Family Division

Family Court is a division of the Circuit Court that holds jurisdiction over all domestic relations matters including but not limited to adoptions, domestic violence, divorce, child support, custody, alimony, time-sharing and related matters. The Fifteenth Circuit has implemented numerous programs and offers resources to assist families involved in family court cases.

Family Case Inquiry

Forms and Orders

	Local Family Division Forms and Orders
	Florida Supreme Court Forms and Orders
	Self Help Center for Self Represented Litigants

Announcements

	Service by Publication Requirements
	Income Withholding Order Requirements
	Parenting Class and Financial Disclosure Requirements
	Requirement for Notice of Hearing on Motion for Contempt in Support Matters

Events and Workshops

Self Service Center Workshops

How Do I?

	How Do I become an E-Filer and File documents electronically?
	How Do I Designate an Email Address for Court Notices and Orders?
	How Do I Obtain a Copy of my Final Judgement or obtain a certified copy of a document filed in my case?
	How Do I proceed with Service by Publication?
	How Do I change my name on my legal documents after entry of a Final Judgement?
	How Do I register for Online Services?

Program Links

	Family Case Inquiry
	Case Management
	Alternative Dispute Resolution
	Domestic Violence
	Supervised Visitation

Resources

	Florida Bar
	Palm Beach County Bar Association
	Florida Department of Children and Families
	Florida Department of Revenue and Child Support Enforcement
	Palm Beach County Family Law Practice Committee
	Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course Providers List
	Legal Aid Society

Family Case Checklists

Select a checklist that best fits your situation. These checklists have been prepared based on Florida Statutes and local requirements. It is intended to assist you to have your case ready for a final hearing. Go to checklists

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