6th Judicial Circuit: Pinellas & Pasco Counties
Local family court rules, administrative orders, and mandatory financial disclosure procedures for parties litigating domestic relations actions in Pinellas County, Florida.
Courthouse Location & Contact
Primary Family Court Facility:
Clearwater Courthouse, 315 Court St, Clearwater, FL 33756
Division: Unified Family Court Section U
Division: Unified Family Court Section U
Local Administrative Orders & Procedures
Section U case management procedures require strict electronic exchange of mandatory disclosure materials. Pre-trial orders enforce cutoff dates for updated disclosures.
Mandatory Filing Requirements in Pinellas 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 Pinellas 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 →