Updated August 2026
Family Court Motions and Hearings in Dixie County, Florida
A plain-language guide to asking for a family court hearing in Dixie County, FL, from the motion you file at the Third Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Dixie County to deadlines and what to expect, prepared without hiring an attorney.
Dixie County's Clerk site posts a Fee Calculators tool. Do not mistake it for a court filing fee lookup. It only covers deed and mortgage stamp tax, so it won't tell you what a family law motion costs to file at the county courthouse, 214 NE Highway 351 in Cross City. Confirm the current filing fee by phone before you go.
Dixie sits in the Third Judicial Circuit, which runs one family mediation program for the whole circuit instead of a separate one per county. Under Fla. Stat. 44.108, mediation costs $60 per person per session when the parties' combined gross annual income is under $50,000. That rises to $120 per person per session for income between $50,000 and $100,000. Above that threshold, private mediation is generally required under Administrative Order 2009-001.
Florida Supreme Court rule changes made during the COVID-19 period now let the Third Circuit allow remote attendance and electronic signatures for family mediation sessions. Ask about this directly for a Dixie case, since the county sits far from some circuit resources.
Dixie accepts filings through the statewide Florida Courts E-Filing Portal at myflcourtaccess.com. No dedicated family law self-help page was found on the Clerk's site, so a phone call remains the most reliable way to confirm process details specific to your case.
Where hearings are held in Dixie County, FL
Family court hearings in Dixie County, FL are held at the Third Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Dixie County, with the county seat in Cross City. Because courtroom assignments, remote appearance options, and local procedures change over time, use the Florida court clerk directory to confirm current details:
Find the Dixie 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 Dixie County, FL
Dixie's online resources for family law are limited. Treat the Clerk's office as your first call for the current filing fee and for any local practice on how motions get scheduled. Don't rely on the site's fee calculators, since they don't cover court costs.
If mediation is ordered in your case, know your combined household income bracket in advance. The Third Circuit's fee, $60 or $120 per person per session, depends on it. Ask whether a remote session is available too, given Dixie's distance from other parts of the circuit.
Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.490 lets a general magistrate hear certain temporary or post-judgment family matters instead of a circuit judge. No Dixie-specific remote-appearance policy for the hearing itself, separate from mediation, has been confirmed. Ask directly if travel to Cross City is a hardship.
Official hearing resources in Dixie County, FL
Dixie County Courthouse handles hearings filings, located at 214 NE Highway 351, Cross City 32628.
E-filing is available through https://www.myflcourtaccess.com. Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, statewide for the Third Judicial Circuit.
The self-help center can help with procedure and paperwork. No fee-schedule or family law self-help page was found on dixieclerk.com; its 'Fee Calculators' tool covers deed and mortgage stamp tax, not court filing fees.
Local details reviewed August 2026. Offices and locations can change, so confirm with the official sites above before you file.
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Dixie County, FL Family Court Hearing FAQs
Where do I file a family law motion in Dixie County?
File with the Clerk of Court at the Dixie County Courthouse, 214 NE Highway 351, Cross City FL 32628. Or file electronically through myflcourtaccess.com, the statewide e-filing portal that covers the Third Judicial Circuit.
Does Dixie County's Fee Calculators tool show court filing fees?
No. The Fee Calculators tool on the Clerk's site covers deed and mortgage stamp tax, not court filing fees. Call the Clerk's office directly to confirm what it costs to file a family law motion or petition.
How much does family mediation cost in Dixie County?
Third Circuit Family Mediation charges $60 per person per session when combined gross annual income is under $50,000, and $120 per person per session for income between $50,000 and $100,000. Above that, private mediation is generally required under Administrative Order 2009-001.
Can family mediation happen remotely for a Dixie County case?
Yes, in most cases. The Third Circuit allows remote attendance and electronic signatures for family mediation, following Florida Supreme Court rule changes made during the COVID-19 period. Ask about this when your session gets scheduled.
Does Dixie County have a family law self-help center?
No dedicated self-help page was confirmed on the Clerk's site. Call the Clerk's office directly for forms and process guidance. Or use the statewide Florida Courts family law forms library for the 12.9xx form series.
How do I find out when my Dixie County hearing is scheduled?
No public scheduling process specific to Dixie or the Third Circuit was found. After filing, contact the Clerk's office to ask how and when your case will get a hearing date.
This page is general information about Florida family court hearing procedure in Dixie County, FL, not legal advice for your situation. Deadlines, local rules, and courtroom procedures change; always confirm current details with the Third Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Dixie 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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