Family Court Services
Matters such as dissolution of marriage, child custody, adoption, paternity, name change, juvenile delinquency, juvenile dependency and injunctions for protection are heard in family court. The links below will give you additional information about programs and services offered by the courts system. For further assistance, please contact Courtney Pringle, Family Court Services Manager, via email.
The Seventh Judicial Circuit Court uses General Magistrates and Child Support Enforcement Hearing Officers to aid in the prompt resolution of family law cases.
The use of General Magistrates is authorized by Rule 12.490, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure. General Magistrates conduct temporary and post-judgment hearings in domestic relations cases and are used in Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns and Volusia counties.
The use of Child Support Enforcement Hearing Officers is authorized by Rule 12.491, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure. Child Support Enforcement Hearing Officers conduct hearings regarding the establishment, enforcement and modification of child support and are used in Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns and Volusia counties.
General Magistrates
Steven C. Henderson Judicial Center
Alex Alvarez
125 E. Orange Ave., Room 309
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Phone (386) 257-6030
Fax (386) 248-8129
DaytonaGM@circuit7.org
Richard O. Watson Judicial Center
Denise Mensh
4010 Lewis Speedway, Room 290
St. Augustine, FL 32084
Phone (904) 827-5618
StJohnsGM@circuit7.org
Volusia County Courthouse
Sandra Ambrose
101 N. Alabama Ave., Rm B-246
DeLand, FL 32724
Phone (386) 740-5296
Fax (386) 740-5141
DelandGM@circuit7.org
Putnam County Courthouse
Sharon Feliciano
410 St. Johns Ave., Rm. 138
Palatka, FL 32178
Phone (386) 329-2522
Fax (386) 329-0339
PutnamGM@circuit7.org
Child Support Enforcement Hearing Officers
Steven C. Henderson Judicial Center
Neal Coffman
125 E. Orange Ave., Room 204
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Phone (386) 248-8138
Fax (386) 248-8137
Putnam County Courthouse
Sharon Feliciano
410 St. Johns Ave., Rm. 138
Palatka, FL 32178
Phone (386) 329-2522
Fax (386) 329-0339
The Family Court Self-Help program assists self-represented litigants with proper court procedures and forms. Check out our self-help flyer (PDF) for more information on services offered in the Seventh Judicial Circuit.
Family Self-Help Services are available at the following locations:
Kim C. Hammond Justice Center
1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bldg. 1
Bunnell, FL 32110
(386) 313-4550
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon, 1 to 5 p.m.
Putnam County Courthouse
410 St. Johns Ave., Rm. 126
Palatka, FL 32177
(386) 329-1911
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon, 1 to 5 p.m.
Volusia County Courthouse
101 N. Alabama Ave., Rm. B250
DeLand, FL 32724
(386) 626-6615
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon, 1 to 5 p.m. (Spanish speaking assistance available)
Steven C. Henderson Judicial Center
125 E. Orange Ave., Rm. 201
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 248-8182
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Family Self-Help Services in St. Johns County are provided by the St. Johns County Clerk of Court.
For people seeking help with family law cases – divorce, adoption, name change, custody, order of protection, and much more – there is now a one-stop source for lots of information aimed at self-represented people.
Florida Courts Help is available at app stores as well as online at help.flcourts.gov.
A virtual legal advice clinic for low-income Floridians is also available through the Florida Bar at florida.freelegalanswers.org.
Flagler County Instructions and Forms
Adoption
Contempt
- Motion for Civil Contempt and Enforcement (PDF)
- Motion for Civil Contempt and/or Return of Children (PDF)
Custody
- Motion for Temporary Support and Time-Sharing (PDF)
- Petition for Temporary Custody by Extended Family (PDF)
- Motion for Temporary Order Granting Relocation (PDF)
- Motion for Temporary Custodial Responsibility During Deployment (PDF)
Dissolution of Marriage / Divorce
- Dissolution of Marriage, No Minor Children, No Property (PDF)
- Dissolution of Marriage, No Minor Children, No Property with Publication (PDF)
- Dissolution of Marriage with Minor Children (PDF)
- Dissolution of Marriage with Minor Children with Publication (PDF)
- Dissolution of Marriage with Property, No Children (PDF)
- Dissolution of Marriage with Property, No Children with Publication (PDF)
- Dissolution of Marriage – Simplified (PDF)
- Dissolution of Marriage w/Children & Relocation (PDF)
Enforcement of Out of State Court Order/Judgment
Modifications
- Joint Supplemental Petition and Agreement to Modify Final Judgment (PDF)
- Modification of Child Support (PDF)
- Modification of Parenting Plan/Time Sharing & Related Relief (PDF)
- Supplemental Petition to Permit Relocation w/Minor Children (PDF)
- Modification of Final Judgment to Establish Parental Responsibility, Parenting Plan, Time-Sharing and Related Relief (PDF)
- Supplemental Petition for Modification of Alimony (PDF)
Name Change
Paternity / Paternity and Support
Support
- Support and Parenting Plan Unconnected with Dissolution with Minor Children (PDF)
- Support Unconnected with Dissolution with Minor Children (PDF)
- Support Unconnected with Dissolution – No Children (Alimony) (PDF)
- Writ of Bodily Attachment (PDF)
Miscellaneous
Putnam County Instructions and Forms
Adoption
Contempt
- Motion for Civil Contempt and Enforcement (PDF)
- Motion for Civil Contempt and/or Return of Children (PDF)
Custody
- Motion for Temporary Support and Time-Sharing (PDF)
- Petition for Temporary Custody by Extended Family (PDF)
- Motion for Temporary Order Granting Relocation (PDF)
- Motion for Temporary Custodial Responsibility During Deployment (PDF)
Dissolution of Marriage Divorce
- Dissolution of Marriage, No Minor Children, No Property (PDF)
- Dissolution of Marriage, No Minor Children, No Property with Publication (PDF)
- Dissolution of Marriage with Minor Children (PDF)
- Dissolution of Marriage with Minor Children with Publication (PDF)
- Dissolution of Marriage with Property, No Children (PDF)
- Dissolution of Marriage with Property, No Children with Publication (PDF)
- Dissolution of Marriage – Simplified (PDF)
- Dissolution of Marriage w/Children & Relocation (PDF)
Modifications
- Joint Supplemental Petition and Agreement to Modify Final Judgment (PDF)
- Modification of Child Support (PDF)
- Modification of Parenting Plan / Time Sharing and Related Relief (PDF)
- Supplemental Petition to Permit Relocation w/Minor Children (PDF)
- Modification of Final Judgment to Establish Parental Responsibility, Parenting Plan, Time-Sharing and Related Relief (PDF)
- Supplemental Petition for Modification of Alimony (PDF)
Name Change
Paternity / Paternity and Support
Support
- Support and Parenting Plan Unconnected with Dissolution with Minor Children (PDF)
- Support Unconnected with Dissolution with Minor Children (PDF)
- Support Unconnected with Dissolution – No Children (Alimony) (PDF)
- Writ of Bodily Attachment (PDF)
Miscellaneous
Family Self-Help Services in St. Johns County are provided by the St. Johns County Clerk of Court.
Volusia County Instructions and Forms
Adoption
Contempt
- Motion for Civil Contempt and Enforcement (PDF)
- Motion for Civil Contempt and/or Return of Children (PDF)
Custody
- Motion for Temporary Support and Time-Sharing (PDF)
- Petition for Temporary Custody by Extended Family (PDF)
- Motion for Temporary Order Granting Relocation (PDF)
- Motion for Temporary Custodial Responsibility during Deployment (PDF)
Dissolution of Marriage / Divorce
- Dissolution of Marriage, No Minor Children, No Property (PDF)
- Dissolution of Marriage, No Minor Children, No Property with Publication (PDF)
- Dissolution of Marriage with Minor Children (PDF)
- Dissolution of Marriage with Minor Children with Publication (PDF)
- Dissolution of Marriage with Property, No Children (PDF)
- Dissolution of Marriage with Property, No Children with Publication (PDF)
- Dissolution of Marriage – Simplified (PDF)
- Dissolution of Marriage w/Children & Relocation (PDF)
Enforcement of Out of State Court Order/Judgment
Modifications
- Joint Supplemental Petition and Agreement to Modify Final Judgment (PDF)
- Modification of Child Support (PDF)
- Modification of Parenting Plan/Time Sharing and Related Relief (PDF)
- Supplemental Petition to Permit Relocation w/Minor Children (PDF)
- Modification of Final Judgment to Establish Parental Responsibility, Parenting Plan, Time-Sharing and Related Relief (PDF)
- Supplemental Petition for Modification of Alimony (PDF)
Name Change
Paternity / Paternity and Support
Support
- Support and Parenting Plan Unconnected with Dissolution with Minor Children (PDF)
- Support Unconnected with Dissolution with Minor Children (PDF)
- Support Unconnected with Dissolution – No Children (Alimony) (PDF)
- Writ of Bodily Attachment (PDF)
Miscellaneous
Supervised Visitation Centers
| Name | Address | Phone | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children’s Home Society - (Volusia County) |
1530 Cornerstone Blvd Suite 100 Daytona Beach, FL 32117 |
(386) 274-0341 | Volusia |
| Family Resource Connection |
309 Main St. Palatka, FL 32177 |
(386) 385-5093 | Putnam |
| Family Resource Connection |
1023 State Road 20 Interlachen, FL 32148 |
(386) 684-2400 | Putnam |
| Family Resource Connection |
2730 U.S. 1 South, Suite F St. Augustine, FL 32086 Faith Community Center 3450 C.R. 210 W. St. Augustine, FL 32259 |
(386) 684-2400 | Putnam |
Updated 04/18/2024
Teen Court programs were established to prevent and reduce the occurrence of juvenile delinquent activity. Teen Courts are judicial diversion programs which use “positive peer pressure” and other appropriate sanctions to show the youthful offender the consequences of violating the law and the positive side of behaving in a more constructive manner. Teen Courts receive cases from the State Attorney’s Office by referral and local law enforcement agencies through civil citations.
Students from area middle and high schools volunteer to participate in Teen Court. The responsibilities of Prosecutor, Defense Attorney and Clerk are those of the teen volunteers. The jury is comprised of Teen Court volunteers and former Teen Court offenders. Teen Court offenders must admit guilt before being accepted into the program. The “trial,” will determine an appropriate sentence. Examples of sentencing options include community service, restitution, letters of apology, essays, substance abuse education or counseling, peer group counseling and Teen Court jury duty.
The Court Administrator’s Office operates the Flagler County and Volusia County Teen Court programs. The St. Johns County Clerk of Court’s office operates a Teen Court program in St. Johns County.
Our Teen Court Flyer (PDF) provides more information about our programs. To become a Teen Court volunteer, or to find out more, contact one of our offices:
Flagler County
Kim C. Hammond Justice Center
1769 E. Moody Blvd., #1
Bunnell, FL 32110
Phone (386) 313-4559
Fax (386) 437-9467
East Volusia County
S. James Foxman Justice Center
251 N. Ridgewood Ave.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Phone (386) 239-7812
Fax (386) 239-7807
West Volusia County
Volusia County Courthouse
101 N. Alabama Ave., Rm. B253
DeLand, FL 32724
Phone (386) 822-5703
Fax (386) 740-5141
Mediation is a process where a neutral third person called a mediator acts to encourage and facilitate the resolution of a dispute between two or more parties. It is an informal and nonadversarial process designed to help the disputing parties reach a mutually acceptable and voluntary agreement. In mediation, decision making authority rests with the parties.
Pursuant to Rule 12.740 of the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure and Seventh Judicial Circuit Administrative Order FM-2012-027-SC, mediation may be utilized in family law matters.
The Court may refer appropriate family law cases where the combined incomes of the parties does not exceed $100,000 per year to the Seventh Judicial Circuit’s Family Mediation Program. Orders of Referral are attached to Administrative Order FM-2012-027-SC.
Parties in Family Law cases with combined incomes of $100,000 or more per year are not eligible for the Circuit’s Family Mediation Program and must be referred to certified private mediators.
Name | Address | Phone |
Darlene B. Antonio, Ph. D | 2700 Westhall Lane, Suite 110 Maitland, FL 32751 | (407) 475-1025 |
Allyson G. Corcoran | 8318 SW 103rd Avenue Gainesville, FL 32608 | (352) 871-2080 |
Gail Dawson | Your Family Mediator Law Firm | (904) 483-3837 |
Catherine Fliszar | Virtual Services Only | (850) 466-6509 |
Christine Hammond | 2737 W Fairbanks Avenue Winter Park, FL 32789 | (407) 740-0902 |
Norman E. Hoffman, Ph.D. | 595 W. Granada Blvd., Suite H | (386) 677-3995 |
Amy Iannitelli | 430 Summerhaven Dr Suite 200 Debary, FL 32763 | (386) 216-8937 (386) 456-8767 |
Tracy L. Johnston, EdD, LMHC | 165 Wells Rd, Suite 203 Orange Park, FL 32073 | (904) 269-3522 |
Angela Jones | Art of Therapy Counseling & Consulting Group 1540 International Parkway 121 S. Orange Ave., Suite 1500 | (407) 602-3377 |
John R. Jones, Jr. | 248 Southpark Circle East St. Augustine, FL 32086 | (904) 797-5680 |
Tina Mayer | The Resolution Center of Jacksonville 2124 Herschel St. Jacksonville, FL 32204 | (904) 337-0749 |
Stacey Myers, Attorney | 2305 Fairway Villas Dr. Jacksonville, FL 32233 | (904) 699-1190 |
Mary Jane Nettles, Attorney | 409 S. Orange Street New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 | (386) 426-1972 |
Crystal Nicosia, LMHC-QS, CHt | Time for You Counseling, LLC 165 Sabal Palm Drive, Ste. 109 Longwood, FL 32779 | (407) 808-1900 |
Cynthia Salameh | D’Arienzo Psychology 6058 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32217 | (904) 379-8094 |
Elyse Salley | 675 N. Hunt Club Blvd. #1056 Longwood, FL 32779 | (407) 377-7147 |
Robin Siebold, Ph.D., LMHC | 115 Timberlachen Circle, Suite 2009 Lake Mary, FL 32746 | (407) 765-9379 |
Kelly B. St. Clair | 188 Easton Circle Oviedo, FL 32765 | (757) 739-0014 |
Isabel Tanenbaum, LMHC, CAP | Beginnings Counseling & Recovery 2950 Halcyon Lane, Suite 701 Jacksonville, FL 32223 | (904) 292-2407 Ext. 203 |
Scott Welch | 4776 New Broad St. Orlando, FL 32814 | (407) 777-5679 |
Updated 11/04/2024
The list of certified providers is now being kept on the Florida Department of Children and Families’ (DCF) website: https://www.myflfamilies.com/services/abuse/domestic-violence/resources/find-local-batterers-intervention-program
Please contact DCF directly for any updates or changes.
Seventh Judicial Circuit Timesharing Schedules/Guidelines
These are general timesharing provisions, and use of these timesharing schedules should be based on each individual family’s circumstances. Furthermore, the Court does not have a “one size fits all” timesharing schedule. Rather the Court may adopt one of these attached schedules, based on the family’s needs. It should be the goal of each parent to encourage the continuation of all healthy relationships that existed between your children and others before the parties’ separation. Children who see their parents in conflict suffer both short and long-term effects. Raised voices, arguing, hateful remarks, and physical altercations are not suitable for children’s viewing. Children are most likely to keep their feeling of family when they continue to have pleasant, free access to both parents and extended family. Your children’s identities depend on their feeling that they belong to both families. This requires that they spend time with both sides of the family. If your children lose part of their family, their sense of identity can be distorted. Appreciate the involvement of extended family in your children’s lives. Encourage and support the other parent in accepting an active role in your children’s lives. Share responsibilities (laundry, transportation, doctor visits, teacher conferences, etc). Respect the basic nature or temperament of your children as well as the temperamental match or fit between them and each parent. Consider the match of each parent’s interests and your children’s activities. Provide as much direct contact and positive involvement as possible between your children and each parent. When parents remain in the same geographical location, relationships are more likely to be maximized. The Timesharing Schedules are attached hereto as follows: General Contact Schedule (PDF)Rotating Week to Week (PDF)
Rotating 2/2/3 (PDF)
Long Distance Contact Schedule Less than 3 hours (PDF)
Long Distance Contact Schedule More than 3 hours (PDF)
Holiday Timesharing Schedule (Local) (PDF)
Holiday Timesharing Schedule (Long Distance) (PDF)
