How long does a divorce take?

A divorce action can take several months or even years.

It will depend on what issues are going to be addressed, issues such as child custody, child support, spousal support, distribution of assets and debts, and whether the divorce will be contested or uncontested.

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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Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC)

Typically, daily hours Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Location

Virtual,

Hillsborough,

Pasco,

Pinellas,

Manatee,

Sarasota

We provide free help to low income individuals who have a tax issue with the IRS.

Legal Information Center

ONLINE: Typically Monday-Friday. IN-PERSON: See schedule above.

Location

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 1 p.m.-4 p.m. and every Wednesday 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

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, Pasco, Pinellas, Manatee, or Sarasota counties, we may be able to help.

How do I apply? Am I eligible?

Bay Area Legal Services

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

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

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

Statewide Legal Helplines

If you live or have a case in Florida, we may be able to help.

Senior Legal Helpline: (888) 895-7873

Veterans Legal Helpline: (866) 486-6161

Disaster Legal Helpline: (833) 514-2940

TTY: (800) 955-8771