DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT HELP CENTER | CUYAHOGA COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT - DIVISION OF DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Provides a central location where the public and attorneys can obtain forms and basic information necessary to pursue their domestic relations cases (including divorce). Individuals unfamiliar with the Court’s procedures may pick up packages of the documents needed for certain types of cases (including forms for those who need to modify their custody agreement). Computers are also available for completing some forms and calculating child support guideline worksheets. Does not provide legal advice. Cannot help individuals prepare paperwork, but can let people know in advance of their court appearance what is needed and what to expect when they come to court.
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211 Cleveland
Physical Address
1 W Lakeside Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113
Hours
M-F: 8:30am-4:00pm.
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Application process
Walk in or phone for information during office hours; forms and instructions are available on the web site anytime. No appointment is necessary but should arrive before 3:15pm. Plan on spending at least two hours at the Court, depending on the issue.
Fee
Free
Eligibility
Serves Cuyahoga County. Most forms are for those that have a case with the Cuyahoga Domestic Relations Court.
Agency info
CUYAHOGA COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT - DIVISION OF DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Operates as a specialized division of the Court of Common Pleas presiding over divorces, dissolutions, legal separations, annulments, domestic violence petitions, enforcement support orders, establishment of certain foreign support cases, and regulation of certain non-Ohio divorce decrees. Enforces its own orders and modifies issues relating to custody of children and child support.