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Complaint for Allocation of Parental Rights and Resposibilities

This interview will help you fill out the forms to file for custody and parenting time (visitation) in the Lorain County Juvenile Court, officially called a "Complaint for Allocation of Parental Rights and Responsibilities." Learn more about establishing custody for unmarried parents in Lorain County.

You will need to:

  • Register for an account. Registering will allow you to save and complete this form on your own schedule.  
  • Start with Step 1 and do not skip ahead. The steps must be completed in order. 
  • Enter your information completely and correctly. 
  • Pace yourself and take breaks. All the information you fill out will be saved. You can click "Save & Exit" and return to complete your form.   

If possible, use a computer so that you can easily download your completed form or email it to yourself.

Si necesita ayuda en español para completar el formulario, por favor visite el Help Center. El Help Center está ubicado en el segundo piso del juzgado en 225 Court Street, Elyria, Ohio 44035. Está abierto los lunes, miércoles y viernes de 8:30 a.m. a 11:30 a.m. y de 1:30 p.m. a 3:30 p.m.

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