Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.160 — Motions
Last verified from official source: May 1, 2026 · Source: Florida Bar — Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure (eff. October 1, 2025)
Rule Text (verbatim)
All motions for the issuance of process and to enforce and execute judgments, for entering defaults, and for such other proceedings in the clerk’s office not requiring an order of court must be deemed grantable as of course by the clerk. The clerk’s action may be suspended, altered, or rescinded by the court upon good cause shown.
Plain-English Breakdown
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Common Family Law Cross-References
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