Family Law Filing Fees
| 1) Family Law Service Fees | ||
|---|---|---|
| Description | Amount | |
| 1 | Petition for dissolution of marriage | $397.50 |
| 2 | To file a counter-petition for dissolution of marriage in a non-dissolution case | $392.50 |
| 3 | To file cross-claim, counterclaim, third-party complaint or counter-petition for dissolution of marriage | $295.00 |
| 4 | Issuance of summons (each) | $10.00 |
| 5 | Filing fee for Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage pursuant to FS 382.023, charge for reporting to Bureau of Vital Statistics | $10.50 |
| 6 | Fee for specific reopenings of any circuit court case, including civil and family FS 28.241 | $50.00 |
| 7 | To institute a civil action in excess of $15,000, including other circuit civil/domestic relations proceedings FS 28.241(1)(a)1.a., b. | $400.00 |
| 8 | To institute a family law case pursuant to CHs 39, 61, 741, 742, 747, 752, 753 | $300.00 |
| 2) Mediation Fees (per session) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Description | Amount | |
| 1 | Family income more than $50,000, less than $100,000/year | $120.00 |
| 2 | Family income less than $50,000/year | $60.00 |
| 3 | Oath, administering, attesting, and sealing not otherwise provided herein | $3.50 |
| 3) Packet - Paper Printing Costs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Description | Amount | |
| 1 | Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage | $18.30 |
| 2 | Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with No Dependent or Minor Children Or Property | $21.03 |
| 3 | Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Children | $24.24 |
| 4 | Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Children | $31.94 |
| 5 | Petition for Change of Name(Adult) | $12.04 |
| 6 | Petition for Change of Name (Minor Child) | $20.87 |
| 7 | Petition for Change of Name (Family) | $19.26 |
| 8 | Supplemental Petition to Modify Parenting Plan/ Time- Sharing Schedule, and Other Relief | $26.48 |
| 9 | Supplemental Petition for Modification of Child Support | $23.11 |
| 10 | Petition to Determine Paternity and for Related Relief | $28.73 |
| 11 | Motion for Civil Contempt/Enforcement | $12.20 |
| 12 | Motion to Contest Impending Judgment | $9.63 |
| 13 | Petition for support unconnected with dissolution of marriage with dependent or minor children | $24.72 |
| 14 | Petition for support unconnected with dissolution of marriage with no dependent or minor children | $19.58 |
| 15 | Supplemental petition for modification of alimony | $17.82 |
| 16 | Joint Petition for Stepparent Adoption | $19.58 |
| 17 | Supplemental Petition to Relocate with Minor Children | $22.79 |
| 18 | Petition to Disestablish Paternity and or Terminate Child Support Obligation | $18.78 |
| 19 | Petition for Temporary Custody by Extended Family | $18.62 |
| 20 | Petition for Concurrent Custody by Extended Family | $19.90 |
| 4) Packet - Filing Fees | ||
|---|---|---|
| Description | Amount | |
| 1 | Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage | $397.50 |
| 2 | Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with No Dependent or Minor Children Or Property | $397.50 |
| 3 | Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Children | $397.50 |
| 4 | Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Children | $397.50 |
| 5 | Petition for Change of Name(Adult) | $400.00 |
| 6 | Petition for Change of Name (Minor Child) | $400.00 |
| 7 | Petition for Change of Name (Family) | $400.00 |
| 8 | Supplemental Petition to Modify Parenting Plan/ Time- Sharing Schedule, and Other Relief | $50.00 |
| 9 | Supplemental Petition for Modification of Child Support | $50.00 |
| 10 | Petition to Determine Paternity and for Related Relief | $300.00 |
| 11 | Motion for Civil Contempt/Enforcement | $0.00 |
| 12 | Motion to Contest Impending Judgment | $50.00 |
| 13 | Petition for support unconnected with dissolution of marriage with dependent or minor children | $300.00 |
| 14 | Petition for support unconnected with dissolution of marriage with no dependent or minor children | $300.00 |
| 15 | Supplemental petition for modification of alimony | $50.00 |
| 16 | Joint Petition for Stepparent Adoption | $400.00 |
| 17 | Supplemental Petition to Relocate with Minor Children | $300.00 |
| 18 | Petition to Disestablish Paternity and or Terminate Child Support Obligation | $300.00 |
| 19 | Petition for Temporary Custody by Extended Family | $400.00 |
| 20 | Petition for Concurrent Custody by Extended Family | $400.00 |
For information regarding specific reopening fees of any circuit court case, including small claims and county court, pursuant to F.S. 34.041(s)
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Phone: 941-741-4026
Supervisor: Shanice Mays
Supervisor Title: Supervisor
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Attn: Family Law
P.O. Box 25400
Bradenton, FL 34206
Attn: Family Law
P.O. Box 25400
Bradenton, FL 34206
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1115 Manatee Ave W
Bradenton FL, 34205
1115 Manatee Ave W
Bradenton FL, 34205