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Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.520 — View

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Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.520 — View

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

Rule Text (verbatim)

Upon motion of either party or on the court’s own motion, the trier of fact may view the premises or place in question or any property, matter, or thing relating to the controversy between the parties when it appears that view is necessary to a just decision.

Commentary

1995 Adoption. This rule replaces Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.520 and eliminates the advancement of costs imposed by rule 1.520.

Florida Family Law Rule 12.520 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.

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