IMPORTANT Updated Foreclosure Information effective December 19, 2011:View the procedures and get forms related to foreclosure settlements and mediation in both Brevard and Seminole County.
IMPORTANT Updated Foreclosure Information effective December 19, 2011:View the procedures and get forms related to foreclosure settlements and mediation in both Brevard and Seminole County.
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WHAT IS DEPENDENCY COURT?
The Juvenile Dependency Court is the division of the Circuit Court in each respective county, that has the responsibility for hearing cases involving children who have been abused, neglected or abandoned. Constant changes in our child protection laws have resulted in an increased review of these cases by judges. Dependency Court was established to improve the manner in which these children alleged to be abused, neglected or abandoned, move through the court system and to address these unique challenges.
The Dependency Judge or General Magistrate presides over dependency arraignments, judicial reviews, status hearings, motion hearings, conducts trial on issues of child custody, divorces, and child support. Parents are appointed an attorney if their income meets the requirements for indigency.
IN BREVARD COUNTY:
If you feel that a child is being abused, neglected or abandoned, please call the Florida Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-962-2873.
IN SEMINOLE COUNTY:
Resources and Staff Contact Information
Teri Leonard
Juvenile Division Coordinator
Juvenile and Dependency Court
407-665-5344
Abuse Hotline 1-800-96ABUSE (962-2873)
TDD: 1-800-453-5145
FAX: 1-800-914-0004
Adoption Information 1-800-96-ADOPT (962-3678)
1-904-353-0679 (out of Florida)
Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-500-1119
Guardian Angel Services, Inc.
Offers Court Approved 8 Hour Family Guardianship Course
320 Wilshire Blvd - Casselberry, FL 32707
Phone: (407) 331-9010
Fax: (407) 830-6264
Website: www.guardianangelservices.org
Child Abuse Prevention Task Force Resource Guide for Seminole County
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation please click here.
Judges CalendarsThe Eighteenth Circuit Utilizes several Calendar Systems, including the JACS system. Please Note: that not all judges post their calendars online.
Presentation Cart SchedulePresentation Equipment is available in most courtrooms. Please Note: that not all schedules are posted online.
