Sarasota County, Florida Family Court
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Welcome! On this page you'll find the following information for Sarasota County, Florida:
- Where to file for child custody in Sarasota County
- How to find or contact the Sarasota County Family Court
- Whether the court offers childcare for days you must visit the court building
- Where to find Sarasota County child custody forms and court fees
- How to learn more and find a lawyer
Where To File for Child Custody in Sarasota County, Florida
In Sarasota County, child custody is handled by the Sarasota County 12th Judicial Circuit Court
NAME OF COURT
Sarasota County 12th Judicial Circuit Court
COURT WEBSITE ADDRESS
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COURT PHONE NUMBER
COURT EMAIL ADDRESS
Clkinfo@sarasotaclerkandcomptroller.com
COURTHOUSE ADDRESS
Judge Lynn L Silvertooth Judicial Center
2002 Ringling Blvd,
Sarasota, FL 34237Mailing Address:
PO Box 48927
Sarasota, Florida 34230COURTHOUSE HOURS
Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. excluding court holidays.
COURTHOUSE CHILDCARE
https://www.jud12.flcourts.org/Services/Childrens-Waiting-Room
Sarasota County Child Custody Forms & Fees
Florida Child Custody Forms Used in Sarasota County
https://www.flcourts.gov/Resou
Sarasota County Child Custody Forms
Family Court Fee
To find the fees for family law cases, go to the link just above and select "Civil Filing Fees." If you can't afford the court fees for Sarasota 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 Sarasota County Circuit Clerk's office at 941-861-7400.
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.
Sarasota County Family Court Self-Help Materials
Florida Resources for Making a Parenting Plan
Sarasota County Free or Low Cost Legal Help
Sarasota County Child Custody Lawyers