The Support You Need During A Divorce In Pinellas County
Divorce is never easy. Most people find it disorienting. The legal system is complex and immensely difficult to navigate on your own.
This is where Julie Beth Jouben, P.A., comes in. As a long-standing Florida family law team, we can help you find resources about divorce in Florida. On this page, you can find some helpful links to get you started as you begin the next chapter in your life.
This list is intended to be impartial, and does not constitute an endorsement of any organzation over another.
Florida Court Resources
As you prepare for a divorce, you will have to file documents in the court in your jurisdiction. These are links to the clerks of courts in three jurisdictions within the Tampa Bay area.
- 545 1st Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 464-7000 - 315 Court Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 464-7000
419 N. Pierce Street
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-8100
7530 Little Road
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(352) 521-4274
Domestic Violence Shelters And Related Services
According to the Florida Department of Child and Family Services, more than 106,000 domestic abuse crimes occur in Florida every year. Domestic violence can affect both men and women. Same-sex domestic abuse and female-on-male domestic abuse are very real tragedies that occur every day. These are some helpful links to domestic violence services in our state.
CASA Pinellas: Pinellas County Domestic Violence Support
1011 First Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL
(727) 895-4912
Alpha House of Pinellas County
701 5th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 822-8190
PO Box 5147
Tampa, FL 33675
(813) 247-SAFE (7233)
Salvation Army Emergency Shelter
340 14th Avenue South
St Petersburg, FL
(727) 822-4954
Hope Villages of America (Formerly RCS Pinellas)
(727)-584-3528
Florida Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-500-1119
Additional shelters via The Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Other Divorce Resources You May Find Helpful
These are a few more pieces of information that might assist you on your way through a divorce.
- The Florida Bar Association’s pamphlet on divorce in Florida
- The Office of the State Courts Administrator’s information on mediation and dispute resolution
Discuss Your Needs With A Tampa Bay Divorce Lawyer Today
Are you ready to get started on your divorce? Reach out to us at Julie Beth Jouben, P.A., to set up an initial consultation. We can discuss your situation in-depth and connect you to more specific resources for your needs. Please call us at 727-614-0070 or send us an email today.