Mandatory Disclosure in Family Cases — Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.285

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Serve the financial affidavit within 45 days of service of the initial pleading.
Exchange the documents required by rule 12.285.
File the certificate of compliance.
Supplement disclosure as circumstances change — the duty is continuing.

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45 calendar days after

Financial affidavit 45 days

Trigger: Service of initial pleading

Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.285

Computed periods follow Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.514 — always confirm holiday calendars for the specific court.

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Official source: Florida Courts — State Courts System
Source health: Healthy · checked September 3, 2026
Effective date: —
Last verified: August 1, 2026benchpath-phase9-ops-2026-08-01

Reviewer note: Live-verified Phase 9.3 (2026-08-01): 12.285(b)(2) 45-day exchange, (e)(1) non-waivable affidavit, (j) certificate of compliance, (f)(1) continuing duty all confirmed. Note: (c)(2) permits a joint verified waiver of FILING (not exchange).

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Mandatory Disclosure in Family Cases — Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.285

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