Family Law (Divorce & Custody) in Tampa
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 Tampa, your case is filed in the Circuit Court of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Hillsborough 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 Tampa residents are filed in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court for Hillsborough County, Family Division, which handles domestic-relations matters.
In Florida, domestic-relations cases are heard in Circuit Court, not County Court. For Tampa, that means divorce, custody, and support are filed in the Circuit Court of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Hillsborough 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 Tampa?
- In the Circuit Court of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Hillsborough 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 Tampa?
- Yes. Custody (time-sharing) and support actions can be brought in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit's Family Division independently of a divorce. See our statewide custody guide for how the law applies.