4th Judicial Circuit
Duval, Clay & Nassau Counties • Jacksonville, FL
The 4th Judicial Circuit serves Duval, Clay, and Nassau Counties, covering Jacksonville, Orange Park, Fleming Island, Fernandina Beach, and surrounding areas. Family law matters — including divorce, child custody, and domestic violence injunctions — are handled by circuit judges in the Family Law Division. Duval County cases are filed at the main Duval County Courthouse; Clay and Nassau County cases are filed at those respective county courthouses.
Courthouses — Family Law Division
Clerks of Court
Duval County
Clay County
Nassau County
E-Filing Portal (All Counties)
myflcourtaccess.comFamily Law Division
Family law cases in the 4th Circuit are assigned to circuit judges in the county where the petition is filed. Cases are randomly assigned at filing. Each judge may have individual standing orders or preferred procedures — always check after your judge is assigned.
| Judge | County | JA / Contact |
|---|---|---|
| See official roster | Duval / Clay / Nassau | Contact clerk's office |
For the current judge roster and JA contact information, visit the official court website at coj.net/departments/courts.
Standing Orders & Administrative Orders
The 4th Circuit publishes administrative orders and individual judge standing orders through the City of Jacksonville's Courts department. These may include requirements for mandatory disclosure, parenting class completion, and mediation before hearings.
View Standing Orders — coj.net/departments/courtsFiling Fees & E-Filing
Family law petitions require a filing fee payable to the respective county clerk. Fee waivers (indigency applications) are available for qualifying parties. All documents must be filed through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal unless a specific exemption applies.
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Pro Se Document Preparation helps self-represented litigants in Duval, Clay, and Nassau Counties prepare, gather, and file court documents — including divorce petitions, parenting plans, and domestic violence injunctions. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice.
View Our ServicesDisclaimer: This information is provided as a public resource. Court information may change — always verify with the clerk of court before filing. Last updated: May 2026