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Motion for Temporary Relief

Before filing

  1. 1

    Complete mandatory disclosure early — a current financial affidavit travels with temporary-relief requests

    Rule 12.285's affidavit obligations apply ahead of the temporary hearing, not just at final hearing.

    Rule: Mandatory Disclosure in Family Cases — Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.285 →
  2. 2

    Check the family division's temporary-relief procedure

    Many family divisions require specific packets, UMC posture, or case-management compliance before a temporary hearing will be set.

Filing

  1. 3

    File the motion stating each item of relief sought

    Support, timesharing, exclusive use, and fees are distinct requests — state each with its basis.

    Rule: E-Filing Through the Statewide Portal — Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.525(b) →

Scheduling

  1. 4

    Special-set with an honest time estimate and flag the hearing as evidentiary

    Temporary-relief hearings take evidence; motion-calendar minutes will not fit them.

Before the hearing

  1. 5

    Exchange updated financial affidavits and exhibits on the division's schedule

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

After the hearing

  1. 6

    Submit the proposed order with the findings the division requires

    Rule: Proposed Orders: Word Format via Online Services — Division AO →

Steps marked “check the division's instructions” vary by judge — that variance is exactly what BenchPath tracks. Search your county and division for the specific requirements before relying on the generic sequence. Not legal advice.