Florida Self Help and Legal Research
This page provides information about Self Help and Legal Research resources in Florida.
Links are grouped by those that cover courts statewide, for multiple counties, and then by individual county.
Florida - Statewide Courts Self Help
Florida Court Self-Help Resources
Services include information about local self-help centers, family law information and forms, information about free or low-cost legal services, lawyer referral, and legal resources for seniors.
Florida Court Programs and Services
View information about Florida court programs and services, including alternative dispute resolution, court interpreters, drug courts, family courts, and jury duty. Educational resources and videos about the court system and procedure are also available.
Florida Legal Information and Resources
View information and available resources for a variety of legal issues, including but not limited to: family, juvenile, domestic violence, housing, debt collection, employment, and immigration.
Florida Legal Pamphlets
The Florida Bar offers online pamphlets on various legal issues including consumer, civil and small claims, credit, family, immigration, legal services property, wills, trusts, and estates. Pamphlets may be downloaded; print versions may be ordered for a small fee.
Florida Traffic and Motor Vehicle Information
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles offers driver licensing handbooks in English and Spanish.
Florida Child Support Services
Florida child support services provide answers to frequently asked questions and an online payment system.
Florida Small Claims
An overview of the Florida small claims process includes what constitutes a small claims case, where to file a case in Florida, and a link to the Florida Small Claims Rules of Court Procedure.
Information Regarding Florida Simplified Divorce
View information on obtaining a simplified divorce in Florida, including a self-help packet and necessary forms.
Florida Family Law Information
View a Florida Family Law handbook in English or Spanish, and a publication providing marriage law guidance. Scroll down to "Marriage Law Information" for links to the publications.
Florida Laws
Search the Florida Statutes and Constitution, or browse by table of contents.
Criminal Record Sealing and Expungement
View information on how to seal or expunge a criminal record in Florida.
Florida Foreclosure Prevention Resources
View resources for preventing foreclosure in Florida, including local housing counseling agencies, programs and workshops, and state and federal agency information.
Florida Court Information for Veterans
View, download or print the Veterans' resource guide to the state legal system. An overview of Veterans Courts, which are specialized court programs that set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse or mental health problems, is also provided.
Florida Multiple County Courts Self Help
20th Judicial Circuit Court Mediation and Arbitration
View mediation and arbitration information for Circuit and County Courts in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee Counties.
19th Judicial Circuit Family Law
View information about family law matters in Indian River, Martin, Ockeechobee, and St. Lucie Counties, including domestic violence, juvenile delinquency and dependency, and resources self-represented parties.
19th Judicial Circuit Mediation
View information about family, civil, and small claims mediation services in Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie Counties
9th Judicial Circuit Court Dispute Resolution Services
View information about dispute resolution services in 9th Judicial Circuit Court, including mediation and arbitration.
18th Judicial Circuit Programs
View information about programs in Circuit and County Courts in Brevard and Seminole County, including dependency court, domestic violence, family, foreclosure, mediation, and self-representation.
1st Judicial Circuit Court Mediation Information
View information about mediation services available in the 1st Judicial Circuit Court.
4th Judicial Circuit Court Programs
View information about 4th Judicial Circuit Court programs in Clay, Duval, and Nassau Counties, including mediation, specialty treatment courts, domestic violence assistance, family court services, and small claims clinics.
2nd Judicial Circuit Alternative Dispute Resolution
View information about arbitration and mediation in Circuit and County Courts in Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, and Wakulla Counties.
5th Judicial Circuit Programs
View information about court programs in Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion, and Sumter Counties that can allow some offenders to avoid a criminal record, including Teen Court, Drug Court, Mental Health Court, Veteran Treatment Court, .and Juvenile Civil Citation.
4th Judicial Circuit Teen Court Information
The 4th Judicial Circuit offers a Teen Court alternative for juvenile offenders.
1st Judicial Circuit Court Family Law Information
View information about family law issues in the 1st Judicial Circuit, including child support, domestic violence, mediation, self-representation, and juvenile court services.
1st Judicial Circuit Drug Court Information
View information about the drug courts in the 1st Judicial Circuit, which provide an alternative to incarceration for defendants who enter the system due to drug addiction.
6th Judicial Circuit Juvenile Diversion Programs
The 6th Judicial Circuit offers non-judicial alternatives for juvenile offenders, including arbitration services, peer review Teen Court, and Juvenile Drug Court.
7th Circuit Teen Court Information
View information 7th Circuit Teen Courts, which provide an alternative adjudication process for juvenile offenders.
7th Circuit Family Law Mediation Program Information
View information about the 7th Circuit's Family Mediation Program, which provides low-cost mediation services for parties with family law issues.
7th Circuit Drug and DUI Court Information
View information about the 7th Circuit's Drug and DUI Courts, which offer alternative adjudications for offenders with substance abuse issues.
12th Circuit Drug Court Information
View information about the 12th Circuit's Drug Court, an alternative court for offenders with substance abuse issues.
8th Judicial Circuit Alternative Dispute Resolution
Alternative dispute resolution and mediation programs are available in the 8th Judicial Circuit.
20th Judicial Circuit Court Programs
View information about court programs in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee Counties covering family, probate, juvenile, small claims, and criminal matters. Specialty courts include drug, veterans treatment, and mental health courts.
20th Judicial Circuit Court System Information
View information about types of cases heard in Circuit and County Courts in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee Counties. Click links in the left column for an overview of the court system, a Citizen's Web Guide to the Courts, court personnel, courtroom services, legal resource resources, court rules, and more.
20th Judicial Circuit Self-Help Information
View general information about Circuit and County Courts in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee Counties, including: court locations and schedules; transcripts; interpreters; court records; public defenders; representing yourself in Family Court; child support; restraining orders; divorce; small claims, and traffic tickets.
5th Judicial Circuit Mediation
View information about mediation programs in Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion, and Sumter Counties, which can help parties resolve disputes without going to trial.
Alachua County - Courts Self Help Resources
Alachua County Drug Court
View information regarding Alachua County Drug Court, a drug intervention program administered by the Court to provide an alternative to criminal adjudication and incarceration.
Alachua County Family Law Information
View information about family law matters in Alachua County, including marriage, divorce, domestic violence and mental health. A family law handbook is also available for download.
Alachua County Small Claims Court Information
View information about filing a small claims case in Alachua County Court.
Bay County - Courts Self Help Resources
Bay County Court Family Law Information
View information about family law issues in Bay County, including marriage, divorce, child custody and support cases.
Bay County Court Landlord-Tenant Information
View and download information about landlord-tenant law in Bay County and Circuit Courts, including an eviction packet and a mobile homes park eviction packet.
Bay County Court Probate Information
View information about the probate process in Bay County to distribute assets upon the death of an individual with or without a will.
Bay County Court Small Claims Information
View information about filing a small claims case in Bay County Court.
Bay County Juvenile Law Information
View information about juvenile law in Bay County, including delinquency and dependency cases, child abuse, and neglect intervention.
Brevard County - Courts Self Help Resources
Brevard County Court Evictions Information
View information about residential evictions in Brevard County Courts.
Brevard County Court Family Law Information
View information about family law issues in Brevard County and Circuit Court, including divorce, child support, and domestic violence prevention.
Brevard County Court Juvenile Deliquency Information
View information about juvenile delinquency cases in Brevard County and Circuit Courts.
Brevard County Court Small Claims Information
View information about small claims cases in Brevard County Court.
Brevard County Probate Information
View information about probate issues in Brevard County, including wills, estate administration, and guardianship.
Broward County - Courts Self Help Resources
17th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida Local Rules
View local rules for use in the 17th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida.
Broward County Glossary of Legal Terms
View a glossary of legal terms provided by the Broward County Clerk of the Courts.
Calhoun County - Courts Self Help Resources
Calhoun County Divorce Information
View and download various Calhoun County divorce packets.
Citrus County - Courts Self Help Resources
Citrus County Court Small Claims
View information about small claims cases in Citrus County Court, including filing a case, collecting a judgment, and mediation. Links to forms and additional information are provided.
Citrus County Domestic Violence Restraining Orders and Injunctions
The Clerk of the Circuit Court provides information about filing restraining orders and injunctions to prevent repeat, dating, sexual, and stalking violence. Downloadable packets including forms and instructions are provided, and additional victim resources are listed.
Citrus County Glossary of Legal Terms
View a glossary of legal terms provided by the Citrus County Clerk of Circuit Court.
Citrus County Probate Information
View information about probate issues in Citrus County, including administration of estates and guardianship.
Collier County - Courts Self Help Resources
Collier County Eviction Information
View information about evictions in Collier County Courts.
Collier County Glossary of Legal Terms
View a glossary of legal terms associated with civil actions in Collier County.
Duval County - Courts Self Help Resources
Duval County Court Civil Information and Electronic Filing
View information about Duval County Court civil cases including small claims, liens and foreclosures, bad checks, landlord-tenant cases, and more. File small claims and landlord-tenant claims, statement of replevin, and writ of possession actions online with Duval County Court. Detailed instructions and a list of filing fees are provided.
Duval County Court Juvenile Information
View information about juvenile delinquency and dependency cases in Duval County Courts.
Duval County Domestic Violence Information
View information on domestic violence issues in Duval County, including instructions on how to file for a restraining order.
Duval County Probate Information
View information about probate issues in Duval County, including wills, estate administration, and guardianship.
Escambia County - Courts Self Help Resources
Escambia County Court Landlord-Tenant Information
View information regarding landlord-tenant issues in Escambia County and Circuit Courts.
Escambia County Court Small Claims Information
View information about filing a small claims case in Escambia County Court.
Escambia County Family Law Self-Help Packets
Search and download self-help informational packets related to family law in Escambia County. Topics include alimony, child support, custody, and dissolution of marriage.
Escambia County Probate Information
View information about probate issues in Escambia County Circuit Court, including wills, trusts, and estates.
Flagler County - Courts Self Help Resources
Flagler County Landlord-Tenant Evictions
View instructions for filing a residential eviction in Flagler County.
Franklin County - Courts Self Help Resources
Franklin County Court Evictions Information
View information about residential evictions in Franklin County.
Franklin County Family Law Information
Franklin County provides an overview of family law terms and procedures.
Franklin County Juvenile Court Information
View information about Franklin County juvenile cases, including dependency and delinquency.
Franklin County Probate Court Information
View information about probate and guardianship issues in Franklin County Circuit Court.
Franklin County Small Claims Information
View information about filing a small claims case in Franklin County.
Gilchrist County - Courts Self Help Resources
Gilchrist County Court Small Claims Information
View information about filing small claims cases in Gilchrist County Courts.
Gulf County - Courts Self Help Resources
Gulf County Court Evictions
View information about eviction procedures in Gulf County.
Gulf County Court Family Law Information
View information about family law matters in Gulf County Circuit Court, including domestic violence, dissolution of marriage, and juvenile dependency.
Gulf County Juvenile Court Information
View information about juvenile delinquency and dependency matters in Gulf County.
Gulf County Probate Information
View information about probate issues in Gulf County, including wills and trusts, guardianship, and mental health involuntary examinations and placements.
Gulf County Small Claims
View information about small claims cases in Gulf County Court, including filing, service of process, pre-trial and trial procedure, and judgment collection.
Hardee County - Courts Self Help Resources
Hardee County Probate Information
View information about probate issues in Brevard County, including estate administration, wills, and guardianship.
Hardee County Restraining Order Information
View information about obtaining a restraining order (or injunction for protection) in Hardee County.
Hendry County - Courts Self Help Resources
Hendry County Domestic Violence Self-Help
View information about obtaining a restraining order (or injunction for protection) in Hendry County.
Hendry County Eviction Information
View information about residential evictions in Hendry County.
Hendry County Probate Information
View information about probate and wills in Hendry County.
Hendry County Small Claims Information
View information about filing a small claims case in Hendry County, including claim amount limits, preparation and procedures, filing fees, and judgment collection.
Hernando County - Courts Self Help Resources
Hernando County Child Support
View information about child support payment and collection in Hernando County.
Hernando County Criminal Case Information
An overview of criminal cases in Hernando County is provided, including type of offenses, bonds, records sealing and expungement, and fine payments.
Hernando County Divorce Information
View information about divorce in Hernando County, including how to file, parenting and divorce classes, and self-help resources.
Hernando County Eviction Information
Eviction information is provided, including filing steps, rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants, and costs.
Hernando County Injunctions for Protection
View information about injunctions for protection (or restraining orders) in Hernando County, including types of orders, how to file, and consequences of the order.
Hernando County Juvenile Case Information
View information about juvenile dependency and delinquency matters in Hernando County.
Hernando County Probate and Guardianship Information
View information about probate and guardianship matters in Hernando County.
Hernando County Small Claims Information
View information about small claims cases Hernando County, including how to file, case procedure, and collecting a judgment.
Hernando County Traffic Ticket Information
View information about traffic tickets in Hernando County, including how to respond to a citation or ticket, enter a plea, pay a fine, or attend a traffic school.
Highlands County - Courts Self Help Resources
Highlands County Mediators
View a list of approved Highlands County mediators and process servers.
Highlands County Teen Court Information
View information about Highlands County Teen Court, an alternative to traditional juvenile court.
Hillsborough County - Courts Self Help Resources
13th Judicial Circuit Court Family Law Self-Help
Search 13th Judicial Circuit Court domestic relations self-help information, including forms and brochures on divorce, custody, name change, and support.
13th Judicial Circuit Court Legal Information Center
The 13th Judicial Circuit Legal Information Center provides information and assistance to individuals representing themselves in family law cases.
13th Judicial Circuit Court Mediation Information
The 13th Circuit Court provides information about family, juvenile dependency, and small claims mediation services.
13th Judicial Circuit Glossary of Legal Terms
View a glossary of legal terms for use in the 13th Judicial Circuit and County Courts.
Hillsborough County Domestic Violence Information
View information for obtaining an injunction of protection (or restaining order) in Hillsborough County to prevent domestic violence.
Hillsborough County Expungement and Sealing Information
View information about expungement and sealing of criminal records in Hillsborough County.
Hillsborough County Family Law Information
Answers to frequently asked family law questions in Hillsborough County are provided.
Hillsborough County Probate Information
View information about probate issues in Hillsborough County, including wills, trusts, and guardianships.
Jackson County - Courts Self Help Resources
Jackson County Court Small Claims Information
View information about filing a small claims case in Jackson County Court, and download an instructional brochure.
Jefferson County - Courts Self Help Resources
Jefferson County Evictions Information
Jefferson County provides information about residential evictions.
Jefferson County Family Law Information
Jefferson County offers information and resources on family law matters.
Jefferson County Juvenile Court Information
View information about juvenile dependency and delinquency cases in Jefferson County.
Jefferson County Probate Information
View information about probate cases in Jefferson County Circuit Court, including an overview of estate administration, conservatorships, and guardianships of minors.
Jefferson County Small Claims Court Information
View information about filing a small claims case in Jefferson County Court.
Lake County - Courts Self Help Resources
Lake County Probate Information
View information about probate cases in Lake County Circuit Court, including an overview of estate administration, conservatorships, and guardianships.
Lake County Small Claims Court Information
Resources are available for filing small claims cases, including forms, instructions and collection information.
Lee County - Courts Self Help Resources
Lee County Probate Information
View information about probate issues in Lee County, including wills, estate, and guardianship proceedings.
Lee County Small Claims Court Information
View information on small claims cases in Lee County, including how to file and collect a judgment.
Leon County - Courts Self Help Resources
Leon County Teen Court
View information about Leon County Teen Court, which provides an alternative adjudication process by peers for juvenile offenders.
Levy County - Courts Self Help Resources
Levy County Court Family Law Information
Information and self-help packets are available on a variety of family law issues.
Levy County Probate Court Guide
View information about probate issues in Levy County, including estate administration, wills, and guardianship.
Levy County Small Claims Court Guide
Gulf County Court offers a guide to small claims procedure, including filing, service of process, pre-trial and trial procedure, and judgment collection.
Martin County - Courts Self Help Resources
Martin County Evictions
View information about evictions in Martin County, including steps to follow and links to forms and additional resources.
Martin County Glossary of Legal Terms
View a glossary of legal terms for use in Martin County Circuit and County Courts.
Martin County Probate and Guardianship
View information about probate and guardianship issues in Martin County.
Martin County Small Claims
View information about small claims cases in Martin County Court, including filing instructions, collecting a judgment, answers to frequently asked questions, and links to forms and additional resources.
Miami-Dade County - Courts Self Help Resources
11th Judicial Circuit Drug Court
View information about the 11th Judicial Circuit Drug Court, an alternative court for offenders with substance abuse issues.
11th Judicial Circuit Drug Court
View information about the 11th Judicial Circuit Drug Court, an alternative court for offenders with substance abuse issues.
Monroe County - Courts Self Help Resources
Monroe County Domestic Violence and Protection Order Information
View information about injunctions for protection and domestic or repeat violence in Monroe County. A link to frequently asked questions about domestic violence is provided.
Monroe County Family Court Information
View information about family court matters in Monroe County, including types of cases, case management, domestic violence, self-help for parties without an attorney, and telephonic hearings
Monroe County Mediation
View information about mediation in Monroe County courts, which can help parties resolve disputes without going to trial.
Nassau County - Courts Self Help Resources
Nassau County Landlord-Tenant Information
View information about landlord-tenant issues in Nassau County.
Nassau County Probate Information
View information about probate issues in Nassau County, including estate administration, wills, and guardianship.
Nassau County Small Claims Court Information
Nassau County offers information about small claims procedure, including filing, service of process, trial procedure, and judgment collection.
Okaloosa County - Courts Self Help Resources
Okaloosa County Landlord-Tenant Information
View information about landlord-tenant issues in Okaloosa County.
Okaloosa County Small Claims
View information about filing a small claims case in Okaloosa County Court.
Orange County - Courts Self Help Resources
Orange County Evictions
View information about evictions in Orange County, including how to file, landlord and tenant obligations, and the Self Help Center.
Orange County Probate Information
View information about probate cases in Orange County Circuit Court, including filing procedures, an overview of asset distribution upon death of an individual, wills, and guardianships.
Osceola County - Courts Self Help Resources
Osceola County Juvenile Information
View information about juvenile delinquency and dependency cases in Osceola County.
Osceola County Probate Information
View information about probate issues in Osceola County, including estate administration and wills.
Osceola County Small Claims Information
Osceola County Court offers information about small claims procedure, including filing, service of process, trial procedure, and judgment collection.
Palm Beach County - Courts Self Help Resources
15th Judicial Circuit Court Programs
Search 15th Judicial Circuit Court programs including alternative juvenile sanctions, domestic violence, and drug courts.
Palm Beach County Circuit Court Probate Information
View information about probate issues in Palm Beach County, including estate administration and wills.
Palm Beach County Court Evictions Information
Self-help information, forms and resources are available for eviction actions in Palm Beach County.
Palm Beach County Sealing & Expungment of Records
Instructions and forms to seal or expunge criminal records in Palm Beach County are provided.
Palm Beach County Self-Help Center
View information about self-help resources and information available at the Palm Beach County Self-Help Center.
Palm Beach County Small Claims Information
View information about filing a small claims case in Palm Beach County Court.
Pasco County - Courts Self Help Resources
Pasco County Dissolution of Marriage Information
An overview of dissolution of marriage (divorce) is provided by Pasco County, including forms, fees, and self-help instructions.
Pasco County Domestic Violence Information
Victims of domestic violence can find assistance and information from Pasco County, including how to obtain a protective injunction (restraining order) and locate a shelter.
Pasco County Landlord-Tenant Information
Steps to filing an eviction action, including informational packets, forms, and related costs are provided by the Pasco County Clerk's office.
Pasco County Probate Court Information
Probate information, including estate administration, fees, and links to forms are provided for Pasco County.
Pasco County Small Claims Court Information
View information about filing a small claims case in Pasco County, including claim amount limits, forms and procedures, and filing fees and costs.
Pinellas County - Courts Self Help Resources
Pinellas County Court Self-Help
View information about Pinellas County Self-Help Centers, including hours, locations, and available services.
Pinellas County Domestic Violence Information
View information for filing an injunction of protection (or restaining order) in Pinellas County. Additional resources for victims include answers to frequently asked questions, a downloadable brochure, and emergency shelters.
Sarasota County - Courts Self Help Resources
Sarasota County DUI Court
View information about Sarasota County's DUI Court, an alternative court for DUI offenders.
Sarasota County Domestic Violence and Restraining Orders
View information about domestic violence and various types of restraining orders in Sarasota County, with instructions for obtaining a restraining order.
Sarasota County Evictions Information
View information about residential evictions in Sarasota County.
Sarasota County Small Claims
View information about small claims cases in Sarasota County, including filing, serving notice, mediation, and collecting a judgment.
St. Johns County - Courts Self Help Resources
St Johns County Probate Information
View information about probate matters in St Johns County, including wills and administration of estates.
St. Johns County Divorce Information
View information about divorce in St. Johns County, including standard and simplified dissolution of marriage.
St. Johns County Injunctions for Protection
View information about obtaining an injunction for protection (restraining order) against domestic violence in St. Johns County.
St. Johns County Teen Court
View information about St. Johns County Teen Court, an alternative court for young offenders staffed by teen volunteers.
St. Lucie County - Courts Self Help Resources
St. Lucie County Probate Court Information
View information about probate issues in St. Lucie County, including estate administration, wills, and guardianship.
Sumter County - Courts Self Help Resources
Sumter County Child Support Payment
View information and instructions for obtaining child support payments in Sumter County.
Sumter County Court Small Claims Information
View information about filing a small claims case in Sumter County Court.
Sumter County Divorce Information
View information and instructions for individuals filing their own divorce proceedings without legal assistance.
Sumter County Evictions Information
View information about eviction proceedings in Sumter County.
Sumter County Probate Court Information
View information about probate issues in Sumter County, including estate administration and wills.
Sumter County Teen Court
View information about Sumter County Teen Court, a sentencing hearing run by teen peers for first-time juvenile offenders who admit guit.
Sumter County Traffic Citations
View information about traffic and parking citations in Sumter County, including how to pay, pleas, license reinstatement, and traffic school.
Volusia County - Courts Self Help Resources
Volusia County Evictions Information
View information and instructions for residential evictions in Volusia County.
Volusia County Family Law Information
View information about family law matters in Volusia County, including dissolution of marriage and restraining orders (injunctions for protection).
Volusia County Probate Court Information
View information about probate issues in Volusia County, including estate administration, wills, and guardianship.
Volusia County Small Claims Court Information
View information about filing a small claims case in Volusia County Court.
Wakulla County - Courts Self Help Resources
Wakulla County Circuit Court Probate Information
View information about estate distribution and administration in Wakulla County.
Wakulla County Dissolution of Marriage Information
View information and instructions for filing divorce proceedings, including forms and available courses offered in Wakulla County.
Wakulla County Domestic Violence Information
View information about domestic violence issues in Wakulla County, including filing for a restraining order (injunction for protection).
Wakulla County Evictions Information
View information, instructions and forms related to residential evictions in Wakulla County.
Wakulla County Small Claims Court Information
Answers to frequently asked questions about small claims cases are provided, including how to file, trial preparation and procedure, and judgment collection.
Walton County - Courts Self Help Resources
Walton County Dissolution of Marriage Information
An overview of dissolution of marriage (divorce) is provided by Walton County, including forms, fees, and self-help instructions.
Walton County Evictions Information
View information related to residential evictions in Walton County.
Walton County Restraining Order Information
The Walton County Clerk of Court provides information about obtaining and enforcing restraining orders (injunctions for protection) for victims of stalking and domestic violence.
Walton County Small Claims Court Information
View information and instructions for filing small claims cases in Walton County Court.
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