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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 |
| 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 | |
| Carly Palmer | Court Investigator | (740) 455-7190 EXT 108 |
| 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.
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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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 FormsDisclaimer: 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 |
| CIVIL PROTECTION/STALKING ORDER DISMISSAL | 65 | View PDF Download PDF |
| CIVIL PROTECTION/STALKING ORDER CONTINUANCE | 66 | 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 PlanMediation
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 GuideParent Education
The required two (2) hour Co-Parenting course is now offered online, please contact the Court at (740) 455-7190 to register and receive information to complete the course.
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.
| Domestic Relations Division | |
|---|---|
| Location |
22 N 5th Street Zanesville, Ohio 43701 |
| Hours | Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. - Closed all legal holidays |