Family Court Forms — 8th Judicial Circuit

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms for the 8th Judicial Circuit — explained in plain English, one step at a time. No attorney required.

Counties in this circuit

The 8th Judicial Circuit serves: Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy, Union.

Alachua County Baker County Bradford County Gilchrist County Levy County Union County

Where to file

Eighth Judicial Circuit Court — Family Law Division

Alachua County Family/Civil Justice Center, 201 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601

Phone: (352) 374-3636 · E-filing: myflcourtaccess.com

8th Judicial Circuit — what you need to know

The 8th Circuit covers Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy, and Union counties. Alachua County (Gainesville) is the circuit seat and the most populated county.

Alachua County has a dedicated Family/Civil Justice Center at 201 E. University Ave. The clerk's office handles all family law filings.

E-filing is available statewide through myflcourtaccess.com and is especially practical for residents in the smaller rural counties in this circuit.

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 — 8th Judicial Circuit

Where do I file family court forms in Alachua County Gainesville Florida?

File at the Alachua County Family/Civil Justice Center, 201 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601.

What counties are in the 8th Judicial Circuit Florida?

The 8th Circuit covers Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy, and Union counties.

Is there a self-help center in the 8th Circuit Florida?

Alachua County has a self-help program at the courthouse. For smaller counties in the circuit, e-filing and SharpeSystem's guided wizards are the most practical options.

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