Florida E-Filing for Family Cases

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One statewide portal covers every Florida county and is built for self-represented people as well as lawyers. E-filing is optional for you, and paper filing with your clerk is still fine.

Divorce, custody, and other family cases can be started and filed entirely through the portal.

E-filing is optional for self-represented parents in Florida. If you prefer paper, your county clerk of court still accepts filings over the counter, and the clerk's staff can tell you about local requirements like cover sheets.

Official Florida e-filing resources

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Florida Courts E-Filing Portal (Florida Courts E-Filing Authority): One statewide portal covers every Florida county and is built for self-represented people as well as lawyers. E-filing is optional for you, and paper filing with your clerk is still fine. https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/

Florida court locations (Florida State Courts System): Official directory of Florida courts, so you can find the circuit and courthouse that serves your county. https://www.flcourts.gov/Florida-Courts/Court-Locations

Florida courts family law self-help information (Florida State Courts System): Official self-help information for Florida family cases, including where to find help in your county. https://www.flcourts.gov/Resources-Services/Court-Improvement/Family-Courts/Family-Law-Self-Help-Information

Florida Family Law Forms (official index) (Florida State Courts System): The complete, current collection of Florida Supreme Court approved family law forms with instructions. When in doubt, start here. https://flcourts.gov/Resources-Services/Office-of-Family-Courts/Family-Law-Forms-Self-Help-Information

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to e-file my Florida family case?

No. E-filing through the statewide portal is available to self-represented parents and covers every county, but paper filing with your county clerk remains an option.

Does the portal cost money?

Creating a portal account is free. Court filing fees still apply to the case itself and are paid through the portal or to the clerk, and fee deferral is available through the clerk for those who qualify.