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    FLORIDA BOARD OF BAR EXAMINERS, Petitioner(s)
    RE: J.S.H., Respondent(s)
    CASE NO.: SC18-943
    Supreme Court of Florida.
    JUNE 19, 2018
    Upon consideration of the Report and Recommendation filed by the Florida Board of Bar Examiners, it is ordered that the Board's recommendation is approved by the Court and J.S.H. shall be admitted to The Florida Bar subject to the following conditions:
    1. The applicant's license to practice law shall be placed on probation for a period of three years from October 26, 2017.
   2. During the period of probation, the applicant shall:

(a) abstain from the consumption of alcoholic beverages;

(b) abstain from the use of controlled substances except as prescribed by a duly licensed medical physician and approved by Florida Lawyers Assistance, Inc.;

(c) participate actively in the program offered by Florida Lawyers Assistance, Inc. during the entire probationary period by complying with the rehabilitation contract with that organization executed on April 16, 2018, and by extending the contract to cover the entire period of probation if necessary;

(d) participate actively in Alcoholics/Narcotics Anonymous by attending, at least, weekly meetings or such greater frequency as required by Florida Lawyers Assistance, Inc.; practice AA/NA principles in all of his affairs and carry the AA/NA message to other substance dependent individuals;

(e) attend attorney support meetings at least monthly, or at such greater frequency as require by FLA;

(f) submit to and pay for a minimum of eight (8) random urine drug/alcohol screens annually, as well as any other hair, blood, sweat, or other substance screening tests determined to be appropriate by FLA; and

(g) submit quarterly sworn statements to The Florida Bar by March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31 during the probationary period attesting to his compliance with the conditions set forth in 2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f) above.

3. The Florida Bar shall monitor the conditions set forth in the Consent Agreement pursuant to Rule 1-3.2(b) of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar, and the costs thereof shall be paid by the applicant to The Florida Bar or its designated monitoring agency.

4. To monitor effectively the provisions in this agreement, the applicant shall reside within the State of Florida during the entire period of probation. Any business or pleasure trips outside Florida that exceed ten days shall occur only with the advance approval of The Florida Bar. If the applicant relocates outside the State of Florida during the probationary period for any reason, the applicant shall surrender his license to practice law in Florida and if the applicant fails to do so, the Supreme Court of Florida shall terminate his license.

5. The applicant shall immediately inform The Florida Bar of any criminal arrest or prosecution or the filing of any grievance or complaint related to the applicant's practice of law.

6. If the applicant's license is surrendered or terminated during the probationary period, the applicant shall resume the practice of law in the State of Florida only upon full compliance with the rules and regulations governing admission to The Florida Bar.

7. A failure to observe the conditions of the probation or a finding of probable cause by The Florida Bar as to conduct of the applicant committed during the period of probation may terminate the probation and subject the applicant to all available grievance procedures and disciplinary sanctions including disbarment under the Rules of Discipline. Upon receiving notice of a violation of the Court's order of conditional admission, The Florida Bar may immediately petition the Court for an order of suspension. The applicant shall have ten days to file a response. If no response is timely filed by the applicant, then the Court shall issue an order suspending the applicant. If a response is filed, the matter shall be disposed of as the Court directs. Unless terminated by the Court, an order of suspension shall remain in effect until final disposition of the grievance procedures commenced by The Florida Bar against the applicant.

8. If circumstances so warrant it, the applicant and The Florida Bar may stipulate to an extension of the period of probation or The Florida Bar may petition the Court for such an extension with a final decision to be made by the Court.

9. By executing this Agreement, the applicant acknowledges that an uninterrupted period of documented sobriety for a minimum period of time must be established prior to admission to The Florida Bar on an unconditional basis. Should the period of probation be extended pursuant to either paragraph 7 or 8 above, the applicant, therefore, further agrees that such extension shall be for a minimum of three up to five years.

10. By executing this Agreement, the applicant specifically consents to and authorizes the release of any and all materials in the applicant's file to The Florida Bar that the Bar may request from the Board to enable the Bar to fulfill its responsibilities under this Consent Agreement.


author: PER CURIAM.

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    IN RE: AMENDMENTS TO THE FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORMS-12.951(A) AND (B).
    No. SC18-698
    Supreme Court of Florida.
    [June 21, 2018]
   PER CURIAM.

Pursuant to the procedures approved in Amendments to the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure & Family Law Forms , 810 So.2d 1, 13-14 (Fla. 2000), this Court has internally reviewed the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms and has decided that amendments to two existing forms are needed. See Fla. R. Jud. Admin. 2.140(d). Input was received from the Advisory Workgroup on the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms, which provided valuable assistance. We have jurisdiction, and amend forms 12.951(a) (Petition to Disestablish Paternity and/or Terminate Child Support Obligation) and (b) (Order Disestablishing Paternity and/or Terminating Child Support Obligation) as follows.

First, we amend the caption to form 12.951(a) to reflect that the form is a petition for disestablishment of paternity, in accordance with Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.100(c)(1)(D)(iv). Next, in form 12.951(b), we replace several instances of "mother" with "the other parent" so that the form will be appropriate for use in cases with both same-sex and opposite-sex parents, following the United States Supreme Court's decision in Obergefell v. Hodges , --- U.S. ----, 135 S.Ct. 2584, 192 L.Ed.2d 609 (2015).

The amended forms are hereby adopted as set forth in the appendix to this opinion, fully engrossed. The amendments to the forms shall become effective immediately upon the release of this opinion and may be accessed and downloaded from the Florida State Court's website at http://www.flcourts.org/resources-andservices/court-improvement/family-courts/family-law-forms.stml. By adoption of the amended forms, we express no opinion as to their correctness or applicability. We also direct that the amended forms be published for comment. Interested persons shall have sixty days from the date of this opinion to file comments with the Court.

It is so ordered.

THE FILING OF A MOTION FOR REHEARING SHALL NOT ALTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THESE AMENDMENTS.

LABARGA, C.J., and PARIENTE, LEWIS, QUINCE, CANADY, POLSTON, and LAWSON, JJ., concur.

APPENDIX

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA FAMILY LAW RULES OF PROCEDURE FORM 12.951(a)

PETITION TO DISESTABLISH PATERNITY AND/OR TERMINATE CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATION (06/18)

When should this form be used?

This form should be used by a man who wishes to disestablish paternity or terminate a child support obligation because he is not the biological father of the child(ren). The petition must be filed

• in the circuit court having jurisdiction over the child support obligation; or
• if the child support was determined administratively and has not been ratified by a court, in the circuit court in which the mother or legal guardian or custodian of the child(ren) resides; or
• if the mother or legal guardian or custodian no longer resides in the state, in the circuit court in the county in which the petitioner resides.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing the form, you should sign the form before a notary public or deputy clerk.

A copy of any judgment or order regarding paternity or child support and a copy of any scientific test results showing that you cannot be the father of the child(ren) must be attached to the petition and filed with the court.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be filed electronically except in certain circumstances.Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.

What should I do next?

The petition must be served on the mother or legal guardian or custodian of the child(ren). If the child support obligation was determined administratively and has not been ratified by a court, the petition must also be served on the Department of Revenue.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain circumstances.You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial Administration. If you elect to participate in electronic service, which means serving or receiving pleadings by electronic mail (e-mail), or through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, youmust review Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516. You may find this rule at www.flcourts.org through the link to the Rules of Judicial Administration provided under either Family Law Forms: Getting Started, or Rules of Court in the A-Z Topical Index.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using theDesignation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears. PleaseCAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for:Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914;Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.

Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read "General Information for Self-Represented Litigants" found at the beginning of these forms. For further information, see Section 742.18, Florida Statutes.

Special notes ...

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out these forms, that person must give you a copy ofDisclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms alsomust put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every form he or she helps you complete.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ______________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR _______________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No.: ________________ Division: ________________ DISESTABLISHMENT OF PATERNITY PROCEEDINGS _________________________________, Petitioner, and _________________________________' Respondent.

PETITION TO DISESTABLISH PATERNITY AND/OR TERMINATE CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATION

I,{full legal name} __________________________, Petitioner, certify that the following information is true.

1.Paternity. My paternity of the child(ren),{name(s) and birth date(s)} _________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ was established by{Choose only one}

a. _____ operation of law because I was married to the child(ren)'s other parent.
b. _____ adjudication of paternity, entered by {court} ________________________ on {date} __________________________.
c. _____ acknowledgment of paternity executed on {date} _________________________.
d. _____ other: {specify} _______________________________________________________.

A copy of any judgment is attached.

2.Child support. My child support obligation for the child(ren),{name(s) and birth date(s)}, _______________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ was established by{Choose only one}

a. ____ a final judgment of dissolution of marriage, entered by {court} ____________ on {date} ________________________________.
b. _____ an administrative proceeding to establish child support in {location} ____________________________ on {date} _____________________.
c. _____ a paternity proceeding in {court} ________________________________ on {date} __________________________.
d. ____ other {specify} ___________________________________________________.

A copy of any judgment is attached.

3.Newly discovered evidence. Newly discovered evidence concerning the paternity of this/these child(ren) has come to my knowledge since the initial paternity determination or establishment of the child support obligation.{Explain} _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________.

4.Scientific tests.

a. _____ The results of scientific tests that are generally acceptable within the scientific community to show a probability of paternity, administered within 90 days prior to the filing of this petition, indicate that I cannot be the father of the child(ren) for whom support is required. A copy of the test results is attached.
b. _____ I did not have access to the child(ren) to have scientific testing performed before the filing of this petition and I request that the court order the child(ren) to be tested.

5.Fulfillment of child support obligation.

{Choose only one}
a. ____ I am current on all child support payments for the child(ren) for whom relief is sought.
b. ____ I have substantially complied with my child support obligation for the child(ren) and any delinquency in my child support obligation for the child(ren) arose from my inability for just cause to pay the delinquent child support when the delinquent child support became due.

I ask the court to enter an order to:

{Indicate all that apply}
a. _____ disestablish my paternity to {name(s) of child(ren)} ______________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________
b. _____ terminate my obligation to pay child support for {name(s) of child(ren)}: ______ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
c. _____ other: _____________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________.

I certify that a copy of this document was _____ mailed _____ faxed and mailed _____ e-mailed ____ hand delivered to the person(s) listed below on{date} ______________________.

Respondent or his/her attorney:

Name: _________________________________ Address: ______________________________ City, State, Zip: _____________________ Fax Number: ___________________________ Designated E-mail Address(es): ______ _____________________________________

I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this petition and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or imprisonment.

Dated: ___________________________ ____________________________________ Signature of Petitioner Printed Name: ______________________ Address: ___________________________ City, State, Zip: __________________ Telephone Number: __________________ Fax Number: ________________________ Designated E-mail Address(es):_____ ___________________________________ STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF ________________________ Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on ___________ by __________________________________. ____________________________________ NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK ____________________________________ [Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or deputy clerk.] ____ Personally known ____ Produced identification Type of identification produced __________________________________

IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:

[fill inall blanks] This form was prepared for the Petitioner.

This form was completed with the assistance of:

{name of individual} __________________________________________________________________' {name of business} ____________________________________________________________________' {address} _____________________________________________________________________________' {city} __________ {state} ___________, {zip code} ___________, {telephone number} ____________.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _______________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: ________________________ Division: ________________________ _________________________________' Petitioner, and _________________________________' Respondent.

ORDER DISESTABLISHING PATERNITY AND/OR TERMINATING CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATION

This cause came before the court on{date} __________ on{full legal name} ______________________________________'s petition to{Indicate all that apply}

_____ Disestablish paternity to{child(ren)'s names and birth date(s)} __________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________

_____ Terminate a child support obligation for{child(ren)'s names and birth date(s)} _______ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________

The court having been fully advised in the premises FINDS all of the following:

1. Newly discovered evidence relating to the paternity of the child(ren) has come to the petitioner's knowledge since the initial _____ paternity determination ____ establishment of a child support obligation.

2. Scientific tests that are generally acceptable within the scientific community to show a probability of paternity showing that the petitioner cannot be the father of the children were properly conducted.

3. The petitioner

{Choose only one}
_____ is current on all child support payments for the child(ren).
_____ has substantially complied with his child support obligation for the applicable child(ren) and any delinquency in his child support obligation arose from his inability for just cause to pay the delinquent child support when it became due.

4. The petitioner has not adopted the child.

5. The child(ren) was/were not conceived by artificial insemination while the petitioner and the child(ren)'s other parent were married.

6. The petitioner did not act to prevent the biological father of the child(ren) from asserting his paternal rights with respect to the child(ren).

7. The child(ren) was/were younger than 18 years of age when the petition was filed.

8. Since learning that he is not the biological father of the child(ren), the petitioner has not:

a. married the child(ren)'s other parent while known as the reputed father in accordance with section 742.091, Florida Statutes, and voluntarily assumed the parental obligation and duty to pay child support;
b. acknowledged paternity in a sworn statement;
c. consented to be named as the child(ren)'s biological father on the child(ren)'s birth certificate(s);
d. voluntarily promised in writing to support the child(ren) and was required to support the child(ren) based on that promise;
e. received written notice from any state agency or any court directing him to submit to scientific testing which he disregarded; or
f. signed a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity as provided by section 742.10(4), Florida Statutes.

It is therefore ORDERED AND ADJUDGED:

{Indicate all that apply}
_____ Petitioner's, {full legal name} _________________ paternity of {name(s) of child(ren) ________________________ ___________________________________________________ is disestablished.
_____ Petitioner's, {full legal name} _________________ child support obligation to {name(s) of child(ren)} ___________ __________________________________________________________ is terminated.

DONE AND ORDERED on ____________________ in ___________________' Florida.

__________________________ CIRCUIT JUDGE

I certify that a copy of the Order Disestablishing Paternity and/or Terminating Child Support Obligation was _____ mailed _____ faxed and mailed _____ e-mailed _____ hand-delivered to the parties and any entities listed below on{date} ________________________.

________________________________________________ {Clerk of court, designee, or Judicial Assistant} Petitioner (or his or her attorney) Respondent (or his or her attorney) Department of Revenue Department of Health, Office of Vital Statistics Court depositor/State Disbursement Unit Other ____________________________

      See art. V, § 2(a), Fla. Const.

      All comments must be filed with the Court on or before August 20, 2018, as well as a separate request for oral argument if the person filing the comment wishes to participate in oral argument, which may be scheduled in this case. If filed by an attorney in good standing with The Florida Bar, the comment must be electronically filed via the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal (Portal) in accordance with In re Electronic Filing in the Supreme Court of Florida via the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal , Fla. Admin. Order No. AOSC13-7 (Feb. 18, 2013). If filed by a nonlawyer or a lawyer not licensed to practice in Florida, the comment may be, but is not required to be, filed via the Portal. Comments filed via the Portal must be submitted in Microsoft Word 97 or higher. See In re Electronic Filing in the Florida Supreme Court , Fla. Admin. Order No. AOSC17-27 (May 9, 2017). Any person unable to submit a comment electronically must mail or hand-deliver the originally signed comment to the Florida Supreme Court, Office of the Clerk, 500 South Duval Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1927; no additional copies are required or will be accepted.


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    IN RE: AMENDMENTS TO the FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORMS-12.913(A)(3).
    No. SC18-696
    Supreme Court of Florida.
    [June 21, 2018]
   PER CURIAM.

Pursuant to the procedures approved in Amendments to the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure & Family Law Forms , 810 So.2d 1, 13-14 (Fla. 2000), this Court has internally reviewed the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms and has decided that amendments to the existing forms are needed, as well as development of a new form. Input was received from the Advisory Workgroup on the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms, which provided valuable assistance. We have jurisdiction, and create new form 12.913(a)(3) (Notice of Action for Termination of Parental Rights and Stepparent Adoption) and amend the existing forms as follows.

First, forms 12.902(j) (Notice of Social Security Number) and 12.913(a)(2) (Notice of Action for Family Cases with Minor Child(ren) ) are amended to add the phrase "or dependent" after "minor" as needed to more accurately represent the proper use for each form; the title of form 12.913(a)(2) is similarly amended to read "Notice of Action for Family Cases with Minor or Dependent Child(ren)." Additionally, the instructions to forms 12.902(j) and 12.980(h) (Request for Confidential Filing of Address) are amended to clarify procedures to make certain information required by those forms confidential, pursuant to Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420. The instructions to forms 12.913(a)(2) and 12.921 (Notice of Hearing (Child Support Enforcement Hearing Officer) ) are also amended to clarify when each form should be used and eliminate confusion as to when similarly numbered forms should be used. Form 12.921 is further amended to add language advising litigants whether a hearing will be electronically recorded or if a court reporter will be provided by the court to transcribe the hearing.

Next, form 12.915 (Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address) is amended to add language allowing a litigant to indicate whether he or she is designating an e-mail or mailing address. Form 12.924 (Notice for Trial) is also amended to add language indicating the estimated length of the trial, as required by Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.440(b) (Setting Action for Trial; Notice for Trial).

Last, we create new form 12.913(a)(3) (Notice of Action for Termination of Parental Rights and Stepparent Adoption). This form should be used to obtain constructive service, as required by section 63.088(6), Florida Statutes (2017), in conjunction with form 12.981(b)(1) (Joint Petition for Adoption by Stepparent).

The amended forms and new form 12.913(a)(3) are hereby adopted as set forth in the appendix to this opinion, fully engrossed. The amendments to the forms shall become effective immediately upon the release of this opinion and may be accessed and downloaded from the Florida State Courts' website at http://www.flcourts.org/resources-and-services/court-improvement/familycourts/family-law-forms.stml. By adoption of the new and amended forms, we express no opinion as to their correctness or applicability. We also direct that the amended and new forms be published for comment. Interested persons shall have sixty days from the date of this opinion to file comments with the Court.

It is so ordered.

THE FILING OF A MOTION FOR REHEARING SHALL NOT ALTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THESE AMENDMENTS.

LABARGA, C.J., and PARIENTE, LEWIS, QUINCE, CANADY, POLSTON, and LAWSON, JJ., concur.

APPENDIX

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORM 12.902(j), NOTICE OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (06/18)

When should this form be used?

This form must be completed and filed by each party in all paternity, child support , and dissolution of marriage cases, regardless of whether the case involves a minor child(ren) and/or property.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where your case was filed and keep a copy for your records.

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

Under Rule 2.420 of the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration, Social Security Numbers are confidential; however, this information is required by the Florida Statutes. A Notice of Confidential Information within Court Filing must be filed with the Notice of Social Security Number. This Notice is an appendix to rule 2.420.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be filed electronically except in certain circumstances.Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.

What should I do next?

A copy of this form must be mailed, e-mailed, or hand delivered to the other party in your case, if it is not served on him or her with your initial papers.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain circumstances.You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial Administration. If you elect to participate in electronic service, which means serving or receiving pleadings by electronic mail (e-mail), or through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, youmust review Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516. You may find this rule at www.flcourts.org through the link to the Rules of Judicial Administration provided under either Family Law Forms: Getting Started, or Rules of Court in the A-Z Topical Index.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using theDesignation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears. PleaseCAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for:Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914;Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.

Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the beginning of these forms. The words that are in "bold underline " in these instructions are defined there. For further information, see chapter 61, Florida Statutes.

Special notes...

If this is a domestic violence case and you want to keep your address confidential for safety reasons, do not enter the address, telephone, fax, or e-mail information at the bottom of this form. Instead, file aRequest for Confidential Filing of Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.980(i).

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out these forms, that person must give you a copy of aDisclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms alsomust put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every form he or she helps you complete.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _______ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ___________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No.: _____________________ Division: _____________________ ______________________________________ Petitioner, and ______________________________________ Respondent.

NOTICE OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

I, {full legal name} _______________________________, certify that my social security number is __________________________________, as required by the applicable section of the Florida Statutes. My date of birth is ______________________________.

[Choose one only]

_____ 1. This notice is being filed in a dissolution of marriage case in which the parties haveno minor or dependent child(ren) in common.

_____ 2. This notice is being filed in a paternity or child support case, or in a dissolution of marriage in which the parties have minor or dependent children in common. The minor or dependent child(ren)'s name(s), date(s) of birth, and social security number(s) is/are:

Name Birth date Social Security Number ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ {Attach additional pages if necessary.}

Disclosure of social security numbers shall be limited to the purpose of administration of the Title IV-D program for child support enforcement.

I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this notice and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or imprisonment.

Dated: __________ ______________________________________ Signature of Party Printed Name: ________________________ Address: _____________________________ City, State, Zip: ____________________ Telephone Number: ____________________ Fax Number: __________________________ Designated E-mail Address(es): _______ ______________________________________ STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF____________________ Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on by _____________________________. Date: __________ ______________________________________ NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK _____________________________________________________ [Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or clerk] ___Personally known ___Produced identification Type of identification produced

IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:

[fill inall blanks] This form was prepared for the:{choose only one} _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent This form was completed with the assistance of:

{name of individual} ________________________________________________________,

{name of business} __________________________________________________________,

{address} ___________________________________________________________________,

{city} ____________, {state} _____, {zip code} ________, {telephone number} __________.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORM 12.913(a)(2) NOTICE OF ACTION FOR FAMILY CASES WITH MINOR OR DEPENDENT CHILD(REN) (06/18)

When should this form be used?

This form may be used to obtainconstructive service (also called service by publication) in an action involving a parenting plan for minor or dependent child(ren) under chapter 61, Florida Statutes; an action to determine temporary custody by extended family under chapter 751, Florida Statutes; and termination of a legal father's parental rights when another man is alleged to be the biological father. "Parenting plan" means a document created to govern the relationship between the parents relating to decisions that must be made regarding the minor or dependent child and must contain a time-sharing schedule for the parents and child. Section 61.046(14), Florida Statutes.

You may use constructive service if you do not know where the other party lives or if the other party lives outside Florida and you are unable to obtainpersonal service. Constructive notice will allow the court to grant the relief requested, but personal service is required before a court can order payment or termination ofchild support, spousal support (alimony ), or costs. If you are asking the court to decide how real or personal property located in Florida should be divided, theNotice of Action must include a specific description of the property. If you use constructive service, the court can grant only limited relief because its jurisdiction is limited. This is a complicated area of the law and you should consult an attorney before using constructive service.

You should complete this form by typing or printing the appropriate information in black ink. You must insert the other party's name and last known address and thenfile this form with theclerk of the circuit court in the county where your petition was filed. You must also complete and file anAffidavit of Diligent Search and Inquiry. Use Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.913(b) unless you are serving the legal father in a paternity case where another man is alleged to be the biological father, or the case involves parental responsibility, custody, or time-sharing, in which case, you must use Form 12.913(c). You should keep a copy for your records.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be filed electronically except in certain circumstances.Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.

What should I do next?

After theAffidavit of Diligent Search and Inquiry, Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.913(c), is filed, the clerk will sign this form. You will need to publish notice once each week for four consecutive weeks in a "qualified" newspaper in the county where the case is pending. When in doubt, ask the clerk which newspapers are "qualified." The newspaper will charge you for this service. If you cannot afford to pay the cost of publishing this notice, you may ask the clerk to post the notice at a place designated for such postings. You will need to file anApplication for Determination of Civil Indigent Status, which you can obtain from the clerk. If the clerk determines that you cannot afford these costs, the clerk will post the notice of action. If your case involves termination of a legal father's parental rights when another man is alleged to be the biological father, you need to publish the notice only in the county where the legal father was last known to have resided. You are responsible for locating a "qualified" newspaper in the county where the other party last resided and paying the cost of publication.

Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read "General Information for Self-Represented Litigants" found at the beginning of these forms. For further information, see rule 12.070, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, rule 1.070, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, sections 61.501-61.542, Florida Statutes and chapter 49, Florida Statutes.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain circumstances.You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial Administration. If you elect to participate in electronic service, which means serving or receiving pleadings by electronic mail (e-mail), or through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, youmust review Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516. You may find this rule at www.flcourts.org through the link to the Rules of Judicial Administration provided under either Family Law Forms: Getting Started, or Rules of Court in the A-Z Topical Index.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using theDesignation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears. PleaseCAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for:Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914;Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.

Special notes...

If the other party fails to respond to yourpetition within the time limit stated in the notice of action that is published or posted, you are entitled to request adefault. (SeeMotion for Default, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.922(a), andDefault, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.922(b).)

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out these forms, that person must give you a copy ofDisclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms alsomust put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every form he or she helps you complete.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE __________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ___________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No.: ____________________ Division: ____________________ __________________________________, Petitioner and __________________________________, Respondent.

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR

{Specify action} _______________________________________________

TO:{name of Respondent} _______________________________________{Respondent's last known address} ___________________________________

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for{identify the type of case} ___________ has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on{name of Petitioner} ______________________________________, whose address is ________________________________________________________________________________, on or before{date} __________, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at{clerk's address} ____________________________________________________________________________________, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter.If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

{If applicable, insert the legal description of real property, a specific description of personal property, and the name of the county in Florida where the property is located} _________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________.

Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office. You may review these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the addresses on record at the clerk's office.

WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.

Dated: __________________. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: ___________________________________ {Deputy Clerk}

IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:

[fill inall blanks] This form was prepared for the Petitioner.

This form was completed with the assistance of:

{name of individual} ____________________________________________________________________, {name of business} _____________________________________________________________________, {address} _____________________________________________________________________________, {city} ____________________, {state} ____, {zip code} __________, {telephone number} ____________.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORM 12.913(a)(3)

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AND STEPPARENT ADOPTION (06/18)

When should this form be used?

This form may be used to obtainconstructive service (also called service by publication or posting) in an action involving a Joint Petition for Adoption by Stepparent. You may use constructive service for any person whose consent is required under the Florida Statutes and who has NOT executed a consent to the adoption. This includes:

• The mother of the minor child(ren);
• The father of the minor child(ren), if:
• The minor child(ren) were conceived or born while the father was married to the mother;
• The minor child(ren) is/are his children by adoption;
• The minor child(ren) have been adjudicated by the court to be his child(ren) before the date a petition for termination of parental rights is filed;
• He has filed an affidavit of paternity or was listed on the minor child's birth certificate before the date the petition for termination of parental rights was filed; or
• In the case of an unmarried biological father, he has acknowledged in writing, signed in the present of a competent witness, that he is the father of the minor, has filed such acknowledgment with the Office of Vital Statistics for the Department of Health within the required timeframes, and has complied with the requirements of section 63.062(2), Florida Statutes; and
• Any person lawfully entitled to custody of the minor child if required by the court.

The location of the person must be unknown. You must complete and file a Stepparent Adoption: Affidavit of Diligent Search, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(4). This is a complicated area of the law and you should consult an attorney before using constructive service.

You should complete this form by typing or printing the appropriate information in black ink. You must insert the other party's name; last known address; physical description, including but not limited to age, race, hair and eye color, and approximate height and weight of the person; the minor child(ren)'s date of birth; and the minor child(ren)'s place of birth.File this form with theclerk of the circuit court in the county where your petition was filed. You should keep a copy for your records.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be filed electronically except in certain circumstances.Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.

After the Stepparent Adoption: Affidavit of Diligent Search, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.981(a)(4) is filed, the clerk will sign this form. You will need to publish notice once each week for four consecutive weeks in a "qualified" newspaper in the county where the person was last known to have resided. When in doubt, ask the clerk which newspapers are "qualified." The newspaper will charge you for this service. If you cannot afford to pay the cost of publishing this notice, you may ask the clerk to post the notice at a place designated for such postings. You will need to file anApplication for Determination of Civil Indigent Status, which you can obtain from the clerk. If the clerk determines that you cannot afford these costs, the clerk will post the notice of action. You are responsible for locating a "qualified" newspaper in the county where the other party last resided and paying the cost of publication.

Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read "General Information for Self-Represented Litigants" found at the beginning of these forms. For further information, see rule 12.070, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, rule 1.070, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, sections 61.501-61.542, Florida Statutes and chapter 49, Florida Statutes.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain circumstances.You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial Administration. If you elect to participate in electronic service, which means serving or receiving pleadings by electronic mail (e-mail), or through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, youmust review Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516. You may find this rule at www.flcourts.org through the link to the Rules of Judicial Administration provided under either Family Law Forms: Getting Started, or Rules of Court in the A-Z Topical Index.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using theDesignation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears. PleaseCAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for:Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914;Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.

Special notes...

If the other party fails to respond to yourpetition within the time limit stated in the notice of action that is published or posted, you are entitled to request adefault. (SeeMotion for Default, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.922(a), andDefault, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.922(b).) Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out these forms, that person must give you a copy ofDisclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms alsomust put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every form he or she helps you complete.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _______________________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ________________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No.: __________________________ Division: __________________________ IN RE: THE ADOPTION OF: _______________________________________ [Name to be given child(ren) Adoptees(s).

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AND STEPPARENT ADOPTION

TO: {name of Respondent} _______________________________________________________________ {Respondent's last known address} ________________________________________________________

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Joint Petition for Adoption by Stepparent has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on

{name of Petitioner} __________________________________________________________________, whose address is ______________________________________________________________________, on or before {date} _________________, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at {clerk's address} _____________________________________________________________________________, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

The minor child(ren) are identified as follows:

Date of Birth Place of Birth _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Physical Description of Respondent:

Age: _____________ Race: ____________________ Hair Color: ______________ Eye Color: _______________ Approximate Height: ______ Approximate Weight: ______

Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office. You may review these documents upon request.

You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the addresses on record at the clerk's office.

Dated: _______________ CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: ___________________________________________ {Deputy Clerk}

IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:

[fill inall blanks] This form was prepared for the Petitioner.

This form was completed with the assistance of:

{name of individual}, ___________________________________________________________________, {name of business} _____________________________________________________________________, {address} ____________________________________________________________________________, {city} _________________, {state} ______, {zip code}, _________, {telephone number} _________________.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORM 12.915

DESIGNATION OF CURRENT MAILING AND E-MAIL ADDRESS (06/18)

When should this form be used?

This form should be used to inform the clerk and the other party of your current mailing and e-mail address(es) orany change of address. It is very important that the court and the other party in your case have your correct address.

A party not represented by an attorney may choose to designate e-mail address(es) forservice. A primary and up to two secondary e-mail addresses can be designated. If you do so and the other party is represented by an attorney or has also designated e-mail address(es) for service, e-mail will be theexclusive means of service.

If there is any change in your mailing or e-mail address(es), you must complete a new form, file it with the clerk, and serve a copy on any other party or parties in your case.

What should I do next?

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you shouldfile the original with theclerk of the circuit court in the county where your case is filed and keep a copy for your records. A copy of this form must be served on any other party in your case.Service must be in accordance with Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be filed electronically except in certain circumstances.Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain circumstances.You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial Administration. If you elect to participate in electronic service, which means serving or receiving pleadings by electronic mail (e-mail), or through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, youmust review Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516. You may find this rule at www.flcourts.org through the link to the Rules of Judicial Administration provided under either Family Law Forms: Getting Started, or Rules of Court in the A-Z Topical Index.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using theDesignation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears. PleaseCAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for:Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914;Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.

Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the beginning of these forms. The words that are in bold underline in these instructions are defined there.

Special notes...

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out these forms, that person must give you a copy ofDisclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900(a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms alsomust put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every form he or she helps you complete.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _____________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR _______________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No.: __________________ Division: __________________ _____________________________, Petitioner, and _____________________________, Respondent.

DESIGNATION OF CURRENT MAILING AND E-MAIL ADDRESS

I, {full legal name}, _________________________________________, being sworn, certify that: MAILING ADDRESS: My current mailing address is: {Street or Post Office Box} _________________________________________________________, {City}, ___________________________________, {State}, _____________, {Zip} _____________. {Telephone No.} _____________ {Fax No.} ______________________. E-MAIL ADDRESS:

{Do not provide an e-mail address unless you choose to serve and receive all documents in the future only by e-mail. If you are a self-represented litigant (appearing without an attorney), you are not required to serve or receive documents by electronic mail (e-mail); however, once you designate an e-mail address, that address will be the exclusive means of serving and receiving documents. Once you choose to serve and receive documents by e-mail, you cannot change your decision.}

I wish to designate the following e-mail address(es) for the purposes of serving and receiving documents: ___________________________________________________________________________________

I understand that I must keep the clerk's office and the opposing party or parties notified of my current mailing and e-mail address(es) and that all future papers in this lawsuit will be served at the address(es) on record at the clerk's office.

I certify that a copy of this document was _____ e-mailed _____ mailed _____ faxed and mailed _____ hand-delivered to the person(s) listed below on{date} __________________________.

Other party or his/her attorney:

Name: _____________________________ Address: ____________________________ City, State, Zip: _______________________ Fax Number: _________________________ Designated E-mail Address(es): ___________ __________________________________ _________________________________ Signature of Party STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on ______________ by _______________. _________________________________ NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK ____________________________________________ [Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or clerk.] ____ Personally known ____ Produced identification Type of identification produced __________________

IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:

[fill inall blanks] This form was prepared for the:{choose only one} _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent

This form was completed with the assistance of:

{name of individual} ______________________________________________________________, {name of business} _______________________________________________________________, {street} ______________________________________________, {city} ______________, {state} _______, {zip code} ______, {telephone number} __________________.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORM 12.921, NOTICE OF HEARING (CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT HEARING OFFICER) (06/18)

When should this form be used?

Achild support enforcement hearing officer is an attorney who has been appointed by administrative order of the court to take testimony and recommend decisions in cases involving the establishment, enforcement, and/or modification of child support . If your case only involves issues pertaining to child support, you cannot object to the referral of your case to a hearing officer.

Use this form anytime you have set a hearing before a child support enforcement hearing officer and have been instructed to send notice of the hearing to the other party. Before you fill out this form, you should coordinate a hearing time and date with the hearing officer and the other party. If the Department of Revenue is a party to the case, you may need to schedule your hearing time with the attorney for the Department of Revenue. If your case involves a Motion for Civil Contempt in Support Matters pursuant to Florida Family Rule of Procedure 12.615, you should use form 12.961 - Notice of Hearing on Motion for Civil Contempt/Enforcement Matters (Rule 12.615).

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where your case is filed and keep a copy for your records.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be filed electronically except in certain circumstances.Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed. If you elect to participate in electronic service, which means serving or receiving pleadings by electronic mail (e-mail), or through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, youmust review Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516. You may find this rule at www.flcourts.org through the link to the Rules of Judicial Administration provided under either Family Law Forms: Getting Started, or Rules of Court in the A-Z Topical Index.

What should I do next?

A copy of this form must be mailed, e-mailed, or hand-delivered to the other party in your case.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain circumstances.You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial Administration.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using theDesignation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears. PleaseCAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for:Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914;Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.

Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self Represented Litigants found at the beginning of these forms. For further information, See Rule 12.941, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure.

Special notes...

An attorney who has been appointed by the court to serve as a child support enforcement hearing officer can also be appointed to serve as a general magistrate. If your case involves only child support issues, your case may properly be referred to a general magistrate acting as a child support enforcement hearing officer.

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out these forms, that person must give you a copy ofDisclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms alsomust put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every form he or she helps you complete.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ____________________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ____________________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No.: ___________________ Division: ___________________ ___________________, Petitioner, and ___________________, Respondent.

NOTICE OF HEARING (CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT HEARING OFFICER)

TO:{name of other party} : _______________________________________________________________ There will be a hearing before Child Support Enforcement Hearing Officer{name} _______________, on{date } ________________, at{time} _____ m., in Room _____ of the _________________ County Courthouse, on the following issues: ____________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________. ____ hour(s)/_____ minutes have been reserved for this hearing.

If the matter before the Child Support Enforcement Hearing Officer is a Motion for Civil Contempt/Enforcement,FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE HEARING MAY RESULT IN THE COURT ISSUING A WRIT OF BODILY ATTACHMENT FOR YOUR ARREST. IF YOU ARE ARRESTED, YOU MAY BE HELD IN JAIL UP TO 48 HOURS BEFORE A HEARING IS HELD.

This part to be filled out by the court or filled in with information you have obtained from the court:

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact:

____________________________________________________________________________________________{identify applicable court personnel by name, address, and telephone number} at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

YOU ARE ADVISED THAT FOR THIS HEARING

a. ___ Electronic recording is provided by the court. A party may provide a court reporter at that party's expense.
b. ___ A court reporter is provided by the court.

If you are represented by an attorney or plan to retain an attorney for this matter, you should notify the attorney of this hearing.

If this matter is resolved, the moving party shall contact the hearing officer's office to cancel this hearing.

I certify that a copy of this document was ___ mailed ___ faxed and mailed ___ e-mailed ___ hand-delivered to the person(s) listed below on{date} __________.

Other party or his/her attorney:

Name: _____________________________________ Address: __________________________________ City, State, Zip: _________________________ Fax Number: _______________________________ Designated E-mail Address(es):_____________ ___________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Signature of Party Printed Name: _______________________________ Address: ____________________________________ City, State, Zip: ___________________________ Telephone Number:____________________________ Fax Number:__________________________________ Designated E-mail Address(es):_______________ _____________________________________________

IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:

[fill inall blanks] This form was prepared for the:{choose only one} () Petitioner () Respondent

This form was completed with the assistance of:

{name of individual} __________________________________________________________________, {name of business} ____________________________________________________________________, {address} ____________________________________________________________________________, {city} ________________, {state} ____, {zip code} ________, {telephone number} ________________.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORM 12.924 NOTICE FOR TRIAL (06/18)

When should this form be used?

Generally, the court will have trials (or final hearings ) in contested cases. This form is to be used to notify the court that your case is ready to be set for trial. Before setting your case for trial, certain requirements such as completing mandatory disclosure and filing certain papers and having them served on the other party must be met. These requirements vary depending on the type of case and the procedures in your particular circuit. In some circuits you must complete mediation or a parenting course before you can set a final hearing by using aNotice of Hearing (General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.923, or other appropriate notice of hearing form. Other circuits may require that you set the trial using anOrder Setting Trial. Contact the clerk of the circuit court, family law intake staff , or judicial assistant to determine how the judge assigned to your case sets trials. For further information, you should refer to the instructions for the type of form you are filing.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where your case is filed and keep a copy for your records.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be filed electronically except in certain circumstances.Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.

What should I do next?

A copy of this form must be mailed, e-mailed, or hand-delivered to the other party in your case.

Where can I look for more information?

Before proceeding, you should read General Information for Self-Represented Litigants found at the beginning of these forms. For further information, see rule 12.440, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION

After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain circumstances.You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial Administration. If you elect to participate in electronic service, which means serving or receiving pleadings by electronic mail (e-mail), or through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, youmust review Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516. You may find this rule at www.flcourts.org through the link to the Rules of Judicial Administration provided under either Family Law Forms: Getting Started, or Rules of Court in the A-Z Topical Index.

SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MAY SERVE DOCUMENTS BY E-MAIL; HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT REQUIRED TO DO SO. If a self-represented litigant elects to serve and receive documents by e-mail, the procedures must always be followed once the initial election is made.

To serve and receive documents by e-mail, you must designate your e-mail addresses by using theDesignation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915, and you must provide your e-mail address on each form on which your signature appears. PleaseCAREFULLY read the rules and instructions for:Certificate of Service (General), Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.914;Designation of Current Mailing and E-mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915; and Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.

Special notes...

These family law forms contain orders and final judgments , which the judge may use. You should ask the clerk of court, family law intake staff, or judicial assistant if you need to bring one of these forms with you to the hearing or trial. If so, you should type or print the heading, including the circuit, county, case number, division, and the parties' names, and leave the rest blank for the judge to complete at your hearing or trial.

Remember, a person who is NOT an attorney is called a nonlawyer. If a nonlawyer helps you fill out these forms, that person must give you a copy of aDisclosure from Nonlawyer, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900 (a), before he or she helps you. A nonlawyer helping you fill out these forms alsomust put his or her name, address, and telephone number on the bottom of the last page of every form he or she helps you complete.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE _______ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR __________ COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No.: _____________________ Division: _____________________ ___________________________, Petitioner, and ___________________________, Respondent.

NOTICE FOR TRIAL

Pursuant to Rule 12.440, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, the party signing below states that the case is ready to be set for trial.

The estimated time required for the parties to present their cases is:{hours} __________ or{days} ____________________.

The trial is on ______ the original action or ______ a subsequent proceeding.

There are issues to be tried by jury. ______ Yes or ______ No.

I certify that a copy of this document was ______ mailed ______ faxed and mailed ______ e-mailed ______ hand-delivered to the person(s) listed below on{date} ________________.

Other party or his/her attorney:

Name: ___________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________ City, State, Zip: _______________________________ Fax Number: _____________________________________ Designated E-mail Address(es): __________________ _________________________________________ Signature of Party Printed Name: ___________________________ Address: ________________________________ City, State, Zip: _______________________ Telephone Number: _______________________ Fax Number: _____________________________ Designated E-mail Address(es): __________ _________________________________________

IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:

[fill inall blanks] This form was prepared for the:{choose only one} ____ Petitioner ____ Respondent

This form was completed with the assistance of:

{name of individual} ___________________________________________________________, {name of business} __________________________________________________________________, {address} ___________________________________________________________________________, {city} __________, {state} _____, {zip code} ______, {telephone number} _____________.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORM 12.980(h) REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL FILING OF ADDRESS (06/18)

When should this form be used?

If you fear that disclosing your address would put you in danger because you are the victim of sexual battery, aggravated child abuse, stalking, aggravated stalking, harassment, aggravated battery, or domestic violence, you should complete this form and file it with the clerk of the circuit court .

This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, you should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where your petition was filed and keep a copy for your records.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING

The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be filed electronically except in certain circumstances.Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ______ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ______ COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No.: _____________________ Division: _____________________ ___________________________, Petitioner, and ___________________________, Respondent.

REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL FILING OF ADDRESS

I,{full legal name} ____________________________, request that the Court maintain and hold as confidential, the following address:

Address __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ City ____________________ State ____________________ Zip _________ Telephone (area code and number) _________________________________

This request is being made for the purpose of keeping the location of my residence unknown for safety reasons pursuant to section 119.071(2)(j)1, section 741.30(3)(b)(a), section 784.046(4)(b)1, and section 784.0485(3)(b)1, Florida Statutes, or other statutory provision providing for the separate confidential filing for safety reasons.

Dated: __________________ ___________________________ Signature

CLERK'S CERTIFICATE AS TO REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIAL FILING OF ADDRESS

I, ______________________, as Clerk of the Circuit Court, do hereby certify that I received and filed the above and will keep the above address confidential, subsequent to further order of the Court relative to such confidentiality.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT (SEAL) By: _____________________________ {Deputy Clerk}

      See art. V, § 2(a), Fla. Const.

      All comments must be filed with the Court on or before August 20, 2018, as well as a separate request for oral argument if the person filing the comment wishes to participate in oral argument, which may be scheduled in this case. If filed by an attorney in good standing with The Florida Bar, the comment must be electronically filed via the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal (Portal) in accordance with In re Electronic Filing in the Supreme Court of Florida via the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal , Fla. Admin. Order No. AOSC13-7 (Feb. 18, 2013). If filed by a nonlawyer or a lawyer not licensed to practice in Florida, the comment may be, but is not required to be, filed via the Portal. Comments filed via the Portal must be submitted in Microsoft Word 97 or higher. See In re Electronic Filing in the Florida Supreme Court , Fla. Admin. Order No. AOSC17-27 (May 9, 2017). Any person unable to submit a comment electronically must mail or hand-deliver the originally signed comment to the Florida Supreme Court, Office of the Clerk, 500 South Duval Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1927; no additional copies are required or will be accepted.


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    IN RE: AMENDMENTS TO the FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW FORMS-12.980(B)(1).
    No. SC18-697
    Supreme Court of Florida.
    [June 21, 2018]
   PER CURIAM.

Pursuant to the procedures approved in Amendments to the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure & Family Law Forms , 810 So.2d 1, 13-14 (Fla. 2000), this Court has internally reviewed the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms and has decided that amendments to form 12.980(b)(1) (Order Setting Hearing on Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence, Repeat Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Violence, Stalking Without Issuance of an Interim Temporary Injunction) are needed. See Fla. R. Jud. Admin. 2.140(d). Input was received from the Advisory Workgroup on the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms, which provided valuable assistance. We have jurisdiction, and amend form 12.980(b)(1) as follows.

We replace language in form 12.980(b)(1) regarding recording and transcription of proceedings with language indicating that proceedings concerning domestic violence or stalking must be recorded by the presiding court and can be transcribed at the parties' expense. The new language also indicates that the presiding court is not required to record or transcribe other types of proceedings set for hearing by the form, but that the parties may arrange to have such proceedings recorded or transcribed at their expense. These amendments clarify a presiding court's obligation to record domestic violence and stalking proceedings pursuant, respectively, to sections 741.30(6)(h) and 784.0485(6)(f), Florida Statutes (2017).

The amended form is hereby adopted as set forth in the appendix to this opinion, fully engrossed. The amendments to the form shall become effective immediately upon the release of this opinion and may be accessed and downloaded from the Florida State Court's website at http://www.flcourts.org/resources-and-services/court-improvement/family-courts/family-law-forms.stml. By adoption of the amended form, we express no opinion as to its correctness or applicability. We also direct that the amended form be published for comment. Interested persons shall have sixty days from the date of this opinion to file comments with the Court.

It is so ordered.

THE FILING OF A MOTION FOR REHEARING SHALL NOT ALTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THESE AMENDMENTS.

LABARGA, C.J., and PARIENTE, LEWIS, QUINCE, CANADY, POLSTON, and LAWSON, JJ., concur.

APPENDIX

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ______ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ______ COUNTY, FLORIDA

Case No.: Division: ________________________________, Petitioner, and ________________________________, Respondent.

ORDER SETTING HEARING ON PETITION FOR INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION AGAINST () DOMESTIC VIOLENCE () REPEAT VIOLENCE () DATING VIOLENCE () SEXUAL VIOLENCE () STALKING WITHOUT ISSUANCE OF AN INTERIM TEMPORARY INJUNCTION

A Petition for Injunction for Protection Against: Domestic Violence filed under section 741.30, Florida Statutes; Repeat, Dating, or Sexual Violence filed under section 784.046, Florida Statutes; or Stalking filed under section 784.0485, Florida Statutes, has been reviewed. This Court has jurisdiction of the parties and of the subject matter. Upon review of the Petition, this Court concludes that a Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence; Repeat, Dating, or Sexual Violence; or Stalking, pending the hearing scheduled below,NOT be entered at this time but that an injunction may be entered after the hearing, depending on the findings made by the Court at that time.

FINDINGS:

The Court finds that based upon the facts, as stated in the Petition alone and without a hearing on the matter, there is no appearance of an immediate and present danger of domestic violence; repeat, dating or sexual violence, or stalking, or that stalking exists. Therefore, there is not a sufficient factual basis upon which the court can enter a Temporary Injunction for Protection Against Domestic, Repeat, Dating, or Sexual Violence, or Stalking, prior to a hearing. A hearing is scheduled on the Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Domestic, Repeat, Dating, or Sexual Violence, or Stalking, in Section II of this Order. Petitioner may amend or supplement the Petition at any time to state further reasons why a Temporary Injunction should be ordered which would be in effect until the hearing scheduled below.

NOTICE OF HEARING

Petitioner and Respondent are ordered to appear and testify at a hearing on the Petition for Injunction for Protection Against Domestic, Repeat, Dating, or Sexual Violence, or Stalking on:

{date} __________, at ____ a.m./p.m. at{location} _________________________ at which time the Court will consider whether a Final Judgment of Injunction for Protection Against Domestic, Repeat, Dating, or Sexual Violence, or Stalking should be entered. If entered, the injunction will remain in effect until a fixed date set by the Court or until modified or dissolved by the Court. At the hearing, the Court will determine whether other things should be ordered, including, for example, such matters as time-sharing and support, if appropriate.

If Petitioner and/or Respondent do not appear, orders may be entered, including entry of a permanent injunction and the imposition of court costs. Petitioner and Respondent will be bound by the terms of any injunction or order issued at the final hearing.

IF EITHER PETITIONER OR RESPONDENT DO NOT APPEAR AT THE FINAL HEARING, HE OR SHE WILL BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF ANY INJUNCTION OR ORDER ISSUED IN THIS MATTER.

All witnesses and evidence, if any, must be presented at this time. In cases where temporary support issues have been alleged in the pleadings, each party is ordered to bring his or her financial affidavit (Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.902(b) or (c)), tax return, pay stubs, and other evidence of financial income to the hearing.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND STALKING HEARINGS:

Court proceedings concerning domestic violence or stalking are required by law to be recorded. This recording may be by electronic means. No written transcript of the Court's recording will be provided to the parties. Either party may arrange for a court reporter to prepare a written transcript of the hearing at that party's expense.

REPEAT VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, OR SEXUAL VIOLENCE HEARINGS:

The law does not require court proceedings concerning repeat, dating, or sexual violence to be recorded; however, either party may arrange for a court reporter to record the hearing and prepare a written transcript of the hearing at that party's expense. Arrangements for a court reporter must be made in advance.

A RECORD, WHICH INCLUDES A TRANSCRIPT, MAY BE REQUIRED TO SUPPORT AN APPEAL. THE PARTY SEEKING THE APPEAL IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HAVING THE TRANSCRIPT PREPARED BY A COURT REPORTER. THE TRANSCRIPT MUST BE FILED WITH THE REVIEWING COURT OR THE APPEAL MAY BE DENIED

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provisions of certain assistance. Please contact:

_______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________{identify applicable court personnel by name, address, and telephone number} at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

Nothing in this order limits Petitioner's rights to dismiss the petition.

DONE AND ORDERED in _______________________, Florida, on _______________________.

_________________________________ CIRCUIT JUDGE COPIES TO: Sheriff of ________ County Petitioner: _____ by U. S. Mail _____ by hand delivery in open court _____ by e-mail to designated e-mail address(es) Respondent: _____ forwarded to sheriff for service _____ State Attorney's Office _____ Other: ______________________________

I CERTIFY the foregoing is a true copy of the originalOrder Setting Hearing on Petition for Injunction as it appears on file in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of ______________ County, Florida, and that I have furnished copies of this order as indicated above.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
(SEAL)
By: ______________________________________________
{Deputy Clerk or Judicial Assistant}

      See art. V, § 2(a), Fla. Const.

      Other nonsubstantive editorial changes are also made.

      All comments must be filed with the Court on or before August 20, 2018, as well as a separate request for oral argument if the person filing the comment wishes to participate in oral argument, which may be scheduled in this case. If filed by an attorney in good standing with The Florida Bar, the comment must be electronically filed via the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal (Portal) in accordance with In re Electronic Filing in the Supreme Court of Florida via the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal , Fla. Admin. Order No. AOSC13-7 (Feb. 18, 2013). If filed by a nonlawyer or a lawyer not licensed to practice in Florida, the comment may be, but is not required to be, filed via the Portal. Comments filed via the Portal must be submitted in Microsoft Word 97 or higher. See In re Electronic Filing in the Florida Supreme Court , Fla. Admin. Order No. AOSC17-27 (May 9, 2017). Any person unable to submit a comment electronically must mail or hand-deliver the originally signed comment to the Florida Supreme Court, Office of the Clerk, 500 South Duval Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1927; no additional copies are required or will be accepted.


author: Per Curiam.

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    Louis ETHRIDGE, Appellant, v. STATE of Florida, Appellee.
    No. 1D17-1351
    District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District.
    May 11, 2018
    Andy Thomas, Public Defender, and Joanna Aurica Mauer, Assistant Public Defender, Tallahassee, for Appellant.
    Pamela Jo Bondi, Attorney General; Benjamin L. Hoffman and Samuel B. Steinberg, Assistant Attorneys General, Tallahassee, for Appellee.
   Per Curiam.

AFFIRMED .

Roberts, Ray, and Kelsey, JJ., concur.


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    Kadelest M. HILL, Appellant, v. STATE of Florida, Appellee.
    No. 1D18-0090
    District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District.
    May 11, 2018
    Kadelest M. Hill, pro se, Appellant.
    Pamela Jo Bondi, Attorney General, and Kaitlin Weiss, Assistant Attorney General, Tallahassee, for Appellee.
   Per Curiam.

AFFIRMED .

Osterhaus, Winokur, and M.K. Thomas, JJ., concur.


text:
    Freddie R. PATTERSON III, Appellant, v. STATE of Florida, Appellee.
    No. 1D17-4914
    District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District.
    May 11, 2018
    DECISION WITHOUT PUBLISHED OPINION
   Dismissed.


text:
    Ivan JOHNSON, Petitioner, v. STATE of Florida, Respondent.
    No. 1D18-1341
    District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District.
    May 11, 2018
    DECISION WITHOUT PUBLISHED OPINION
   Mandamus is denied.


text:
    Bruce Alan COWART, Appellant, v. STATE of Florida, Appellee.
    No. 1D18-0264
    District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District.
    May 11, 2018
    DECISION WITHOUT PUBLISHED OPINION
   Affirmed.


text:
    Andy Lee SMITH, Appellant, v. STATE of Florida, Appellee.
    No. 1D18-0197
    District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District.
    May 11, 2018
    DECISION WITHOUT PUBLISHED OPINION
   Affirmed.


text:
    Willis A. REDDICK, Petitioner, v. STATE of Florida, Respondent.
    No. 1D18-0820
    District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District.
    May 11, 2018
    DECISION WITHOUT PUBLISHED OPINION
   Denied.


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    Christopher Jonathan RAWLS, Appellant, v. STATE of Florida, Appellee.
    No. 1D18-0077
    District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District.
    May 11, 2018
    DECISION WITHOUT PUBLISHED OPINION
   Affirmed.


text:
    Russell MALONEY, Appellant, v. STATE of Florida, Appellee.
    No. 1D17-5340
    District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District.
    May 11, 2018
    DECISION WITHOUT PUBLISHED OPINION
   Affirmed.


text:
    Phillip KESSLER, Appellant, v. STATE of Florida, Appellee.
    No. 1D18-1035
    District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District.
    May 11, 2018
    DECISION WITHOUT PUBLISHED OPINION
   DISMISSED.


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    Christopher J. THOMPSON, Appellant, v. STATE of Florida, Appellee.
    No. 1D18-0246
    District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District.
    May 11, 2018
    DECISION WITHOUT PUBLISHED OPINION
   AFFIRMED.


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    Donald Lee TOWNSEND, Appellant, v. STATE of Florida, Appellee.
    No. 1D18-0377
    District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District.
    May 11, 2018
    Andy Thomas, Public Defender, and Steven L. Seliger, Assistant Public Defender, Tallahassee, for Appellant.
    Pamela Jo Bondi, Attorney General, Tallahassee, for Appellee.
   Per Curiam.

AFFIRMED .

Lewis, Roberts, and Jay, JJ., concur.


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    James CURRY, Appellant, v. STATE of Florida, Appellee.
    No. 1D18-0744
    District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District.
    May 11, 2018
    James Curry, pro se, Appellant.
    Pamela Jo Bondi, Attorney General, and Frank X. Moehrle, Assistant Attorney General, Tallahassee, for Appellee.
   Per Curiam.

AFFIRMED .

Wolf, Bilbrey, and Kelsey, JJ., concur.


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    Frederick STRAIN, Appellant, v. STATE of Florida, Appellee.
    No. 1D18-0524
    District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District.
    May 11, 2018
    Frederick Strain, pro se, Appellant.
    Pamela Jo Bondi, Attorney General, and Barbara Debelius, Assistant Attorney General, Tallahassee, for Appellee.
   Per Curiam.

DISMISSED .

Wolf, Bilbrey, and Kelsey, JJ., concur.


text:
    Chad Allen GRUBB, Appellant, v. STATE of Florida, Appellee.
    No. 1D17-5165
    District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District.
    May 11, 2018
    Andy Thomas, Public Defender, and Steven L. Seliger, Assistant Public Defender, Tallahassee, for Appellant.
    Pamela Jo Bondi, Attorney General, Tallahassee, for Appellee.
   Per Curiam.

AFFIRMED .

Wolf, Bilbrey, and Kelsey, JJ., concur.


text:
    Dan FUDGE, Appellant, v. STATE of Florida, Appellee.
    No. 1D17-5024
    District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District.
    May 11, 2018
    DECISION WITHOUT PUBLISHED OPINION
   Dismissed.


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    Jose Angel LOPEZ, Petitioner, v. STATE of Florida, Respondent.
    No. 1D17-4682
    District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District.
    May 17, 2018
    David M. Robbins and Susan Z. Cohen of Epstein & Robbins, Jacksonville, for Petitioner.
    Pamela Jo Bondi, Attorney General, and Amanda D. Stokes, Assistant Attorney General, Tallahassee, for Respondent.
   Per Curiam.

DENIED .

Lewis, Roberts, and Jay, JJ., concur.


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    Dwight L. HILL, Appellant, v. STATE of Florida, Appellee.
    Nos. 1D17-3691 1D17-3692 1D17-3693 1D17-3623 (Consolidated for disposition)
    District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District.
    May 17, 2018
    DECISION WITHOUT PUBLISHED OPINION
   Affirmed.


text:
    Dwayne D. HAGANS, Appellant, v. STATE of Florida, Appellee.
    No. 1D17-268
    District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District.
    May 17, 2018
    DECISION WITHOUT PUBLISHED OPINION
   Affirmed.


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    Kevin Gene JEFFRIES, Appellant, v. STATE of Florida, Appellee.
    No. 1D18-209
    District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District.
    May 11, 2018
    DECISION WITHOUT PUBLISHED OPINION
   AFFIRMED.


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    Tyrone KNIGHT, Appellant, v. STATE of Florida, Appellee.
    No. 1D16-5822
    District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District.
    May 17, 2018
    Tyrone Knight, pro se, Appellant.
    Pamela Jo Bondi, Attorney General, and Robert Charles Lee, Assistant Attorney General, Tallahassee, for Appellee.
   Per Curiam.

AFFIRMED .

Lewis, Roberts, and Jay, JJ., concur.


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    Elsa D. WHITLOCK, as next friend of, and ON BEHALF OF H.F., Appellant, v. Lynne LISKA, as guardian of the property of H.F.,
    In re: Guardianship (of the property) of H.F. and S.F., Minors, Appellee.
    No. 1D17-2716
    District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District.
    May 17, 2018
    James P. Waczewski of Waczewski Law Group, and Matletha N. Fuller, Tallahassee, for Appellant.
    Mary L. Wakeman of Heuler-Wakeman Law Group, P.L., Tallahassee, for Appellee.
   Per Curiam.

AFFIRMED.

Wolf, Bilbrey, and Kelsey, JJ., concur.


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    Austin LOVE, Appellant, v. STATE of Florida, Appellee.
    No. 1D17-1802
    District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District.
    May 17, 2018
    Candice K. Brower, Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel, Gainesville, and Michael J. Titus, Assistant Regional Conflict Counsel, Tallahassee, for Appellant.
    Pamela Jo Bondi, Attorney General, Tallahassee, for Appellee.
   Per Curiam.

AFFIRMED .

Lewis, Roberts, and Jay, JJ., concur.


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    Jacoby THOMAS, Appellant, v. STATE of Florida, Appellee.
    No. 1D17-1423
    District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District.
    May 17, 2018
    DECISION WITHOUT PUBLISHED OPINION
   AFFIRMED.


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    Paul K. SAFFELL, Husband, Appellant, v. Elizabeth D. SAFFELL, Wife, Appellee.
    No. 1D18-21
    District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District.
    May 17, 2018
    Lester Makofka, Paola Parra Harris, and Mercedes Blason-Aguilar of Parra Harris Law, PLLC, Jacksonville, for Appellant.
    Heather B. Quick and Autumn Warner of the Quick Law Group, Jacksonville, for Appellee.
   Per Curiam.

AFFIRMED .

Makar, Winokur, and Winsor, JJ., concur.