Motion
A motion is a formal written request asking the judge to make a specific ruling or take a particular action during a divorce case. In a Florida dissolution of marriage, common examples include a motion for temporary support, a motion to compel financial disclosure, or a motion for a parenting-related order while the case is pending. The other spouse usually has a chance to respond, and the judge may rule on the papers or after a hearing.
Last updated June 21, 2026
Legal Definition
A written or oral application to the court requesting an order or ruling, filed under the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure and typically served on the opposing party.
Example
She filed a motion asking the court to set temporary time-sharing while the divorce was still in progress.
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