The Sumter County Family Court Case Management Self-Help office aids self-represented parties with procedural information on initial filings and modifications of domestic relations cases. The Self-Help Office reviews documents to ensure required forms are filed to move the case toward final disposition.
Complete packets, and additional forms can be purchased from the Sumter County Clerk of Court. Family Law forms can also be located on www.flcourts.org under self-help forms. For filing fees associated with cases contact the Sumter County Clerk of Court. Self-represented parties go to the Sumter County Clerk of Court located on the 1st floor of the Sumter County Courthouse to file their completed paperwork.
PLEASE NOTE: The Self-Help Office provides procedural information only and is prohibited from providing legal advice. Parties are urged to consult with an attorney on their case.
Monday, Thursday, Friday
8:30am-11:00am; 1:00pm-4:00pm
Closed on Court holidays
For FCCM Information Requests, click the button below:
Sumter County – Affidavit for Residency
Florida Supreme Court website (self-help forms)
Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course Providers
Below is a link to the Sumter County Clerk of Court’s Dissolution of Marriage web link below:
http://www.sumterclerk.com/index.cfm/dissolution-of-marriage
Self Help Forms
Florida Courts Website Forms Link:
http://www.flcourts.org/resources-and-services/family-courts/family-law-self-help-information/family-law-forms.stml
Standing Orders
Checklist for Required Items for Petitions