Find a Lawyer & State Resources — Florida.

Legal Aid Organizations

• Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida — Broward, Collier — cctla.org
• Community Legal Services — Brevard, Citrus, Flagler, Hernando, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Putnam, Seminole, Sumter, Volusia — clsmls.org
• Dade County Legal Aid Society — Miami-Dade — dadecountylegalaid.org
• Bay Area Legal Services — Multiple counties — bals.org
• Florida Rural Legal Services — Rural counties — frls.org

The Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service

Phone: 1-800-342-8011
Website: lrs.floridabar.org
Cost: $25 for a 30-minute consultation. The referral service connects you with a qualified family law attorney in your area.

Board Certified Marital & Family Law Specialists

Florida has board certification for Marital & Family Law attorneys — the highest level of recognition by The Florida Bar. Only ~7% of Florida attorneys are board certified. Look for the designation "B.C.S." (Board Certified Specialist).

Search certified attorneys: floridabar.org certified specialists

Court Self-Help Centers

Florida courts have self-help centers in each judicial circuit to assist pro se (self-represented) litigants. Staff can help with procedural requirements but cannot give legal advice.

Find your self-help center: flcourts.gov self-help

Child Support Enforcement

The Florida Department of Revenue handles child support enforcement. They can help establish, modify, and enforce child support orders.

Website: floridarevenue.com/childsupport

Domestic Violence Resources

• Florida Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-500-1119
• DCF Abuse Hotline: 1-800-962-2873
• Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence: fcadv.org
• File for an Injunction for Protection at your local Circuit Court (free)

Parenting Class Providers

Florida requires both parents to complete a Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course (§ 61.21) before final judgment. The course is 4 hours and covers the emotional and psychological impact of divorce on children.

Online options: $15-$50 for state-approved courses. Check your local circuit court for approved providers.

Average Lawyer Costs in Florida

• Hourly rate: $250-$500 (varies by county — South Florida typically higher)
• Retainer: $2,500-$10,000 for contested cases
• Flat fee: $1,500-$3,500 for uncontested divorce
• Consultation: $25 via Florida Bar Lawyer Referral (30 min)

Crisis Resources

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
• DCF Abuse Hotline: 1-800-962-2873
• Florida DV Hotline: 1-800-500-1119