Domestic Relations
 
 
Domestic Relations FAQ

The department’s multi-line switchboard is equipped with a voice response system which provides payment information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This line can be accessed by dialing (863) 534-4514 or 4515. An operator is also available from 8:00 to 5:00, Monday through Friday to assist callers seeking other information. The operator can be reached by following the voice prompt at the above number.

All payments must be mailed to:

State Disbursement Unit
P.O. Box 8500
Tallahassee, FL 323 14-8500

If you have questions regarding payments or checks not yet posted to your account please call the SDU at 1-877-769-0251.

The following options are available for enforcing your order should the payments become delinquent:

For child support assistance:

Florida Department of Revenue
Child Support Enforcement
230 S. Florida Avenue, Suite 102
Lakeland, FL 33801
1-800-378-0118

The Department of Revenue will also enforce alimony cases if connected with an on-going child support order.

For child or alimony support assistance:

Contact a private attorney of your choice, or
Lawyer Referral Service of the Florida Bar 1-800-342-8011, or
Legal Aid 1-800-378-0118

Self-Filing (Pro-Se)

You may also choose to file enforcement pleadings on your own. Pleadings should be filed in the Circuit Civil Department of the Clerk of Court’s Office. There are a limited number of packets available for your use, but Clerk’s staff is forbidden by law to provide legal assistance or give advice in completing the forms.

Visitation Issues

If either party is experiencing difficulties exercising visitation rights set for the in their court order, mediation services are available through the Family Mediation Department. Information is available by phoning (863) 534-4698 during normal business hours.

Richard Weiss, Clerk of the Courts
Richard Weiss
Clerk of Courts

Contact Information
Address
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Domestic Relations Department
Drawer DRD
P.O. Box 9000
Bartow, FL 33831
Phone
(863) 534-4585
(863) 534-4555
Fax
(863) 534-7707
Email
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