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Heading: introduction general information for pro se litigants

Text: On the page before each form you will find explanations of how that form is used in the court case, help in filling out the form, and a list of other forms you may need to fill out. The instructions for each form also say if there are any laws or court rules that could help you understand the form and its use in your case. The instructions are not the only place that you can get information about how a court case works or how that form is used and you may want to look at other law books for more help. The Florida Statutes, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and other legal information books may be found in a law library at your county courthouse or a law school in your area. There are five (5) appendices at the end of the forms. You should read the appendices that deal with the type of court case that you are a party to. There are also instructions with each form to help you fill out that form. Read each form carefully, it may tell you that there are other forms that need to be filled out and filed with the court. If you find out there is something you need to do in your case and you do not find the right form here, check the forme at the and of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and you may find the form you need there. Appendix 1-Simplified Dissolution of Marriage Appendix 2-Regular Dissolution of Marriage Appendix 3-Child Support Appendix 4-Injunction for Protection Appendix 5-Stepparent Adoption You should read this General Information thoroughly before taking any other steps to file your case or represent yourself in court. Most of this information is not repeated in the attached forms. This information should provide you with an overview of the court system, its participants, and its processes. It should be useful whether you want to represent yourself in a pending matter or have a better understanding of the way family court works. This is not intended as a substitute for legal advice from an attorney. Each case has its own particular set of circumstances, and an attorney may advise you of what is best for you in your individual situation. These instructions are not the only place that you can get information about how a family case works. You may want to look at other books for more help. The Florida Statutes, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, and other legal information or books may be found at the public library or in a law library at your county courthouse or a law school in your area. If you are filing a petition forName Change and/or Adoption, these instructions may not apply. If the word(s) is printed inbold, this means that the word is being emphasized. Throughout these instructions, you will also find words printed in bold and underlined. This means that the definitions of these words may be found in the glossary of common family law terms at the end of this general information section.