Welcome! On this page you'll find the following information for Polk County, Florida:
- Where to file for child custody in Polk County
- How to find or contact the Polk County Family Court
- Whether the court offers childcare for days you must visit the court building
- Where to find Polk County child custody forms and court fees
- How to learn more and find a lawyer
Where To File for Child Custody in Polk County, Florida
In Polk County, child custody is handled by the Polk County Unified Family Court (10th Judicial Circuit Court)
NAME OF COURT
Polk County Unified Family Court (10th Judicial Circuit Court)
COURT WEBSITE ADDRESS
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COURT PHONE NUMBER
COURT EMAIL ADDRESS
Court clerk email form: https://www.polkcountyclerk.net/FormCenter/Clerks-Office-5/Contact-the-Clerks-Office-47
COURTHOUSE ADDRESS
Polk County Courthouse
Polk County Circuit Clerk's Office
255 N. Broadway Ave.
Bartow, FL 33830Lakeland Office
930 E Parker Street Room 240
Lakeland, FL 33801Northeast Office
3425 Lake Alfred Road
Winter Haven, FL 33881
COURTHOUSE HOURS
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4: 30 p.m. excluding court holidays.
COURTHOUSE CHILDCARE
No Childcare Available
Polk County Child Custody Forms & Fees
Florida Child Custody Forms Used in Polk County
https://www.flcourts.gov/Resou
Polk County Child Custody Forms
Family Court Fee
If you live in Polk County and can't afford the family court filing fees, you may be able to apply for a fee waiver. For more information, see the fee waiver form on the Florida Courts website or contact the Polk County Circuit Clerk's office at 863-534-4000.
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.
Polk County Family Court Self-Help Materials
Florida Resources for Making a Parenting Plan
Polk County Free or Low Cost Legal Help
Polk County Child Custody Lawyers
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