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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.

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Representing Yourself Help Center

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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

Proposed Amendment Local Rule 26 and Request for Comments

06/14/2024 - The Domestic Relations Division of the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas is requesting comments regarding proposed Local Rule 26 (Domestic Violence).

The Domestic Relations Division of the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas is requesting comments regarding proposed Local Rule 26 (Domestic Violence).

The proposed comprehensive rule clarifies procedures and all aspects related to filing for domestic violence and dating violence civil protection orders, and modifying, terminating, renewing, enforcing, and appealing such orders. The rule comports with R.C. 3113.31, Civ.R. 65.1, and the Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio.

View the proposed rule.

The Court will accept comments regarding the rule amendment through August 18, 2024. Please direct any comments, in writing, to:

Magistrate Serpil Ergun, JD, CCM, CCE
Fellow, Institute of Court Management
Executive Director of Judicial Operations
Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court
1 W. Lakeside Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
216.443.4939
sergun@cuyahogacounty.us