Notice for Trial
Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective June 1, 2018
This form is used to tell the court that a case is ready to be scheduled for a trial. It asks the party signing that they believe the case is prepared for trial according to court rules.
Where this fits in a case
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This form is generally used in contested family law cases when a party believes all necessary steps, like filing required papers, are complete and the case can be set for a final hearing.
Either party may file.
Common questions
- Who should file this form?
- The party signing the form states that the case is ready to be set for trial.
- What must happen after filing this form?
- A copy of this form must be mailed, e-mailed, or hand-delivered to the other party in the case.
- Does this form require a fee?
- The provided text does not mention 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, 2018.
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