Family Court Forms for Hillsborough Residents
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Where to file in Hillsborough County
George E. Edgecomb Courthouse, 800 E Twiggs St, Tampa, FL 33602
Hillsborough County is in the 13th Judicial Circuit. Filing fees typically range from $408 to $409 depending on your case type. Domestic violence injunctions are free to file.
Self-help resources in Hillsborough
The 13th Judicial Circuit Self-Help Program offers limited assistance with procedural questions but cannot give legal advice.
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Most common forms filed in Hillsborough
Florida uses the same Supreme Court approved forms statewide. The forms you need depend on what you are asking the court to do.
Filing fees and fee waivers
Court filing fees in Hillsborough County are typically $408 to $409 for most family law cases. Domestic violence injunctions are completely free to file under Florida Statute § 741.30.
If you cannot afford the filing fee, you may qualify for a fee waiver. Complete Form 68 (Application for Determination of Civil Indigent Status) and submit it with your paperwork. The court will review your income and expenses and decide whether to waive the fee.
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