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CIVIL/FAMILY

  • Where would I find information on upcoming foreclosure sales?

    Please refer to the Property Sales webpage for information on foreclosure sales.

  • Where would I file a petition or check on an existing bankruptcy case?

    Petitions for bankruptcy are filed through the U.S. District Court in Tampa. Call 813-301-5165 for more information.

  • How do I file a restraining order?

    A restraining order or injunction may be obtained through the clerk’s office, located on the 1st floor of the Justice Center at 2075 Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard or on the 2nd floor at our Cape Coral Branch at 1039 SE 9th Place. You can read more about the process here: Domestic Violence & Injunction for Protection | Lee County Clerk of Court, FL. 

  • I am an out-of-state attorney and would like to appear pro hac vice in a civil matter. How do I do this and is there a fee?

    A motion must be filed to obtain an order in the proceeding in which you would like to appear. A $100 service charge payable to the  Lee County Clerk of Court must accompany the motion.

  • What type of case do I have?

    Circuit Civil
    The Circuit Civil Division hears case with damages in excess of $50,000 filed by an individual, business or government agency. The Circuit Civil Division has jurisdiction over a broad category of cases, including tort actions, contract disputes, products liability issues, malpractice matters and infringements of intellectual property.

    Mortgage Foreclosures
    Foreclosure is the enforcement of a mortgage lien by judicial sale of the property. A mortgage lien is created when there is a loan contract for money borrowed under a note. This loan is secured by the mortgage lien upon real property. When the debt is not paid according to the loan contract terms, or when other contract terms are violated, the lender can pursue is lien on the property.

    County Civil
    The County Civil Division hears Landlord Tenant, Small Claims (amounts up to $8,000), and other civil matters like auto negligence, condominium and personal injury protection (amounts of $8,001 up to $50,000) cases.