Family Court Forms — 16th Judicial Circuit

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms for the 16th Judicial Circuit — explained in plain English, one step at a time. No attorney required.

Counties in this circuit

The 16th Judicial Circuit serves: Monroe.

Monroe County

Where to file

Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Court — Family Law Division

Monroe County Courthouse, 500 Whitehead St., Key West, FL 33040

Phone: (305) 292-3424 · E-filing: myflcourtaccess.com

16th Judicial Circuit — what you need to know

The 16th Circuit is Monroe County only — the Florida Keys. The main courthouse is in Key West.

Monroe County also has a branch courthouse in Marathon at 3117 Overseas Hwy. Upper Keys residents may use this location.

E-filing through myflcourtaccess.com is strongly recommended for Keys residents to avoid the long drive to Key West.

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 — 16th Judicial Circuit

Where do I file family court forms in Monroe County Florida Keys?

The main courthouse is at 500 Whitehead St., Key West, FL 33040. A branch courthouse serves the Middle Keys at 3117 Overseas Hwy., Marathon. E-filing is strongly recommended.

Can I e-file family court forms in Monroe County Florida?

Yes. E-filing through myflcourtaccess.com is available and strongly recommended given the geography of the Florida Keys.

How do I file for divorce in the Florida Keys?

Complete your Florida Petition for Dissolution of Marriage using SharpeSystem, then e-file through myflcourtaccess.com or file in person at the Key West or Marathon courthouse.

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