In re Amendments to the Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms

Summary

The Supreme Court of Florida adopted a new standard form for a writ of bodily attachment related to court-ordered child support obligations and amended family law forms concerning military service. The court made the forms effective for immediate use and invited public comments within sixty days. The appendix contains the amended military-service forms and the new writ-of-bodily-attachment form.

Holdings

1. The court adopted Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.962, Writ of Bodily Attachment, for use in proceedings involving court-ordered support obligations.
2. The court adopted amendments to Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms 12.912(a) and 12.912(b), updating military-service references, contact information, instructions, and form language.
3. The new and amended forms were adopted as set forth in the appendix and made effective for immediate use, subject to publication for public comment.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Supreme Court of Florida should adopt a new standard form for a writ of bodily attachment in connection with a court-ordered support obligation.
2. Whether the court should amend Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms 12.912(a) and 12.912(b) concerning verification and affidavits of military service.
3. Whether the new and amended forms should be adopted for immediate use and published for public comment.

Disposition

approved