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party, but any misnomer not affecting the substantial rights of the parties must be disregarded. An order of substitution may be entered at any time, but the omission to enter such an order does not affect the substitution. (2) When a public officer sues or is sued in an official capacity, the officer may be described as a party by the official title rather than by name but the court may require the officer’s name to be added. RULE 12.270. CONSOLIDATION; SEPARATE TRIALS Related cases and consolidation of cases are governed by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545. RULE 12.271. CONFIDENTIALITY OF RELATED FAMILY HEARINGS (a) Confidentiality of Coordinated or Joint Hearings. When related family cases are coordinated or joint hearings ordered, any hearings or proceedings involving more than one related family case are subject to the applicable state and federal confidentiality statutes pertaining to each case as if heard separately. (b) No Waiver. The confidentiality of a case or issue is not waived by coordination or a joint hearing. RULE 12.280. GENERAL PROVISIONS GOVERNING DISCOVERY (a) Discovery Methods. Parties may obtain discovery by 1 or more of the following methods: depositions on oral examination or written questions; written interrogatories; production of documents or things or permission to enter on land or other property for inspection and other purposes; physical and mental examinations; and requests for admission. Unless the court orders otherwise and under subdivision (d), the frequency of use of these methods is not limited, except as provided in rules 12.200, 12.340, and 12.370. Family Law Rules of Procedure October 1, 2025 62