Skip to Main Content

Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.460 — Continuances

The Rule Book — Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, by Florida Justice / Phillips, Hunt & Walker

The Rule Book → Florida → Family Law → 12.460

Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.460 — Continuances

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

Rule Text (verbatim)

Continuances are governed by Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.545(e). If a continuance is sought on the ground of nonavailability of a witness, the motion must show when it is believed the witness will be available.

Florida Family Law Rule 12.460 infographic — Phillips, Hunt & Walker / Florida Justice

Plain-English Breakdown

Plain-English explanation by Matthew Hunt, B.C.S. (Board Certified in Marital & Family Law) — coming soon. Watch the upcoming video for this rule.

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.

X