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Comprising: Englewood. Laurel. Nokomis. North Port. Osprey. Sarasota. Venice.
Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court for Divorcing Parents with Minor Children
Divorce in Florida with Children
In Florida, parents involved in a dissolution of marriage proceeding with minor children or a paternity proceeding with issues of parental responsibility must attend, separately, parenting classes approved by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) before the court issues a final judgment.
Parenting Classes Online
Florida divorce laws require that parenting classes last a minimum of 4 hours. The State allows parents to take these parenting classes online. Co-parenting classes, Family stabilization, parent education, divorce course, or parenting education course, as these educational programs are also called, provide education, training, and support during the divorce process in accordance with Chapter 61.21 of the Florida Statutes.
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Contact Information
Sarasota County Clerk of Courts
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST
Sarasota Main Office
Historic Courthouse
2000 Main Street, Room 102 Sarasota, FL 34237
Venice Full-Service Office
South County Courthouse
4004 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34293
Mailing Address
Sarasota County Clerk and Comptroller
Attn: Family Law
P.O. Box 3079 Sarasota, FL 34230-3079
Phone: 941-861-7400
Speak to Civil Customer Service
Order Filing Packets by Phone: 941-861-7770
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST
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Legal Aid and resources
Free Legal Aid for Sarasota County
Help is available for low-income residents of Sarasota County in need of assistance in matters related to Florida divorce laws. Parents who plan to divorce in Florida can apply via phone or by appointment to the following locations:
Sarasota Office:
1900 Main St., Ste. 302 Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: 941-366-0038 Fax: 941-364-8855
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M.
Bradenton Office:
1201 6th Ave. W., Ste. 402 Bradenton, FL 34205
Phone: 941-747-1628 Fax: 941-747-4976
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M.
Venice Office:
749 Shamrock Blvd. Venice, FL 34293
Phone: 941-492-4631 Fax: 941-364-8855
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M.
This is a service offered by the Legal Aid of Manasota
To see if you are eligible to receive this free service, click here.
Divorce in Florida
If you plan to file for divorce in Florida and are looking for private attorneys in Sarasota County, you can use the Sarasota Bar Association Referral Service. You will be asked to describe your legal issue, and they will refer you to a Florida divorce lawyer with experience with your particular legal matter who practices family law in Sarasota County.
In addition to being in good standing with the Florida Bar, all of these divorce attorneys carry professional malpractice insurance, which assures you of getting the best quality legal work for your money.
Florida Divorce Forms
The Office of Family Courts has put together helpful legal information for those filing for divorce in Florida. You can learn about Florida divorce laws in the Florida Courts website and by accessing Florida Family Law Forms.
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Domestic Violence Resources
Domestic Violence
Safe Space and Crisis Center (SPARCC) has been in existence since 1979 and is the only state-certified center for domestic violence and sexual assault in Sarasota and Desoto Counties. All services offered by SPARCC are confidential and free.
Contact SPARCC to get access to their free and confidential services if needed.
Support Divorce Group
You may want to look into: Divorce Care in Sarasota for days and times of meetings.
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Mental Health Resources
National Alliance for Mental Illness
