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Coming to Court

View information on parking and access, ADA access, security, virtual hearing, court policies and etiquette, attorneys, and language services.

E-Filing

E-Filing allows an attorney or an authorized user with a valid account to file pleadings against an existing case or to file a new case over the internet.

Court Docket

Search by case or name in the Case Records Search System of the Cuyahoga County Clerk of Courts.

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Supported by the America 250-Ohio Commission, the Domestic Relations Court’s Time Capsule Semiquincentennial Commemoration Project will commemorate the importance of the Ohio judiciary and celebrate the anniversary of our Founding Fathers adopting the Declaration of Independence.

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Representing Yourself Help Center

Forms, hearing information, cost to file, ordering a transcript, public defender information, virtual help center, and question submissions on cases.

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Divorce and Dissolutions

Ohio residents have the option of terminating their marriage through dissolution which requires advance mutual agreement, or through divorce.

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Parenting Services

In all divorce, dissolution and legal separation actions where there are minor children the Court will allocate parental rights and responsibilities for the care of the children.

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Domestic Violence Protection Orders

Assistance through the procedural process when seeking a Domestic Violence Ex Parte Civil Protection Order.

News and Notes

Domestic Relations Court places 3rd in NCSC UX Court Capers Challenge

Congratulations to the Domestic Relations Court Navigation Services Department for placing 3rd out of 12 submissions in the UX Court Capers Challenge at the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) 2023 Court Technology Conference (CTC). Their submission of 'Give Me a Divorce' highlighted the innovative approaches the court has taken to leverage technology to improve court operations. The CTC is designed to improve court efficiencies and effectiveness by educating court professionals about the latest breakthroughs and best practices in court technology.

CTC 2023 draws strong attendance, reflects growing innovation

UX Court Capers Challenge Results