IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No.:
Division:
In Re: The Marriage of:
,
Petitioner,
and
,
Respondent.
TEMPORARY ORDER OF SUPPORT, TIME-SHARING, AND OTHER RELIEF
WITH DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN)
This cause came before this Court for a hearing on a Motion for Temporary Support, Time-Sharing, and
Other Relief with Dependent or Minor Child(ren). The Court, having reviewed the file and heard the
testimony, makes these findings of fact and ORDERS as follows:
The Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter and the parties.
SECTION I. MARITAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
A. Injunction.
1. _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent is (are) prohibited and enjoined from disposing of any
marital assets without the written permission of the other party or a court order. If indicated
here ______, the person(s) prohibited and enjoined from disposing of any marital assets may
continue to pay all ordinary and usual expenses.
2. The Court may enforce compliance with the terms of this injunction through civil and/or
indirect criminal contempt proceedings, which may include arrest, incarceration, and/or the
imposition of a fine.
3. Violation of this injunction may constitute criminal contempt of court.
4. Bond. This order is conditioned upon _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent posting bond in the
sum of $ with the clerk of this Court.
B. Temporary Use of Assets.
1. The assets listed below are temporarily determined to be marital assets. Each party shall
temporarily have the use of, as his/her own, the assets awarded in this section, and the other
party shall temporarily have no further use of said assets. Any personal property not listed
below shall be for the use of party currently in possession of that item(s), and he or she may
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not dispose of that item(s) without the written permission of the other party or a court
order.
ASSETS: DESCRIPTION OF ITEM(S)
(Please describe each item as clearly as possible. You do not have to list
account numbers.)
Petitioner
Shall Have
Temporary
Use
Respondent
Shall Have
Temporary
Use
Automobiles
Furniture & furnishings in home
Furniture & furnishings elsewhere
Jewelry
Business interests
Other Assets
C. Temporary Responsibility for Liabilities/Debts.
1. The liabilities listed below are temporarily determined to be marital. Each party shall pay as
his or her own the marital liabilities indicated below and shall keep said payments current.
The other party shall temporarily have no further responsibility for the payment of these
debts.
LIABILITIES: DESCRIPTION OF DEBT(S)
(Please describe each item as clearly as possible. You do not have
to list account numbers.)
Current
Amount
Owed
Petitioner
Shall Pay
Respondent
Shall Pay
Mortgages on real estate: (home)
$
$
$
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LIABILITIES: DESCRIPTION OF DEBT(S)
(Please describe each item as clearly as possible. You do not have
to list account numbers.)
Current
Amount
Owed
Petitioner
Shall Pay
Respondent
Shall Pay
Charge/credit card accounts
Auto loan
Auto loan
Bank/Credit Union loans
Money owed (not evidenced by a note)
Other
SECTION II. TEMPORARY EXCLUSIVE USE AND POSSESSION OF HOME
[Indicate all that apply]
1. _____ Petitioner _____Respondent shall have temporary exclusive use and possession of the
dwelling located at: {address}
until: {date or event}
.
2. _____ Petitioner _____Respondent may make a visit to the premises described in the paragraph
above for the purpose of obtaining his or her clothing and items of personal health and hygiene
and to obtain any items awarded in this order. This visit shall occur after notice to the person
granted temporary exclusive use and possession of the dwelling and at the earliest convenience
of both parties.
3. _____Other: ____________________________________________________________________
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SECTION III. TEMPORARY PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND TIME-SHARING WITH DEPENDENT OR
MINOR CHILD(REN) {Insert the name or designation of each parent in the spaces provided below}
1. Jurisdiction. The Court has jurisdiction to determine temporary parental responsibility and time-
sharing for the parties
minor child(ren) listed in paragraph 2 below.
2. The parties dependent or minor child(ren) is (are):
Name Birth date
3. Temporary Parental Responsibility for the Minor Child(ren).
{Choose only one}{Insert the name or designation of each parent in the space provided}
a. _____ The parties shall have temporary shared parental responsibility for the parties
minor
child(ren).
b. ______Parent ___________________ shall have temporary sole parental responsibility for
the partiesminor child(ren). Temporary shared parental responsibility would be detrimental
to the child(ren) at this time because: ____________________________________________
.
c. _______ Parent ________________ shall have ultimate decision making authority regarding
the following:_______________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________.
d. Other provisions: __________________________________________________________
4. Temporary Time-sharing Schedule with Minor Child(ren). The parent(s) shall have:
{Choose only one}{Insert the name or designation of each parent in the space provided.}
a. _____ reasonable time-sharing schedule with the partiesminor child(ren) as agreed to by
the parties, subject to any limitations in paragraph 5 below. The Court reserves jurisdiction
to set a specific schedule.
b. _____the following specified time-sharing schedule with the parties minor child(ren),
subject to any limitations set out in paragraph 5 below: {specify days and times} _________
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Parent {name or designation}_____________________________’s Temporary Time-
Sharing Schedule.
___________________________________________________________________________.
Parent {name or designation} _______________________________’s Temporary Time-
sharing Schedule.
___________________________________________________________________________.
c. _____ Time-sharing in accordance with the temporary Parenting Plan attached as
Exhibit _______.
d. _____Parent {name or designation} ___________________ shall have no contact with the
partiesminor child(ren) until further order of the Court, due to the existing conditions that
are detrimental to the welfare of the minor child(ren): {explain}: ______________________
5. Limitations on Time-sharing. {If applicable}
Neither parent shall take the child(ren) from the other parent, any child care provider, or other
person entrusted by the other parent with the care of the child(ren) without the agreement of
the other party during the other partys time-sharing. The above time-sharing shall be:
{Insert the appropriate information in the space provided.}
a. _____ supervised by a responsible adult who is mutually agreeable to the parties. If the
parties cannot agree, the supervising adult shall be: {name} __________________________.
b. _____ at a supervised visitation/time-sharing center located at: {address} ______________
,
subject to the available times and rules of the supervised visitation center. The cost of such
visits shall be paid by
_____Parent {name or designation} _____________________
_____ Both parents.
6. Communication Arrangements, Parental Responsibility and Time-sharing with Minor Child(ren).
{Indicate if applicable}
a. ______ The partiescommunications to arrange time-sharing and discuss issues relating to the
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child(ren) (if temporary shared parenting, or time-sharing is provided in paragraph 3 above) are
restricted as follows: _____ telephone, _____ fax, _____ e-mail, or _____ letter, _____ a
responsible person shall coordinate the time-sharing arrangements of the minor child(ren). If the
parties cannot agree, the responsible person shall be: {name}
b. _____Other conditions for arrangements or discussions: {explain}
________________________________________________________________________.
7. Exchange of Minor Child(ren). The exchange of the minor child(ren) shall be on time as scheduled
and as agreed to by the parties. The following conditions, if indicated below, shall also apply.
{Indicate all that apply}
{Insert the name or designation of each parent in the space provided.}
a. _____ The parties shall temporarily exchange the child(ren) at the following location(s):
b. Parent {name or designation} ________________________shall not get out of the vehicle,
and the other parent shall not approach the vehicle, during the time the child(ren) are
exchanged.
c. _____ A responsible person shall conduct all exchanges of the child(ren). Parent {name or
designation} _________________ shall not be present during the exchange. If the parties cannot
agree, the responsible person shall be: {name} _________________________
d. _____ Other conditions for exchange of the child(ren) are as follows: ________________
8. _____ Injunction Prohibiting Removing the Child(ren). The Court hereby temporarily prohibits
and enjoins
______Parent {name or designation} __________________
______ Both parents
from removing the minor child(ren) from the State of Florida without a court order or the
written consent of the other party.
9. _____ Other Temporary Provisions Relating to the Minor Child(ren).
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SECTION IV. TEMPORARY ALIMONY
1. _____ The Court denies the request(s) for temporary alimony.
OR
2. _____ The Court finds that there is a need for, and that _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent,
hereinafter Obligor, has/had the present ability to pay temporary alimony as follows:
{Indicate all that apply}
a. ____ Temporary Periodic. Obligor shall pay temporary periodic alimony to Obligee in the
amount of $ per month, payable _____ in accordance with Obligors employers
payroll cycle, and in any event, at least once a month _____ other {explain}
,
beginning {date} ______________. This temporary periodic alimony shall continue until
modified by court order, the death of either party, or until, _________________________,
{date or event} whichever occurs first.
b. _____ Retroactive. Obligor shall pay retroactive alimony in the amount of $ for
the period of {date} _____ through {date} ________________,
which shall be paid pursuant to paragraph 4 below.
3. Reasons for Awarding/Denying Temporary Alimony Award.
The reasons for awarding/denying temporary alimony are as follows:
a. _____ length of the marriage of the party receiving temporary alimony: years________;
b. _____ age of party receiving temporary alimony: _______ years;
c. _____ health of party receiving temporary alimony: _____ excellent _____ good _____ poor
_____ other___________________________________________________________;
d. _____ other factors __________________________________________________________
________ Please indicate here if additional pages are attached.
4. Retroactive Alimony. _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent shall pay to the other party the
temporary retroactive alimony of $ , as of {date} _____________. This amount shall be
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paid in the amount of $ per month, payable in accordance with Obligors employers
payroll cycle, and in any event at least once a month, or _____ other {explain} ________
beginning: {date} _________, until paid in full including statutory interest.
5. Insurance.
{Indicate all that apply}
a. _____ Health Insurance. _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent shall temporarily be required
to pay health insurance premiums for the other party not to exceed $ per month.
Further, _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent shall pay any reasonable and necessary
uninsured medical costs for the other party not exceed $ per year. As to these
uninsured medical expenses, the party who is entitled to reimbursement of the uninsured
medical expense shall submit request for reimbursement to the other party within 30 days,
and the other party shall, within 30 days after receipt, submit the applicable reimbursement
for that expense.
b. _______ Life Insurance (to secure payment of support). To secure the temporary alimony
obligations set forth in this order, the Obligor shall temporarily maintain life insurance on
his/her life, naming the Obligee as the sole irrevocable beneficiary, so long as reasonably
available. This temporary insurance shall be in the amount of at least $ _____
and shall remain in effect until this temporary obligation for alimony terminates.
6. _____Other provisions relating to temporary alimony including any tax treatment and
consequences:__________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________ .
SECTION V. TEMPORARY CHILD SUPPORT
1. The Court finds that there is a need for temporary child support and that the _____ Petitioner
_____ Respondent (hereinafter Obligor) has the present ability to pay child support. The
amounts in the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form
12.902(e), filed by the _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent are correct
OR
The Court makes the following findings:
Petitioner’s net monthly income is $ ____.
Respondent’s net monthly income is $ _____.
Monthly child care costs are $ _______.
Monthly health/dental insurance costs are $ __.
2. Amount.
Child support established at the rate of $_________per month for the _____children {total
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number of minor or dependent children} shall be paid commencing ___________________
{month, day, year} and terminating _________________________ {month, day, year}. Child
support shall be paid in the amount of $__________ per ________ {week, month, other} which
is consistent with the Obligor’s current payroll cycle.
Upon the termination of the obligation of child support for one of the parties’ children, child
support in the amount of $________ for the remaining ______children {number of remaining
children} shall be paid commencing _________________ {month, day, year} and terminating
_______________________ {month, day, year}. This child support shall be paid in the amount of
$ _______ per _________ {week, month, other} consistent with Obligor’s current payroll cycle.
{Insert schedule for the child support obligation, including the amount, and commencement
and termination dates, for the remaining minor or dependent children, which shall be payable
as the obligation for each child ceases. Please indicate whether the schedule ____appears
below or____ is attached as part of this form}
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The Obligor shall pay child support until all of the minor or dependent children: reach the age of
18; become emancipated, marry, join the armed services, die, or become self-supporting; or
until further order of the court or agreement of the parties. The child support obligation shall
continue beyond the age of 18 and until high school graduation for any child who is dependent
in fact, between the ages of 18 and 19, and is still in high school performing in good faith with a
reasonable expectation of graduation before age 19.
If the temporary child support ordered deviates from the guidelines by more than 5%, the
factual findings which support that deviation are:
.
3. Retroactive Child Support.
{Indicate if applicable}
_____Petitioner _____ Respondent shall pay to the other party the temporary retroactive child
support of $ , as of {date} . This amount shall be paid in the amount of
$ per month, payable in accordance with Obligors employers payroll cycle, and in
any event at least once a month, or _____other {explain} _____________
beginning {date} , until paid in full including statutory interest.
4. Insurance.
[Indicate all that apply]
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_____Health/Dental Insurance. _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent shall be required to
temporarily maintain_____ health _____ dental insurance for the partiesminor child(ren), so
long as reasonable in cost and accessible to the child(ren). The party providing insurance shall
be required to convey cards showing coverage to the other party.
OR
_____ Health _____ dental insurance is not reasonable in cost or accessible to the child(ren) at
this time.
_____Reasonable and necessary uninsured medical/dental/prescription drug costs for the minor
child(ren) shall temporarily be assessed as follows:
_____ Shared equally by both parents.
_____ Prorated according to the child support guideline percentages.
_____ Other {explain}:
As to these uninsured medical/dental/prescription drug expenses, the party who incurs the
expense shall submit request for reimbursement to the other party within 30 days, and the other
party, within 30 days of receipt, shall submit the applicable reimbursement for that expense,
according to the schedule of reimbursement set out in this paragraph.
5. _____Life Insurance (to secure payment of support). To secure the temporary child support
obligations in this order, _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent _____ Each party shall temporarily
maintain life insurance, in an amount of at least $ __________, on _____ his/her life
naming the _____ minor child(ren) as the beneficiary (ies) OR naming the ______Petitioner
_____ Respondent_____ other {name}: ______________________ as trustee for the minor
child(ren), so long as reasonably available. The obligation to maintain the life insurance coverage
shall continue until the Court orders otherwise or until {date/event} _______________________.
6. IRS Income Tax Exemption(s). The assignment of any tax exemption for the child(ren) shall be as
follows: ______________________________________________________________________
.
7. _____Other provisions relating to temporary child support: _______________________________
.
SECTION VI. METHOD OF PAYMENT
Obligor shall pay any temporary court-ordered child support/alimony and arrears, if any, as follows:
1. Place of Payment
a. _____ Obligor shall pay temporary court-ordered support directly to either the State
Disbursement Unit or the central depository, as required by statute, along with any fee
required by statute.
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2.
3.
4.
b. _____ Both parties have requested and the court finds that it is in the best interests of the
child(ren) that temporary support payments need not be directed through either the State
Disbursement Unit or the central depository at this time; however, either party may
subsequently apply, pursuant to section 61.13(1)(d)3, Florida Statutes, to require payments
through either the State Disbursement Unit or the central depository.
Income Deduction.
_____ Immediate. Obligor shall pay through income deduction, pursuant to a separate Income
Deduction Order which shall be effective immediately. Obligor is individually responsible for
paying this temporary support obligation until all of said support is deducted from Obligors
income. Until temporary support payments are deducted from Obligors paycheck, Obligor is
responsible for making timely payments directly to the State Disbursement Unit or the Obligee,
as previously set forth in this order.
_____ Deferred. Income deduction is ordered this day, but it shall not be effective until a
delinquency of $ __, or, if not specified, an amount equal to one months obligation
occurs. Income deduction is not being implemented immediately based on the following
findings: Income deduction is not in the best interests of the child(ren) because: {explain}
AND
there is proof of timely payment of a previously ordered obligation without an income deduction
order in cases of modification,
AND
_____ there is an agreement by the Obligor to advise the Title IV-D agency, the clerk of court, and
the Obligee of any change in Payor and/or health insurance
OR
_____ there is a signed written agreement providing an alternative arrangement between the
Obligor and the Obligee and, at the option of the IV-D agency, by the IV-D agency in IV-D cases in
which there is an assignment of support rights to the state, reviewed and entered in the record
by the court.
Bonus/one-time payments. _____ All _____% _____ No income paid in the form of a bonus or
other similar one-time payment, up to the amount of any arrearage or the remaining balance
thereof owed pursuant to this order, shall be forwarded to the Obligee pursuant to the payment
method prescribed above.
Other provisions relating to method of payment. _____________________________________
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SECTION VII. TEMPORARY ATTORNEY’S FEES, COSTS, AND SUIT MONEY
1. _____Petitioners _____Respondents request(s) for temporary attorney’s fees, costs, and suit
money is (are) denied because _____________________________________________________
OR
2. _____ The Court finds there is a need for and an ability to pay temporary attorney’s fees, costs,
and suit money. _____ Petitioner _____ Respondent is hereby ordered to pay to the other party
$ in temporary attorney’s fees, and $ _ in costs. The Court further finds that
the temporary attorney’s fees awarded are based on the reasonable rate of $ per hour
and reasonable hours. Other provisions relating to temporary attorney’s fees, costs,
and suit money are as follows: _______________________________________________
.
SECTION VIII. OTHER PROVISIONS
Other Provisions:
.
DONE AND ORDERED in _______________________, Florida on {date} _______________________.
CIRCUIT JUDGE
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I certify that a copy of this {name of document(s)} ___________________________________________
was ____ mailed ____ faxed and mailed ____ e-mailed ____ hand-delivered to the parties or entities listed
below on {date}________________________________.
by _______________________________________
{Clerk of court or designee}
Petitioner (or his or her attorney)
Respondent (or his or her attorney)
State Disbursement Unit
Central depository
Other:
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