Updated August 2026
Family Court Motions and Hearings in Glades County, Florida
A plain-language guide to asking for a family court hearing in Glades County, FL, from the motion you file at the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Glades County to deadlines and what to expect, prepared without hiring an attorney.
Glades County is one of the smallest counties in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit. Family law hearings there go through the Glades County Courthouse in Moore Haven. For filing a motion, or figuring out how to get it in front of a judge, call the Clerk's office at (863) 946-6010 first. Glades hasn't published a self-help center page or an online fee list for family filings, unlike some of the circuit's larger counties.
Glades shares the Twentieth Circuit's JACS scheduling tool with Lee, Charlotte, Collier, and Hendry counties, but JACS is restricted to attorneys with Florida Bar credentials. If you're filing your own motion in Glades, call the Clerk's office directly to find out how to reach the assigned judge's chambers and set a hearing date.
One thing to know before filing: Glades' online Document Fee Calculator and family law pages cover recording fees for deeds and mortgages, not dissolution of marriage or family motion filing fees. No dollar figure for those appears anywhere on the site. Don't assume the commonly cited statewide amount applies; call the Clerk to confirm the current cost.
Once a hearing is scheduled, expect Zoom by default, consistent with the rest of the Twentieth Circuit. In-person hearings happen only when a judge finds a specific reason to require one.
Where hearings are held in Glades County, FL
Family court hearings in Glades County, FL are held at the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Glades County, with the county seat in Moore Haven. Because courtroom assignments, remote appearance options, and local procedures change over time, use the Florida court clerk directory to confirm current details:
Find the Glades 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 Glades County, FL
Glades' online resources for family filings are limited, so a call to (863) 946-6010 is the most reliable first step. Use it to confirm a filing fee, locate a form, or find out which judge and courtroom your case has been assigned to.
The county hasn't published a self-help center page, so don't expect the walk-in clinic or online packet system that larger Twentieth Circuit counties like Lee offer. Forms and packets are available through the Clerk's office directly, for a fee the office can confirm by phone.
Most Twentieth Circuit family hearings run on Zoom, and yours likely will too. Ask the Clerk's office or the judge's chambers for the specific meeting details in advance, and don't assume a general circuit link will work for your case.
Official hearing resources in Glades County, FL
Glades County Courthouse handles hearings filings, located at 500 Avenue J, Suite 102, Moore Haven 33471. Phone: (863) 946-6010.
E-filing is available through https://www.myflcourtaccess.com. The statewide portal is available; no Glades-specific e-filing notes have been published on the county's own pages.
Glades Clerk Family Law office can help with procedure and paperwork. The Family Law page states forms and packets are available in the Clerk's office for a fee but does not publish the amount online, and no dedicated self-help center page or URL was found. Phone (863) 946-6010.
- Glades County Clerk of the Circuit Court
- 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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Glades County, FL Family Court Hearing FAQs
Where do I go for a family court hearing in Glades County?
Glades County family law hearings are handled at the Glades County Courthouse, 500 Avenue J, Suite 102, Moore Haven. Call the Clerk's office at (863) 946-6010 to confirm your case's courtroom or judge assignment; Glades publishes limited online information for family filings.
How much does it cost to file a family motion in Glades County?
Glades hasn't published a specific dollar figure for a dissolution of marriage or family motion filing fee on its online fee calculator or family law pages. Call the Clerk's office at (863) 946-6010 to confirm the current cost before filing.
How do I get a hearing date on a motion filed in Glades County?
Glades shares the Twentieth Circuit's JACS scheduling system, which requires a Florida Bar number and isn't available to self-represented parties. Call the Clerk's office at (863) 946-6010 for guidance on reaching the assigned judge's chambers to arrange a hearing date.
Will my Glades family hearing be held by Zoom?
Probably. The Twentieth Circuit defaults to Zoom for most family hearings unless a judge finds good cause for an in-person appearance. Confirm the format and any meeting details with the Clerk's office or the assigned judge's chambers before your hearing date.
Is there a self-help center for family filings in Glades County?
Glades has no dedicated self-help center page. The Clerk's Family Law page says forms and packets are available in the Clerk's office for a fee but doesn't publish the amount online; call (863) 946-6010 to ask what's available.
Can I get a fee waiver for a Glades family filing?
Ask the Clerk's office about the Application for Determination of Civil Indigent Status under Fla. Stat. 57.082, which can waive or defer court costs for qualifying filers. The Clerk can explain what documentation you'll need to apply.
This page is general information about Florida family court hearing procedure in Glades 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, Glades 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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