Domestic Relations Court

About Muskingum County Domestic Relations Court

The Muskingum County Domestic Relations Court presides over cases of termination of marriage, child custody, parenting time, child support, paternity, civil protection orders and stalking protection orders.

COURT STAFF CANNOT PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE

This website is designed to help you understand the processes of our Court. If after visiting our website, you still have questions, please feel free to call the Court at 740-455-7190 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Family Law Clinic For Self-Represented Parties

The Family Law Clinic is a joint collaboration between the Muskingum County Domestic Relations Court, Legal Aid and the Muskingum County Bar Association. The Clinic is for those who cannot afford an attorney, those who are confused about the legal system or those who just have questions about a family law issue.

The Clinic is offered on the 2nd Thursday of every month with the exception of December and there is no clinic held in December. The Clinic allows you to meet with a volunteer lawyer to ask questions about:

• Custody Issues
• Domestic Violence
• Visitation
• How to fill out the self represented forms.
• Divorce and other related domestic relations matters.
• Court room procedures and case preparation.

The Clinic is for people with limited income dealing with family law problems in Muskingum County.

PLEASE CALL 614-827-0504 TO REGISTER (You must register not later than 4:45 p.m. the day before the scheduled clinic) An Attorney will call you between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the day of the clinic. Please have any paperwork you may have with you during the phone call.

Southeastern Ohio Legal Services

Southeastern Ohio Legal Services® (SEOLS) gives legal help without attorney fees to people with low income and limited savings and assets. We can also serve organizations of low-income people.

Domestic Relations Help Desk

This is a FREE service for income eligible individuals who cannot afford an attorney.

Fourth Monday of each Month
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Domestic Relations Court
22 N. 5^th Street, 2^nd Floor

SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST SERVED BASES WITH LIMITED AVAILABILITY.

* Please bring any court papers that you have with you to the Help Desk.
If your case involved child support, please bring proof of all parties' income if you can.

Disclaimer: Packets include all necessary forms required by the Court. These forms do not include instructions, legal advice regarding your rights and responsibilities, or legal options. To be fully informed and get answers to your questions, you should seek the advice of an attorney.

You may download or print a copy of the forms from our website. If you wish to obtain a copy of the forms from the Clerk's office there shall be a fee associated.