Welcome! On this page you'll find the following information for Broward County, Florida:
- Where to file for child custody in Broward County
- How to find or contact the Broward County Family Court
- Whether the court offers childcare for days you must visit the court building
- Where to find Broward County child custody forms and court fees
- How to learn more and find a lawyer
Where To File for Child Custody in Broward County, Florida
In Broward County, child custody is handled by the Broward County Unified Family Court (17th Judicial Circuit)
NAME OF COURT
Broward County Unified Family Court (17th Judicial Circuit)
COURT WEBSITE ADDRESS
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COURT PHONE NUMBER
COURT EMAIL ADDRESS
casemanagerinquiry@17th.flcourts.org
COURTHOUSE ADDRESS
Judicial Complex
201 SE 6th Street
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301North Regional Courthouse
1600 West Hillsboro Boulevard
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442West Regional Courthouse
100 N. Pine Island Road
Plantation, FL 33324South Regional Courthouse
3550 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, FL 33021
COURTHOUSE HOURS
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except court holidays.
COURTHOUSE CHILDCARE
No Childcare Available
Broward County Child Custody Forms & Fees
Florida Child Custody Forms Used in Broward County
https://www.flcourts.gov/Resou
Broward County Child Custody Forms
Family Court Fee
If you can't afford the court fees for Broward County, you may be able to apply for a fee waiver. For more information, see the fee waiver form on the Florida Courts website.
Get Help With Florida Child Custody
Before you file legal papers, take some time to familiarize yourself with the resouces offered by your local court. Most courts now offer at least some materials and forms to help you understand and manage your child custody case. Even if you plan to work with a lawyer, it's smart to do some research before you turn things over. When you're ready to find a lawyer, the resources below can help you locate a child custody attorney near you.
Broward County Family Court Self-Help Materials
Florida Resources for Making a Parenting Plan
Broward County Free or Low Cost Legal Help
Broward County Child Custody Lawyers
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