Welcome to Lorain County Domestic Relations & Juvenile Court

NEW! Domestic Relations E-File Order

NEW! Go to the Lorain County Domestic Relations and Juvenile Court Virtual Self-Help Center to complete your forms online and find step-by-step information about the court process:

Lorain County Domestic Relations & Juvenile Court Virtual Self-Help Center

Notice of Changes to Local Rules for Domestic Relations & Juvenile Divisions – DR Amendment Notice – April 2026 and Juvenile Amendment Notice- April 2026.  You can view them at Local Court Rules

Traffic Arraignment Interview Form Download PDF | Complete and Submit Online

To find out how to attend your Court hearing virtually through Zoom, click here: Court Zoom Information Rev. 2026.03.04

We now offer text message reminders for Juvenile Court appointments and hearings!
Click here for the text authorization form.

Need help collecting and/or enforcing your child support case? Complete this application to get started: English |   Aplicación en línea

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Domestic Relations Clerk (Main Line): 440-329-5277

Juvenile Clerk (Main Line): 440-329-5187

Si necesita un intérprete, llame al (440) 329-5471 y deje su nombre, número de caso y número de teléfono.

Lorain County Domestic Relations Court is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by applicable State and Federal law.