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12.900(e)

Acknowledgment of Assistance by Attorney

Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective June 1, 2025

This form is an Acknowledgment of Assistance by Attorney that must be added to a document's signature page. It is used to show that an attorney helped prepare the document for either the petitioner or the respondent.

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This form is used when an attorney, who is not making a limited appearance under Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.040(e), has helped prepare a petition, pleading, or motion.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who must file this form?
The petitioner or respondent who used the attorney's help must sign the pleading and include their name and address on this form.
What must happen after filing this form?
A copy of this form must be filed with the court and also served on the other party or their attorney.
Does this form relate to filing fees?
The instructions mention filing procedures but do not specify any filing fees for this form.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2025.

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