The domestic relations division of the court is commonly known as "Divorce Court". Divorce, dissolution, legal separation, annulment. civil protection orders, and related matters are all heard in the Domestic Relations Court.

Magistrate
Sarah L. Heffter

 

Secretary:  Linda Kostelnik

100 Short Court Street
Suite 3-A
Chardon, Ohio 44024
440-279-1957

Magistrate
Barbara Powell

100 Short Court Street
Suite 3-B
Chardon, Ohio 44024
440-279-1957

Magistrate
Bruce C. Smalheer

Secretary:  Christina L. Leonard

100 Short Court Street
Suite 2-B
Chardon, Ohio 44024 
440-279-1956

Local Rule(s) Regarding Domestic Relations Cases

• Rule 5. Security for Costs
• Rule 6. Pleadings and Motions
• Rule 11. Divorce, Legal Separation, Annulment, & Dissolution of Marriage
• Rule 20. Child Support Enforcement Division
• Rule 28. Record of Proceedings, Transcripts

The following forms are to be used in Geauga County:

• Civil Forms
  • Case Designation Sheet
• Domestic Relations Forms
  • Application for Child Support Services
  • Child Custody Affidavit
  • Child Support Schedule/ORC 3119.021
  • Domestic Case Designation Sheet
  • Family Law Sensitive Information Sheet
  • Guidelines Worksheet, no children
  • Health Insurance and Expense Order
  • Judgment Entry of Dissolution
  • Judgment Entry of Divorce
  • Name Change - Judgment Entry
  • Notice of Intent to Relocate
  • Standard Parenting Time Guidelines, ORC 3109.051(F)(2)
  • Click here to review Local Rule 11 which includes the standard visitation guidelines.
  • Requests for Audio Recording
  • Requests for Record of Proceedings, Transcripts
• Stalking & Domestic Violence Forms
  • Stalking Order Protection Forms (external link)
  • Domestic Violence Protection Order Forms (external link)