Welcome! On this page you'll find the following information for Duval County, Florida:
- Where to file for child custody in Duval County
- How to find or contact the Duval County Family Court
- Whether the court offers childcare for days you must visit the court building
- Where to find Duval County child custody forms and court fees
- How to learn more and find a lawyer
Where To File for Child Custody in Duval County, Florida
In Duval County, child custody is handled by the Duval County Unified Family Court (4th Judicial Circuit)
NAME OF COURT
Duval County Unified Family Court (4th Judicial Circuit)
COURT WEBSITE ADDRESS
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COURT PHONE NUMBER
COURT EMAIL ADDRESS
Scroll to the very bottom of this page to find an email contact form for the clerk's office: https://www2.duvalclerk.com/departments/family-law/
COURTHOUSE ADDRESS
Duval County Unified Family Court
Family Court Services Office
501 West Adams St, Room 2150
Jacksonville, FL 32202Duval County Clerk’s Office
Family Law Department
Duval Count Courthouse Branch
501 W. Adams St, Room 1046
Jacksonville, FL 32202Neptune Beach Branch
1543 Atlantic Blvd
Neptune Beach, FL 32266
COURTHOUSE HOURS
Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. excluding court holidays.
COURTHOUSE CHILDCARE
No Childcare Available
Duval County Child Custody Forms & Fees
Florida Child Custody Forms Used in Duval County
https://www.flcourts.gov/Resou
Duval County Child Custody Forms
Family Court Fee
If you live in Duval 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 Duval Family Court Services Office at 904-255-1060.
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.
Duval County Family Court Self-Help Materials
Florida Resources for Making a Parenting Plan
Duval County Free or Low Cost Legal Help
Duval County Child Custody Lawyers
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