Disclaimer: Legal practice in all Courts is restricted by law to attorneys who are licensed by The Supreme Court of Ohio. DEPUTY CLERKS ARE PREVENTED FROM PRACTICING LAW AND THEREFORE ARE NOT PERMITTED TO GIVE ADVICE.
COURT POLICY FOR INDIVIDUALS FILING WITHOUT AN ATTORNEY
Effective immediately, the Court establishes the following policy for individuals wishing to file their papers without and attorney:
You can find and print the necessary paperwork off our website at:
https://www.pickawaycourt.com/forms/
These forms or additional forms not on our website can be located at:
- The Ohio Supreme Court’s website at https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/forms/all-forms/domestic-relations-and-juvenile-standardized/1
- Ohio Legal Help’s website at https://www.ohiolegalhelp.org/
- SOUTHEAST OHIO LEGAL SERVICES CHILLICOTHE OFFICE
Online: http://www.seols.org/Chillicothe
73 East Water Street
Chillicothe, Ohio 45601
Phone: 740-773-0012
Toll Free: 800-686-3668
Income Eligibility Requirements
Other helpful resources can be found at: https://www.oh-paternity.com/faqs-english
The Court cannot prevent you from filing paperwork without legal review, however, if the paperwork is filed improperly, the case will be dismissed immediately, and no court cost will be refunded. Therefore, it is strongly suggested that you seek legal counsel.
Forms of payment accepted: Credit, Debit, Cash, or Money Order, No personal checks. Only Counsel may use business checks.
Filing Fee for NEW cases: $135.00 Filing Fee to reactivate an EXISTING case: $135.00
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