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Child Support

PAYMENT INFORMATION
Unless otherwise directed by the Court, all child support and alimony payments must be sent directly to the State of Florida Disbursement Unit (FLSDU) in Tallahassee. To inquire as to when the last payment posted to your account, please call FLSDU at 877-769-0251.  A 7-digit case number is required. 

PAYMENT INFORMATION
Mailing address for Support Payments:
State of Florida Disbursement Unit
PO Box 8500
Tallahassee FL 32314-8500

All payments must be clearly identified as Sarasota County cases with identifying case number.

SELF-HELP PROGRAMS
The 12th Judicial Circuit Family Division Self Help Office provides case managment service for Non Child Support Enforcement Family Division matters. Please select the following links for additional information about the Self Help Office, and to access forms designed for use within the 12th Judicial Circuit. 

SELF-HELP (PRO SE) PROGRAM

FLORIDA STATE COURTS SELF HELP

ENFORCEMENT

The Florida Department of Revenue (DOR) is the state agency responsible for collecting and enforcing child support.

By Mail:
1991 Main Street
Suite 140
Sarasota FL 34237
By phone:
800-622-5437

Drivers License Suspension
If your Child Support is not being enforced by the Department of Revenue, the custodial parent has to sign a petition to initiate Drivers License Suspension of the non-custodial parent. The fee assessed to the non-custodial parent is $17.50.

Notice of Delinquency/Judgments
When a non-custodial parent is 15 days delinquent in making a payment, the Clerk's office shall serve a notice of delinquency on the non-custodial parent. The fee assessed to the non-custodial parent is $32.42.

Correspondence
By Mail:
Clerk of the Circuit Court
PO Box 3079
Sarasota FL 34230

                                                                   

By phone:
941-861-7400

 

RESPONDENT'S INFORMATION AND FORMS (IV-D CHILD SUPPORT)

Important information for the parent who is or may be paying child support in cases where the Florida Department of Revenue (DOR) is involved pursuant to Title IV-D of the Social Security Act is available on 12th Judicial Circuit Court website. If purchased at the Clerk's office, the price of the IV-D Child Support Respondent's Packet is $3.00; all other forms are $.15 per page. 

Please select the following link for information and forms:

IV-D CHILD SUPPORT RESPONDENT'S INFORMATION AND FORMS


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