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Amendments to the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
FORM 12.980(h)
REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL FILING OF ADDRESS
(06/18)

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 (06/18)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,

IN AND FOR , FLORIDA

and

Case No.:

Division:

REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL FILING OF ADDRESS

I, 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 741.30(3)(b)(a), section 784.046(4)(b)1, and section 784.0485(3)(b)1, Florida Statutes, or other statutory provision providing for the separate confidential filing for safety reasons.

Dated:

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 (06/18)

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What the Amendments to the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Are

The Amendments to the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family are written modifications submitted to update court-approved family law forms and orders. They document changes to parenting plans, child support calculations, timesharing schedules, or case management details and are prepared for filing with the county family court. Because family law forms often affect rights and custody, amendments must follow Florida court procedures, meet signature and notarization rules where required, and be retained with the case record. This guide clarifies required fields, filing destinations, common pitfalls, and how electronic tools may be used while noting exceptions under federal and state law.

Why Preparing an Accurate Amendment Matters

A clear, correctly completed amendment avoids hearing delays, preserves enforceability, and creates a reliable record for the court and parties.

Why Preparing an Accurate Amendment Matters

Who Typically Prepares and Files These Amendments

Several parties and professionals commonly prepare amendments to family law forms before filing with Florida courts.

  • Self-represented parents updating parenting time, relocation, or support terms with supporting facts and dates.
  • Family law attorneys drafting amendments for client review and court submission in compliance with local rules.
  • Court clerks and mediators who assist with ministerial updates or generate court-authorized form revisions.

Identify your role early — filer, preparer, or signatory — to ensure the correct fields, signatures, and service steps are applied.

Step-by-step: Completing and Filing an Amendment

Follow these steps in order to prepare, sign, and file an amendment with minimal friction.

  • 01
    Gather documents: Collect existing orders, exhibits, and case number.
  • 02
    Draft amendment: Describe the change precisely and attach supporting exhibits.
  • 03
    Sign and notarize: Obtain required signatures, witnesses, and notarization if necessary.
  • 04
    File with court: Submit to clerk and serve other parties per local rules.

How to Configure an Online Amendment Workflow

Set up a repeatable digital workflow to collect signatures, track versions, and generate a certified copy for court.

Field Configuration
Document template Preload forms with reusable fields and conditional text
Signer order Define sequencing or parallel signing per party role
Authentication Choose email, SMS code, or ID verification
Retention Enable secure archival and audit trail retention

Digital Signing and eSubmission Considerations

Electronic workflows can speed execution but must respect legal and court-specific limits.

  • Authentication: Use at least email + access code for party attribution
  • Audit Trail: Capture timestamp, IP, and action log
  • Encryption: Files should be encrypted in transit and at rest

Confirm the county clerk and presiding judge accept electronically signed filings or require wet signatures, notarization, or in-person filing before relying solely on eSubmission.

Where to Send or File an Amendment in Florida

Routing depends on county practice: file with the circuit family court clerk and serve all parties according to Florida Rules of Civil Procedure.

  • Court filing: Submit to the county family court clerk's office
  • Service on parties: Serve opposing counsel or parties per local rules
  • Judge review: Judge schedules review or approves administratively
  • Record retention: Clerk adds amendment to the official case file

Common Deadlines and Timing Expectations

Timing varies by county and the nature of the amendment; plan for clerk review and possible hearing scheduling.

Immediate updates:

Administrative clerks may accept uncontested edits same-day

Hearing scheduling:

Contested amendments often require 2–8 weeks for a hearing

Service deadlines:

Serve opposing parties per local rule timelines

Objection window:

Opposing party may file objection within set period

Order entry:

Approved amendments are entered and effective per stated date

Key Milestones from Draft to Court Entry

Track these milestones to monitor progress from amendment drafting through official entry in the court record.

01

Draft Completed

Amendment text and exhibits assembled

02

Signatures Obtained

All parties sign and notarize if required

03

Filed with Clerk

Document submitted to county family court

04

Order Entered

Clerk or judge enters amendment as case record

Core Elements Every Professional Amendment Should Include

A professionally prepared amendment is concise, clearly dated, signed, and attaches supporting documentation so the court can process it without ambiguity.

Case Caption

Complete case caption with county, docket number, and original party names to ensure the amendment attaches to the correct file.

Clear Amendment Text

Precise language stating which original provision is changed, replaced, or supplemented, and the exact new wording or schedule.

Effective Date

A clearly stated effective date in MM/DD/YYYY format that governs when the new terms take effect.

Supporting Exhibits

Attach spreadsheets, schedules, or affidavits that substantiate financial or custody changes and reference them in the amendment.

Signatures

Original signatures of all parties and attorney blocks when represented; notary or witness blocks if county rules require them.

Service Proof

Certificate of service or affidavit showing how and when opposing parties were served per Florida Rules.

Supporting Documents Often Submitted with an Amendment

Courts typically expect attachments that substantiate the requested change and provide administrative clarity for the file.

Financial Affidavit

Updated income and expense statements supporting child support or alimony changes, with pay stubs or tax returns attached.

Parenting Plan Schedules

Revised timesharing calendars and holiday schedules presented as clear, dated exhibits for the court record.

Proposed Order

A clean proposed order the judge may sign that reflects the amendment language and effective dates.

Certificate of Service

A signed statement indicating how and when other parties were served with the amendment.

Security and Compliance Checklist

ESIGN / UETA: Confirm electronic consent
Family Law Exceptions: Verify court permits e-signature
HIPAA Considerations: Use BAA when PHI included
Encryption: TLS 1.2/1.3; AES-256 at rest
Audit Trail: Capture timestamps and IP
Notarization: Follow local RON/IPEN rules

Consequences of Incorrect or Incomplete Amendments

Filing Rejection: Clerk returns documents
Hearing Delay: Scheduled matters postponed
Enforcement Gaps: Order may be unenforceable
Sanctions Risk: Court fees or sanctions
Privacy Exposure: Improper PHI disclosure
Invalid Signature: Signature not accepted

Common Preparation Mistakes to Avoid

  • Leaving the case caption incomplete or using an incorrect docket number, which commonly causes clerk rejection and administrative delays.
  • Failing to obtain required notarization or witness signatures where the county or statute requires them, creating enforceability issues.
  • Submitting vague amendment language that does not identify the exact paragraph being changed, inviting objections or need for redrafting.
  • Neglecting to serve opposing parties correctly or failing to file a certificate of service, potentially nullifying the filing.

Typical eSignature Pricing and Feature Comparison

Signatures and bulk sending vary by vendor; the table compares common pricing and compliance attributes relevant to amendment workflows.

signNow DocuSign Adobe Sign PandaDoc HelloSign
Starting Price $8/user/mo $15/user/mo $14/user/mo $19/user/mo $15/user/mo
Free Trial 7-day free trial No No Yes, limited Yes, limited
Bulk Send Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Audit Trail Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
HIPAA Compliant Yes Yes Yes No No
Envelope Cap No envelope cap 100 envelopes/user/year Varies by plan Varies by plan Varies by plan

Real-world Examples of Amendments and Digital Workflows

Two customer stories illustrate common scenarios where amendments and digital signatures streamlined case preparation.

Optica Ventures COO

The interface was made simple for staff and clients.

  • Paperless execution reduced turnaround time.
  • The team standardized amendment templates and improved recordkeeping for recurring family-court filings.

Martin Properties Founder

All documents were processed online with compliance in mind.

  • Mobile signing supported remote parties.
  • The workflow allowed faster submission to clerks and fewer scheduling conflicts for hearings.

Frequently Asked Questions and Troubleshooting

Answers to common questions about validity, signatures, notarization, and filing for Amendments to the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family.


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