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Wednesday, March 18, 2026Live intelligence from the circuit.
Official court sources and real-time community intelligence from 20 monitored posts across Facebook groups, Reddit threads, and Pinellas-area forums.
Community Intelligence
Pinellas Divorce Forum Tracker
Real discussions from 20 monitored posts across 9 Facebook groups, 5 Reddit threads, and 6 Pinellas-area forums — attorney recommendations, parenting coordinator experiences, and community questions from people who've been through the 6th Circuit.
Divorce support groups in St. Petersburg — therapist-led sessions
Multiple licensed therapists in St. Pete and Clearwater area offering divorce support groups. Topics include grief, coping skills, communication, co-parenting struggles, and rebuilding sense of self-worth after divorce.
Psychology Today
Clerk's Legal Self Help Centers — free assistance with divorce forms
The Clerk's Legal Self Help Centers provide affordable legal assistance with court forms and documents to people who do NOT have a private attorney. Available at 400 South Fort Harrison Avenue, Clearwater and other locations.
Pinellas County Clerk Self-Help
Divorce Recovery Support Group — St. Petersburg, FL
Pinellas Community Church offers DivorceCare, a divorce recovery support group in Saint Petersburg, FL, where you can find help and healing after the hurt of separation and divorce. Ongoing weekly meetings.
DivorceCare — Pinellas Community Church
Looking for highly experienced divorce/family law attorney for high-conflict case and complex custody
Pinellas County friends — I'm looking for a highly experienced divorce/family law attorney who handles high-conflict cases and complex custody disputes. Need someone who's been through Pinellas County family court before. Any recommendations?
Downtown St. Petersburg
What if we told you time, money, AND stress can be saved while getting a divorce?
Exploring mediation and collaborative divorce options to keep families out of court. Discussing alternative dispute resolution methods for Pinellas County families going through divorce.
Keeping Families Out of Court
Florida Free Legal Answers — ask volunteer attorneys about divorce and custody
Virtual legal advice clinic where qualifying users post civil legal questions at no cost. Topics include Family, Divorce, Custody, Housing, Consumer Rights. Volunteer lawyers answer your questions online.
FL Free Legal Answers
Parenting class required for FL divorce — St. Petersburg approved course
Florida Family Courts require parents with minor children to complete a parenting course before a parenting plan can be finalized. Approved by FL Department of Children and Families. 4-hour course available in-person at St. Petersburg location or online.
Florida Divorce Info/Support
Experience with assigned parent coordinator? Good / bad experiences and advice needed
Does anyone have a parental coordinator? Can you share good / bad experiences and any advice. In court next week to determine if one is being assigned to our case. What should I expect?
Florida Divorce Info/Support
Need names of the best family law attorneys in Pinellas County
I need the names of the best family law attorneys in Pinellas County. Going through a very difficult situation and need someone who really knows their way around the family court system here.
St. Petersburg Residents Group
Parenting coordinator — court-appointed PC pros and cons
Has anyone had experience with a court-appointed parenting coordinator in cases of high conflict custody? PCs are qualified mental health professionals or attorneys. They can resolve conflicts between parents but some report abuse of power and excessive fees. Mixed experiences reported.
Rosen Divorce Forum
Divorce Judge still hasn't ruled — Pinellas County FL experience?
Can anyone give me their experience in how long it takes a Family Court Pinellas County judge in Florida to make his ruling? Been waiting and the uncertainty is killing me. How long is normal?
r/Divorce_Men
Family law attorney recommendations in Pinellas County?
DIVORCE - CUSTODY / TIME SHARE (visitation) / CHILD SUPPORT MODIFICATION – ALIMONY – ADOPTION – PATERNITY - GUARDIANSHIP - FAMILY COURT. Looking for recommendations from people who've actually been through the process here in Pinellas.
Seminole Happenings
Parenting plan advice — what clauses do you wish you had included?
Hi! I just want advice from all those parents who have done a parenting plan. What clause do you wish you had included? One that you were very glad you did? Looking for practical tips from experience.
Seminole Happenings
Clearwater divorce attorney recommendations
Looking for a good divorce attorney in the Pinellas County area. We have no children. Barely any assets. He is an alcoholic without a job. Need someone straightforward and affordable.
r/tampa
Pro bono divorce and family lawyers in the Clearwater area?
St. Petersburg/Pinellas County area provides free legal representation in various civil cases, including bankruptcy, family law (divorce, child support). Looking for pro bono options in the Clearwater area.
St. Petersburg Residents Group
Role of Parenting Coordinators in Florida Family Law — Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Child Custody/Timesharing Lawyer explains the role of parenting coordinators in Florida Family Law. PCs are appointed by judges to resolve visitation issues and other minor disputes. Covers Pinellas County, St. Petersburg, Largo, and Clearwater.
Nilo J Sanchez & Associates
Husband wants divorce — flat broke with minor children in Pinellas County FL
Anyone with experience/knowledge in divorce with minor children in Pinellas County FL? How do you get a divorce and how do you afford it? Under Section 61.16 FL Statutes, attorney fees can be awarded. Many divorce attorneys will work with the low income party.
r/legaladvice
Pinellas county divorce attorneys — who do you recommend?
John Thacker, he is board-certified and incredible. I had him handle 2 cases and he is phenomenal, highly recommend. Multiple community members sharing their divorce attorney experiences in Pinellas County.
Seminole Happenings
Florida family law help — Pinellas County courthouse self-help
There are no pro bono lawyers in this area. You can get help at the Pinellas County courthouse to fill out papers. Pasco offers no similar service, even though it falls under the same district and uses identical paperwork.
r/FamilyLaw
Need custody/family law recs for Pinellas
Megan Culpepper was my attorney. Went from seeing my kid 8 days a month paying child support to 50/50 custody no child support, holiday breaks, summer breaks. Great outcome in Pinellas County court.
r/tampa
Community posts represent individual opinions, not verified facts. Attorney mentions are peer recommendations, not endorsements. Always independently verify before acting. Nothing here constitutes legal advice.
In-Person Support
Verified Support Groups
Pinellas County in-person and virtual divorce recovery groups — verified active as of 2026.
Men's Support Group
Gathering Church, 4400 Shore Acres Blvd NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33703
In-person, bi-weekly
Official Sources
Primary sources for live court information. Bookmark each — they are free and authoritative.
Pinellas County Clerk
Official court closures, administrative orders, and announcements. Check here the morning of any hearing.
6th Circuit Court
Pinellas and Pasco County family court information, judicial calendars, and administrative orders.
JAWS Docket Search
Look up your case number, hearing dates, and filings directly in the Pinellas County case management system.
Florida Appellate Opinions
Recent Florida appellate rulings on dissolution, child support, alimony, and timesharing — free on CourtListener.
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