Broward County, Florida Family Court

Where To File for Child Custody in Broward County, Florida

In Broward County, child custody is handled by the Broward County Unified Family Court (17th Judicial Circuit)

NAME OF COURT

Broward County Unified Family Court (17th Judicial Circuit)

COURT WEBSITE ADDRESS

COURT PHONE NUMBER

COURT EMAIL ADDRESS

COURTHOUSE ADDRESS

Judicial Complex
201 SE 6th Street
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301

North Regional Courthouse
1600 West Hillsboro Boulevard
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

West Regional Courthouse
100 N. Pine Island Road
Plantation, FL 33324

South Regional Courthouse
3550 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, FL 33021

COURTHOUSE HOURS

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except court holidays.

COURTHOUSE CHILDCARE

No Childcare Available

Broward County Child Custody Forms & Fees

Florida Child Custody Forms Used in Broward County

Broward County Child Custody Forms

Family Court Fee

More Info.

If you can't afford the court fees for Broward County, you may be able to apply for a fee waiver. For more information, see the fee waiver form on the Florida Courts website.

Get Help With Florida Child Custody

Before you file legal papers, take some time to familiarize yourself with the resouces offered by your local court. Most courts now offer at least some materials and forms to help you understand and manage your child custody case. Even if you plan to work with a lawyer, it's smart to do some research before you turn things over. When you're ready to find a lawyer, the resources below can help you locate a child custody attorney near you.