Handles domestic relations cases including divorces, dissolution of marriages, nullification of marriages, legal separations, paternity actions, child custody, child support, visitation arrangements, spousal support, restraining orders and domestic violence civil protection orders.

Provides filing of child custody/visitation/support petitions.

Keeper of the records for Wood County.

Maintains records of all cases from the Allen County Juvenile Court. Makes available certified and non-certified copies of court documents. If the case was handled by the Juvenile Court, record will always remain in Juvenile Court, regardless of the age of the minor involved in the case. Child custody/visitation/support petitions are filed here. Complaints against juveniles regarding delinquent behaviors (crimes) or unruly behaviors such as truancy, runaways, breaking curfew, and making disturbances are filed here.

Accepts initial filings, pleadings, and appeals for all Civil, Domestic Relations, and 3rd District Court of Appeals cases. Actions filed here include, but may not be limited to, civil actions, divorce complaints, annulment complaints, dissolution petitions, legal separations, child custody, child support, foreclosure complaints, quiet title, and appeals. Individuals generally contact the Police Dept. when wanting to file criminal charges. Agency does not provide legal advice or forms for filing.

Accepts filings of child custody, child support, and visitation petitions for those with an open divorce case in Cuyahoga County.