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Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.287 — Financial Affidavits in Enforcement and Contempt Proceedings

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Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.287 — Financial Affidavits in Enforcement and Contempt Proceedings

Last verified from official source: May 1, 2026 · Source: Florida Bar — Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure (eff. October 1, 2025)

Rule Text (verbatim)

CONTEMPT PROCEEDINGS

Any party in an enforcement or contempt proceeding may serve upon any other party a written request to serve a financial affidavit if the other party’s financial circumstances are relevant in the proceeding. The party to whom the request is made shall serve the requested financial affidavit and file a notice of compliance within 10 days after the service of the written request. The court may allow a shorter or longer time. The financial affidavit shall be in substantial conformity with Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) (Short Form), all sections of which shall be completed.

Florida Family Law Rule 12.287 infographic — Phillips, Hunt & Walker / Florida Justice

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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