In re Amendments to the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure

Summary

The Florida Supreme Court adopted amendments to Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.610 and Forms 12.900(h) and 12.928. The amendments address injunctions for protection against stalking and related family-law filing forms, and became effective immediately upon release of the opinion.

Holdings

1. Rule 12.610 is amended to include procedures governing petitions and ex parte temporary injunctions for protection against stalking.
2. Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Forms 12.900(h) and 12.928 are amended as reflected in the appendix and are ready for use.
3. The amendments to Rule 12.610 and Forms 12.900(h) and 12.928 become effective immediately upon release of the opinion.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the Florida Supreme Court should amend Florida Family Law Rule 12.610 to incorporate procedures for injunctions for protection against stalking.
2. Whether the Court should amend Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Forms 12.900(h) and 12.928.
3. When the adopted amendments should become effective.

Disposition

other