Welcome! On this page you'll find the following information for Alachua County, Florida:
- Where to file for child custody in Alachua County
- How to find or contact the Alachua County Family Court
- Whether the court offers childcare for days you must visit the court building
- Where to find Alachua County child custody forms and court fees
- How to learn more and find a lawyer
Where To File for Child Custody in Alachua County, Florida
In Alachua County, child custody is handled by the Alachua County Unified Family Court (8th Judicial Circuit Court)
NAME OF COURT
Alachua County Unified Family Court (8th Judicial Circuit Court)
COURT WEBSITE ADDRESS
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COURT PHONE NUMBER
COURT EMAIL ADDRESS
SelfHelp@circuit8.org
COURTHOUSE ADDRESS
Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center
201 East University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601-3456
COURTHOUSE HOURS
The Court Clerk's office is open Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. excluding court holidays.
The Self-Help Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. excluding court holidays.
COURTHOUSE CHILDCARE
No Childcare Available
Alachua County Child Custody Forms & Fees
Florida Child Custody Forms Used in Alachua County
https://www.flcourts.gov/Resou
Alachua County Child Custody Forms
Family Court Fee
If you can't afford the court fees for Alachua County, 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 Alachua Circuit Court Self-Help Center at (352) 548-3781.
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.
Alachua County Family Court Self-Help Materials
Florida Resources for Making a Parenting Plan
Alachua County Free or Low Cost Legal Help
Alachua County Child Custody Lawyers
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