Recently updated on October 14th, 2026 at 09:20 pm
Florida Civil, Family and Restraining Order Cases
Prepare and E-file your Court Forms Online
Learn about the legal case for your situation, create the court forms online in a friendly way, and then click to E-file them with the court.
Need an injunction (restraining order)? Go to injunctions in Osceola County.
HOW IT WORKS
1. Take Screening
Start with an online screening tool to help you determine whether the case type you’re opting for fits your situation.
2. Prepare Documents
Instead of reviewing the legal forms PDFs yourself, you will be guided through a series of friendly questionnaires that gather your information topic by topic. The questions are written in plain, non-legal language. To make this process as simple as possible, our system will generate the official court forms with your responses automatically filled in.
3. Consult Advocate (Optional)
Depending on your case, you can consult a free victim advocate or court self-help center for guidance. These resources, typically funded by the government, can help you review your case documents and provide direct consultation to discuss your case and safety planning.
4. File with the Clerk
You can formally begin your case by filing with your local court. The correct court will be displayed, as it is important to submit to one with jurisdiction over your case. You can digitally sign and e-file without the need to download or to print the forms. You have the option to download and print the forms and file in person.
WHICH TYPE OF INJUNCTION TO ASK FOR?
Injunctions in Osceola County
Take a short online screening to find the injunction that fits your situation. The Osceola County injunctions page also explains where to file, what happens after you file, and where to get help.
If you already know which injunction you need, you can skip to the next section.
INJUNCTIONS (Restraining Orders)
Not sure which one fits? The Osceola County injunctions page has a short screening, plus where to file, what happens after you file and where to get help.
Domestic Violence Injunction
Domestic Violence (Florida Statutes 741) means any abuse, physical harm, threats, or controlling behavior where the abuser is a current or former spouse, romantic partner who lived together, a coparent, or a family or household member.
Stalking Injunction
Stalking (Florida Statutes 784) is when someone purposefully follows you repeatedly over a period of time for no legitimate reason, and so distresses you and makes you feel fear for your safety.
Repeat Violence Injunction
Repeat Violence (Florida Statutes 784) means any assault, battery, sexual battery, or stalking by an abuser against a victim. Repeat Violence means two or more incidents committed by the abuser, with at least one within the last six months.
Dating Violence Injunction
This injunction is for violence between individuals who dated or are dating but haven’t lived together. The dating relationship must have existed in the past six months, must have been romantic, and must have involved continuous exchanges. Parties who have lived together must opt for the Domestic Violence Injunction.
Injunction for Protection Against Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult
This injunction is designed to protect elders or adults with disabilities who are at risk of exploitation, abuse, or neglect, often by caregivers, family members, or others in a position of trust.
Sexual Violence Injunction
When the abuser is not a dating partner or family member, and the abuse is any of: sexual battery defined by Chapter 794, lewd and lascivious act upon or in the presence of a child younger than 16, lured or enticed a child as described in Chapter 787, required a child to sexually perform as in Chapter 827, or committed any forcible felony where a sexual act was committed or attempted.
CIVIL
Traffic Infraction Resolution
You can begin your case by filing with the appropriate local court. The correct court will be displayed to ensure it has jurisdiction over your case. You may digitally sign and e-file your documents without downloading or printing them. Alternatively, you can download and print the forms to file in person at the courthouse.
Surplus Claim
This case helps former property owners, lienholders, and others with a legal interest in property sold at a tax deed sale claim surplus funds. A tax deed sale is a public sale of property to recover unpaid property taxes. If money remains after taxes, costs, and other required payments, eligible claimants may recover it under Florida Statutes § 197.582.
FAMILY
Divorce
This process is for married couples who want to legally end their marriage. It helps by legally dissolving the marriage and allowing the court to resolve important issues such as property division, child custody, child support, and spousal support, if applicable. as provided under Florida Statutes, Chapter 61
Paternity
This case is for a parent or other person authorized by Florida law who needs to establish legal paternity of a child through the court. A paternity case may also address related matters, such as parental responsibility, parenting plans, time-sharing, and child support, when requested and applicable. This service can help you provide the information needed to prepare the required Florida court forms, and prepare your case for filing with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. as provided under Florida Statutes, Chapter 742 – Determination of Parentage.
Minor Name Change
A Florida minor child name change helps parents or guardians legally change a child’s name. Common beneficiaries include children, parents, and guardians. Benefits include an official name change, updated legal records, and certified court orders. Fees may include court filing, fingerprint, and certified-copy fees. See Florida Statutes § 68.07 and Form 12.982(c).
Temporary Custody
This case is for an eligible extended family member who wants to obtain temporary custody of a minor child in Florida. It may apply to certain relatives, qualifying stepparents, and fictive kin who meet the requirements under Florida law.
This case can help you prepare the required court documents to request temporary custody and address the child’s care and living arrangements. as provided under Florida Statutes, Chapter 751 – Temporary Custody of Minor Children by Extended Family.
CONVENIENCES
Florida Forms Selection
The correct set and versions of the official Florida court forms are created based on your responses.
Automated Checks
Run automated checks to verify the correctness of your responses and to avoid mistakes that may cause delays in securing a protection order.
Comprehensive
Covers all common situations such as those involving minors, or firearms, or others permitted by Florida state law, thereby saving you time.
Privacy
You can explore legal options for getting a protection order while maintaining your complete privacy. Nothing is shared with the government unless you share or submit.
Resources
Learn about free community and pro bono resources. Connect with them and share your case data with a few clicks.
Simplified
All questions are presented in plain, non-legal language. Difficult concepts are broken down into simpler steps.
Message from our team
“We have dedicated this page to help victims, and their loved ones who are assisting them, to secure injunctions online using any device with an internet connection.”
— LegalAtoms Team
NOTES
Legal Information
The legal information contained here does not constitute legal advice or substitute for legal advice.
Circuit Court at the County
This website provides services to prepare cases at courts and counties across Florida as they share the same laws. It also has county-specific slight changes such as additional court forms required.
CONTACT TECHNICAL SUPPORT
This contact form is for technical support questions only. For non-technical questions please contact the victim advocates at the telephone numbers listed at the bottom of this page.
