Legal Research & Information
Legal Research & Information
Representing yourself in a family law case can be confusing. Find information to take your case to court.
Diligent Search
Resources for finding the opposing party in a family law case
Divorce Case Flowchart
The flowchart shows the basic steps in a divorce case in Hillsborough County.
Florida Rules of Court Procedure
Florida Rules of Court Procedure arranged by area of law, including family law and civil procedure.
Florida Statutes
A permanent collection of Florida state laws organized by subject area into a code made up of titles, chapters, parts, and sections.
Free Legal Answers
Florida Free Legal Answers is a virtual legal advice clinic in which qualifying users post civil legal questions at no cost to be answered by pro bono attorneys licensed in Florida.
Hillsborough County Administrative Orders
What is an Administrative Order?
The James J. Lunsford Law Library
John F. Germany Public Library
900 N. Ashley Dr.
Tampa, Florida 33602-3704
(813) 273-3652
The James J. Lunsford Hillsborough County Law Library provides legal research materials for use by the public, attorneys, judges, and students. Research materials include Florida and Federal Statutes, corporate and medical law, family law, bankruptcy, and other legal matters. Books do not circulate, but copy machines are available to library patrons. The librarians on staff are not attorneys and cannot answer legal questions, but can direct visitors to appropriate books and resources
Legal Terms and Definitions
A family law glossary of common terms and definitions.
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