Duval County, Florida Family Court

Where To File for Child Custody in Duval County, Florida

In Duval County, child custody is handled by the Duval County Unified Family Court (4th Judicial Circuit)

NAME OF COURT

Duval County Unified Family Court (4th Judicial Circuit)

COURT WEBSITE ADDRESS

COURT PHONE NUMBER

COURT EMAIL ADDRESS

Scroll to the very bottom of this page to find an email contact form for the clerk's office: https://www2.duvalclerk.com/departments/family-law/

COURTHOUSE ADDRESS

Duval County Unified Family Court
Family Court Services Office
501 West Adams St, Room 2150
Jacksonville, FL 32202

Duval County Clerk’s Office
Family Law Department

Duval Count Courthouse Branch
501 W. Adams St, Room 1046
Jacksonville, FL 32202

Neptune Beach Branch
1543 Atlantic Blvd
Neptune Beach, FL 32266

COURTHOUSE HOURS

Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. excluding court holidays.

COURTHOUSE CHILDCARE

No Childcare Available

Duval County Child Custody Forms & Fees

Florida Child Custody Forms Used in Duval County

Duval County Child Custody Forms

Family Court Fee

More Info.

If you live in Duval County and can't afford the family court filing fees, you may be able to apply for a fee waiver. For more information, see the fee waiver form on the Florida Courts website or contact the Duval Family Court Services Office at 904-255-1060.

Get Help With Florida Child Custody

Before you file legal papers, take some time to familiarize yourself with the resouces offered by your local court. Most courts now offer at least some materials and forms to help you understand and manage your child custody case. Even if you plan to work with a lawyer, it's smart to do some research before you turn things over. When you're ready to find a lawyer, the resources below can help you locate a child custody attorney near you.