Domestic Relations Court is a division of the Court of Common Pleas. This division hears all cases involving divorce, dissolution, legal separation, annulment, and all non-criminal domestic violence. Matters involving child custody, visitation, child and spousal support are also under the jurisdiction of this court.

Domestic clerks are responsible for initiating and maintaining all case files and the collection and distribution of filing fees and costs. Assistance is available in filling out the petition for a protection order.

Local rules requires approval from the court before filing a petition for dissolution. Pleadings which do not require deposits or filing fees may be submitted by fax. More information on procedure and local rules can be found by clicking on Links and accessing the Clermont County Law Library website.

Please Note : This site does not contain records pertaining to civil domestic violence petitions.

Operating Hours
The clerk's office is open 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday except for holidays.

Location
Domestic Relations Court and
Clerk of Courts
2340 Clermont Center Drive
Batavia, Ohio 45103.

Payment Methods:
At the present time we do not accept credit cards payments, only cash, check and money order.
Please make checks and money orders payable to: Common Pleas Clerk of Courts