10th Judicial Circuit: Polk, Highlands & Hardee Counties

Local family court rules, administrative orders, and mandatory financial disclosure procedures for parties litigating domestic relations actions in Polk County, Florida.

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Local Administrative Orders & Procedures

Family division administrative directives enforce automatic referral to the General Magistrate for child support establishment once financial affidavits are submitted.

Mandatory Filing Requirements in Polk 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 Polk County Litigants