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Self-Help Topics and Information

A quick guide to all of the information from the Lorain County Domestic Relations Court.

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Understanding the Basics

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Self-Help Information

Find information on family law in Ohio and the processes and procedures in Lorain County Domestic Relations Court. 

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Forms and Letters

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Motion to Change Parenting Time Form Assistant

Forms to file a motion for change of parenting time in Lorain County.

Motion to Change Custody Form Assistant

Forms to file a motion for change of custody in Lorain County.

Judgment Entry for Divorce without Children

Forms to file a judgment entry for divorce without children in Lorain County.

Divorce without Children Answer Form Assistant

This Form Assistant is a step-by-step interview to complete Lorain County's Divorce without Children Answer Forms.

Divorce without Children Form Assistant

This Form Assistant is a step-by-step interview to complete Lorain County's Divorce without Children Forms.

Divorce with Children Form Assistant

This Form Assistant is a step-by-step interview to complete Lorain County's Divorce with Children Forms.

Judgment Entry for Divorce with Children

Forms to file a judgment entry for divorce with children in Lorain County.

Dissolution with Children Form Assistant

This Form Assistant is a step-by-step interview to complete Lorain County's Dissolution with Children Forms.

Judgment Entry for Dissolution with Children

Forms to file a judgment entry for dissolution with children in Lorain County.

Motion for Contempt Form Assistant

Forms to file a motion for contempt in Lorain County.

Motion for Change of Child Support Form Assistant

Forms to file a motion for change of child support in Lorain County.

Judgment Entry for Dissolution without Children

Forms to file a judgment entry for dissolution without children in Lorain County.

Dissolution without Children Form Assistant

This Form Assistant is a step-by-step interview to complete Lorain County's Dissolution without Children Forms.

Judgment Entry for Legal Separation without Children

Forms to file a judgment entry for legal separation without children in Lorain County.

Judgment Entry for Legal Separation with Children

Forms to file a judgment entry for legal separation with children in Lorain County.

Legal Separation without Children Form Assistant

Forms to file a complaint for legal separation without children in Lorain County.

Legal Separation without Children Answer

This Form Assistant is a step-by-step interview to complete Lorain County's Legal Separation without Children Answer forms.

Legal Separation with Children Answer Form Assistant

This Form Assistant is a step-by-step interview to complete Lorain County's Legal Separation with Children Answer forms.

Legal Separation with Children Form Assistant

Forms to file a complaint for legal separation with children in Lorain County.

Divorce with Children Answer Form Assistant

This Form Assistant is a step-by-step interview to complete Lorain County's Divorce with Children Answer Forms.

Judgment Entry for Parenting Time Change Form Assistant

Forms to file a judgment entry for change of parenting time in Lorain County.

Reply to Motion for Parenting Time Change Form Assistant

Forms to file a response to a motion for change of parenting time in Lorain County.

Reply to Motion for Custody Change Form Assistant

Forms to file a response to a motion for change of custody in Lorain County.

Motion for Continuance

Forms to file a motion for continuance in Lorain County.

Affidavit Form

Form to file an affidavit in support of court papers in Lorain County.
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Legal Help and Lawyers

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Local Government and Community Resources

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Lorain County Recorder

The Recorder's Office is responsible for making a complete, accurate and permanent record of every document related to land ownership in Lorain County.

Lorain County Clerk of Courts

The Clerk of Court helps provide public access to court records and receives, distributes and preserves official court documents.

Lorain County Domestic Relations Court

The Domestic Relations Court hears cases involving divorce, dissolution, legal separation, annulment, domestic violence civil protection order petitions, spousal support, custody of minor children and...

Ohio Domestic Violence Network

The Ohio Domestic Violence Network offers resources to domestic violence survivors throughout all of Ohio.

Lorain County Auditor

The Auditor has many roles in Lorain County, including determining property values for taxing purposes and transferring real property deeds.