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Can your office advise me on what I need to do with regards to my case?: Our employees are forbidden by law to dispense legal advice to anyone. We can provide you the necessary forms and paperwork, and answer some basic questions of a non-legal nature. Again we strongly recommend you speak to an attorney.

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Clerk of Courts - Domestic Relations Division

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1. Where is the Domestic Relations Division of the Lucas County Clerk of Courts located?: We are located on the 1st floor of the Family Court Center at 429 N. Michigan St. in downtown Toledo. Our telephone number is 419-213-6901. Need driving directions? Please use the link to Mapquest provided below to obtain directions and/or a map to our office. More...

2. Am I in the correct court?: If you case number does not begin with the letters DR or DM then you have contacted the wrong court. Use the link Which Court is Mine (PDF) to determine the court of jurisdiction.
Which Court is Mine

3. Which courtroom is scheduled to hear my case?: In order to determine the courtroom your case is to be heard in, we need your case number or your name.

4. Is there a Divorce or Post Divorce filed?: You need to contact our office at 419-213-6901 or use our Dockets on Line module to obtain that information. More...

5. Has my divorce been granted?: Please contact our office at 419-213-6901 to obtain that information.

6. What is the cost to file for a Divorce, Legal Separation, or Dissolution?: The filing fee for all three is $ 300.00.

7. Does it cost more if there are minor children involved?: Yes it does. The filing fee for a Divorce with Minor Children is $ 350.
The filing fee for a Dissolution with Minor Children is $ 325.
The filing fee for a Legal Separation with Minor Children is $ 350.

8. What about a motion for consent parenting for a dissolution of marriage?: This will require an additional deposit of $ 50.00.

9. Can your office advise me on what I need to do with regards to my case?: Our employees are forbidden by law to dispense legal advice to anyone. We can provide you the necessary forms and paperwork, and answer some basic questions of a non-legal nature. Again we strongly recommend you speak to an attorney.

10. Are there other fees associated with Divorce, Dissolution, Legal Separations and Annulments?: Quite possibly. Go to our website home page and click Goverment/Clerk of Courts/Legal Divisions/Domestic Relations. Scroll down to Local Rules and click on the link. This will provide you with a listing of all fees.

11. Am I required to have an attorney file all necessary paperwork for a divorce, dissolution, legal separation or annulment?: No, however we strongly recommend you speak with an attorney. The court system can be complicated and confusing to someone not familiar with the practice of law.

12. Do you accept Credit Card Payments?: Yes we do. For your convenience, please use the link to the On-line payment portal found on the Domestic Relations Division Page.