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The policy of this court is to promote the best interests of children whose parents, or other interested parties, have a custody or visitation matter in juvenile court. The first step in doing this is to make sure the children are safe and protected. The second step is to help children have contact with each of their parents even after a divorce, separation or if never married. The purpose of visitation is to ensure that parents have an opportunity to maintain contact with their children in an environment that is both safe and comfortable for the child. Children do best when they have reliable, ongoing relationships with both parents. For more information contact the Case Management / Visitation Program at 440-279-1854 .

Custody and Visitation Issues

When a married couple is divorced, custody and visitation issues are typically addressed in their divorce case filed in the General Division of the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas. When a couple was never married and have children, or if the married couple with children separate without getting divorced, issues regarding custody and visitation fall under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Division of the Court of Common Pleas. If the couple lives in two different counties, complaints to establish custody or visitation are typically filed in the county where the child resides.

Visitation Information and Forms

In-State Parenting Time Schedule

Out-of-State Parenting Time Schedule

Children's Bill of Rights

Supervised Visitation Rules

Non-Professional Supervised Visitation Guide

Notice of Intent to Relocate

Policy Regarding Legal Advice

 

Judge Timothy J. Grendell

Geauga County
Probate/Juvenile Court
231 Main Street Ste 200
Chardon, Ohio 44024

Phone: 440-279-1830

Fax: 440-285-8751

 

The Court closings for 2021 are:

Martin Luther King, Jr Day – Monday, January 18th

Presidents’ Day – Monday, February 15th

Good Friday – Friday, April 2nd

Easter – Monday, April 5th

Memorial Day – Monday, May 31st

Fourth of July – Friday, July 2nd and Monday, July 5th

Geauga Learn Day at the Fair – Thursday, September 2nd – Court is closed and staff is at the fair

Labor Day – Monday, September 6th

Columbus Day – Monday, October 11th

Veterans Day – Thursday, November 11th

Thanksgiving – Thursday, November 25th and Friday, November 26th

Christmas – Friday, December 24th and Monday, December 27th

New Year’s Eve – Friday, December 31st

 

 

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