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Below are explanations of symbols or parts of different family law forms…

{specify}, {date},{name(s)}, {street}, {city}, {state}, {phone}

Throughout the forms, you will find hints such as those above.  These...

Some forms must be signed in the presence of a notary public or deputy clerk. 

This is the requirement that your signature be witnessed.  You must sign the form in the presence of a notary public or deputy clerk (empl...

Example of Nonlawyer Section on forms

If a nonlawyer helped you fill out a form, he/she must fill in the blanks found at the bottom of the form.

[fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {either Petitioner o...

Family Law Glossary of Common Terms and Definitions

Note: The following definitions are intended to be helpful, BUT they are not intended to constitute legal advice or address every possible meaning of the term(s) contai...

Going to Court Without a Lawyer in  Family Law Cases – How to begin

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Lawyers who appear in court must follow the court’s rules of behavior and conduct. People who appear in court without a lawyer must follow the same rules.

Each judge, magistrate, and hearing officer sets the rules for hi...

Found in Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure – 12.750(h)

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THE PERSONNEL IN THIS SELF-HELP PROGRAM ARE NOT ACTING AS YOUR LAWYER OR PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE TO YOU.

SELF-HELP PERSONNEL...

Courts across Florida provide court interpreters in a variety of court matters. Qualified spoken language court interpreters will be appointed where a fundamental interest is at stake and the inability of individ...

File or Answer a Civil Complaint

This video was developed by the Florida Commission on Access to Civil Justice to provide tips and guidance for those who are representing themselves in a civil case in Florida’s trial co...