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101 E. High Ave.
New Phila, OH 44663
Phone: 330-364-8811
Fax: 330-602-8811

Clerk of Courts Contact Info
125 E. High Ave.
New Phila, OH 44663
Phone: (330) 365-3243
Fax: (330) 343-4682
Stephen@co.tuscarawas.oh.us

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DISCLAIMER

These forms and links to forms are provided by the Tuscarawas County Bar Association and Southeastern Ohio Legal Services. We make no guarantee concerning the accuracy or reliability of the information found in links to and documents of third parties. These forms are not legal advice. For legal advice you should contact an attorney. See our Legal Disclaimer.

Domestic Relations (Family Law)

Domestic Violence and Stalking Civil Protection Orders
This links you to a website provided by Ohio Legal Services. For local help, contact the Tuscarawas County Prosecutor's office 330-365-3214

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Dissolution without Children (to this Marriage) (FULL PACKET)
This packet contains all of the forms necessary to file a Dissolution of Marriage without Children. A Dissolution of Marriage may only be filed when both spouses are in complete agreement with the terms of the Separation Agreement. This packet may not be used if the spouses have minor children together or a child was born during the marriage, regardless of paternity.

Dissolution with Children (to this Marriage) (FULL PACKET)
This packet contains all of the forms necessary to file a Dissolution of Marriage with Children. A Dissolution of Marriage may only be filed when both spouses are in complete agreement with the terms of the Separation Agreement.

Affidavit of Indigency and Journal Entry (for dissolutions)
These forms may be used if both you and your spouse are unable to pay the filing fee for the Dissolution. The Affidavit of Indigency must be signed by both parties in the presence of a Notary Public. The Affidavit and Judgment Entry must be presented to the Clerk of Courts at the time of filing the Dissolution.

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Divorce with Children (to this Marriage) (FULL PACKET)
This packet contains all the forms necessary to file a Divorce with Children. If you or your spouse own any real estate, or have any type of pension plan, you should consult an attorney before using these forms.

Divorce without Children (to this Marriage) (FULL PACKET)
This packet contains all the forms necessary to file a Divorce without Children. This packet may not be used if the spouses have minor children together or if a child was born during the marriage, regardless of paternity. If you or your spouse own any real estate, or have any type of pension plan, you should consult an attorney before using these forms.

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How to File an Answer to a Divorce Complaint (No Children)
If your spouse has filed a Complaint for Divorce against you and there are no children involved in the marriage, you may use this packet to file an Answer to the Divorce Complaint. When you file your Answer to the Divorce Complaint, you may want to consider filing a Counterclaim. Filing a Counterclaim is not covered by this packet. You should consult an attorney if you want to file a counterclaim. If you or your spouse own any real estate, or have any type of pension plan, you should consult an attorney before using these forms.

How to File an Answer to a Divorce Complaint (with children)
This packet contains all the forms necessary to file a Divorce with Children. If you or your spouse own any real estate, or have any type of pension plan, you should consult an attorney before using these forms.

Shared Parenting Plan
In shared parenting, the parents "share" the parental rights and responsibilities according to a shared parenting plan. This form may be used by parents to assist them in writing the shared parenting plan.

Standard Parenting Orders and Incidental Rules
In any dissolution, divorce or custody case, the Court will normally follow these guidelines. The Standard Parenting Order sets out how often a non-residential parent should see their children. This is normally the minimum amount of visitation that will take place. The parties can agree to change the schedule. The Standard Parenting Orders apply when parents live 150 or fewer miles apart. If the parents live further than 150 miles apart, the Long Distance Parenting Orders apply. Issues such as who will transport the child are also covered in this section.

Long Distance Parenting Orders and Incidental Rules
In any dissolution, divorce or custody case where the parents live more than 150 miles apart, the Court will normally follow these guidelines. The Long Distance Parenting Order sets out how often a non-residential parent should see their children. This is normally the minimum amount of visitation that will take place. The parties can agree to change the schedule. If the parents live closer than 150 miles apart, please see the Standard Parenting Orders and Incidental Rules. Issues such as who will transport the child are also covered in this section.

Agreed Motion for Change of Custody in Common Pleas Court
This packet contains forms requesting a change of custody. These forms can only be used when the Common Pleas Court Judge has already made a decision about custody in a divorce or dissolution action and both parents agree to change custody from what the Judge ordered.

Motion for Change of Custody in Common Pleas Court (No Agreement)
This packet contains forms requesting a change of custody. These forms can only be used when the Common Pleas Court Judge has already made a decision about custody in a divorce or dissolution action.

Notice of Relocation
If you wish to move from the address listed in your custody papers or the address you had when you were last in court, the law may require you to give notice to the non-custodial parent, the court which issued the custody decision, and the Child Support Enforcement Agency prior to moving. You may use these forms for that purpose.

Motion to Show Cause for Contempt
This form may be used if you want the court to find a party of an already existing case in the Common Pleas Court in contempt for failure to obey the orders issued by the court.

Affidavit of Indigency and Journal Entry
These forms may be used if you are unable to pay the filing fee for the Motion to Show Cause (for Contempt). The Affidavit of Indigency must be signed by you in the presence of a Notary Public. The Affidavit and Judgment Entry must be presented to the Clerk of Courts at the time of filing the Motion to Show Cause for Contempt.

Request for an Administrative Review of the Support Order
This form may be used to change a child support obligation previously issued by the CSEA.

Motion to Modify Child Support in Common Pleas Court
This form may be used to change a child support obligation previously issued by the Common Pleas Court.

Motion to Modify Visitation in Common Pleas Court
This packet contains forms requesting a change in a visitation schedule. These forms can only be used when the Common Pleas Court Judge has already made a decision about visitation in a previously filed case.

Grandparent Caregiver Power of Attorney
This link explains how a person can authorize a grandparent to care for their child. The Grandparent Power of Attorney (POA) form is to be used in consensual situations, where the parent(s) are empowering the grandparent caregiver to care for their child.

Grandparent Authorization Affidavit
The Grandparent Caregiver Authorization Affidavit (CAA) form is to be used when the children reside with the grandparent, but despite reasonable efforts, the parent(s) are unable to be located.

Affidavit Application for Registration of an Out of State Custody/Visitation Order
If you wish to enforce the terms of an Out of State Custody or Visitation Order, you must first register that order with the court. You may use this Affidavit Application to register your foreign order.

Objection to Magistrate’s Decision
The form can be used to object (challenge) with a Magistrate’s Decision. See Civ. R. 53

Motion to Set Aside Magistrate’s Order
This form can be used to formally disagree or challenge a Magistrate’s Order. See Civ. R. 53

Request for Transcript of Hearing
This form can be used to ask the Court to have a transcript prepared. See Local Rule 21 regarding such

Landlord - Tenant

3-Day Notice to Leave
Ohio law requires landlords to give tenants a “Notice to Leave the Premises” before they file an eviction action against the tenant in court. This “Notice to Leave” is a written statement from the landlord telling the tenant to move out.