COURT POLICY FOR INDIVIDUALS FILING WITHOUT AN ATTORNEY

Effective immediately, the Court establishes the following policy for individuals wishing to file their papers without and attorney:

You can find and print the necessary paperwork off our website at:

https://www.pickawaycourt.com/forms/

These forms or additional forms not on our website can be located at:

  • SOUTHEAST OHIO LEGAL SERVICES CHILLICOTHE OFFICE

Online: http://www.seols.org/Chillicothe

73 East Water Street

Chillicothe, Ohio 45601

Phone: 740-773-0012

Toll Free: 800-686-3668

Income Eligibility Requirements

Other helpful resources can be found at: https://www.oh-paternity.com/faqs-english

FAQ’s:

Does the Court order Ex-Parte Emergency Custody?

 NO.  Custody hearings require notice and attendance of all parties at a hearing.   If you feel that a child endangered, you should contact Pickaway County Job & Family Services at 740-474-7588

Important things to remember

  • Generally speaking, married couples with children have custody and visitation decisions made by the General Division of the Common Pleas Court and not Juvenile Court.

  • The Juvenile Court has jurisdiction over custody/visitation cases involving children born out of wedlock.

  • The filing fee for Custody or Visitation is $135.00 – if it is a new case.  If you are filing on an existing case the cost is $135.00.  (This does not include the certified mailing costs)

  • The filing fee is to be paid on or before the hearing date.

Disclaimer: Legal practice in all Courts is restricted by law to attorneys who are licensed by The Supreme Court of Ohio. DEPUTY CLERKS ARE PREVENTED FROM PRACTICING LAW AND THEREFORE ARE NOT PERMITTED TO GIVE ADVICE. They are only authorized to determine if forms and other legal documents are appropriate and acceptable for filing.

 

The Court cannot prevent you from filing paperwork without legal review, however, if the paperwork is filed improperly, the case will be dismissed immediately, and no court cost will be refunded.  Therefore, it is strongly suggested that you seek legal counsel.

Forms of payment accepted: Credit, Debit, Cash, or Money Order, No personal checks. Only Counsel may use business checks.

Filing Fee for NEW cases: $135.00               Filing Fee to reactivate an EXISTING case: $135.00