Family Court Forms for Palm Beach County Residents

Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms — explained in plain English, one step at a time. No attorney required. No account needed to read.

Where to file in Palm Beach County

205 N Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Filing fees: $400–$450 typical for dissolution. Domestic violence injunctions are free. Fee waiver available if income qualifies.

E-filing available at myflcourtaccess.com — optional for pro se filers.

Dissolution of Marriage

Florida requires a 20-day minimum waiting period before a final judgment can enter. All cases with minor children require a Parenting Plan and Financial Affidavit.

Petition with Children — 12.901(b)(1) Simplified Dissolution — 12.901(a) Answer to Petition — 12.903(a)

Injunctions for Protection

Walk into the clerk's office at the courthouse. A judge reviews your petition the same day and can issue a temporary injunction without a hearing.

DV Injunction Petition — 12.980(a)

Children, Parenting & Time-Sharing

Florida uses time-sharing instead of visitation and parental responsibility instead of custody. Every case with minor children requires a court-approved Parenting Plan.

Parenting Plan — 12.995(a) Modify Time-Sharing — 12.947(a) Petition to Relocate — 12.905(a)

Support & Financial Disclosure

Financial Affidavits are mandatory in all cases involving support or property. Short form for income under $50,000; long form for $50,000 or more.

Financial Affidavit Short — 12.902(b) Financial Affidavit Long — 12.902(c) Modify Child Support — 12.947(c)

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