Updated August 2026
Family Court Motions and Hearings in Nassau County, Florida
A plain-language guide to asking for a family court hearing in Nassau County, FL, from the motion you file at the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Nassau County to deadlines and what to expect, prepared without hiring an attorney.
Nassau County's Clerk labels its Yulee office, 76347 Veterans Way, as "full service." That matters because other Nassau clerk offices may handle only limited functions. A dissolution of marriage filing there currently costs $408, per the Clerk's fee schedule.
Nassau belongs to the Fourth Judicial Circuit along with Clay and Duval. It shares the circuit's Family Court Services self-help page instead of running its own. Under the circuit's Magistrates and Hearing Officers program, some Nassau family matters, especially temporary and post-judgment issues, may go to a magistrate under Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.490 instead of a circuit judge.
The Fourth Circuit also runs an Alternative Dispute Resolution program that covers family mediation under statewide Fla. Stat. 44.102. The circuit's site does not publish a Nassau-specific fee schedule for that program, so call to confirm costs. For accessibility, the circuit's site lists a separate Nassau ADA Statement of Grievance Form, distinct from the Duval\Clay Accommodation Request Form used elsewhere in the circuit.
Nassau accepts filings through the statewide Florida Courts E-Filing Portal at myflcourtaccess.com. The circuit's site does not publish how a hearing date and time gets assigned, so after filing, contact the Clerk's office or your assigned judicial assistant to ask about scheduling.
Where hearings are held in Nassau County, FL
Family court hearings in Nassau County, FL are held at the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Nassau County, with the county seat in Yulee. Because courtroom assignments, remote appearance options, and local procedures change over time, use the Florida court clerk directory to confirm current details:
Find the Nassau 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 Nassau County, FL
Confirm you're headed to the Yulee "full service" office, not a different Nassau location, before filing in person or asking a filing question at the counter. Not every county office handles every function. Calling ahead can save a wasted trip from Fernandina Beach, Callahan, or Hilliard.
If your case is referred to the Fourth Circuit's Alternative Dispute Resolution program, ask about cost and scheduling directly. The circuit's general program description does not list a Nassau-specific fee schedule for family mediation. Also ask if the session will be held in Yulee or elsewhere in the circuit.
If you need an ADA accommodation for a Nassau hearing, use the Nassau ADA Statement of Grievance Form, not the Duval-Clay version. The circuit's site lists them as distinct forms for different counties. Submit it as early as possible before your hearing date.
Official hearing resources in Nassau County, FL
Nassau County Clerk of Court, Yulee Office (full service) handles hearings filings, located at 76347 Veterans Way, Yulee 32097.
The filing fee is $408. E-filing is available through https://www.myflcourtaccess.com. Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, statewide for the Fourth Judicial Circuit.
Fourth Circuit Family Court Services Self-Help (https://www.jud4.org/family-court-services/self-help) can help with procedure and paperwork. Shared self-help resource for the Fourth Judicial Circuit (Clay, Duval, Nassau).
- Nassau County Clerk of Court
- Family Court Services Self-Help, Fourth Judicial Circuit
- Administrative Orders, Fourth 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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Nassau County, FL Family Court Hearing FAQs
Where do I file a family law motion in Nassau County?
File with the Clerk of Court at the full-service Yulee office, 76347 Veterans Way, Yulee FL 32097. Or file electronically through myflcourtaccess.com, the statewide e-filing portal covering the Fourth Judicial Circuit.
How much does it cost to file for dissolution in Nassau County?
The current fee for dissolution of marriage is $408, per the Clerk's Fee Schedule. A motion within an already-open case may cost a different amount, so confirm with the Clerk before filing.
Does every Nassau County clerk office handle family law filings?
The Clerk labels the Yulee office as full service, which suggests other Nassau locations may handle only limited functions. Confirm Yulee is the right stop for your filing before making a trip.
Will my Nassau County family case be heard by a magistrate?
It might. Under the Fourth Circuit's Magistrates and Hearing Officers program, some temporary or post-judgment family matters may go to a magistrate under Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.490 instead of a circuit judge.
How do I request an ADA accommodation for a Nassau County hearing?
Use the Nassau ADA Statement of Grievance Form. The Fourth Circuit's site lists it as distinct from the Duval\Clay Accommodation Request Form used elsewhere in the circuit.
How do I find out when my Nassau County hearing is scheduled?
The Clerk's site does not publish a scheduling process specific to Nassau or the Fourth Circuit. After filing, contact the Clerk's office or your assigned judicial assistant to ask how and when a hearing date will be set.
This page is general information about Florida family court hearing procedure in Nassau County, FL, not legal advice for your situation. Deadlines, local rules, and courtroom procedures change; always confirm current details with the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Nassau 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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