6th Judicial Circuit
Pinellas & Pasco Counties • Clearwater / New Port Richey, FL
The 6th Judicial Circuit serves Pinellas and Pasco Counties, covering Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Largo, Dunedin, New Port Richey, and Dade City. Family law matters — including divorce, custody, and domestic violence injunctions — are handled by circuit judges in the Family Law Division at each county's courthouse.
Courthouses — Family Law Division
Clerks of Court
Pinellas County
Pasco County
E-Filing Portal (Both Counties)
myflcourtaccess.comFamily Law Division
Family law cases in the 6th Circuit are assigned to circuit judges in Pinellas or Pasco County depending on 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 | Pinellas / Pasco | Contact clerk's office |
For the current judge roster and JA contact information, visit jud6.org.
Standing Orders & Administrative Orders
The 6th Circuit publishes administrative orders and individual judge standing orders on the court's official website. These may include requirements for mandatory disclosure, parenting class completion, and mediation before hearings.
View Standing Orders — jud6.orgFiling 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 Pinellas and Pasco 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