Self-Representation Resources

Representing yourself in your divorce can be overwhelming, and finding resources can be a long and frustrating search. We’ve gathered tools you can use to navigate your case, ranging from nationwide help to county-specific guidance. We’ve gathered tools you can use to navigate your case, ranging from nationwide help to county-specific guidance

• Official forms for divorce and other family law matters (statewide)
  
  
• Step-by-step instructions for completing and filing documents
  
  
• General guidance for self-represented litigants
  
  
• Links to additional resources for families
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• lawhelp.org – Nationwide search tool for free and low-cost legal aid services.
  
  
• floridalawhelp.org – Statewide directory of legal aid providers in Florida.
  
  
• Florida Free Legal Answers – Virtual clinic where qualified individuals can submit legal questions and get answers from volunteer attorneys.

• DIY Florida – Draft and file court documents online.
  
  
• Florida Courts Help – Online guide to navigating the Florida court system.
  
  
• Pro Se Appellate Handbook – Free handbook covering the basics of representing yourself.

1. Lake County Self-Help Center – Family Court Case Management – Procedural assistance for divorce, custody, and support.
   
   
2. Lake Clerk Self-Help Forms – Download forms for custody, paternity, support, and more.
   
   
3. Family Law Self-Help Checklist (PDF) – Step-by-step filing guide.
   
   
4. Divorce Information – Lake County Clerk – Overview of divorce filing.

1. Sumter County Self-Help Center – Support for divorce, custody, and support filings.
   
   
2. Sumter Clerk – Family Court Forms – Forms for divorce, child custody, and modifications.
   
   
3. Telephonic Appointments – Self-Help Center – Submit and review documents by phone.
   
   
4. Dissolution of Marriage Packet – Sumter County Clerk - Step-by-step packet for self-represented divorce.
   
   
5. Sumter County Mediation Services (Fifth Judicial Circuit) -  Court mediation for resolving family law disputes.

1. Marion Self-Help Center – Access packets and forms for family cases.
   
   
2. Telephonic Self-Help Appointments – Schedule document review remotely.
   
   
3. Family Law Forms – Clerk’s Office – Official forms for family law.
   
   
4. Marion County Bar Association Civil Legal Aid Fund – Local funding support for legal aid to low- and moderate-income residents.
   
   
5. Marion Clerk e-Filing Portal – File family law documents online.

1. Citrus County Self-Help Office – Support for self-represented family cases.
   
   
2. Legal Resources & Self-Help – Pro se resources from the Clerk’s Office.
   
   
3. Family Law Self-Help Packet – Complete packet for divorce, custody, and support.
   
   
4. Forms & Packets – Downloadable family law forms.
   
   
5. Citrus County Mediation Services (Fifth Judicial Circuit) – Court-connected mediation for family cases (divorce, paternity, support).

1. Volusia Helps – Community Assistance Portal – Centralized access to family resources.
   
   
2. Family Self-Help Services (Seventh Judicial Circuit) – In-person self-help assistance for family law matters.
   
   
3. Law Library Resource Hub – Family law resources and research help.
   
   
4. Volusia County Family Mediation Program – Circuit-wide court mediation services for family law cases, including Volusia County.

1. Family Courts Resource Center (18th Circuit) – Case managers guide families through requirements.
   
   
2. Seminole County Legal Aid - Legal Aid Services for Seminole County residents.

1. Osceola County Clerk – Dissolution of Marriage – Information, instructions, and requirements for filing divorce cases in Osceola County.
   
   
2. Family Court Case Management (9th Circuit) – Guidance for self-represented litigants.
   
   
3. Legal Aid Society of Osceola – Legal aid options for families.
   
   
4. Community Resource Guide (PDF) – Social and family service contacts.
   
   
5. Osceola County Clerk – Child Support Services – Information and resources for filing, modifying, and enforcing child support orders.

These resources can help make the process of representing yourself more manageable, whether you’re handling paperwork, preparing for court, or just learning where to begin. Every family’s situation is different, and while these tools can guide you, professional support may still be the right choice. If you’d like clarity, reassurance, or legal guidance along the way, A Better Direction Law is here to provide compassionate help tailored to your needs.