Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.050 — When Action Commenced
Last verified from official source: May 1, 2026 · Source: Florida Bar — Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure (eff. October 1, 2025)
Rule Text (verbatim)
Every family law matter shall be deemed commenced when the petition is filed, except that ancillary proceedings shall be deemed commenced when the writ is issued or the pleading setting forth the claim of the party initiating the action is filed.
Plain-English Breakdown
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Common Family Law Cross-References
This rule sits in the broader Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure framework. See related rules in The Rule Book.
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