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General Information

Self-Help Topics and Information

A quick guide to all of the information from the Lorain County Domestic Relations and Juvenile Court Help Center.

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Understanding the Basics

See what you need to know to take action.
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Self-Help Information

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

Start Your Divorce or Dissolution Case

Start Your Civil Protection Order Case

Start Your Custody Case

Complete Your Final Order

Change Your Existing Order

Get Ready for Court

Other Topics

Forms

Form Assistants

Use our step-by-step interviews to find and complete the forms you need.

Fillable .pdfs

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Forms and Letters

Find forms and letters that you can fill out yourself.
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Legal Help and Lawyers

Find local organizations that can connect you with a lawyer or other legal help.
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Local Government and Community Resources

Find courts and helpful resources in your community.
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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 Law Library

The County Law Library is open to the general public but cannot provide legal referrals and/or legal advice.

Domestic Relations Division - Clerk of Courts

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

Juvenile Division - Clerk of Courts

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

Lorain County Domestic Relations and Juvenile Court

Contact information for Lorain County Domestic Relations and Juvenile Court

Ohio Domestic Violence Network

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

Genesis House

Genesis House provides a 24-hour crisis hotline, shelter, and support to men women, and children of all ages who are fleeing domestic violence, and provide for all basic needs while they are in...

Lorain County Public Children Services Agency

The County Public Children Services Agency (PCSA) provides help with child protective services, foster care and adoption.

Lorain County Auditor

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

Lorain County Child Support Enforcement Agency

The County Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA) provides help with establishing a support order, making payments and getting support that you are owed.

Elyria Public Library

The public library is a free source for information for anyone living in the area. The library allows anyone with a library card to check out books, movies, music and more. You can also receive help...