Welcome! On this page you'll find the following information for Miami-Dade County, Florida:
- Where to file for child custody in Miami-Dade County
- How to find or contact the Miami-Dade County Family Court
- Whether the court offers childcare for days you must visit the court building
- Where to find Miami-Dade County child custody forms and court fees
- How to learn more and find a lawyer
Where To File for Child Custody in Miami-Dade County, Florida
In Miami-Dade County, child custody is handled by the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court, Family Division
NAME OF COURT
Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court, Family Division
COURT WEBSITE ADDRESS
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COURT PHONE NUMBER
Family Services Center: 305-349-5508
COURTHOUSE ADDRESS
Dade County Courthouse
Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center
175 NW 1st Avenue
Miami, Florida 33128Family Court Services
175 NW 1st Avenue, Suite 1503
Miami, Florida 33128Family Court Self-Help Program
175 NW 1st Avenue, Room 2441
Miami, Florida 33128
COURTHOUSE HOURS
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. except court holidays.
COURTHOUSE CHILDCARE
https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/About-the-Court/Courthouse-Amenities/Court-Care
Miami-Dade County Child Custody Forms & Fees
Florida Child Custody Forms Used in Miami-Dade County
https://www.flcourts.gov/Resou
Miami-Dade County Child Custody Forms
Family Court Fee
When you get to the "Civil & Family Court" page, scroll down to "Family Court Related Fees" to find the current fee schedule. If you can't afford the court fees for Miami-Dade County, you may be able to apply for a fee waiver. For more information, see the fee waiver form on the Florida Courts website.
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.
Miami-Dade County Family Court Self-Help Materials
Florida Resources for Making a Parenting Plan
Miami-Dade County Free or Low Cost Legal Help
Miami-Dade County Child Custody Lawyers
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