Updated August 2026
Family Court Motions and Hearings in Collier County, Florida
A plain-language guide to asking for a family court hearing in Collier County, FL, from the motion you file at the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Collier County to deadlines and what to expect, prepared without hiring an attorney.
Collier County handles family law filings at the Collier County Courthouse in Naples. The Clerk's fee schedule breaks charges into specific line items beyond the standard filing fee: a Deputy Clerk charges $3.50 per person to administer an oath, issuing a summons costs $10.00, and a counter-petition for dissolution filed in an existing case costs $392.50. Any of these can come up as a motion heads toward a hearing.
Collier sits in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit along with Lee, Charlotte, Glades, and Hendry counties. The circuit uses a shared scheduling system called JACS, built for attorneys with Florida Bar credentials. Self-represented parties cannot log in and book a hearing through it. After filing a motion, contact the assigned judge's chambers and follow that judge's own scheduling procedure instead.
Once a hearing date is set, expect Zoom. The Twentieth Circuit defaults to remote appearances for most family hearings. In-person hearings happen only when a judge finds good cause to require one.
Collier's Self-Help Center is listed under Court Divisions on the Clerk's site. Call (239) 252-2745 or email CollierClerk@CollierClerk.com with family law fee questions. That's worth using, since so many small fees can attach to a single case.
Where hearings are held in Collier County, FL
Family court hearings in Collier County, FL are held at the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Collier County, with the county seat in Naples. Because courtroom assignments, remote appearance options, and local procedures change over time, use the Florida court clerk directory to confirm current details:
Find the Collier County, FL Clerk of Court (Florida court clerk directory)
How a family court hearing works in Florida
In Florida, a party who wants the court to decide something while a family case is pending, such as temporary time-sharing, temporary support, or exclusive use of the home, files a written motion under the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure. Motions for temporary financial relief generally require a current Financial Affidavit (Florida Supreme Court approved family law form 12.902(b) or 12.902(c)). The core steps are:
- File a written motion stating the relief you are asking for, with a current Financial Affidavit if money or support is at issue.
- Serve the motion on the other party or their attorney.
- Coordinate a hearing date, following your circuit's local procedure for setting family law motions (some circuits use a uniform motion calendar; others require you to contact the judicial assistant).
- Attend mediation first if your circuit requires it for contested family law motions.
- Attend the hearing and receive the court's order.
Local notes for Collier County, FL
Collier itemizes fees more closely than some neighboring counties. Call (239) 252-2745 before a hearing to confirm which specific charges, beyond the base filing fee, apply to your motion or any counter-filing.
JACS access is limited to attorneys. A self-represented Collier litigant should expect to work directly with the judge's chambers to arrange a hearing time, rather than search for a public booking calendar.
Plan on a Zoom hearing by default in Collier, matching the rest of the Twentieth Circuit. Confirm with chambers if you think your case has grounds for an in-person appearance instead.
Official hearing resources in Collier County, FL
Collier County Courthouse handles hearings filings, located at 3315 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 102, Naples 34112.
The filing fee is $408. E-filing is available through https://www.myflcourtaccess.com. Other family filing fees on the Clerk's schedule: oath administration by a Deputy Clerk, $3.50 per person; issuing a summons, $10.00; a counter-petition for dissolution filed in an existing domestic relations case, $392.50.
Self-Help Center (https://www.collierclerk.com/court-divisions/self-help-center/) can help with procedure and paperwork. Listed under Court Divisions on the Clerk's site; contact (239) 252-2745 or CollierClerk@CollierClerk.com for family law fee questions.
- Collier Clerk - Self-Help Center
- Twentieth Judicial Circuit - JACS
- Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Florida
- Florida Courts E-Filing Portal
Local details reviewed August 2026. Offices and locations can change, so confirm with the official sites above before you file.
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Collier County, FL Family Court Hearing FAQs
Where do I go for a family court hearing in Collier County?
Collier County family law matters are filed at the Collier County Courthouse, 3315 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 102, Naples, and generally heard there too, though most hearings happen by Zoom. Check your notice of hearing to confirm the format and any in-person location.
How do I get a hearing date on a motion in Collier County?
Collier uses the Twentieth Circuit's JACS scheduling system, which requires a Florida Bar number. Self-represented parties can't book a hearing through it directly. After filing, contact the assigned judge's chambers and follow that judge's scheduling procedure for family hearings.
What extra fees might apply to a Collier family hearing beyond the filing fee?
Collier's fee schedule lists $3.50 per person for a Deputy Clerk to administer an oath, $10.00 to issue a summons, and $392.50 for a counter-petition for dissolution filed within an existing case. Call (239) 252-2745 or email CollierClerk@CollierClerk.com to check which ones apply to your situation.
Will my Collier family hearing be in person or remote?
Expect Zoom by default. The Twentieth Circuit holds most family hearings remotely unless a judge finds good cause for an in-person appearance. Ask the assigned judge's chambers to confirm the format before your hearing date.
Where can I get help with forms before a Collier family hearing?
The Collier County Clerk's Self-Help Center is listed under Court Divisions on the Clerk's site. Reach it at (239) 252-2745 or CollierClerk@CollierClerk.com. Staff can answer fee questions and help you locate forms, but they can't give legal advice about your case.
How much does it cost to file a counter-petition in an existing Collier family case?
The Clerk's fee schedule lists $392.50 for a counter-petition for dissolution filed within an existing domestic relations case. That's separate from the standard filing fee for a new case. Confirm the current amount with the Clerk before filing.
This page is general information about Florida family court hearing procedure in Collier County, FL, not legal advice for your situation. Deadlines, local rules, and courtroom procedures change; always confirm current details with the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Collier County or the official Florida family court self-help program resources. Virdix is not a law firm and is not a substitute for an attorney.
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