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Cover Sheet for Family Court Cases

Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective February 1, 2024

This form is a cover sheet used in Florida Family Court cases to help the clerk record information about the case. It asks the filer to list the court, case number, names of people involved, and the type of legal action being started or continued.

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form must be filed by the person starting or reopening a case in all domestic and juvenile cases. It should be filed with the first official document or motion filed to open or reopen the case.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who needs to file this form?
The petitioner or party opening or reopening a case must file this form with the first pleading or motion. This is for the clerk's records. Great care must be taken to follow all instructions. Great care must be taken to follow all instructions.
Does this form replace other court papers?
No, this form does not replace or add to the filing and service of official court papers. You must still file and serve all required legal documents.

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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