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How do I enforce provisions of my final judgment?
The Office of the State Courts Administrator provides self-help forms for enforcement. If you need additional assistance, you may wish to seek the assistance of an attorney.
How do I get a divorce without an attorney?
You may file your own petition for a dissolution of marriage. The Lake County Family Court Case Management Office assists self-represented litigants with general and procedural information and provides checklists for your convenience. The self-help Case Management Office will personally review papers to ensure all the appropriate forms are filed to move the case toward final disposition. The …
How long does it take to get a divorce?
The time elapsed from the filing of the petition to the final judgment varies greatly from case to case.
How do I stop support when my child turns 18 or graduates from high school?
It depends on the specific language contained in the court order awarding support. Read your order carefully. If you believe that an event referred to in your order which causes support to terminate has occurred, contact the Clerk’s Office by mail at Lake County Clerk’s Office, ATTN: Child Support, P.O. Box 7800, Tavares, FL 32778, …
Where do I mail my child support payments?
Your child support payments should be mailed to the Florida State Disbursement Unit at P.O. Box 8500, Tallahassee, FL 32314. Your payments must include your case number, Lake County, and party names.
How can I get copies of payments made on my case?
Payment records are available at the cost of $1 per year. For records from 1995 through the current date: You may visit the Lake County Courthouse, 550 W. Main St., East Wing, First Floor, Tavares if same day service is needed. If same day service is not needed, you may submit your request and payment …
I have a new address or a new name. What do I need to do?
To make changes to the record, the Clerk’s Office must receive notice of the change in writing. You can download the Information Change Request Form (PDF), and file it with the Domestic Relations Section at 550 W. Main St., East Wing, First Floor, Tavares. You may also update your information through the online portal. Always remember to …
The absent parent is behind in the payment of child support. What can I do?
The Lake County Clerk’s Office has no enforcement authority. You will need to contact a private attorney, or the Florida Department of Revenue, Child Support Program, for assistance.
How can I find out when the last support payment was made?
If your case is contracted with the Florida Department of Revenue, you may call (850) 488-KIDS (5437). You will be asked for your Social Security number and security code. The security code will be the two-digit year and the two-digit day of your birth. If your case is not contracted with the Florida Department of …