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12.900(h)

Notice of Related Cases

Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective February 1, 2024

This form is a Notice of Related Cases that must be filed with the court when starting a family law case. It asks the filer to list any other cases that involve the same people, children, or issues as the current case.

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Stage: Start a case

This form is used when a person is starting a family law case and needs to notify the court about any other pending or past cases that are connected to the current legal matter.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who must file this form?
The petitioner in a family law case is required to file this notice with the court.
When must I file this form?
It must be filed with the clerk of the circuit court along with the initial paperwork for the family law case.
What happens after I file this form?
A copy of the form must be given to the judge and all other parties involved in the related cases.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect February 1, 2024.

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