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How long will a temporary custody by extended family case take?

It depends.

If the parents consent, this can be a simple process. If one or both parents object, then it is difficult to predict, usually six months or longer.

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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Nonprofit Governance Checkup

October 21, 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Location

Hillsborough,

Pasco,

Pinellas

The Nonprofit Governance Checkup serves Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties.

Virtual Business Law Power Hour

October 24, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Virtual

Family Forms Clinic

Typically, Wednesdays and Fridays

10:00 am - 02:00 pm

Location

Hillsborough

The Family Forms Clinic is a free program to provide forms assistance to people representing themselves in family law cases in Hillsborough County.

Apply for Services

Apply by phone Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., or apply online anytime for non-emergency legal matters. Language interpreters are available to you at no cost.

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