Updated August 2026
Family Court Motions and Hearings in Indian River County, Florida
A plain-language guide to asking for a family court hearing in Indian River County, FL, from the motion you file at the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Indian River County to deadlines and what to expect, prepared without hiring an attorney.
Getting a hearing date on a family law motion in Indian River County requires a specific form. The Nineteenth Judicial Circuit calls it Form B, and you use it when a case has already been filed and you want the court to set a hearing date and time. This is a more concrete, form-based process than some circuits use. Find the current version on the circuit's Forms and Checklists page before assuming a phone call alone will get you a hearing.
Once a hearing date is set, the Nineteenth Circuit's Judicial Calendar page can help confirm it. The calendar itself is not a booking tool. The Indian River County Clerk's Divorce page, under Domestic Relations court services, lists the dissolution filing fee at $408.00, or $418.00 if a summons also needs to be issued. Budget for this cost separately from any motion-specific hearing.
Some family divisions within the Nineteenth Circuit, which also covers Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie counties, use general magistrates to hear certain motions instead of a circuit judge. Ask the assigned division whether your Indian River case has a magistrate assignment before you prepare for a hearing. A magistrate's role differs from a judge's.
As in the rest of Florida, you must serve a notice of hearing on the other party under Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516 once a date and time are confirmed. This applies whether you used Form B or a phone call to arrange it.
Where hearings are held in Indian River County, FL
Family court hearings in Indian River County, FL are held at the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Indian River County, with the county seat in Vero Beach. Because courtroom assignments, remote appearance options, and local procedures change over time, use the Florida court clerk directory to confirm current details:
Find the Indian River 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 Indian River County, FL
Form B is the specific mechanism the Nineteenth Circuit uses to request a hearing date once a case is already filed. Check circuit19.org's Forms and Checklists page for the current version. Don't assume an informal letter or phone call alone will accomplish the same thing.
If your case involves both a summons and a dissolution filing, budget for the combined $418.00 figure the Indian River Clerk lists, not the base $408.00 dissolution fee alone.
Once Form B or another request produces a hearing date, cross-check it against the Nineteenth Circuit's online Judicial Calendar. Keep a copy of your served notice of hearing in case a scheduling dispute comes up later.
Official hearing resources in Indian River County, FL
Indian River County Courthouse handles hearings filings, located at 2000 16th Avenue, Vero Beach 32960.
The filing fee is $408. E-filing is available through https://www.myflcourtaccess.com. Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
Clerk Domestic Relations / Divorce page (https://indianriverclerk.com/court-services/domestic-relations/divorce/) can help with procedure and paperwork. Clerk's Divorce page under Domestic Relations court services; filing fee listed as $408.00, or $418.00 total with issuance of a summons.
- Indian River Clerk - Divorce (Domestic Relations)
- Nineteenth Judicial Circuit - Family Division
- Nineteenth Judicial Circuit - Judicial Calendar
- 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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Indian River County, FL Family Court Hearing FAQs
Where do I file for a family court hearing in Indian River County?
File your motion with the Indian River County Clerk of the Circuit Court. Its Domestic Relations division handles family cases at the Indian River County Courthouse, 2000 16th Avenue, Vero Beach. Check the Clerk's Divorce page for current forms and fees before filing.
How do I get a hearing date on a motion filed in Indian River County?
The Nineteenth Circuit uses a specific document called Form B to request a hearing date and time once a case is already filed. Check the circuit's Forms and Checklists page for the current version, submit it as directed, then serve a notice of hearing on the other party.
How much does it cost to file for divorce in Indian River County?
The Clerk's Divorce page lists the filing fee at $408.00, or $418.00 total if a summons also needs to be issued. Confirm the current amount with the Clerk before filing. Ask about a fee waiver if the cost is a hardship.
How can I confirm my hearing date once it is scheduled in Indian River County?
The Nineteenth Circuit maintains an online Judicial Calendar that can help confirm a hearing date once one is set. It's a reference tool, not a booking system, so you still need to request a hearing first, typically using Form B.
Could a general magistrate hear my Indian River family motion instead of a judge?
Yes, in some Nineteenth Circuit family divisions. A general magistrate hears certain motions and issues a recommendation rather than a final ruling. Ask the assigned division whether your case has such an assignment before you prepare for a hearing.
Where can I get help with family law forms in Indian River County?
The Nineteenth Circuit's Forms and Checklists page and the Indian River Clerk's Domestic Relations division are the main starting points. Neither can give legal advice about your specific motion. Confirm any procedural questions directly with the Clerk's office.
This page is general information about Florida family court hearing procedure in Indian River County, FL, not legal advice for your situation. Deadlines, local rules, and courtroom procedures change; always confirm current details with the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Indian River 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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