WHAT COURT STAFF CANNOT DO TO ASSIST YOU!
* Court staff cannot provide legal advice, interpret the law, or provide an opinion about what to do in your case. Only a lawyer can give you legal advice.

* Court staff cannot answer your questions that require guidance concerning what you should do in your case. Only a lawyer can give you such advice.

* Court staff cannot advise you whether or not you should file your case in this Court or the steps necessary to take while in court, or to render an opinion about what may happen after your case is presented to this Court.

* Court staff cannot advise you concerning what you may say in court, other than simple procedural matters of courtesy such as addressing the Judge or a Magistrate as “your Honor”.

* Court staff cannot permit you to speak with the Judge or a Magistrate outside the courtroom. Court staff are not permitted to speak to the Judge or a Magistrate on your behalf concerning your case.

* Court staff cannot fill-out a form or pleading on your behalf, or advise you on what words to use in your documentation. Court staff may be able to provide a blank form for your use or direct you where to find such a form.

* Court staff cannot sign an Order or change an Order signed by the Judge or a Magistrate. Court staff are not permitted to explain the legal meaning or the effect of an Order to you.

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