with the agreement of the parties.
        _____A proposed Parenting Plan submitted by or on behalf of:
              {Parent’s Name}____________________________________________.
        _____A Parenting Plan established by the court.

This parenting plan is: {Choose only one}
        _____A final Parenting Plan established by the court.
        _____A temporary Parenting Plan established by the court.
        _____A modification of a prior final Parenting Plan or prior final order.

I.      PARENTS
        Mother
        Name:__________________________________________________________________
        Address: ________________________________________________________________
        Telephone Number: ______________________________________________________
        E-Mail: _________________________________________________________________
        _____ Address Unknown: {Please indicate here if mother’s address is unknown}
        _____ Address Confidential: {Please indicate here if mother’s address and phone numbers are
        confidential pursuant to either a _____ Final Judgment for Protection Against Domestic Violence,
        or _____ other court order ______________________________________________}.

        Father
        Name:__________________________________________________________________
        Address: ________________________________________________________________
        Telephone Number: ______________________________________________________
        E-Mail: _________________________________________________________________

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           _____ Address Unknown: {Please indicate here if father’s address is unknown}
           _____ Address Confidential: {Please indicate here if father’s address and phone numbers are
           confidential pursuant to either a _____ Final Judgment for Protection Against Domestic Violence
           or _____ other court order__________________________________________________.}

II.    CHILDREN: This parenting plan is for the following child(ren) born to, or adopted by the parties:
(add additional lines as needed)
       Name                                                     Date of Birth
       ______________________________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________________________

III.       JURISDICTION

       The United States is the country of habitual residence of the child(ren).

       The State of Florida is the child(ren)’s home state for the purposes of the Uniform Child Custody
       Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.

       This Parenting Plan is a child custody determination for the purposes of the Uniform Child Custody
       Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, the International Child Abduction Remedies Act, 42 U.S.C.
       Sections 11601 et seq., the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act, and the Convention on the Civil
       Aspects of International Child Abduction enacted at the Hague on October 25, 1980, and for all
       other state and federal laws.

       Other: ___________________________________________________________________________.

IV.        PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND DECISION MAKING

                4. Parental Responsibility {Choose only one}

                   _____ Shared Parental Responsibility.
                   It is in the best interests of the child(ren) that the parents confer and jointly make all
                   major decisions affecting the welfare of the child(ren). Major decisions include, but are
                   not limited to, decisions about the child(ren)’s education, healthcare, and other
                   responsibilities unique to this family.

           OR

                   _____ Shared Parental Responsibility with Decision Making Authority



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                 It is in the best interests of the child(ren) that the parents confer and attempt to agree
                 on the major decisions involving the child(ren). If the parents are unable to agree, the
                 authority for making major decisions regarding the child(ren) shall be as follows:

                 Education/Academic decisions                       _____ Mother _____ Father
                 Non-emergency health care                          _____ Mother _____ Father
                 Other: {Specify}______________                     _____ Mother _____ Father
                 ___________________________                        _____ Mother _____ Father
                 ___________________________                        _____ Mother _____ Father

        OR


                 _____ Sole Parental Responsibility:
                 It is in the best interests of the child(ren) that the ____ Mother ____ Father shall have
                 sole authority to make major decisions for the child(ren.) It is detrimental to the
                 child(ren) to have shared parental responsibility.

             5. Day-to-Day Decisions
             Unless otherwise specified in this plan, each parent shall make decisions regarding day-to-
             day care and control of each child while the child is with that parent. Regardless of the
             allocation of decision making in the parenting plan, either parent may make emergency
             decisions affecting the health or safety of the child(ren) when the child is residing with that
             parent. A parent who makes an emergency decision shall share the decision with the other
             parent as soon as reasonably possible.

             6. Extra-curricular Activities {Indicate all that apply}

             a._____Either parent may register the child(ren) and allow them to participate in the activity
                        of the child(ren)’s choice.

             b._____The parents must mutually agree to all extra-curricular activities.

             c._____    The parent with the minor child(ren) shall transport the minor child(ren) to
                 and/or from all mutually agreed upon extra-curricular activities, providing all necessary
                        uniforms and equipment within the parent’s possession.

           d._____       The costs of the extra-curricular activities shall be paid by:
                         Mother ______%               Father ________ %

           e._____       The uniforms and equipment required for the extra-curricular activities shall be
                paid     by: Mother _______ % Father ________%



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           f._____      Other:
                {Specify}_____________________________________________________
                       ________________________________________________________.




V.      INFORMATION SHARING. Unless otherwise indicated or ordered by the Court:

        Unless otherwise prohibited by law, each parent shall have access to medical and school records
        and information pertaining to the child(ren) and shall be permitted to independently consult
        with any and all professionals involved with the child(ren). The parents shall cooperate with
        each other in sharing information related to the health, education, and welfare of the child(ren)
        and they shall sign any necessary documentation ensuring that both parents have access to said
        records.

        Each parent shall be responsible for obtaining records and reports directly from the school and
        health care providers.

        Both parents have equal rights to inspect and receive governmental agency and law
        enforcement records concerning the child(ren).

        Both parents shall have equal and independent authority to confer with the child(ren)’s
        school, day care, health care providers, and other programs with regard to the child(ren)’s
        educational, emotional, and social progress.

        Both parents shall be listed as “emergency contacts” for the child(ren).

        Each parent has a continuing responsibility to provide a residential, mailing, and contact address
        and contact telephone number to the other parent. Each parent shall notify the other parent in
        writing within 24 hours of any changes. Each parent shall notify the court in writing within seven
        (7) days of any changes.

        Other: _________________________________________________________________
                ________________________________________________________________.

VI.     SCHEDULING

            1.    School Calendar
                 If necessary, on or before ______________ of each year, both parents should obtain a
                 copy of the school calendar for the next school year. The parents shall discuss the
                 calendars and the time-sharing schedule so that any differences or questions can be
                 resolved.


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                The parents shall follow the school calendar of: {Indicate all that apply}
                a._____the oldest child
                b._____the youngest child
                c._____ _________________ County
                d._____ _________________ School




            2. Academic Break Definition
               When defining academic break periods, the period shall begin at the end of the last
               scheduled day of classes before the holiday or break and shall end on the first day of
               regularly scheduled classes after the holiday or break.

            3. Schedule Changes {Indicate all that apply}

                a._____A parent making a request for a schedule change will make the request as soon
                as possible, but in any event, except in cases of emergency, no less than _____________
                __________________before the change is to occur.

                b._____A parent requesting a change of schedule shall be responsible for any additional
                child care, or transportation costs caused by the change.

                c._____Other {Specify}____________________________________________________.

VII.    TIME-SHARING SCHEDULE

            1. Weekday and Weekend Schedule
               The following schedule shall apply beginning on ________________________ with the
               _____ Mother _____ Father and continue as follows:

             The child(ren) shall spend time with the Mother on the following dates and times:
                WEEKENDS: _____ Every _____ Every Other _____ Other {specify} _____________
                From____________________________ to _________________________________
                WEEKDAYS: {Specify days} ______________________________________________
                From _____________________________ to _______________________________
                OTHER: {Specify} _____________________________________________________
                ___________________________________________________________________
                ___________________________________________________________________.

              The child(ren) shall spend time with the Father on the following dates and times:
                WEEKENDS: _____ Every _____ Every Other _____ Other {specify}______________
                From____________________________ to _________________________________
                WEEKDAYS: {Specify days} ______________________________________________

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                From _____________________________ to _______________________________
                OTHER: {Specify} _____________________________________________________
                ___________________________________________________________________
                ___________________________________________________________________.

             Please indicate if there is a different time sharing schedule for any child. Complete a
             separate Attachment for each child for whom there is a different time sharing schedule.

                _____ There is a different time-sharing schedule for the following child(ren) in
                Attachment _________.

                _____________________________, and _________________________.
                (Name of Child)                     (Name of Child)

            2. Holiday Schedule {Choose only one}

                a. _____No holiday time sharing shall apply. The regular time-sharing schedule set forth
                above shall apply.

                b. _____Holiday time-sharing shall be as the parties agree.

                c. _____Holiday time-sharing shall be in accordance with the following schedule. The
                Holiday schedule will take priority over the regular weekday, weekend, and summer
                schedules. Fill in the blanks with Mother or Father to indicate where the child(ren) will
                be for the holidays. Provide the beginning and ending times. If a holiday is not specified
                as even, odd, or every year with one parent, then the child(ren) will remain with the
                parent in accordance with the regular schedule

                Holidays        Even Years        Odd Years        Every Year      Begin/End Time
                Mother’s Day __________           _________        __________      _____________
                Father’s Day __________           _________        __________      _____________
                President’s Day __________        _________        __________      _____________
                M. L. King Day __________         _________        __________      _____________
                Easter          __________        _________        __________      _____________
                Passover        __________        _________        __________      _____________
                Memorial Day Wkd _______          __________       __________      _____________
                4th of July     __________        _________        __________      _____________
                Labor Day Wkd __________          _________        __________      _____________
                Columbus Day Wkd _______          _________        __________      _____________
                Halloween       __________        _________        __________      _____________
                Thanksgiving __________           _________        __________      _____________
                Veteran’s Day __________          _________        __________      _____________
                Hanukkah        __________        _________        __________      _____________
                Yom Kippur      __________        _________        __________      _____________

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                Rosh Hashanah __________          _________        __________      _____________
                Child(ren)’s
                 Birthdays:   __________          _________        __________      _____________
                __________    __________          _________        __________      _____________
                __________    __________          _________        __________      _____________

                This holiday schedule may affect the regular Time-Sharing Schedule. Parents may wish to
                specify either or both of the following options:

                d._____When the parents are using an alternating weekend plan and the holiday
                schedule would result in one parent having the child(ren) for three weekends in a row,
                the parents will exchange the following weekend, so that each has two weekends in a
                row before the regular alternating weekend pattern resumes.

                e._____If a parent has the child(ren) on a weekend immediately before or after an
                unspecified holiday or non-school day, they shall have the child(ren) for the holiday or
                non-school day.

    3. Winter Break {Choose only one}

                a. _____The _____ Mother _____ Father shall have the child(ren) from the day and time
                school is dismissed until December ____________ at ______ a.m./p. m in ____odd-
                numbered years _____ even-numbered years ____ every year. The other parent will
                have the children for the second portion of the Winter Break. The parties shall alternate
                the arrangement each year.

                b._____The _____ Mother _____ Father shall have the child(ren) for the entire Winter
                Break during _____ odd-numbered years _____ even-numbered years _____ every year.

               c._____Other: ___________________________________________________________
                _______________________________________________________________________
        _______________________________________________________________________.

                d. _____Specific Winter Holidays
                If not addressed above, the specific Winter Holidays such as Christmas, New Year’s Eve,
                Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, etc. shall be shared as follows:
                ______________________________________________________________________
                ______________________________________________________________________
                ______________________________________________________________________
                ______________________________________________________________________.

         7.   Spring Break {Choose only one}

                a._____The parents shall follow the regular schedule.

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                b._____The parents shall alternate the entire Spring Break with the Mother having the
                child(ren) during the _____odd-numbered years _____even numbered years.

                c._____The _____ Father _____ Mother shall have the child(ren) for the entire Spring
                       Break every year.

                d._____The Spring Break will be evenly divided. The first half of the Spring Break will go
                to the parent whose regularly scheduled weekend falls on the first half and the second
                half going to the parent whose weekend falls during the second half.

                 e._____Other: {Specify}_______________________________________.

         8.   Summer Break {Choose only one}

                a._____The parents shall follow the regular schedule through the summer.

                b._____The _____ Mother _____ Father shall have the entire Summer Break from
                __________after school is out until _______________ before school starts.

                c._____The parents shall equally divide the Summer Break as follows: During _____
                odd-numbered years_____ even numbered years, the _____ Mother _____ Father shall
                have the children from ________ _after school is out until _____________. The other
                parent shall have the child(ren) for the second one-half of the Summer Break. The
                parents shall alternate the first and second one-halves each year unless otherwise
                agreed. During the extended periods of time-sharing, the other parent shall have the
                child(ren) ____________________________________________________________.

                d._____Other: {Specify}____________________________________________________
                _______________________________________________________________________.

         6.   Number of Overnights:
                 Based upon the time-sharing schedule, the Mother has a total of _____ overnights
                 per year and the Father has a total of _____ overnights per year.
                 Note: The two numbers must equal 365.

         7. _____If not set forth above, the parties shall have time-sharing in accordance with the
              schedule which is attached and incorporated herein.

VIII.   TRANSPORTATION AND EXCHANGE OF CHILD(REN)

         6.    Transportation {Choose only one}

                a.____The ____ Mother ____ Father shall provide all transportation.

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                b. _____The parent beginning their time-sharing shall provide transportation for the
                child(ren).

                c._____The parent ending their time-sharing shall provide transportation for the
                child(ren).

                d._____Other: {Specify}___________________________________________________.



         2.      Exchange

                 Both parents shall have the child(ren) ready on time with sufficient clothing packed
                 and ready at the agreed upon time of exchange. If a parent is more than ______
                 minutes late without contacting the other parent to make other arrangements, the
                 parent with the child(ren) may proceed with other plans and activities.
                 {Choose only one}:

                a._____Exchanges shall be at Mother’s and Father’s homes unless both parents agree to
                a different meeting place.

                b._____Exchanges shall occur at __________________________________________
                ____________________________________________________________ unless both
                parties agree in advance to a different meeting place.

                c._____Other: _______________________________________________________.

          3.    Transportation Costs {Choose only one}

                a._____Transportation costs are included in the Child Support Worksheets and/or the
                Order for Child Support and should not be included here.

                b._____The Mother shall pay ______% and the Father shall pay ______ % of the
                transportation costs.

                c._____Other: ___________________________________________________________.

         4.     Foreign and Out-Of-State Travel {Indicate all that apply}

                a._____Either parent may travel within the United States with the child(ren) during
                his/her time-sharing. The parent traveling with the child(ren) shall give the other parent
                at least ____ days written notice before traveling out of state unless there is an
                emergency, and shall provide the other parent with a detailed itinerary, including

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                   locations and telephone numbers where the child(ren) and parent can be reached at
                   least ____ days before traveling.

                   b._____Either parent may travel out of the country with the child(ren) during his/her
                   time-sharing. At least ___ days prior to traveling, the parent shall provide a detailed
                   itinerary, including locations, and telephone numbers where the child(ren) and parent
                   may be reached during the trip. Each parent agrees to provide whatever
                   documentation is necessary for the other parent to take the child(ren) out of the
                   country.

                   c._____If a parent wishes to travel out of the country with the child(ren), he/she shall
                   provide the following security for the return of the child
                   _____________________________________________________________________
                   _____________________________________________________________________.

                   d._____Other _________________________________________________________.

IX.        EDUCATION

            1.       School designation.
                     For purposes of school boundary determination and registration, the _____ Mother’s
                     _____ Father’s address shall be designated.

             2.      _____ {If Applicable} The following provisions are made regarding private or home
                     schooling: ___________________________________________________________
                     _____________________________________________________________________
                     _____________________________________________________________________.

             3.      Other. ________________________________________________________________
                      ____________________________________________________________________
                      ____________________________________________________________________.

      X.    DESIGNATION FOR OTHER LEGAL PURPOSES

           The child(ren) named in this Parenting Plan are scheduled to reside the majority of the time with
           the _____ Mother _____ Father. This majority designation is SOLELY for purposes of all other
           state and federal laws which require such a designation. This designation does not affect either
           parent’s rights and responsibilities under this Parenting Plan.

      XI. COMMUNICATION

             1.   Between Parents



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                  All communications regarding the child(ren) shall be between the parents. The parents
                  shall not use the child(ren) as messengers to convey information, ask questions, or set
                  up schedule changes.

              The parents shall communicate with each other: {Indicate all that apply}

              _____in person
              _____by telephone
              _____by letter
              _____by e-mail
              _____Other: {Specify}_________________________________________.


         2.    Between Parent and Child(ren)

              Both parents shall keep contact information current. Telephone or other electronic
              communication between the child(ren) and the other parent shall not be monitored by or
              interrupted by the other parent. “Electronic communication” includes telephones,
              electronic mail or e-mail, webcams, video-conferencing equipment and software or other
              wired or wireless technologies or other means of communication to supplement face to face
              contact.

              The child(ren) may have _____ telephone _____ e-mail _____ other electronic
              communication in the form of _______________________________ with the other parent:
              {Choose only one}
                  a._____Anytime
                  b._____Every day during the hours of ______________ to ______________________.
                  c._____On the following days_____________________________________________
                  during the hours of __________________________ to _________________________.
                  d._____Other: _________________________________________________________.

         3.     Costs of Electronic Communication shall be addressed as follows:
                 _____________________________________________________________________
                 _____________________________________________________________________
                 _____________________________________________________________________.

XII.      CHILD CARE {Choose only one}

                  a._____Each parent may select appropriate child care providers
                  b._____All child care providers must be agreed upon by both parents.
                  c._____Each parent must offer the other parent the opportunity to care for the
                  child(ren) before using a child care provider for any period exceeding _______ hours.
                  d._____Other: {Specify}__________________________________________________.


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    XIII. CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS OF THE PARENTING PLAN

         Temporary changes to this Parenting Plan may be made informally without a written document;
         however, if the parties dispute the change, the Parenting Plan shall remain in effect until further
         order of the court.

         Any substantial changes to the Parenting Plan must be sought through the filing of a
         supplemental petition for modification.

    XIV.         RELOCATION

         Any relocation of the child(ren) is subject to and must be sought in compliance with section
         61.13001, Florida Statutes.

    XV. DISPUTES OR CONFLICT RESOLUTION

         Parents shall attempt to cooperatively resolve any disputes which may arise over the terms of
         the Parenting Plan. The parents may wish to use mediation or other dispute resolution methods
         and assistance, such as Parenting Coordinators and Parenting Counselors, before filing a court
         action.

    XVI.       OTHER PROVISIONS
        ___________________________________________________________________________
        ___________________________________________________________________________
        ___________________________________________________________________________
        ___________________________________________________________________________
        ___________________________________________________________________________
        ___________________________________________________________________________
        ___________________________________________________________________________.

                                           SIGNATURE OF PARENTS

I certify that I have been open and honest in entering into this Parenting Plan. I am satisfied with this
Plan and intend to be bound by it.

Dated:                                                     ________________________________
                                                           Signature of Mother
                                                           Printed Name: ___________________________
                                                           Address:
                                                           City, State, Zip:
                                                           Telephone Number:
                                                           Fax Number:


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                                                           Designated E-mail Address(es):______________
                                                           _______________________________________

STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF _________________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on                       by                                   .


                                                           NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK

                                                           {Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of
                                                           notary or clerk.}
    __ Personally known
    __ Produced identification
       Type of identification produced _____________________________

I certify that I have been open and honest in entering into this Parenting Plan. I am satisfied with this
Plan and intend to be bound by it.


Dated:________________________                            _________________________________
                                                          Signature of Father
                                                          Printed Name: ___________________________
                                                          Address:
                                                          City, State, Zip:
                                                          Telephone Number:
                                                          Fax Number:
                                                          Designated E-mail Address(es):____________
                                                          _______________________________________




STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF _________________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on                       by                                   .


                                                           NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK




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                                                           {Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of
                                                           notary or clerk.}
   __ Personally known
   __Produced identification
      Type of identification produced ____________________________________


IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} (   ) Mother (  ) Father
This form was completed with the assistance of:
{name of individual} ______________________________________________________________,
{name of business} ________________________________________________________________,
{address} __________________________________________________________________________,
{city} _________________,{state}           _, {zip code} _________, {telephone number} ______________.




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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                       FORM 12.995(b),
     SUPERVISED/SAFETY-FOCUSED PARENTING PLAN (03/15)

                                  When should this form be used?

A Parenting Plan is required in all cases involving minor child(ren). This form or a similar form should be
used in cases when you feel your child(ren) cannot be safely alone with the other parent or if you
believe shared parental responsibility presents a detriment to the child(ren). In this case, a Parenting
Plan must be developed that allows time-sharing with any minor child(ren), while providing protection
for the child(ren). If safety or supervised time-sharing is not a concern, Parenting Plan, Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.995(a) or a similar form should be used. If the case involves
relocation, pursuant to Section 61.13001, Florida Statutes, then Relocation/Long Distance Parenting
Plan, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.995(c) or a similar form should be used.


This form should be typed or printed in black ink. If an agreement has been reached, both parties must
sign the Parenting Plan and have their signatures witnessed by a notary public or deputy clerk. After
completing this form, you should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where
the petition was filed and keep a copy for your records. You should then refer to the instructions for
your petition, answer, or answer and counterpetition concerning the procedures for setting a hearing or
trial (final hearing). If the parents have not reached an agreement, a proposed Parenting Plan may be
filed by either parent at the time of or any time prior to the final hearing. If an agreed Parenting Plan is
not filed by the parties, the court shall establish a Plan.


                         IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.

                 IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

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    SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
    REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
    procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

    To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
    Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
    12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
    Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
    Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
    Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.



                                 Where can I look for more information?

    Before proceeding, you should read “General Information for Self-Represented Litigants” found at the
    beginning of these forms. The words that are in “bold underline” in these instructions are defined
    there. For further information, see chapter 61, Florida Statutes, and the instructions for the petition
    and/or answer that were filed in this case.



                                                  Special notes...

    If you fear that disclosing your address would put you in danger, you should complete a Request for
    Confidential Filing of Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Form 12.980(h), file it with the clerk of
    the circuit court and write confidential in the space provided in the Parenting Plan.

    At a minimum, the Parenting Plan must describe in adequate detail:
   How the parties will share and be responsible for the daily tasks associated with the upbringing of the
    child(ren),
            The time-sharing schedule arrangements that specify the time that the minor child(ren) will
    spend with each parent,
            A designation of who will be responsible for any and all forms of health care, school-related
    matters, including the address to be used for school-boundary determination and registration, other
    activities, and
            The methods and technologies that the parents will use to communicate with the child(ren).

    The best interests of the child(ren) is the primary consideration in the Parenting Plan. In creating the
    Parenting Plan, all circumstances between the parents, including their historic relationship, domestic
    violence, and other factors must be taken into consideration. Determination of the best interests of the
    child(ren) shall be made by evaluating all of the factors affecting the welfare and interest of the


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particular minor child(ren) and the circumstances of that family, as listed in section 61.13(3), Florida
Statutes, including, but not limited to:
        The demonstrated capacity and disposition of each parent to facilitate and encourage a close
and continuing parent-child relationship, to honor the time-sharing schedule, and to be reasonable
when changes are required;
        The anticipated division of parental responsibilities after the litigation, including the extent to
which parental responsibilities will be delegated to third parties;
        The demonstrated capacity and disposition of each parent to determine, consider, and act upon
the needs of the child(ren) as opposed to the needs or desires of the parent;
        The length of time the child(ren) has lived in a stable, satisfactory environment and the
desirability of maintaining continuity;
        The geographic viability of the parenting plan, with special attention paid to the needs of school-
age children and the amount of time to be spent traveling to effectuate the parenting plan. This factor
does not create a presumption for or against relocation of either parent with a child(ren);
        The moral fitness of the parents;
        The mental and physical health of the parents;
        The home, school, and community record of the child(ren);
        The reasonable preference of the child(ren), if the court deems the child(ren) to be of sufficient
intelligence, understanding, and experience to express a preference;
        The demonstrated knowledge, capacity, and disposition of each parent to be informed of the
circumstances of the minor child(ren), including, but not limited to, the child(ren)’s friends, teachers,
medical care providers, daily activities, and favorite things;
        The demonstrated capacity and disposition of each parent to provide a consistent routine for
the child(ren), such as discipline, and daily schedules for homework, meals, and bedtime;
        The demonstrated capacity of each parent to communicate with and keep the other parent
informed of issues and activities regarding the minor child(ren), and the willingness of each parent to
adopt a unified front on all major issues when dealing with the child(ren);
        Evidence of domestic violence, sexual violence, child abuse, child abandonment, or child
neglect, regardless of whether a prior or pending action relating to those issues has been brought. If the
court accepts evidence of prior or pending actions regarding domestic violence, sexual violence, child
abuse, child abandonment, or child neglect, the court must specifically acknowledge, in writing that such
evidence was considered when evaluating the bests interests of the child(ren);
        Evidence that either parent has knowingly provided false information to the court regarding any
prior or pending action regarding domestic violence, sexual violence, child abuse, child abandonment, or
child neglect;
        The particular parenting tasks customarily performed by each parent and the division or
parental responsibilities before the institution of litigation and during the pending litigation, including
the extent to which parenting responsibilities were undertaken by third parties;
        The demonstrated capacity and disposition of each parent to participate and be involved in the
child(ren)’s school and extracurricular activities;
        The demonstrated capacity and disposition of each parent to maintain an environment for the
child(ren) which is free from substance abuse;

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       The capacity and disposition of each parent to protect the child(ren) from the ongoing litigation
as demonstrated by not discussing the litigation with the child(ren), not sharing documents or electronic
media related to the litigation with the child(ren), and refraining from disparaging comments about the
other parent to the child)ren); and
       The developmental stages and needs of the child(ren) and the demonstrated capacity and
disposition of each parent to meet the child(ren)’s developmental needs.


This standard form does not include every possible issue that may be relevant to the facts of your case.
The Parenting Plan should be as detailed as possible to address the time-sharing schedule. Additional
provisions should be added to address all of the relevant factors. The parties should give special
consideration to the age and needs of each child.

In developing the Parenting Plan, you may wish to consult or review other materials which are available
at your local library, law library or through national and state family organizations.

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




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               IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _____________________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
                          IN AND FOR _________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                               Case No: _____________________
                                                               Division: _____________________

_______________________________
                         Mother,
       and
_______________________________
                       Father.


                 SUPERVISED/SAFETY-FOCUSED PARENTING PLAN

This parenting plan is: {Choose only one}
_____ A Parenting Plan submitted to the court with the agreement of the parties.
_____ A proposed Parenting Plan submitted by or on behalf of:
        {Parent’s Name}_________________________________________.
_____ A Parenting Plan established by the court.

This parenting plan is: {Choose only one}
_____ A final Parenting Plan established by the court.
_____ A temporary Parenting Plan established by the court.
_____ A modification of a prior final Parenting Plan or prior final order.

    I.   PARENTS
         Mother
         Name:__________________________________________________________________
         Address:________________________________________________________________
         Telephone Number:_______________________________________________________
         E-Mail:_________________________________________________________________
         _____ Address Unknown: {Please indicate if mother’s address is unknown}
         _____ Address Confidential: {Please indicate if mother’s address and phone numbers are
         confidential pursuant to either a _____ Final Judgment for Protection Against Domestic Violence
         or other court order ____________________________________________________________.}

         Father
         Name:__________________________________________________________________
         Address:________________________________________________________________
         Telephone Number: _______________________________________________________
         E-Mail: _________________________________________________________________
         _____ Address Unknown: (Please indicate if father’s address is unknown}
         _____ Address Confidential: (Please indicate if father’s address and telephone numbers are

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          confidential pursuant to either a _____ Final Judgment for Protection Against Domestic Violence
          or _____other court order ____________________________________________________.)


    II.     CHILDREN: This parenting plan is for the following child(ren) born to, or adopted by the parties:
           (add additional lines as needed)
           Name                                                             Date of Birth
           _______________________________________________________________________
           _______________________________________________________________________
           _______________________________________________________________________
           _______________________________________________________________________

    III. JURISDICTION

           The United States is the country of habitual residence of the child(ren).

           The State of Florida is the child(ren)’s home state for the purposes of the Uniform Child Custody
           Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.

           This Parenting Plan is a child custody determination for the purposes of the Uniform Child
           Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, the International Child Abduction Remedies Act, 42
           U.S.C. Section 11601 et seq., the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act, and the Convention on the
           Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction enacted at the Hague on October 25, 1980, and for
           other state and federal laws.

           Other: _________________________________________________________________.

    IV. PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY {Choose only one}

                   _____ Sole Parental Responsibility
                   It is in the best interests of the child(ren) that the_____ Mother _____ Father shall have
                   sole authority to make major decisions for the child(ren.) It is detrimental to the
                   child(ren) for the parents to have shared parental responsibility.


                   _____ Shared Parental Responsibility with Decision Making Authority
                   It is in the best interests of the child(ren) that the parents confer and attempt to agree
                   on the major decisions involving the child(ren). If the parents are unable to agree, the
                   authority for making major decisions regarding the child(ren) shall be as follows:

                   Education/Academic decisions             _____ Mother     _____ Father
                   Non-emergency health care                _____ Mother     _____ Father
                   ___________________________              _____ Mother     _____ Father
                   ___________________________              _____ Mother     _____ Father

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                 ___________________________              _____ Mother _____ Father



                 _____Other: (Explain) __________________________________________________.

      V. TIME SHARING SCHEDULE {Choose only one}

                 ____ No Time-Sharing: The _____ Mother _____Father shall have no contact with
                 the child(ren) until further order of the court. All parenting decisions shall be made by
                 the other parent.

             1. _____ Supervised Time-Sharing: Whenever the child(ren) are with the _____ Mother
                _____ Father, the supervisor shall be present. The _____ Mother _____ Father has the
                right to spend time with the child(ren) even though the other parent will be making
                most, if not all, of the parenting decisions which are made on the child(ren)’s behalf.
                The time-sharing schedule shall be mutually agreed to between the parents, but not less
                than the schedule set forth below: {Choose only one}

                 _____ hours per week. The place(s), and time(s) shall be set by the _____ Mother
                 _____Father.

                 _____ From ____ __m. to ____ __ m., on the following day(s)
                 _____________________
                 _______________________________________________________________________.

             2. _____ Restricted Time-Sharing: The _____ Mother _____ Father shall have time-
                 sharing with the following restrictions. {The restrictions should be described in detail
                 such as time-sharing only in public places, no overnight visits, etc.} The time-sharing
                 schedule shall be mutually agreed upon between the parents, but not less than the
                 schedule set forth below:___________________________________________________
                ________________________________________________________________________
                ________________________________________________________________________
                ________________________________________________________________________.

             3. _______ hours per week. The place(s), and time(s) shall be set by the
                _____ Mother _____ Father.

             4. ______Other: ___________________________________________________________.

        VI. SUPERVISOR AND SUPERVISION {Choose only one}

        1.    Supervisor. The person supervising the time-sharing shall: {Choose only one}
             _____      Be selected by the _____ Mother _____ Father.

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         _____ Be selected by the _____ Mother _____ Father, subject to the other parent’s approval.

         _____ Other: ________________________________________________________________.

        2.    Restrictions or Level of Supervision: ____________________________________________
             ___________________________________________________________________________
             __________________________________________________________________________ .

        3.   Costs of Supervision
             _____The costs of the supervision shall be paid by the _____ Mother _____ Father

             _____Other: ______________________________________________________.

    VII. LOCATION: {Choose only one}

        The _____ Mother _____ Father shall spend his/her time-sharing with the child(ren) at the
        following location(s):

        1. _____Supervised visitation center (name and address of facility) ________________________
                _______________________________________________________________________.

        2._____ _______________________________________ (location) or other location designated
               by the _____ Mother _____ Father


        3._____Any location designated by the _____ Mother _____ Father with the approval of the
               supervisor.

        4._____Other: _____________________________________________________ .



  VIII. DESIGNATION FOR OTHER LEGAL PURPOSES

     1. The child(ren) named in this Safety-Focused Parenting Plan are scheduled to reside the
        majority of the time with the _____ Mother _____Father. This majority designation is SOLELY
        for purposes of all other state and federal statutes which require such a designation. This
        designation does not affect either parent’s rights and responsibilities under this parenting
        plan.

      2. For purposes of school boundary determination and registration, the _____ Mother’s
          _____ Father’s address shall be designated.


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    IX. TRANSPORTATION AND EXCHANGE OF CHILD(REN)

         1. Transportation
            The child(ren) shall not be driven in a car unless the driver has a valid driver’s license,
            automobile insurance, seat belts, and child safety seats as required by Florida law.

              The _____ Mother _____ Father or mutually agreed upon person shall be responsible for
              transporting the child(ren) to the exchange point. The child(ren) shall be picked up and/or
              returned to the exchange point by {Choose only one}

                  _____ The _____ Mother _____ Father with the supervisor present.

                  _____ The supervisor alone.

                  ____ Other: _______________________________________________.

         2. Exchange

              The exchange of the child(ren) shall occur at: {Indicate all that apply}

                  a._____ The site of the supervised visit.

                  b._____ A monitored exchange location {specify name and address of facility}________
                  ________________________________________________________________.

                  c._____ Other: _________________________________________________.

                  d._____ The _____ Mother _____ Father is prohibited from coming to the exchange
                  point.

    X.   COMMUNICATION

         1.        Between Parents
                All communications regarding the child(ren) shall be between the parents. The
               parents shall not use the child(ren) as messengers to convey information, ask questions, or
               set up schedule changes.

               _____The parents shall communicate with each other: {Indicate all that apply}
               _____in person
               _____by telephone
               _____by letter
               _____by e-mail
               _____Other: {Specify] ___________________________________________.

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             _____ No Communication. Unless otherwise prohibited by court order, all information
             and communication regarding the child(ren) shall be exchanged via or through
             ______________________________________________________________________.


        2. Between Parent and Child(ren)
             The _____ Mother _____ Father {Indicate all that apply}

                a._____Shall not telephone, write, or e-mail the child(ren) unless the contact is agreed
                to in advance by the other parent.

                b._____May write or e-mail the child(ren) at any time. Each parent shall provide a
                contact address (and e-mail address if appropriate) to the other parent, unless other
                prohibited by court order.

                c._____May call the child(ren) on the telephone _____ times per week. The call shall
                last no more than _____ minutes and shall take place between _____ __m. and _____
                __ m. Each parent shall provide a telephone number to the other parent, unless
                otherwise prohibited by court order or law.

                d._____ Long distance telephone calls made by the child(ren) to a parent shall be paid
                by ______________________. Each parent shall provide a telephone number to the
                other parent, unless otherwise prohibited by court order or law.

                e._____Other: ___________________________________________________________.

        3. Costs of Electronic Communication

            “Electronic communication” includes telephones, electronic mail or e-mail, webcams, video-
            conferencing equipment and software or other wired or wireless technologies or other
            means of communication to supplement face-to face contact.

            The costs of electronic communication shall be addressed as follows:
            _____________________________________________________________________
            _____________________________________________________________________
            _____________________________________________________________________.

    XI. ACCESS TO ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

           The _____ Mother _____ Father {Choose only one}


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                 1._____Shall not attend the child(ren)’s activities and events, including but not limited
                 to, school, athletic, and extra-curricular activities and events.

                 2._____May attend the child(ren)’s school, athletic, and extra-curricular activities and
                 events.

                 3._____The _____ Mother _____ Father must stay _____ feet from the other parent
                 and _____ feet from the child.

                         4._____ Other _______________________________________________.


      XII.   CHILD(REN)’S SAFETY

             The _____ Mother _____ Father shall follow the safety rules checked below.
             (Indicate all that apply)

                 1._____There shall be no firearms in the home, car, or in the child(ren)’s presence
                 during time-sharing.

                 2. _____No alcoholic beverages shall be consumed from twenty-four (24) hours before
                 the child(ren) arrive until they are returned to the other parent.

                 3._____The child(ren) shall not be disciplined by corporal punishment.

                 4._____The following person(s) present a danger to the child(ren) and shall not be
                 present during time-sharing: ________________________________________________
                 _______________________________________________________________________.

                 5._____Other: ___________________________________________________________.


      XIII. CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS OF THE PARENTING PLAN

             All changes to the Safety-Focused Parenting Plan must be pursuant to a court order.


      XIV. OTHER PROVISIONS
        ________________________________________________________________________
        ________________________________________________________________________
        ________________________________________________________________________
        ________________________________________________________________________
        ________________________________________________________________________
        ________________________________________________________________________.

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                                        SIGNATURES OF PARENTS

I certify that I have been open and honest in entering into this Parenting Plan. I am satisfied with this
Plan and intend to be bound by it.


Dated:                                            _____________________________________________
                                                  Signature of Mother
                                                  Printed Name:
                                                  Address:
                                                  City, State, Zip:
                                                  Telephone Number:
                                                  Fax Number:
                                                  Designated E-mail Address(es):___________________
                                                  __________________________________________
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ___________________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on                       by                                   .




                                                  NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK


                                                  {Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                                  clerk}
   __ Personally known

    __ Produced identification
        Type of identification produced _________________________________




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I certify that I have been open and honest in entering into this Parenting Plan. I am satisfied with this
Plan and intend to be bound by it.


Dated: ________________________                   _____________________________________________
                                                  Signature of Father
                                                  Printed Name:
                                                  Address:
                                                  City, State, Zip:
                                                  Telephone Number:
                                                  Fax Number:
                                                  Designated E-mail Address(es):___________________
                                                  __________________________________________

STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ________________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on                       by                                   .



                                                  NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK


                                                  {Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                                  clerk.}
   __ Personally known
   __ Produced identification
Type of identification produced __________________________


IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
 [fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Mother ( ) Father.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
 {name of individual} __________________________________________________________,
{name of business} ____________________________________________________________,
{address} ____________________________________________________________________,
{city} ___          ,{state}        , {zip code}____________,{telephone number}                         .

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
                       FORM 12.995(c)
          RELOCATION/LONG DISTANCE PARENTING PLAN (03/15)

                                  When should this form be used?

A Parenting Plan is required in all cases involving time-sharing with minor child(ren), even when time-
sharing is not in dispute. The Parenting Plan must be developed and agreed to by the parents and every
other person entitled to access or time-sharing with the child(ren) and approved by the court. “Other
Person” means an individual who is not the parent, but with whom the child resides pursuant to court
order, or who has the right of access to, time-sharing with or visitation with the child(ren). If the parties
cannot agree to a Parenting Plan or if the parents agreed to a Plan that is not approved by the court, a
Parenting Plan will be established by the court with or without the use of Parenting Plan
Recommendations.

This form or a similar form should be used in the development of a Parenting Plan when you are
planning to relocate your or the child(ren)’s principal residence more than 50 miles from the principal
place of residence:

   at the time of the last order either establishing or modifying time-sharing, or
   at the time of filing the pending action to either establish or modify time-sharing

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. If an agreement has been reached, both parties must
sign the Parenting Plan and have their signatures witnessed by a notary public or deputy clerk. After
completing this form, you should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where
the petition was filed and keep a copy for your records. You should then refer to the instructions for
your petition, answer, or answer and counterpetition concerning the procedures for setting a hearing or
trial (final hearing). If an agreed Parenting Plan is not filed by the parties, the Court shall establish a
Plan.


                     IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.




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                IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT
REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the
procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using the
Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form
12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears.
Please CAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for: Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914; Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida
Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.


                             Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read “General Information for Self-Represented Litigants” found at the
beginning of these forms. The words that are in “bold underline” in these instructions are defined
there. For further information, see chapter 61, Florida Statutes, and the instructions for the petition
and/or answer that were filed in this case



                                             Special notes...

At a minimum, the Relocation/Long Distance Parenting Plan must describe in adequate detail:
     How the parties will share and be responsible for the daily tasks associated with the upbringing
    of the child(ren),
     The time-sharing schedule that specifies the time that the minor child(ren) will spend with each
    parent and every other person entitled to access or time-sharing,
     A designation of who will be responsible for any and all forms of health care, school-related
    matters, including the address to be used for school-boundary determination and registration, other
    activities,
     The methods and technologies that the parties will use to communicate with the child(ren), and
     Any transportation arrangements related to access or time-sharing.


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The best interests of the child(ren) is the primary consideration in the Parenting Plan. In creating the
Parenting Plan, all circumstances between the parties, including the parties’ historic relationship,
domestic violence, and other factors must be taken into consideration. Determination of the best
interests of the child(ren) shall be made by evaluating all of the factors affecting the welfare and interest
of the particular minor child(ren) and the circumstances of the family as listed in section 61.13(3),
Florida Statutes, including, but not limited to:
              The demonstrated capacity and disposition of each party to facilitate and encourage a
                 close and continuing parent-child relationship, to honor the time-sharing schedule, and
                 to be reasonable when changes are required;
              The anticipated division of parental responsibilities after the litigation, including the
                 extent to which parental responsibilities will be delegated to third parties;
              The demonstrated capacity and disposition of each party to determine, consider, and
                 act upon the needs of the child(ren) as opposed to the needs or desires of the parent;
              The length of time the child(ren) has lived in a stable, satisfactory environment and the
                 desirability of maintaining continuity;
              The geographic viability of the parenting plan, with special attention paid to the needs
                 of school-age children and the amount of time to be spent traveling to effectuate the
                 parenting plan. This factor does not create a presumption for or against relocation of
                 either party with a child(ren);
              The moral fitness of the parties;
              The mental and physical health of the parties;
              The home, school, and community record of the child(ren);
              The reasonable preference of the child(ren), if the court deems the child(ren) to be of
                 sufficient intelligence, understanding, and experience to express a preference;
              The demonstrated knowledge, capacity, and disposition of each party to be informed of
                 the circumstances of the minor child(ren), including, but not limited to, the child(ren)’s
                 friends, teachers, medical care providers, daily activities, and favorite things;
              The demonstrated capacity and disposition of each party to provide a consistent routine
                 for the child(ren), such as discipline, and daily schedules for homework, meals, and bedtime;
              The demonstrated capacity of each party to communicate with and keep the other part(y)ies
                  informed of issues and activities regarding the minor child(ren), and the willingness of
                 each party to adopt a unified front on all major issues when dealing with the child(ren);
              Evidence of domestic violence, sexual violence, child abuse, child abandonment, or child
                 neglect, regardless of whether a prior or pending action relating to those issues has
                 been brought. If the court accepts evidence of prior or pending actions regarding
                 domestic violence, sexual violence, child abuse, child abandonment, or child neglect, the
                 court must specifically acknowledge in writing that such evidence was considered when
                 evaluating the best interests of the child(ren);
              Evidence that any party has knowingly provided false information to the court regarding
                 any prior or pending action regarding domestic violence, sexual violence, child abuse,
                 child abandonment, or child neglect;

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               The particular parenting tasks customarily performed by each patty and the division of
                parental responsibilities before the institution of litigation and during the pending litigation,
                including the extent to which parenting responsibilities were undertaken by third parties;
               The demonstrated capacity and disposition of each party to participate and be involved
                in the child(ren)’s school and extracurricular activities;
               The demonstrated capacity and disposition of each party to maintain an environment
                for the child(ren) which is free from substance abuse;
                The capacity and disposition of each party to protect the child(ren) from the ongoing
                litigation as demonstrated by not discussing the litigation with the child(ren), not sharing
                documents or electronic media related to the litigation with the child(ren), and
                refraining from disparaging comments about any other party to the child)ren); and
               The developmental stages and needs of the child(ren) and the demonstrated capacity
                and disposition of each party to meet the child(ren)’s developmental needs.

This standard form does not include every possible issue that may be relevant to the facts of your case.
The Parenting Plan should be as detailed as possible to address the time-sharing schedule. Additional
provisions should be added to address all of the relevant factors. The parties should give special
consideration to the age and needs of each child.

In developing the Parenting Plan, you may wish to consult or review other materials which are available
at your local library, law library or through national and state family organizations.

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out
these forms, that person must give you a copy of a Disclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules
of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms
also must put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every
form he or she helps you complete.




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            IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _____________________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
                IN AND FOR ______________________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

                                                                   Case No: __________________
                                                                   Division: __________________

_________________________________,
                      Petitioner,

And

_________________________________,
                     Respondent.


              RELOCATION/LONG-DISTANCE PARENTING PLAN
This parenting plan is: {Choose only one}
    _____       A Parenting Plan submitted to the court with the agreement of the parties.
    _____       A proposed Parenting Plan submitted by or on behalf of:
                {Name of Parent or Other Person}__________________________________.
    _____       A Parenting Plan established by the court.

This parenting plan is: {Choose only one}
    _____       A final Parenting Plan established by the court.
    _____       A temporary Parenting Plan established by the court.
    _____       A modification of a prior final Parenting Plan or prior final order.

I.    PARTIES
      Mother
      Name:__________________________________________________________________
      Address: ________________________________________________________________
      Telephone Number: _______________________________________________________
      E-Mail: _________________________________________________________________

      Father
      Name:__________________________________________________________________
      Address: ________________________________________________________________
      Telephone Number: _______________________________________________________
      E-Mail: _________________________________________________________________

      Other Person {If Applicable}
      Name:___________________________________________________________________
      Address:_________________________________________________________________
      Telephone Number_________________________________________________________
      E-mail:___________________________________________________________________


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II.        CHILDREN: This parenting plan is for the following child(ren):
           {Add additional lines as needed}
           Name(s)                                                        Birth Date(s)
           ___________________________________________________________________________
           ___________________________________________________________________________
           ___________________________________________________________________________
           ___________________________________________________________________________
           ___________________________________________________________________________

III.       JURISDICTION

           The United States is the country of habitual residence of the child(ren).

           The State of Florida is the child(ren)’s home state for the purposes of the Uniform Child
           Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.

           This Parenting Plan is a child custody determination for the purposes of the Uniform Child
           Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, the International Child Abduction Remedies Act, 42
           U.S.C. Sections 11601 et seq., the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act, and the Convention on
           the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction enacted at the Hague on October 25, 1980,
           and for all other state and federal laws.

           Other: _____________________________________________________________________.

IV.       PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND DECISION MAKING

           1. Parental Responsibility {Choose only one}

           _____       Shared Parental Responsibility.
                       It is in the best interests of the child(ren) that the parties confer and jointly make
                       all major decisions affecting the welfare of the child(ren). Major decisions include,
                       but are not limited to, decisions about the child(ren)’s education, healthcare, and
                       other responsibilities unique to this family.



           _____       Shared Parental Responsibility with Decision Making Authority
                       It is in the best interests of the child(ren) that the parties confer and attempt to
                       agree on the major decisions involving the child(ren). If the parties are unable to
                       agree, the authority for making major decisions regarding the child(ren) shall be
                       as follows:

                       Education/Academic decisions ____ Mother ____ Father ____ Other Person
                       Non-emergency health care    ____ Mother ____ Father ____ Other Person
                       ___________________________ _____ Mother ____ Father ____ Other Person
                       __________________________ ____ Mother ____ Father ____ Other Person

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                        __________________________ ____ Mother ____ Father ____ Other Person

      _____             Sole Parental Responsibility:
                        It is in the best interests of the child(ren) that the _____ Mother _____ Father
                        _____ Other Person shall have sole authority to make major decisions for the
                        child(ren.) It is detrimental to the child(ren) for the parties to share decision
                        making.

      2.      Day-to-Day Decisions
             Unless otherwise specified in this plan, each party shall make decisions regarding day-to-
             day care and control of each child, including the performance of daily tasks, while the
             child is with that party. Regardless of the allocation of decision making in the Parenting
             Plan, any party may make emergency decisions affecting the health or safety of the
             child(ren) when the child is residing with that party. A party who makes an emergency
             decision shall share the decision with the other party as soon as reasonably possible.

      3.         Extracurricular Activities (Indicate all that apply)

           i. _____ Any party may register the child(ren) and allow them to participate in the
                    activity of the child(ren)’s choice.

           ii.          _____ The parties must mutually agree to all extracurricular activities.

             c. _____       The party with the minor child(ren) shall transport the minor child(ren) to
                     and/or from all mutually agreed upon extra-curricular activities, providing all
                     necessary uniforms and equipment within the party’s possession.

             d. _____       The costs of the extracurricular activities shall be paid by:
                     Mother _______% Father ________ %

             e. _____         The uniforms and equipment required for the extracurricular activities
                     shall be paid by:
                     Mother _______ %        Father _________%

             f. _____            Other: _____________________________________________________ .

 V.              INFORMATION SHARING. Unless Otherwise Indicated or Ordered by the Court:

             1. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, the parties shall have access to medical and school
             records, and information pertaining to the child(ren), and shall be permitted to
             independently consult with any and all professionals involved with the child(ren). The
             parties shall cooperate with each other in sharing information related to the health,
             education, and welfare of the child(ren) and they shall sign any necessary documentation
             ensuring that all parties have access to said records.

              2. Each party shall be responsible for obtaining records and reports directly from the
             school and health care providers.

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          3. The parties have equal rights to inspect and receive governmental agency and law
              enforcement records concerning the child(ren).

          4. The parties shall have equal and independent authority to confer with the child(ren)’s
              school, day care, health care providers, and other programs with regard to the
              child(ren)’s educational, emotional, and social progress.

          5. The parties shall be listed as “emergency contacts” for the child(ren).

          6. Each party has a continuing responsibility to provide a residential and mailing address,
          and contact telephone number (s) to the other parties. Each party shall notify the other
          parties in writing within 24 hours of any changes. Each party shall notify the court in
          writing within seven (7) days of any changes.

          7. Other: _________________________________________________________________
          _______________________________________________________________________.

VI.      SCHEDULING

      1. School Calendar
         a. If necessary, on or before ______________ of each year, the parties should
         obtain a copy of the school calendar for the next school year. The parties shall
         discuss the calendars and the time-sharing schedule so that any differences or
         questions can be resolved.

          b. The parties shall follow the school calendar of: {Indicate all that apply}
          _____ the oldest child
          _____ the youngest child
          _____ ______________ County
          _____ _________________ School

      2. Academic Break Definition
         When defining academic break periods, the period shall begin at the end of the last
         scheduled day of classes before the holiday or break and shall end on the first day of
         regularly scheduled classes after the holiday or break.

      3. Schedule Changes {Indicate all that apply}

              1. _____ A party making a request for a schedule change will make the request as
                    soon as possible, but in any event, except in cases of emergency, no less than
                    _____________________________________ before the change is to occur.

              2. _____ A party requesting a change of schedule shall be responsible for any
                    additional child care, or transportation costs caused by the change.

              3. _____ Other ______________________________________________________.

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VII. TIME-SHARING SCHEDULE


     1. Weekday and Weekend Schedule
        The following schedule shall apply beginning on ________________________ with the
        _____ Mother _____ Father _____ {If Applicable} Other Person and continue as follows:

      The child(ren) shall spend time with the Mother on the following dates and times:
      WEEKENDS: _____ Every _____ Every Other _____ Other {Specify} :
     ______________________________________________________________
     From ___________________________ to ___________________________
     WEEKDAYS: {Specify days} _______________________________________
     From _____________________________ to _________________________
     OTHER: {Specify} _______________________________________________
     ______________________________________________________________
     ______________________________________________________________

      The child(ren) shall spend time with the Father on the following dates and times:
      WEEKENDS: _____ Every _____ Every Other _____ Other {Specify}:
      ______________________________________________________________
      From____________________________ to ___________________________
      WEEKDAYS: {Specify days} ________________________________________
      From _____________________________ to __________________________
      OTHER: {Specify} _________________________________________________
      _______________________________________________________________
      _______________________________________________________________

      The child(ren) shall spend time with the Other Person {If Applicable} on the following
      dates and times:
      WEEKENDS: _____ Every _____ Every Other _____ Other {Specify} :
      ______________________________________________________________
      From _____________________________to __________________________
      WEEKDAYS: {Specify Days}________________________________________
      From _____________________________to __________________________
      OTHER: {Specify} ________________________________________________
      ______________________________________________________________
      ______________________________________________________________

    Please indicate if there is a different time sharing schedule for any child. Complete a
      separate Attachment for each child for whom there is a different time sharing schedule.

       _____ There is a different time-sharing schedule for the following child(ren) in
       Attachment _____.
      ______________________________, and _________________________.
            {Name of Child}                          {Name of Child}


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2. Holiday Schedule {Choose only one}

 a. _____No holiday time sharing shall apply. The regular time-sharing schedule set forth above
               shall apply.

b. _____Holiday time-sharing shall be as the parties agree.

c. _____Holiday time-sharing shall be in accordance with the following schedule. The Holiday
               schedule will take priority over the regular weekday, weekend, and summer
               schedules. Fill in the blanks with Mother, Father, or
               {If Applicable} Other Person to indicate where the child(ren) will be for the
               holidays. Provide the beginning and ending times. If a holiday is not specified as
               even, odd, or every year with one party, then the child(ren) will remain with the
               other party in accordance with the regular schedule

                Holidays               Even Years Odd Years       Every Year     Begin/End Time
                Mother’s Day            ______      ______          ______       ____________
                Father’s Day            ______      ______         ______        ____________
                President’s Day         ______     ______          _______       ____________
                Martin Luther King Day ______     _______          _______       ____________
                Easter                  ______    _______          _______       ____________
                Passover                ______    _______          _______       ____________
                Memorial Day Weekend ______        _______         _______       ____________
                 th
                4 of July               ______    _______          _______       ____________
                Labor Day Weekend       ______    _______          _______       ____________
                Columbus Day Weekend _____       _______           _______       ____________
                Halloween               ______ ________            _______       ____________
                Thanksgiving            ______ ________            _______       ____________
                Veteran’s Day           ______ ________            _______       ____________
                Hanukkah                ______ ________            _______      ____________
                Yom Kippur              ______ _________           _______      ____________
                Rosh Hashanah           ______ _________           _______      _____________
                Child(ren)’s Birthdays ______ _________            _______     _____________
                _______________         ______ _________           _______     _____________
                _______________         ______ _________          _______      ______________

                                                  This holiday schedule may affect the regular time-
        sharing schedule. Parties may                                             wish to specify
        one or more of the following options:

        d_____ When the parties are using an alternating weekend plan and the holiday schedule
               would result in one party having the child(ren) for three weekends in a row, the
               parties will exchange the following weekend, so that each has two weekends in a
               row before the regular alternating weekend pattern resumes.



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        e. _____        If a party has the child(ren) on a weekend immediately before or after an
                unspecified holiday or non-school day, they shall have the child(ren) for the
                holiday or non-school day.




    3. Winter Break {choose only one}

     a. _____ The _____ Mother _____ Father _____{If Applicable} Other Person shall have the
     child(ren) from the day and time school is dismissed until December ____ at ____ a.m./p. m
     in _____odd-numbered years _____ even-numbered years _____ every year. The other
     party will have the child(ren) for the second portion of the Winter Break. The parties shall
     alternate the arrangement each year.

      b._____ The _____ Mother _____ Father _____ {If Applicable} Other Person shall have the
     child(ren) for the entire Winter Break during _____ odd-numbered years _____ even-
     numbered years _____ every year

     c._____    Other:_________________________________________________________
                   ______________________________________________________________
                   ______________________________________________________________

    4. Specific Winter Holidays
     If not addressed above, the specific Winter Holidays such as Christmas, New Year’s Eve,
     Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, etc. shall be shared as follows:
     ____________________________________________________________________
     ____________________________________________________________________
     ____________________________________________________________________
     ____________________________________________________________________.

     5. Spring Break {Choose only one}

        a. _____The parties shall follow the regular schedule.

        b. _____The parties shall alternate the entire Spring Break with the _____ Mother
                _____ Father _____ {If Applicable}       Other Person having the child(ren) during
                the _____ odd-numbered _____             even-numbered years

        c. _____The _____ Father _____ Mother _____ {If Applicable} Other Person shall have the
                child(ren) for the entire Spring Break every year.

        d. _____The Spring Break will be evenly divided. The first half of the Spring Break will go
                to the party whose regularly scheduled weekend falls on the first half and the
                second half going to the party whose weekend falls during the second half.

        e. _____Other: __________________________________________________________.

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          6. Summer Break {Choose only one}

           a. _____        The parents shall follow the regular schedule through the summer.

           b. _____        The _____ Mother _____ Father _____ {If Applicable} Other Person shall
                   have the entire Summer Break from _____________________________after
                   school is out until ____________________ before school starts.

           c. _____       The parties shall equally divide the Summer Break as follows:
                   _________________________________________________________________
                   _________________________________________________________________
                   _________________________________________________________________
                   _________________________________________________________________

           d. _____       Other:
                   __________________________________________________________
                   _________________________________________________________________.

 7.        Number of Overnights:

        Based upon the time-sharing schedule, the Mother has a total of _____ overnights per year,
        the Father has a total of ____ overnights per year and {If Applicable} the Other Person has a
        total of _____ overnights per year. Note: The total of these numbers must equal 365.

 8. Attached Time-Sharing Schedule:

        _____If not set forth above, the parties shall have time-sharing in accordance with the
        schedule which is attached as Attachment ______and incorporated herein.

VIII.      TRANSPORTATION AND EXCHANGE OF CHILD(REN)

               1. The parties shall have the child(ren) ready on time with sufficient clothing packed
                      and ready at the agreed upon time of exchange. All necessary information
                      and medicines will accompany the child(ren).

               2. The parties shall exchange travel information and finalize travel plans at least
                      ______days in advance of the date of travel. Except in cases of emergency,
                      any party requesting a change of travel plans after the date of finalization
                      shall be solely responsible for any additional costs.

               3. Automobile Transportation and Exchange {Choose only one}
               If a party is more than _____minutes late without contacting the other party to make
               other arrangements, the party with the child(ren) may proceed with other plans and
               activities.


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            a._____      The _____ Mother _____Father _____ {If Applicable} Other Person shall
         provide all transportation.

            b. _____     The _____ Mother _____Father _____ {If Applicable} Other Person shall
         pick up the child(ren) at the beginning of the visit and the other party shall pick up the
         child(ren) at the end of the visit. The exchange shall take place:
         _____ At the parties’ homes unless otherwise agreed
         _____ At the following location unless the parties agree in advance to a different
                 location:{specify}______________________________________________.
       _____ The parties shall meet at the following central location:
        {specify}_________________________________________________________
        ________________________________________________________________.


    c. _____Other:___________________________________________________________.

            4. Airplane and Other Public Transportation and Exchange

        Airline regulations govern the age at which a child may fly unescorted. An older child or
        children may fly under such regulations as each airline may establish.

            a._____      Until a child reaches the age of ______, the parties agree that the
            child(ren) shall take a direct flight and/or fly accompanied by:
            _____________________.

            b._____   Once a child reaches the age of _____, the child shall be permitted to fly
            accompanied by an airline employee.

            c._____     Once a child reaches the age of _____, the child shall be permitted to fly
            unescorted.

            d._____   Other:
            _______________________________________________________.


        Airline reservations should be made well in advance and preferably, non-stop or direct.

        All flight information shall be sent to the other party(ies) at least _____days in advance of
        the flight by the party purchasing the tickets.

        If the child(ren) are flying accompanied by a party, the party picking up the child(ren) shall
        exchange the child(ren) with the other party at__________________ and the party
        returning the child(ren) shall exchange the children at _________________________.
        If the exchange is to be made at the airport, the party flying in to pick up or drop off the
        child(ren) from/to the airport must notify the other party of any flight delays.



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       Unless otherwise agreed in advance, the party taking the child(ren) to the airport must call
       the other party(ies) immediately upon departure to notify the other party(ies) that the
       child(ren) is/are arriving, and the party who meets the child(ren) must immediately notify
       the other party(ies) upon the child(ren)’s arrival.




5. Costs of Airline and Other Public Transportation {Indicate all that apply}

        a. _____Ticket Purchase {If Applicable}:
                The parties shall work together to purchase the most convenient and least
                expensive tickets.

                After consultation among the parties, it shall be the responsibility of
                ___________________ to purchase the tickets by {date} _______________.
                All parties entitled to access to, or time-sharing with the child(ren) shall be
                notified of the purchase by {date}_____________________.

                Proof of the purchase and a copy of the itinerary (choose only one) [ ] shall be
                provided to all parties by {date}___________________[ ] shall not be provided.

                Unless otherwise agreed or in the case of an unavoidable emergency, any costs
                incurred by a missed travel connection shall be the sole responsibility of the party
                who failed to timely deliver the child(ren) to the missed connection.

        b. _____Transportation costs are included in the Child Support Worksheets and/or the
                Order for Child Support and should not be included here.

        c. _____Mother shall pay _____% Father shall pay _____% of the transportation costs.

        d. _____Mother shall pay _____% Father shall pay _____% of the transportation costs for
                an adult to accompany the child(ren) during travel.

        e. _____If the parties are sharing travel costs, the non-purchasing party shall reimburse
                the other party within ______days of receipt of documentation establishing the
                travel costs.

        f. _____Other:____________________________________________________.

6.   Foreign and Out-Of-State Travel {Indicate all that apply}

        a. _____         The parties may travel within the United States with the child(ren) during
                his/her time-sharing. The party traveling with the child(ren) shall give the other
                party(ies) at least ____ days written notice before traveling out of state unless
                there is an emergency, and shall provide the other party(ies) with a detailed

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                 itinerary, including locations and telephone numbers where the child(ren) and
                 party can be reached at least ____ days in advance of the date of travel.

         b. _____A party may travel out of the country with the child(ren) during his/her time-
                 sharing. At least ____ days in advance of the date of travel, the party shall
                 provide a detailed itinerary, including locations, and telephone numbers where
                 the child(ren) and party may be reached during the trip. Each party agrees to
                 provide whatever documentation is necessary for the other party(ies) to take the
                 child(ren) out of the country.

         c. _____If a party wishes to travel out of the country with the child(ren), he/she shall
                 provide the following security for the return of the child ___________________
                 _________________________________________________________________.

         d. _____Other___________________________________________________________.

7.   Other Travel and Exchange Arrangements: ___________________________________
        _______________________________________________________________________
        _______________________________________________________________________

IX. EDUCATION

     4. School designation. For purposes of school boundary determination and registration, the
     _____ Mother’s _____ Father’s _____ {If Applicable} Other Person’s address shall be
     designated.

     5. {If Applicable} The following provisions are made regarding private or home schooling:
        _______________________________________________________________________
        _______________________________________________________________________
        _______________________________________________________________________.

     6. Other. ________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________
        ______________________________________________________________________.

X.     DESIGNATION FOR OTHER LEGAL PURPOSES

     The child(ren) named in this Parenting Plan are scheduled to reside the majority of the time
     with the _____ Mother _____ Father _____ {If Applicable} Other Person. This majority
     designation is SOLELY for purposes of all other state and federal laws which require such a
     designation. This designation does not affect the rights or responsibilities of any party under
     this Parenting Plan.

XI. COMMUNICATION

              4. Between Parties


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        All communications regarding the child(ren) shall be between the parties. The parties
        shall not use the child(ren) as messengers to convey information, ask questions, or set up
        schedule changes.

        The parties shall communicate with each other by: {Indicate all that apply}
        _____ in person
        _____ by telephone
        _____ by letter
        _____ by e-mail
        _____ Other:___________________________________________________.


             5.   Between Parties and Child(ren)

        The parties shall keep contact information current. Telephone or other electronic
        communication between the child(ren) and another party shall not be monitored by or
        interrupted by the other party. “Electronic communication” includes telephones,
        electronic mail or e-mail, webcams, video-conferencing equipment and software or other
        wired or wireless technologies or other means of communication to supplement face to
        face contact.

        The child(ren) may have _____ telephone _____ e-mail _____ other electronic
        communication in the form of ___________________________________ with the other
        party: {Choose only one}
        _____ Anytime
        _____ Every day during the hours of ______________ to ______________________
        _____ On the following days_______________________________________
                 during the hours of _______________________ to _______________________
        _____ Other: _________________________________________________________

            6. Costs of Electronic Communication shall be addressed as follows:
        ________________________________________________________________________
        ________________________________________________________________________
        ________________________________________________________________________

XII. CHILD CARE {Choose only one}

    1. _____ Each party may select appropriate child care providers
    2. _____ All child care providers must be agreed upon by the parties.
    3. _____ Each party must offer the other party the opportunity to care for the child(ren)
                                              before using a child care provider for any period
       exceeding _______ hours.
    4. _____ Other ________________________________________________________.

XIII. CHANGES TO OR MODIFICATIONS OF THE PARENTING PLAN



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    Temporary changes may be made informally without a written document. When the parties
    do not agree, this Parenting Plan remains in effect until further order of the court.

    Any substantial changes to the Parenting Plan must be sought through the filing of a
    supplemental petition for modification.

XIV.    RELOCATION

    Any relocation of the child(ren) is subject to and must be sought in compliance with Section
    61.13001, Florida Statutes.




XV. DISPUTES OR CONFLICT RESOLUTION

    The parties shall attempt to cooperatively resolve any disputes which may arise over the
    terms of the Parenting Plan. The parties may wish to use mediation or other dispute
    resolution methods and assistance, such as Parenting Coordinators and Parenting Counselors,
    before filing a court action.


XVI.   OTHER PROVISIONS
    ___________________________________________________________________________
    ___________________________________________________________________________
    ___________________________________________________________________________
    ___________________________________________________________________________
    ___________________________________________________________________________
    ___________________________________________________________________________
    ___________________________________________________________________________
    ___________________________________________________________________________
    ___________________________________________________________________________
    ___________________________________________________________________________.




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                                           SIGNATURES OF PARTIES

I certify that I have been open and honest in entering into this Parenting Plan. I am satisfied with this
plan and intend to be bound by it.


Dated: ______________________                     _______________________________________
                                                  Signature of Mother

                                                  Printed Name: ___________________________
                                                  Address: _______________________________
                                                  City, State, Zip: __________________________
                                                  Telephone Number: ______________________
                                                  Fax Number: ___________________________
                                                  Designated E-mail Address(es):______________
                                                  _______________________________________

STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ____________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on __________ by ___________________________.

                                                  _______________________________________
                                                  NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK

                                                  _______________________________________
                                                  [Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                                  deputy clerk.]
____    Personally known
____    Produced identification
____    Type of identification produced ________________________________




I certify that I have been open and honest in entering into this Parenting Plan. I am satisfied with this
plan and intend to be bound by it.

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Dated: ______________________                     _______________________________________
                                                  Signature of Father

                                                  Printed Name: ___________________________
                                                  Address: _______________________________
                                                  City, State, Zip: __________________________
                                                  Telephone Number: ______________________
                                                  Fax Number: ___________________________
                                                  Designated E-mail Address(es):______________
                                                  _______________________________________

STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ____________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on __________ by ___________________________.

                                                  _______________________________________
                                                  NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK

                                                  _______________________________________
                                                  [Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                                  deputy clerk.]

____    Personally known
____    Produced identification
____    Type of identification produced ________________________________




I certify that I have been open and honest in entering into this Parenting Plan. I am satisfied with this
plan and intend to be bound by it.




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Dated: ______________________                     _______________________________________
                                                  Signature of Other Person

                                                  Printed Name: ___________________________
                                                  Address: _______________________________
                                                  City, State, Zip: __________________________
                                                  Telephone Number: ______________________
                                                  Fax Number: ___________________________
                                                  Designated E-mail Address(es):______________
                                                  ________________________________________

STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ____________________

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on __________ by ___________________________.

                                                  _______________________________________
                                                  NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK

                                                  _______________________________________
                                                  [Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or
                                                  deputy clerk.]

____    Personally known
____    Produced identification
____    Type of identification produced ________________________________



IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW: [fill in
all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ( ) Mother ( ) Father ( ) Other Person.
This form was completed with the assistance of:
 {name of individual} __________________________________________________________________,
{name of business}_____________________________________________________________________,
{address} ____________________________________________________________________________,
{city} ________________, {state} _____,{zip code}__________,{telephone number} _________________.




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