Welcome! On this page you'll find the following information for Lee County, Florida:
- Where to file for child custody in Lee County
- How to find or contact the Lee County Family Court
- Whether the court offers childcare for days you must visit the court building
- Where to find Lee County child custody forms and court fees
- How to learn more and find a lawyer
Where To File for Child Custody in Lee County, Florida
In Lee County, child custody is handled by the Lee County Unified Family Court (Judicial Circuit Court)
NAME OF COURT
Lee County Unified Family Court (Judicial Circuit Court)
COURT WEBSITE ADDRESS
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COURT PHONE NUMBER
COURTHOUSE ADDRESS
Lee County Courthouse
Family Court Services Office
2075 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Ft. Myers , FL 33901
COURTHOUSE HOURS
Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. excluding court holidays.
COURTHOUSE CHILDCARE
No Childcare Available
Lee County Child Custody Forms & Fees
Florida Child Custody Forms Used in Lee County
https://www.flcourts.gov/Resou
Lee County Child Custody Forms
Family Court Fee
If you live in Lee 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 Lee County 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.
Lee County Family Court Self-Help Materials
Florida Resources for Making a Parenting Plan
Lee County Free or Low Cost Legal Help
Lee County Child Custody Lawyers
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