FAQs
- WHAT CAN COURT STAFF DO TO ASSIST YOU?
- WHAT COURT STAFF CANNOT DO TO ASSIST YOU!
- Why can’t I talk to the Judge or Magistrate?
- Should I talk to an Attorney even if I am representing myself?
- What are the filing fees that must be paid to the Mahoning County Clerk of Courts for filing various actions with the Court?
- What forms must accompany a Complaint, Answer, or Counterclaim for Divorce or Legal Separation where there are NO minor children?
- What forms must accompany a Complaint, Answer, or Counterclaim for Divorce or Legal Separation where there ARE minor children?
- What forms must accompany a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage?
- What about commercially prepared forms that may be found on the Internet or at an office supply store?
- What is a Motion and Affidavit for Temporary Orders Without Oral Hearing and when should it be filed?
- What is an Affidavit of Property Form?
- What is Documentation and Valuation of Assets?
- What forms must accompany a Motion for Contempt or To Show Cause?
- What forms must accompany a Motion for Reallocation of Parental Rights?
- What form must be filed when a party wishes to relocate to another address?
- What are the filing fees that must be paid to the Mahoning County Clerk of Courts for filing various actions with the Court?
- What if I believe I cannot afford to pay the filing fees?
- Who do I contact for help in choosing an attorney?
- What if I want an attorney but have no money to pay for legal services?
- What are hearings before Magistrates and how do they differ from hearings before Judges?
- How can I find out my hearing date?
- How can I get a transcript of a hearing?
- Where can I get copies of my court papers?
- Can I call the Court with questions about my case?
- How do I bring a matter back before the Court?
- How can I enforce my current child support or health insurance order?
- Where can I determine the current balance owed on a support obligation or the date of a last payment?
- What do I have to do if I change employment?
- What is the mandatory parent education class, and how do I sign up for it?
- What do I have to do if I plan to relocate to another county or state?
- Is there a certain age when children can choose which parent to live with?
- Can my child speak to the Judge or the Magistrate?
- My ex is not complying with the court ordered parenting time schedule. As a non-residential parent, what can I do?
- What is the holiday pick up and drop off time?
- What if my child does not wish to go with the other parent on their parenting time?
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