Rule 5.90.Format of papers
Division 1. Family Rules · Chapter 6. Request for Court Orders · Article 1. General Provisions · Adopted 2013 · no amendments on record · Last verified September 10, 2026
Full Text of Rule 5.90
Plain-English Summary
Rather than restate a dozen formatting requirements, the rule adopts them. The format of a request for order follows the civil rules governing the format of motions, rules 3.1100 through 3.1116 — page limits on memoranda, the arrangement of papers, evidence in support, and the rest.
The exception clause is where the family-specific requirements live. Where a Family Rule prescribes something different, it governs; rule 5.111 on the length and content of declarations is the clearest example.
Frequently Asked Questions
What format rules apply to a family law request for order?
The civil rules on the format of motions, rules 3.1100 through 3.1116, except as the Family Rules otherwise provide.
Do the civil page limits apply to my declarations?
Declarations have their own limits in family law. Rule 5.111 caps a supporting or responsive declaration at 10 pages and a reply at 5, with exceptions.
Amendment History
Rule 5.90 adopted effective January 1, 2013.