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Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Courts

Serving the Citizens of Brevard and Seminole Counties

Brevard Court Administration: (321) 633-2171
Brevard Jury Duty: (321) 637-5413

Seminole Court Administration: (407) 665-4200 Seminole Jury Duty: (407) 665-4392

Business Hours:
Monday – Thursday 8:00 – 5:00
Fridays 8:00 – 4:30

Representing Yourself in Family Cases in

BREVARD COUNTY

This platform is designed to assist litigants that are representing themselves in family court cases to easily access information. Our office’s function is to also assist the Judges and Magistrates of the Family Division with the efficient case management of family court cases involving Self-Represented Litigants.

If you do not have an attorney and are representing yourself in a family case, see below for the required forms and procedures for Brevard County.

Step 1

Complete the forms listed on the checklist for your case.

Step 2

File your case with the Brevard County Clerk of Court.

Step 3

Request your hearing.

Find your Case Type

Divorce

Divorce Certificate

To file a divorce, complete the documents listed on the checklist that best describes your case and file it with the Seminole County Clerk of Court.

Paternity

Female Researching Law

To file for divorce, complete the documents listed on the checklist that best describes your case, then file them with the Seminole County Clerk of Court.

Modifications

Law Books

To file a modification case, complete the documents listed on the checklist that best describes your case and file it with the Seminole County Clerk of Court.

Temporary Custody

Parents Playing with Toddler

To file a Temporary Custody case, extended family must complete the documents listed on the checklist and file them with the Seminole County Clerk of Court.

Name Changes

Female and Male Attorneys Comparing Notes

To file for a name change, complete the documents listed on the checklist that best describes your case and file it with the Seminole County Clerk of Court.

Adoptions

Baby's First Steps with Parents

To file an adoption case, complete the documents listed on the checklist that best describes your case and file it with the Seminole County Clerk of Court.

How to File Documents with the Court

File forms with the Court electronically or in-person.

To File electronically, register with the E-Filing Portal to upload the form.

To file in-person in Brevard County, visit the Clerk of Court located at:
Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore Justice Center
2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way
Viera, FL 32940-8006

Request a Hearing

To Request a hearing in Brevard County please contact the Judge/or Magistrate in the division where your case is assigned.

Need More Help?

Need help completing your forms? Contact the Brevard County Self-Help Center.

Email ProSeCoordinator@brevardclerk.us or call (321-633-7780) for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most commonly asked questions, and watch "How to" video tutorials.

Locate a Parenting Course Provider

Parent Education and Family Stabilization Local Course Providers List.

Florida Courts Help Center

Florida State Courts Self-Help page and access to family law and guardianship forms.

Mediation Programs

Mediation is a form of dispute resolution that allows the parties to negotiate settlement directly with one another via a court-appointed mediator.