# Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.020: Rule 12.020. DEFINITIONS

> Florida · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_FL_FAMILY_R12_020

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.020
- **Heading:** Rule 12.020. DEFINITIONS
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure / Rule 12.020

## Text

RULE 12.020. DEFINITIONS

For definitions of family law terms found in these rules, refer
to the Family Law Glossary of Common Terms and Definitions
contained in the General Information for Self-Represented Litigants
located at www.flcourts.org.

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