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Has jurisdiction over adults charged with non-support contributing to the neglect or dependency of children, abuse of children, or failure to provide proper parental care.

Provides assistance for those who wish to represent themselves for simple divorces or dissolutions, child custody cases, and child visitation cases. Offers a pro bono (free) meeting for 15 minutes with an attorney. Clients are encouraged to seek legal counsel.

Provides legal assistance which may include information, advice, or representation as well as online resources to help with the following issues: *Domestic violence, stalking, and other abuse *Child custody and parenting time *Termination of marriage (Divorce or Dissolution) *Child custody and Child support

Offers system navigation, guidance, and information to parents without custody who need help to become more involved in the life of their child. Does not provide legal advice.

Provides information and case file review for those dealing with child support and child custody issues. Includes an assessment of the situation, recommendations, and help following up with county child support offices, Juvenile Court, and Domestic Relations Court. Will accompany clients to mediation meetings or to court, but will not legally represent clients. Will explain and assist with filling out forms the client may have received from the courts. If needed, this agency will provide their own forms for the client to fill out (depending on the situation).

Provides legal advice, assistance with document preparation, and in some instances may provide legal representation in the matters of child custody (including visitation and child support), parental rights, adoptions, guardianships, Power of Attorney, and divorce based upon the complexity of the case.

Provides legal services for low-income victims of domestic violence. Services include divorce assistance and assistance with custody/visitation issues for recent victims of domestic violence. Will also assist in filing for those who are seeking a Civil Protection Order (CPO) and/or provide representation regarding necessary CPO court hearings.

Provides legal services for low-income victims of domestic violence. Services include divorce assistance and assistance with custody/visitation issues for recent victims of domestic violence. Will also assist in filing for those who are seeking a Civil Protection Order (CPO) and/or provide representation regarding necessary CPO court hearings.

Provides two workshops: Child support Navigation and Parenthood Development. CHILD SUPPORT NAVIGATION: workshops inform families on how to navigate the child support system. Provides information and practical application on self-managing the fundamentals of their support orders from modification to termination. PARENTHOOD DEVELOPMENT: provides fathers, mothers and other parenting figures (aunts, uncles, grandparents, adult mentors) with information and support in their quest to enhance their parenting abilities. The group sessions include the sharing of researched materials on the subjects of: ages and stages of childhood development, family communications, male/female relations and punishment versus discipline.

Domestic relations divisions have jurisdiction over all proceedings involving divorce or dissolution of marriages, annulment, legal separation, spousal support and allocation of parental rights and responsibilities for the care of children.

Maintains records of all cases from the Ross County Juvenile Court. All filings of juvenile complaints, support cases, paternity establishment cases, abuse, neglect, and dependency cases are sent here. Makes available certified and non-certified copies of court documents for adults and youth who have or have had a case at juvenile court. Juvenile records are not open to the public and are only available to youth, their parents, guardians and attorneys. Motions on juvenile cases may be filed here by the defendant, but best to seek assistance of an attorney. Child custody/visitation/support petitions are filed here.

Provides a fatherhood program for fathers and father figures. Programming covers topics such as co-parenting, communication, men's health, children's growth, and the importance of fatherhood. Additionally, all participants work with a case manager to address individual needs such as child support navigation, parenting time/custody navigation, basic needs, and other goals. Employment coordinators are available to assist with job readiness, resume creation, and referrals for employment. Job/Interview ready clothing may be provided, if needed. Gift card incentives are provided for participation.

Provides assistance to those with child support enforcement or establishment matters. Advice and representation may be available in custody matters when the child's primary caretaker is threatened with loss of custody to a person who presents an imminent or long-term threat to the safety or well-being of the child. Advice on divorce matters is available and representation may also be available in very limited circumstances, generally involving past domestic violence in the household. Cooperates with local private attorneys who will file simple, uncontested divorces for a fee. Advice and/or assistance with "pro se" (D-I-Y) court filings is also available on a variety of other family issues including visitation, contempt of previous court orders, and adoption defense.

Provides case management and advocacy for fathers to ensure that their specific needs are being communicated and met. Develops and assists in implementing an individualized case plan with each father. Works closely with community service organizations throughout the area to connect fathers with the social services that can best assist them. Provides referrals for fathers with court issues related to child custody and record expungement.

Orders investigations as part of divorce actions, custody evaluations, child visitation arrangements, marriage conciliations, and home studies upon request of the judge.

Offers a four-week educational series on a variety of topics such as general parenting, how to navigate the child custody/child support system, healthy eating, financial literacy, etc. Can also provide one-on-one assistance with navigating the child support/custody system.

Offers child support coaching strategy sessions where the agency will of review supporting documents for those who choose to self-manage their child support, custody and visitation matters. Provides guidance on strategies to seek relief in those matters.

Provides assistance to those with child support enforcement or establishment matters. Advice and representation may be available in custody matters when the child's primary caretaker is threatened with loss of custody to a person who presents an imminent or long-term threat to the safety or well-being of the child. Advice on divorce matters is available and representation may also be available in very limited circumstances, generally involving past domestic violence in the household. Cooperates with local private attorneys who will file simple, uncontested divorces for a fee. Advice and/or assistance with "pro se" (D-I-Y) court filings is also available on a variety of other family issues including visitation, contempt of previous court orders, and adoption defense.

Domestic relations divisions have jurisdiction over all proceedings involving divorce or dissolution of marriages, annulment, legal separation, spousal support and allocation of parental rights and responsibilities for the care of children.

Provides assistance to those with child support enforcement or establishment matters. Advice and representation may be available in custody matters when the child's primary caretaker is threatened with loss of custody to a person who presents an imminent or long-term threat to the safety or well-being of the child. Advice on divorce matters is available and representation may also be available in very limited circumstances, generally involving past domestic violence in the household. Cooperates with local private attorneys who will file simple, uncontested divorces for a fee. Advice and/or assistance with "pro se" (D-I-Y) court filings is also available on a variety of other family issues including visitation, contempt of previous court orders, and adoption defense.

Provides free civil legal assistance to low-income residents of Northeast Ohio.

Represent domestic violence victims to obtain Civil Protection Orders (CPO), Juvenile protection orders (JCPO), sexual assault protection orders (CSPO) and civil stalking protection orders. Also; some representation for divorce and custody cases focused on seniors and domestic violence victims.