Mediators, clerks, case managers, and other court staff are prohibited by law from giving legal advice.
However, one or more of the organizations or websites listed below may be able to help you with your family
proceedings.
211 of Manatee
(941) 308-HELP
211.gs-humanservices.org/
A referral service for assistance from social service and government agencies
First Call for Help
(941) 366-5025
A local referral agency for local services.
Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service
1-800-342-8011
www.floridabar.org
Provides referrals to local attorneys based upon type of case. Members of the service provide the
client with a half-hour consultation for no more than $25.00.
Law Library, Sarasota
(941) 861-8191
Located at 2002 Ringling Blvd, 1st floor lobby in Sarasota
Law Library, Manatee
(941) 741-4090
Located in the Manatee County Judicial Center at 1051 Manatee Ave. West in Bradenton
Florida Healthy Kids/Kid Care
(888) 540-5437
Florida Kidcare offers health insurance for children from birth through age 18 based on factors
such as household income and family size. Most families pay $15 or $20 a month or nothing at
all. A low-cost, full-pay option also is available.
Department of Revenue / Child Support Enforcement Sarasota
County
1991 Main Street
Sarasota, FL 34206
1-800-622-5437
floridarevenue.com/childsupport
Provides assistance in the establishment and collection of Court ordered child support at no fee
or low fee
Department of Revenue / Child Support Enforcement Manatee
County
1023 Manatee Ave. W.
Suite 140
Bradenton, FL 34236
1-800-622-5437
floridarevenue.com/childsupport
Provides assistance in the establishment and collection of Court ordered child support at no fee
or low fee
Department of Revenue / Child Support Enforcement DeSoto
County
10 South DeSoto Ave.
Suite D
Arcadia, FL 34266
1-800-622-5437
floridarevenue.com/childsupport
Provides assistance in the establishment and collection of Court ordered child support at no fee
or low fee
Florida Healthy Kids/Kid Care
(888) 540-5437
Florida Kidcare offers health insurance for children from birth through age 18 based on factors
such as household income and family size. Most families pay $15 or $20 a month or nothing at
all. A low-cost, full-pay option also is available.
Legal Aid Line
1 (800) 625-2257
Free legal advice and referrals for eligible applicants.
Legal Aid of Manasota (Family Law Connection)
(941) 366-0038 or (941) 952-9899
Provides free legal assistance if eligible. Eligibility is determined by client income, assets
and case type.
Gulf Coast Legal Services, Inc.
(941) 366-1746
Provides free legal assistance if eligible. Eligibility is determined by client income, assets
and case type.
Supervised Visitation/Monitored Exchange Programs
Children and Families Supervised Visitation Program
(941) 423-1921