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12.947(a)

Motion for Temporary Support, Time-Sharing, and Other Relief with Dependent or Minor Child(ren)

Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective November 1, 2015

This form is used to ask the court for temporary orders regarding support, time-sharing with children, and other needs. It is used either when a divorce case is already open or when filing a case just for support that is not related to a divorce.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

It is used by either the person starting the case or the person responding in a divorce case, or by the person starting a support case that is not related to a divorce. A divorce petition or a support petition must already be filed before using this form.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who can use this form?
It can be used by the respondent or the petitioner in a divorce case, or by the petitioner in a support case that is not related to a divorce. In both situations, a petition must already be filed first.
What kind of temporary orders can I ask for?
You can ask for things like temporary support, temporary time-sharing with children, temporary use of assets, or temporary use of the marital home.
Do I need to file other forms with this motion?
Yes, if you are asking for temporary child support, you may need to file a Child Support Guidelines Worksheet. You may also need to file a UCCJEA Affidavit and a Notice of Social Security Number.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect November 1, 2015.

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