INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA FAMILY LAW RULES OF PROCEDURE
FORM 12.900(c), CONSENT TO LIMITED APPEARANCE BY
ATTORNEY (09/12)
When should this form be used?
This form should be used for a client to give consent when an attorney is making a limited
appearance for the client under Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.040.
This form should be typed or printed in black ink. After completing this form, the client should
sign it. The attorney or client should then file it with the clerk of the circuit court in the county
in which the action is pending. The attorney and client should each keep a copy for his or her
records.
What should I do next?
A copy of this form must be served on the other party or his or her attorney. Service must be in
accordance with Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.
Where can I look for more information?
See Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.040.
Instructions to Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900(c), Consent to Limited Appearance by
Attorney (09/12)
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No.:
Division:
,
Petitioner,
and
,
Respondent.
CONSENT TO LIMITED APPEARANCE BY ATTORNEY
{Name} _______________________________________, the [check one only]
( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent, consents to the limited representation by counsel,
{attorney’s name| ___________________________________________, for the following limited
purpose(s) [ check all that apply]:
1. ____The hearing set for {date} ___________________, at {time}________ on the issue(s) of {specify}
___________________________________________________________________.
2. ___To represent [ check one only] ( ) Petitioner ( ) Respondent on the following issues
throughout the proceedings:
a. ___Parental responsibility and time-sharing.
b. ___ Equitable distribution of marital assets and liabilities.
c. ___ Alimony.
d. ___ Child support.
e. ___ Other {specify}: _______________________________________________________
The clerk of the above-styled court is requested to enter this notice of record.
I certify that a copy of this consent to limited appearance was: [check all used] ( ) e-mailed ( )
mailed ( ) faxed ( ) hand delivered to the person(s) listed below on {date} _________.
Other party or his/her attorney:
Name: ________________________________
Address: _____________________________
City, State, Zip: _________________________
Telephone Number: _____________________
Fax Number: _____________________________
E-mail Address(es):_________________________
Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900(c), Consent to Limited Appearance by Attorney (09/12)
_______________________________________
Signature of Petitioner/Respondent
Printed Name: ___________________________
Address: _______________________________
City, State, Zip: __________________________
Telephone Number: ______________________
Fax Number: ____________________________
E-mail Address(es):________________________
IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all 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} ______, {telephone number}______________________.
Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900(c), Consent to Limited Appearance by Attorney (09/12)