Sarasota County Family Court Resources

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Sarasota County family cases are heard in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit of Florida, and the Clerk of the Circuit Court handles filings, records, and fees for the county.

Florida's statewide Supreme Court approved family law forms and the statewide e-filing portal apply here exactly as they do in every other Florida county.

The links below are this county's own official clerk resources, plus the statewide sources every Florida case uses.

Official Sarasota County resources

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Sarasota County Clerk of the Circuit Court (Clerk of the Circuit Court, Sarasota County): The county office that accepts family court filings, keeps the case record, and collects fees. https://www.sarasotaclerk.com

Sarasota County court records search (Clerk of the Circuit Court, Sarasota County): Search existing Sarasota County case records and dockets. https://www.sarasotaclerk.com/Records/Court-Records

Contact the Sarasota County clerk (Clerk of the Circuit Court, Sarasota County): Locations, hours, and contact details for the clerk's office. https://www.sarasotaclerk.com/About-Us/Contact-Us

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 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://www.flcourts.gov/Services/family-courts/domestic-relations-court-resources/family-law-forms

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

Frequently asked questions

Where do I file a family case in Sarasota County?

Through the statewide Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, or with the Sarasota County Clerk of the Circuit Court. The clerk's office can confirm local filing requirements, hours, and any local cover sheet.

Are the forms different in Sarasota County?

The statewide Florida Supreme Court approved family law forms apply in every county. Some counties add a local cover sheet or local form on top of them, so check with the clerk before you file.