Supreme Court of Florida
In Re: Amendments to Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure
June 27, 2024389 So. 3d 1282
Summary
The court adopted amendments to five Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, with minor modifications based on public comments. The amendments update confidentiality and jury-instruction provisions, extend the deadline for motions to vacate recommended orders from 10 to 15 days, clarify that such motions operate as motions for rehearing when applicable, and impose additional limits on family mediation referrals. The amendments take effect July 1, 2024, at 12:01 a.m.