Comprising: Punta Gorda, Grove City, Palm Island, Port Charlotte, West Rotonda, Englewood, and Palm Island
Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court for Divorcing Parents with Minor Children
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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.
Aproved and Certified by The Department of Children and Families
Dr. Liliana Wolf of Florida Parenting Class visiting Charlotte County Court House
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Contact Information
Charlotte County Clerk of Courts
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350 E. Marion Avenue
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Phone:(941) 637-2319
​ClerkInfo@CharlotteClerk.com
Mon. - Fri. 8am - 5pm
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Legal Aid and resources
Free Legal Aid for Charlotte County
Help is available for low-income residents of Charlotte County in need of assistance in matters related to Florida divorce laws. Parents who plan to divorce in Florida can speak with a divorce attorney and get free legal advice by calling the Helpline at the Punta Gorda Office at 1-888-582-3410 during hours of operation: Monday through Thursday | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is a service offered by the Florida Rural Legal Services.
To see if you are eligible to receive this free service, click HERE
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If you plan to file for divorce in Florida and are looking for private attorneys in Charlotte County, you can use the Florida 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 Charlotte County.
In addition to being in good standing with the Florida Bar, most 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
175 NW First Avenue, Mezzanine Floor
Miami, Florida 33128
305-275-1155
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Mental Health Resources
National Alliance for Mental Illness