Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.150

RULE 12.150

SHAM PLEADINGS

(a) Motion to Strike. If a party deems any pleading or part

of it filed by another party to be a sham, that party may move to

strike the pleading or part of it before the cause is set for trial and

the court must hear the motion, taking evidence of the respective

parties, and if the motion is sustained, the pleading to which the

motion is directed must be stricken. Default and summary

judgment on the merits may be entered in the discretion of the

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court or the court may permit additional pleadings to be filed for

good cause shown.

(b) Contents of Motion. The motion to strike must be

verified and must set forth fully the facts on which the movant

relies and may be supported by affidavit.