Family Court Forms — 2nd Judicial Circuit

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms for the 2nd Judicial Circuit — explained in plain English, one step at a time. No attorney required.

Counties in this circuit

The 2nd Judicial Circuit serves: Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Wakulla.

Franklin County Gadsden County Jefferson County Leon County Liberty County Wakulla County

Where to file

Second Judicial Circuit Court — Family Law Division

Leon County Courthouse, 301 S. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32301

Phone: (850) 577-4040 · E-filing: myflcourtaccess.com

2nd Judicial Circuit — what you need to know

The 2nd Circuit covers Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, and Wakulla counties. Leon County (Tallahassee) is the circuit seat and the primary family law filing location.

E-filing is available statewide through myflcourtaccess.com. Residents of smaller counties may find e-filing especially convenient.

Leon County has a self-help center at the courthouse that provides procedural assistance for self-represented litigants.

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 — 2nd Judicial Circuit

Where do I file family court forms in the 2nd Circuit Florida?

The primary courthouse is the Leon County Courthouse, 301 S. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32301. Other counties in the circuit have their own filing locations.

Is there a self-help center in the 2nd Circuit Florida?

Yes. Leon County has a self-help center at the courthouse. SharpeSystem helps you prepare your paperwork before you go.

How long does a divorce take in the 2nd Circuit Florida?

Florida requires a mandatory 20-day waiting period after serving your spouse. Uncontested divorces with no disputes typically take 30–90 days. Contested cases involving children or property can take significantly longer.

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