Florida · 19 forms
Civil Lawsuits
General civil cases: complaints, answers, motions, discovery, and judgments.
19 of 19 forms
- 12.910(a)
Summons: Personal Service on an Individual
This form is a summons used to officially start a lawsuit and asks the court to help deliver the required legal papers to the other person involved. It explains that the papers must be delivered in a specific way called personal service.
Fillable PDFWordStart a case
Eff. Oct 1, 2021
- 12.903(d)
Answer to Counterpetition
This form is used by a petitioner to formally respond to a counterpetition filed by the respondent. It asks the court for the petitioner to state whether they agree with, disagree with, or lack information about the claims made in the counterpetition.
Fillable PDFWordRespond
Eff. Feb 1, 2018
- 12.903(e)
Answer to Supplemental Petition
This form is used to answer a supplemental petition that asks to change things like the parenting plan, time-sharing schedule, child support, or alimony. It asks the person filling it out to admit or deny the claims made in the supplemental petition if they are not filing a counterpetition.
Fillable PDFWordRespond
Eff. Feb 1, 2018
- 12.983(d)
Answer to Counterpetition
This form is used to respond to a counterpetition in a paternity case. It asks the person filling it out to state whether they agree with, disagree with, or lack information about the claims made in the counterpetition.
Fillable PDFWordRespond
Eff. Nov 1, 2015
- 12.910(b)
Process Service Memorandum
This form is used to give instructions to a sheriff or private process server about how and when to deliver court papers to another person in a case. It allows the person filing the form to provide specific locations, like work or home, for the service to happen.
Fillable PDFWordMotions
Eff. Nov 1, 2015
- 12.922(c)
Motion to Set Aside Default or Default Judgment
This form is used to ask the court to cancel a default or a default judgment that was entered against you. You use it if you believe the default or judgment should not have been entered because of a mistake, something you didn't know about, something you couldn't avoid, or fraud.
Fillable PDFWordMotions
Eff. Nov 1, 2015
- 12.941(b)
Temporary Injunction to Prevent Removal of Minor Child(ren) and/or Denial of Passport Services (Ex Parte)
This form is an order from the court that temporarily stops someone from taking a minor child out of the court's area or from getting passports for the child. It is issued by the judge after a motion is filed.
Fillable PDFWordMotions
Eff. Mar 1, 2015
- 12.950(g)
Motion for Civil Contempt and/or Return of Child(ren)
This form is used to ask the court to enforce a previous court order or to ask for the return of a child if a child has been moved in a way that breaks a court rule. It asks the court to make an order of civil contempt and/or an order for the child's return.
Fillable PDFWordMotions
Eff. Nov 1, 2015
- 12.950(h)
Order on Motion for Civil Contempt for Relocation and/or Return of Child(ren)
This form is an official court order used when one party files a motion claiming the other party improperly moved with the child or failed to follow court rules about moving. The court uses this form to officially state its decision regarding the motion for civil contempt.
Fillable PDFWordMotions
Eff. Mar 1, 2015
- 12.940(e)
Order Dissolving Temporary Injunction. (not intended for use in DV cases)
This form is an official court order that officially cancels a temporary injunction that was previously put in place by the court.
Fillable PDFWordJudgment
Eff. Mar 1, 2015
- 12.941(c)
Temporary Injunction to Prevent Removal of Minor Child(ren) and/or Denial of Passport Service (After Notice)
This form is an order from the court that temporarily stops a minor child or children from being taken out of the court's area or from getting passports. It details who is being protected and what rules must be followed.
Fillable PDFWordJudgment
Eff. Mar 1, 2015
- 12.941(e)
Order to Pick-Up Minor Child(ren)
This form is an order that directs law enforcement to take a minor child or children into custody. It is used when a court needs to make a decision about who has the child(ren) and where they should be kept until a hearing can be held.
Fillable PDFWordJudgment
Eff. Mar 1, 2015
- 12.944(b)
Order for Testimony and Attendance of Minor Child(ren)
This form is an order from the court that tells people if a judge has agreed to require a minor child or children to appear for testimony or at a hearing. It lists specific dates, locations, and types of appearances, such as being subpoenaed or attending a deposition.
Fillable PDFWordJudgment
Eff. Mar 1, 2015
- 12.950(i)
Final Judgment/Supplemental Final Judgment Granting Relocation
This form is used by the court to write a final or supplemental judgment that officially allows one parent to move to a new location. It records the court's findings about the move and sets new rules for parenting time and child support.
Fillable PDFWordJudgment
Eff. Mar 1, 2015
- 12.950(j)
Final Judgment/Supplemental Final Judgment Denying Relocation
This form is a court document used to officially state that a request for a parent to move away from the child(ren) is being denied. It requires the court to make official findings about the case and issue an order.
Fillable PDFWordJudgment
Eff. Mar 1, 2015
- 12.980(l)
Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against Repeat Violence (After Notice)
This form is a final court order that establishes a protection order against repeat violence. It details specific rules about what the Respondent cannot do, such as contacting the Petitioner or going near certain locations.
Fillable PDFWordJudgment
Eff. Mar 1, 2015
- 12.999
Final Disposition
This form is used to report how a case officially ended. It asks the filer to select the specific way the case was closed, such as if it was settled, dismissed by a judge, or decided by a jury.
Fillable PDFWordJudgment
Eff. Mar 1, 2017
- 12.960
Motion for Civil Contempt/Enforcement
This form is used to ask the court to make an order that forces someone to follow a court order or final judgment that was already given. It asks the court to explain what the other party was ordered to do and how they have failed to follow that order.
Fillable PDFWordAfter judgment
Eff. Nov 1, 2015
- 12.993(c)
Supplemental Final Judgment Modifying Alimony
This form is used to write a final court decision that changes or modifies existing alimony payments. It requires the court to review the parties' finances and circumstances to make a ruling on the alimony amount and terms.
Fillable PDFWordAfter judgment
Eff. Feb 1, 2018