Updated August 2026
Family Court Motions and Hearings in Flagler County, Florida
A plain-language guide to asking for a family court hearing in Flagler County, FL, from the motion you file at the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Flagler County to deadlines and what to expect, prepared without hiring an attorney.
Flagler County family cases follow a specific process for setting a hearing, one the Seventh Judicial Circuit spells out in writing. Start by calling the assigned judge's judicial assistant directly: ask for a date and time, and explain what the hearing is for. Next, prepare a Notice of Hearing on statewide Form 12.923, file it with the Clerk's Office at the Kim C. Hammond Justice Center, 1769 E. Moody Blvd. in Bunnell, and mail a copy to the other party. The current filing fee for a dissolution-related motion is $408.
Final hearings require extra prep: bring three copies of the final judgment, filled out except for the judge's signature and date, along with two stamped, pre-addressed envelopes, one for each party. The circuit's instructions call for both.
Seventh Circuit General Magistrates may hear Flagler cases involving temporary or post-judgment domestic relations matters under Rule 12.490. Child Support Enforcement Hearing Officers handle support-related issues under Rule 12.491.
Contested cases with combined party income under $100,000 can be referred to the circuit's Family Mediation Program under Administrative Order FM-2012-027-SC. Above that threshold, the case goes to a certified private mediator instead. Flagler accepts filings through the statewide Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, myflcourtaccess.com.
Where hearings are held in Flagler County, FL
Family court hearings in Flagler County, FL are held at the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Flagler County, with the county seat in Bunnell. Because courtroom assignments, remote appearance options, and local procedures change over time, use the Florida court clerk directory to confirm current details:
Find the Flagler 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 Flagler County, FL
The Seventh Circuit's Setting a Hearing sheet is detailed, so follow it closely. Skipping the call to the judicial assistant, forgetting to mail the other party a copy of the Notice of Hearing, or arriving without the pre-filled final judgment copies and stamped envelopes can delay your hearing by weeks.
Check your combined income against the $100,000 threshold before assuming you qualify for the circuit's Family Mediation Program instead of a private mediator. Administrative Order FM-2012-027-SC draws that line clearly, and the Clerk's office can tell you which side of it you fall on if you're unsure.
The circuit's own instructions don't mention a Zoom or phone option for Flagler family hearings, only the standard in-person process. Plan to appear in person, unless the judicial assistant tells you otherwise when you call to set the date.
Official hearing resources in Flagler County, FL
Kim C. Hammond Justice Center handles hearings filings, located at 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bldg. 1, Bunnell 32110.
The filing fee is $408. E-filing is available through https://www.myflcourtaccess.com. Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, statewide for the Seventh Judicial Circuit.
Flagler Clerk Family Court (https://flaglerclerk.gov/courts/family-court/) can help with procedure and paperwork. Flagler's own family court page; the Seventh Circuit also posts a Flagler-specific Setting a Hearing instruction sheet.
- Flagler County Clerk of the Circuit Court
- Family Court, Flagler Clerk
- Family Court Services, Seventh Judicial Circuit
- 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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Flagler County, FL Family Court Hearing FAQs
Where do I file a family law motion in Flagler County?
File with the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the Kim C. Hammond Justice Center, 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bldg. 1, Bunnell, FL 32110. You can also file electronically through myflcourtaccess.com, the statewide e-filing portal that covers the Seventh Judicial Circuit.
How do I get a hearing date set in Flagler County?
Contact the assigned judge's judicial assistant directly. Explain what the hearing is for and ask for a date and time. Then prepare a Notice of Hearing on Form 12.923, file it with the Clerk's Office, and mail a copy to the other party, following the Seventh Circuit's Flagler-specific instructions.
What do I need to bring to a final hearing in Flagler County?
Bring three copies of the final judgment, filled out except for the judge's signature and date. Add two stamped, pre-addressed envelopes, one for each party, as the Seventh Circuit's Setting a Hearing instructions require.
Will my Flagler County family case be heard by a magistrate?
It might. Seventh Circuit General Magistrates hear temporary and post-judgment domestic relations matters under Rule 12.490. Child Support Enforcement Hearing Officers handle support issues under Rule 12.491.
Will my Flagler County family case go to mediation before a hearing?
If the parties' combined income is under $100,000, the case may go to the Seventh Circuit's Family Mediation Program under Administrative Order FM-2012-027-SC. Above that threshold, the parties go to a certified private mediator instead.
How much does it cost to file a family motion in Flagler County?
The current fee is $408 for a dissolution-related family filing. A motion in a case that's already open may cost a different amount, so confirm with the Clerk before you file.
This page is general information about Florida family court hearing procedure in Flagler County, FL, not legal advice for your situation. Deadlines, local rules, and courtroom procedures change; always confirm current details with the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Flagler 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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