Domestic Relations Court
Domestic Relations Court is a division of the Court of Common Pleas. This division hears all cases involving divorce, dissolution, legal separation, annulment, and all non-criminal domestic violence. Matters involving child custody, visitation, child and spousal support are also under the jurisdiction of this court
Domestic clerks are responsible for initiating and maintaining all case files and the collection and distribution of filing fees and costs. Assistance is available in filling out the petition for a protection order
Local rules requires approval from the court before filing a petition for dissolution. Pleadings which do not require deposits or filing fees may be submitted by fax. More information on procedure and local rules can be found by clicking on Links and accessing the Clermont County Law Library website.
Divorce and dissolution decrees can be requested by emailing domesticclerkofcourts@clermontcountyohio.gov or by calling (513) 732-7832. Copy and certification fees must be paid upon receipt of documents.
Payment Methods: At the present time we do not accept credit cards payments, only cash, check and money order. Please make checks and money orders payable to: Common Pleas Clerk of Courts
Domestic Relations - Costs and Filing Fees
| Type of Filing | Cost |
|---|---|
| Divorce, Legal Separation & Annulment with Children | $400.00 |
| Divorce, Legal Separation & Annulment without Children | $325.00 |
| Dissolution with Children | $350.00 |
| Dissolution without Children | $300.00 |
| Parental Investigation | $250.00 |
| Notice by Publication | $550.00 |
| Registration of Foreign Decree | $50.00 |
| Registration of Foreign Decree with Motion for Enforcement or Modification | $215.00 |
| Post Decree Motions | $165.00 |
| Garnishment | $50.00 |
| Appeal to Court of Appeals | $225.00 |
| Foreign County Sheriff Service | $60.00 |
| Counter claim | $50.00 |
| Copies (per page) | $.10 |
| Witness fees (per day) plus mileage | $12.00 |