13th Judicial Circuit: Hillsborough County
Local family court rules, administrative orders, and mandatory financial disclosure procedures for parties litigating domestic relations actions in Hillsborough County, Florida.
Courthouse Location & Contact
Primary Family Court Facility:
George Edgecomb Courthouse, 800 E Twiggs St, Tampa, FL 33602
Division: Family Law Division
Division: Family Law Division
Local Administrative Orders & Procedures
Administrative Order S-2021-014 requires mandatory case management conferences and imposes sanctions for failure to file certificates of compliance.
Mandatory Filing Requirements in Hillsborough County
- Form Selection: Parties with annual gross income under $50,000 must file Form 12.902(b); parties earning $50,000 or greater must file Form 12.902(c).
- Electronic Filing (E-Filing Portal): In compliance with Florida Supreme Court standards, all family law financial affidavits must be filed electronically through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
- Rule 12.285 Compliance: The certificate of compliance (Form 12.932) must be filed with the clerk, while underlying sensitive records are exchanged directly between counsel or self-represented litigants.
- Redaction Obligations: Pursuant to Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.425, social security numbers, bank account numbers, and minor children's names must be redacted before filing in the public docket.
Interactive Tools for Hillsborough County Litigants
Short vs Long Form Selector
Determine your statutory form requirement under Florida Family Law Rule 12.285.
Check Eligibility →Mandatory Disclosure Deadlines
Calculate your 45-day document disclosure deadline from date of petition service.
Calculate Deadlines →