The Eleventh Judicial Circuit’s Self-Help Program (SHP) now provides Self-Represented Litigants (SRL) the ability to schedule their Self-Help appointment online. Please read the different appointment types carefully below before clicking on the link to schedule your appointment. Appointments are not required for front counter services which include the following: case follow-up services, filing of Motion packets or Answer packets, Self-Help packet info or general information, and case status information.
Please note that scheduling the incorrect appointment type can subject you to being rescheduled for another date. All SHP appointments are scheduled for specific dates and times depending on appointment type. After you schedule your appointment online, you will be receiving a confirmation via email and text with appointment details.
First Time Visit (In person appointment required
Your packet is fully completed and is ready for Self-Help Paralegal review prior to filing. The Self-Help service fee (see fee schedule) includes Paralegal review, notarization of court documents, initial procedural information, follow-up procedural information, and procedural information to obtain a hearing.
Example: To make an appointment for a Post Judgment Modification packet, you will select First-Time Visit Modification.
Packet Completion Assistance (In person appointment required)
Need assistance completing your packet prior to filing? The Self-Help Program offers a packet completion service with a Self-Help Paralegal at a nominal fee (see fee schedule on packet description page) to help you complete your documents.
Example: To make a Workshop appointment for a Paternity Agreement packet, you will select Packet Completion Assistance-Paternity Agreement.
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