The Lake County Domestic Relations Court is a division of the Lake County Common Pleas Court. The Court hears civil cases pertaining to families involved in divorce, dissolution of marriage, annulment, and legal separation. The Court resolves issues regarding property division, division of debts, and spousal support. In cases involving children under eighteen (18) years of age, the Court must make important decisions regarding where the children will reside, financial support, and visitation. The Court also hears all post-divorce motions after the marriage has terminated, and retains jurisdiction to enforce its own orders and to modify issues relating to the custody of children and child support.

    In addition to the above, the Court presides over cases involving the registration of certain non-Ohio divorce decrees and the establishment and enforcement of foreign support orders. The Court also hears domestic violence petitions filed pursuant to R.C. §3113.31 whereby domestic violence victims may be granted a Civil Protection Order (CPO).

    This website is intended to provide a general overview of the Lake County Domestic Relations Court. Any further questions may be addressed by calling the Court at 440-350-2708. However, Ohio law prohibits court employees from giving legal advice. Therefore, if your question pertains to the law or your legal rights, please contact an attorney.

 

The Lake County Domestic Relations Court
is located in the Lake County Courthouse
at 47 North Park Place, Painesville, OH 44077

Hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday

Telephone No. (440) 350-2708   Fax No. (440) 350-2717