If I have temporary legal custody of a relative’s child, can the child’s biological parent take them at any time?

If you have a court order giving you temporary legal custody of a child, the order will explain the biological parent’s rights to access the child.

Free Help with Landlord-Tenant Issues

Are you a Hillsborough County renter having housing problems? Help is available!

The Hillsborough County Housing Stability Program provides Hillsborough tenants the knowledge, resources, and services to effectively, efficiently, and amicably solve their disputes with their landlords outside the court system.

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Need information about available Family Law forms and the legal process?

The Legal Information Center is a free program to provide information to people who are representing themselves in Family Law cases in Hillsborough County. Get the information you need to make an informed decision about your case.

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Upcoming Legal Clinics

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The Prosperity Center at Sligh Magnet Middle School

Typically, the first Tuesday of every month.

08:00 am - 11:00 am

Location

Hillsborough

At the Prosperity Center, Bay Area Legal Services will provide free, open legal intakes and legal education trainings.

Legal Information Center

Typically, daily hours Monday-Friday.

Location

Virtual,

Hillsborough

The Legal Information Center is a free program to provide information to people who are representing themselves in Family Law cases in Hillsborough County.

Campbell Park Legal Clinic

Typically, every Monday afternoon and Wednesday morning.

Location

Pinellas

The Campbell Park Legal Clinic is a free program that provides housing and family law advice and assistance to residents in St. Petersburg, FL (Pinellas County).

Apply for Services

If you live or have a case in Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas or Sarasota counties, we may be able to help.

How do I apply? Am I eligible?

Call (800) 625-2257 to apply for service.

Or complete our online application and we will call you back.

Florida Senior Legal Helpline: (888) 895-7873

Florida Veterans Legal Helpline: (866) 486-6161

TTY: (800) 955-8771