Family Law (Divorce & Custody) in Miami
By Find Local Law Editorial Team · Last reviewed: May 26, 2026
Researched and drafted with AI assistance and verified against primary sources (statutes, Judicial Council forms, and official court websites). This is general information, not legal advice.
If you’re facing a divorce or custody matter in Miami, your case is filed in the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County, Family Division. In Florida, domestic-relations cases — divorce, time-sharing, and support — are heard in Circuit Court rather than County Court.
The local court decides where your case is heard; the substantive law lives in our statewide guides. Start with the Florida family law hub, then explore the topic that fits — divorce, child custody, child support, or property division.
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Court: Divorce, custody, and support cases for Miami residents are filed in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, Family Division, which handles domestic-relations matters.
In Florida, domestic-relations cases are heard in Circuit Court, not County Court. For Miami, that means divorce, custody, and support are filed in the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County, Family Division. Verify the court's current location, hours, and filing procedures on its official website before you file.
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- Where do I file for divorce in Miami?
- In the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County, Family Division. In Florida, all domestic-relations matters — divorce, custody, and support — are heard in Circuit Court.
- Can I file for custody separately from a divorce in Miami?
- Yes. Custody (time-sharing) and support actions can be brought in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit's Family Division independently of a divorce. See our statewide custody guide for how the law applies.