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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.

Name Title Phone
Maria N. Kalis Judge
Jenna E. Joseph Magistrate
Stephanie L. Tackett Magistrate
Wendy S. Roush Court Administrator (740) 455-7190 EXT 112
Patricia Norris Mediation/Assessment Coordinator (740) 455-7190 EXT 108
Jami "GiGi" Graham Assignment Commissioner for Judge Kalis (740) 455-7190 EXT 109
Jaime Hernandez Assignment Commissioner for Magistrate (740) 455-7190 EXT 113
Quinton Miller Bailiff for Judge Kalis (740) 455-7190 EXT 115
Ryan Trout Bailiff for Magistrate (740) 455-7190 EXT 105
Doug Merry Bailiff for Magistrate
Rebecca Wagstaff Receptionist (740) 455-7190 EXT 100
Date: February 12th, 2023
Media Contact: Melissa Dutton, communications manager, Ohio State Legal Services Association,
614-330-9415, mdutton@columbuslegalaid.org
For Immediate Release:

MUSKINGUM COUNTY DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT HELP DESK OFFERS FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO INCOME ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS

Legal Aid of Southeastern and Central Ohio (LASCO, formerly Southeastern Ohio Legal Services) and the Muskingum County Domestic Relations Court are continuing their partnership to provide a no-cost legal clinic for income eligible individuals. To ensure that volunteer attorneys can serve as many individuals as efficiently and effectively as possible some changes have been made to this long-standing community service.

Starting with the February clinic, interested community members should contact LASCO to preregister at: 614-827-0504. Clinic spots are limited.

LASCO and volunteer attorneys will be available to provide legal advice and assist in filling out court forms. Attorneys will not be representing participants as part of this clinic, but income eligible individuals are always welcome to apply for legal assistance through LASCO by calling 866-529-6446 or visiting seols.org.

Because clinic spots are limited, participants are encouraged to begin working on Court forms prior to their clinic time. Forms are available on the Court’s website at: https://www.muskingumcountyoh.gov/Courts/Domestic-Relations/#Tab6

Domestic Relations Help Desk

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

Can't afford an attorney?
The Help Desk offers free legal assistance and help in filling out court forms in a simply custody, divorce and disolution cases.
Fourth Monday of each Month
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.


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

PREREGISTER BY CALLING LASCO at 614-827-0504. Clinic spots are limited.

* 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.


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.

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Domestic Violence

The forms may be obtained from the Ohio Supreme Court Website. Parties filing a Petition should plan to go before the Judge for an ex parte hearing at the time of filing of the Petition. A full hearing will then be scheduled for a later date.

The forms may be obtained from the Ohio Supreme Court website or from the Muskingum County Clerk of Courts office. The Muskingum County Clerk of Courts hours of operation are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Neither the Clerk of Courts nor the Court may assist you with the completion of these forms. If you are a victim of domestic abuse you may consult with a victim’s advocate at Transitions. Transitions assists victims of domestic abuse by not only providing a temporary shelter for victims but also by helping the victim obtain a civil protection order and by coming with you to Court for support. This service is free to victims. Transitions can be reached at 740-454-3213.

Download Forms

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.

Title Binder Tab View/Download
DIVORCE WITH CHILDREN 1 View PDF Download PDF
ANSWER TO DIVORCE WITH CHILDREN 2 View PDF Download PDF
ANSWER AND COUNTERCLAIM TO DIVORCE WITH CHILDREN 3 View PDF Download PDF
COUNTERCLAIM TO DIVORCE WITH CHILDREN
(IF ANSWER HAS BEEN FILED)
4 View PDF Download PDF
REPLY TO COUNTERCLAIM TO DIVORCE WITH CHILDREN 5 View PDF Download PDF
MOTION TO CONVERT DIVORCE TO DISSOLUTION WITH CHILDREN
(PARENTING PLAN)
6 View PDF Download PDF
MOTION TO CONVERT DIVORCE TO DISSOLUTION WITH CHILDREN
(SHARED PARENTING PLAN)
7 View PDF Download PDF
DIVORCE WITHOUT CHILDREN 8 View PDF Download PDF
ANSWER TO DIVORCE WITHOUT CHILDREN 9 View PDF Download PDF
ANSWER AND COUNTERCLAIM TO DIVORCE WITHOUT CHILDREN 10 View PDF Download PDF
COUNTERCLAIM TO DIVORCE WITHOUT CHILDREN
(IF ANSWER HAS BEEN FILED)
11 View PDF Download PDF
REPLY TO COUNTERCLAIM TO DIVORCE WITHOUT CHILDREN 12 View PDF Download PDF
MOTION TO CONVERT DIVORCE WITH DISSOLUTION WITHOUT CHILDREN 13 View PDF Download PDF
DISSOLUTION WITH CHILDREN (PARENTING PLAN) 14 View PDF Download PDF
DISSOLUTION WITH CHILDREN (SHARED PARENTING PLAN) 15 View PDF Download PDF
MOTION TO CONVERT DISSOLUTION TO DIVORCE WITH CHILDREN 16 View PDF Download PDF
DISSOLUTION WITHOUT CHILDREN 17 View PDF Download PDF
MOTION TO CONVERT DISSOLUTION TO DIVORCE WITHOUT CHILDREN 18 View PDF Download PDF
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY (PROOF OF PATERNITY REQUIRED) 19 View PDF Download PDF
MOTION TO MODIFY CUSTODY 20 View PDF Download PDF
COMPLAINT FOR PARENTING TIME (PROOF OF PATERNITY REQUIRED) 21 View PDF Download PDF
MOTION TO MODIFY PARENTING TIME 22 View PDF Download PDF
COMPLAINT FOR CHILD SUPPORT 23 View PDF Download PDF
MOTION TO MODIFY CHILD SUPPORT 24 View PDF Download PDF
COMPLAINT TO DETERMINE PARENTAGE 25 View PDF Download PDF
CONTEMPT 26 View PDF Download PDF
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY NON-PARENT (PROOF OF PATERNITY REQUIRED) 27 View PDF Download PDF
MOTION TO INTERVENE TO MODIFY CUSTODY NON-PARENT 28 View PDF Download PDF
MOTION TO MODIFY CUSTODY (THIRD PARTY) 29 View PDF Download PDF
COMPLAINT FOR PARENTING TIME NON-PARTY (PROOF OF PATERNITY REQUIRED) 30 View PDF Download PDF
MOTION TO INTERVENE TO MODIFY PARENTING TIME 31 View PDF Download PDF
MOTION TO MODIFY COMPANIONSHIP THIRD PARTY 32 View PDF Download PDF
COMPLAINT FOR CHILD SUPPORT NON-PARTY 33 View PDF Download PDF
MOTION TO CHANGE CHILD SUPPORT NON-PARENT 34 View PDF Download PDF
CONTEMPT NON-PARENT 35 View PDF Download PDF
MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE 36 View PDF Download PDF
MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE (THIRD PARTY) 37 View PDF Download PDF
BLANK MOTION 38 View PDF Download PDF
BLANK MOTION (THIRD PARTY) 39 View PDF Download PDF
DISMISSAL 40 View PDF Download PDF
DISMISSAL (THIRD PARTY) 41 View PDF Download PDF
VERIFIED MOTION EX PARTE 42 View PDF Download PDF
VERIFIED MOTION EX PARTE (THIRD PARTY) 43 View PDF Download PDF
REQUEST FOR SERVICE 44 View PDF Download PDF
REQUEST FOR SERVICE (THIRD PARTY) 45 View PDF Download PDF
WAIVER OF SERVICE 46 View PDF Download PDF
FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT (DR1) (ONE SIGNATURE) 47 View PDF Download PDF
FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT (DR1) (TWO SIGNATURES) 48 View PDF Download PDF
FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT (DR2) 49 View PDF Download PDF
PARENTING PROCEEDING AFFIDAVIT (DR3) (ONE SIGNATURE) 50 View PDF Download PDF
PARENTING PROCEEDING AFFIDAVIT (DR3) (TWO SIGNATURES) 51 View PDF Download PDF
HEALTH INSURANCE AFFIDAVIT (ONE SIGNATURE) 52 View PDF Download PDF
HEALTH INSURANCE AFFIDAVIT (TWO SIGNATURES) 53 View PDF Download PDF
APPLICATION FOR CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES (TITLE IV-D) 54 View PDF Download PDF
SEPARATION AGREEMENT 55 View PDF Download PDF
PARENTING PLAN 56 View PDF Download PDF
SHARED PARENTING PLAN 57 View PDF Download PDF
NOTICE OF INTENT TO RELOCATE 58 View PDF Download PDF
REQUEST FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION OR POSTING 59 View PDF Download PDF
MOTION TO REVIEW FAMILY FILE 60 View PDF Download PDF
MOTION TO REVIEW FAMILY FILE (THIRD PARTY) 61 View PDF Download PDF
CIVIL FEE WAIVER 62 View PDF Download PDF
POWER OF ATTORNEY 63 View PDF Download PDF
CARETAKER AFFIDAVIT 64 View PDF Download PDF
Court Technology Plan

Pursuant to our Superintendence Rule 5 our court has prepared this Technology Plan. Court customers can consult this plan to learn about what technical tools the court has in place to assist them.

Download Technology Plan
Mediation

Mediation services are also available to parties before the filing of a case. This services may be assessed by calling the Court and making a request.

Download Mediation Guide
Parent Education

Due to the public health emergency there will be no in-person classes, parties are to call the Court to register and further instruction (740) 455-7190.

Cooperative Parenting Class

The Cooperative Parenting Class is a six week course presented by Muskingum County Domestic Relations Court. The Domestic Relations Court employs two professional instructors who work with parents in learning how to effectively co-parent their children.

The Cooperative Parenting Class is open only to those who have received an Order to attend. Under special circumstances, parents who have received an Order from a Court other than the Muskingum County Domestic Relations Court are permitted to attend.

The cost of attending the class is $100.00 per person and should be paid prior to attending the first class. In order for the class to be effective, both parents must attend the class together.

Maria N. Kalis - Judge Jenna E. Joseph - Magistrate Stephanie L. Tackett - Magistrate Wendy S. Roush, CCM - Court Administrator
Judge Kalis Muskingum County Domestic Relations Court