RESPONDENTS PRO SE MOTION

FOR CONTINUANCE OF HEARING OR TRIAL

For Child Support Enforcement (Department of Revenue) Proceedings
INSTRUCTIONS

Please read all instructions carefully before completing the form.

1.

Good cause must be shown to get a continuance. The court decides what
good cause is. Put all your reasons in the motion for a continuance because
the judge or hearing officer may rule without a hearing.

2.

A Motion for Continuance should be made as soon as the party learns of a

conflict. Attempts should be made to change the date with the consent of the
other party before the motion is filed. The closer it is to the hearing date the
more difficult it is to get a continuance.

3.

Continuances will not be granted because the timing of the hearing is

inconvenient for you. Litigation is seldom convenient. If you received
reasonable notice of the hearing and you did not object at the time, pre-paid
vacations, elective surgery, work or school conflicts may not be sufficient to
get a continuance.

4.

Continuances requested on the eve of trial because you are not prepared
ordinarily will not be granted. Do not wait until the last minute to subpoena
important witnesses. Do it as soon as you receive notice of the hearing.

5.

Continuances usually are not granted at the last minute to allow you
time to hire an attorney. If you feel you need to hire an attorney, you should
do so as soon as you receive notice of the hearing.

6.

Filing a Motion for Continuance does not stop the hearing or trial from
occurring.

7.

Until the court rules on the motion you should plan on being at the hearing as
scheduled.

8.

When possible, you should include a FAX number on the motion so a copy of
the Courts order can be quickly transmitted.

9.

Hearings set on emergency motions may be difficult to continue.

MAS 10/08

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

IN AND FOR_____________, COUNTY, FLORIDA
(Family Division)
_________________________________
Petitioner,
VS.

Case No.

__________________________________
Respondent.
____________________________________/
RESPONDENTS PRO SE MOTION FOR
CONTINUANCE OF HEARING OR TRIAL
THE UNDERSIGNED party moves the court for an order continuing a hearing or trial that has
been set for _________________________________ [Date]. I received notice of the hearing or
trial on _________________________ [Date].
A continuance is required because:
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____
I understand that the filing of this motion does not cancel the hearing or trial.
All pleadings must be signed.

DATED: __________________

________________________________________
Signature of party signing pleading

THIS SECTION MUST NOT BE LEFT BLANK OR INCOMPLETE

I HEREBY CERTIFY that a copy hereof has been furnished by mailed; faxed and mailed;
hand delivered; to the persons listed below this _____ day of _____________, 20___.
Other Party:
Name______________________________
Address____________________________
___________________________________
City State Zip
Telephone No._______________________
Fax No.
_____

Child Support Enforcement/DOR Attorney:

Name______________________________
Address____________________________
__________________________________
City State Zip
Telephone No._______________________
Fax No._____________________________
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The following section must be completed by you. A return address or P.O. Box is required.

DATED: __________________

________________________________________
Signature of party signing certificate and pleading
Printed name_____________________________
Address_________________________________
________________________________________
City State Zip
________________________________________
Telephone (area code and number)
________________________________________
Fax (area code and number)

IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM THEY MUST FILL IN
THE BLANKS BELOW:
I, (name of nonlawyer) ______________________________________, a nonlawyer, located at
(Street)___________________________________ (city) ________________________ (state)
____
(Phone)_________________, helped (name) __________________________, who is the
[Check one only] ____petitioner or ____respondent, fill out this form.

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