Court Programs | Domestic Relations Court of Clermont County

March 25, 2019 – Community Input Invited on Changes and Proposed Changes to Local Rules

Clermont County Domestic Relations Court invites citizens and members of the bar to comment on changes to the Local Rules.

DR 33, DR 46 (formerly DR 45), and Appendix A Checklists have been amended as a result of a recent change in law effective March 28, 2019. DR 13 will be amended to cover electronically stored exhibits. Clermont County Guideline Parenting Schedule will be amended to reflect a 50/50 parenting schedule. Lastly, minor changes will be made for the purpose of clarification. Click here to review the all the revisions and proposed revisions.

Comments should be sent to Clermont County Domestic Relations Court Administrator, Suzie Malloni. Comments can be emailed to smalloni@co.clermont.oh.us.

Comments will be accepted through April 25, 2019.

The Clermont County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division, is committed to the fair and efficient administration of justice.

The court pledges to protect individual and family rights through a just and expedient process.

Our mission shall be evident through family programs addressing the needs of litigants, Community, County government, and employees.

-Judge Kathleen M. Rodenberg

Court Programs

Domestic Court Law Clinic – is a partnership between the Court and a volunteer attorney. A self-represented party can receive legal advice from the volunteer attorney and procedural advice and assistance with court forms from Court personnel.

Family Services – is a list of services that the Court offers during and after a divorce or dissolution. The services focus on dispute resolution and assist the Court in resolving contested parenting issues.

Fathers are a Factor – is a series of classes that are held at Beech Acres Parenting Center for fathers who want to become a strong foundation and role model for their child/ren.

Assistance with Reading Legal Documents – is a partnership between the Court and the Literacy Council of Clermont and Brown Counties. The Council provides volunteer tutors to assist a party with 1) locating legal document/s on the Court’s website 2) reading legal document/s, and 3) writing in the required information. A party in need of this type of assistance must contact the Literacy Council.