The Domestic Relations Division of the Common
Pleas Court hears all cases concerning the termination of
marriages filed in Allen County, Ohio. These include divorce,
dissolution, legal separation, annulment and the issuance
of civil protection orders arising out of domestic violence.
The Court also hears all matters associated
with these cases such as determining parental rights and responsibilities
or custody, child support, spousal support or alimony, property
division and debt allocation.
Cases filed under the Uniform Interstate
Family Support Act are also heard by the Domestic Relations
Division. These involve actions started in another state but
enforced in Ohio when the support is owed by an Ohio resident.
The Allen County Domestic Relations Judge
is Matt C. Staley. Two Magistrates also serve the Common Pleas
Court, primarily in the area of Domestic Relations. Magistrates
Deborah L. Drexler and Dennis S. Kerber conduct courtroom
proceedings and provide mediation services to prospective
litigants as requested.
The local court rules regarding domestic
relations proceedings and additional general information may
be obtained by contacting the Court.
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