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Court name, county, case number, and party names presented in the exact format required by Florida Supreme Court family law forms.
Using Form 12960 helps ensure your motion meets Florida court formatting and content expectations, reduces clerk return risk, and clarifies the relief requested for the judge and opposing party. The standardized form also makes it easier to attach exhibits, prepare a certificate of service, and track filing status.
Typical filers include family law attorneys, court clerks preparing templates, and self-represented litigants who follow the Florida-approved format.
Court name, county, case number, and party names presented in the exact format required by Florida Supreme Court family law forms.
One-line title describing the motion and a clear statement of the specific relief sought so the judge can quickly identify the request.
Concise factual background describing relevant dates, prior orders, and events that support the legal basis for the relief sought.
Short citation to applicable statutes or rules when required; avoid long legal briefs unless the local rule allows attachments.
Attorney or party signature, printed name, Florida Bar number (if counsel), address, phone number, and email address where applicable.
Statement describing how and when the motion was served on opposing counsel or parties, including method and date.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Template | Save the blank Form 12960 as a reusable template for future motions. |
| Conditional Fields | Show or hide exhibit sections based on answers to earlier fields. |
| Signer Roles | Assign roles: Movant, Opposing Party, Attorney for Movant. |
| Authentication | Require email code or stronger verification for signature attribution. |
Use a platform that supports court-acceptable PDF output, audit trails, and configurable signer authentication to meet ESIGN and local court requirements.
Document is filed the date the clerk accepts it.
Serve opposing parties promptly; local rules specify minimum notice periods.
Opposing party may have a statutory or rule-based deadline to respond.
Clerk or judge sets hearing date; timing varies by docket.
Judge issues written order after hearing or on the papers.
Prepare the motion, attach exhibits, and verify caption and case number.
Serve parties and file the motion with the clerk per local rules.
Opposing party may file a response; movant may file a reply if allowed.
Judge considers filings at hearing or rules on the motion in writing.
Attach exhibits as PDF files with clear labels and an exhibit index so the judge can locate referenced materials quickly.
Affidavits supporting the motion must be sworn or notarized as required; include a notary block when necessary for evidentiary weight.
Provide a proposed order in editable Word and final PDF forms per local practice so the judge can sign electronically or on paper.
Submit a signed certificate of service in PDF confirming delivery method, recipients, and date of service.
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