Domestic Relations

The Domestic Relations Section processes family law matters filed in the Circuit Court. These matters can include:

• Adoptions
• Annulments
• Child and spousal support matters (Alimony)
• Child custody
• Dissolutions of marriage (divorces)
• Emancipation
• Name changes
• Paternity
• Termination of Parental Rights

All of these actions are governed by the laws of Florida and the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure.

Additionally, the Section processes court cases filed by the Department of Revenue, Office of Child Support Enforcement, and assists the judiciary during related court proceedings.