Family Court Forms — 10th Judicial Circuit

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms for the 10th Judicial Circuit — explained in plain English, one step at a time. No attorney required.

Counties in this circuit

The 10th Judicial Circuit serves: Hardee, Highlands, Polk.

Hardee County Highlands County Polk County

Where to file

Tenth Judicial Circuit Court — Family Law Division

Polk County Courthouse, 255 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL 33830

Phone: (863) 534-4000 · E-filing: myflcourtaccess.com

10th Judicial Circuit — what you need to know

The 10th Circuit covers Hardee, Highlands, and Polk counties. Polk County (Bartow) is the circuit seat.

Polk County also has a branch courthouse in Lakeland. Highlands County residents file in Sebring. Hardee County residents file in Wauchula.

E-filing is available statewide through myflcourtaccess.com.

Florida requires a mandatory 20-day waiting period after serving your spouse before a final divorce judgment can enter. All cases with minor children require a Parenting Plan (Form 12.995) and Financial Affidavit (Form 12.902).

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Petition for Dissolution — With Children — 12.901(b)(1) Simplified Dissolution — No Children — 12.901(a) Answer to Petition — 12.903(a) Parenting Plan — 12.995(a) Modify Time-Sharing — 12.947(a) Petition to Relocate — 12.905(a) Modify Child Support — 12.947(c) Financial Affidavit — Short — 12.902(b) Financial Affidavit — Long — 12.902(c) Injunction for Protection — DV — 12.980(a)

Frequently asked questions — 10th Judicial Circuit

Where do I file family court forms in Polk County Florida?

The main Polk County Courthouse is at 255 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL 33830. There is a branch in Lakeland at 930 E. Parker St. File at whichever is more convenient.

What counties are in the 10th Judicial Circuit Florida?

The 10th Circuit covers Hardee, Highlands, and Polk counties.

How do I file for divorce in Polk County Florida?

Complete your Florida Petition for Dissolution of Marriage using SharpeSystem, then file at the Polk County Courthouse in Bartow or Lakeland, or e-file through myflcourtaccess.com.

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