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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 at429 N. Michigan St. in dowtown 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 WHAT COURT DO I CONTACT to determine the correct court or use the link provided. More...

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 to obtain that information. Please use the link provided below. 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 $ 200.00.

7. Does it cost more if there are minor children involved?

Yes it does. The filing fee for all three with minor children involved is $ 250.00.

8. What about a motion for consent parenting for a dissolution of marriage?

This will require an additional deposit of $ 50.00.

9. 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.

10. 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 cna be complicated and confusing to someone not familiar with the practice of law.

11. 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.