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Family Court Forms — 12th Judicial Circuit

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms for the 12th Judicial Circuit — explained in plain English, one step at a time. No attorney required.

Counties in this circuit

The 12th Judicial Circuit serves: DeSoto, Manatee, Sarasota.

DeSoto County Manatee County Sarasota County

Where to file

Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court — Family Law Division

Sarasota County Courthouse, 2000 Main St., Sarasota, FL 34237

Phone: (941) 861-7400  ·  E-filing: myflcourtaccess.com

12th Judicial Circuit — what you need to know

The 12th Circuit covers DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties. Sarasota County is the circuit seat.

Manatee County residents file at the Manatee County Courthouse, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. DeSoto County residents file in Arcadia.

The 12th Circuit has a Self-Help Center at the Sarasota County Courthouse. E-filing is available 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 — 12th Judicial Circuit

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

File at the Sarasota County Courthouse, 2000 Main St., Sarasota, FL 34237.

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

File at the Manatee County Courthouse, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, FL 34205.

What counties are in the 12th Judicial Circuit Florida?

The 12th Circuit covers DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties.

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