Family Law

This section of the library covers topics such as adoption, child custody, child support, divorce, fatherhood, motherhood, paternity, spousal support, and enforcing visitation orders.

For general information on this topic, we recommend viewing the ODJFS's Services for Families website first.

Family Law Topics

(Also see Other Topics Related to Family Law)

Adoption & Foster Care (17) - Learn more about adoption in Ohio.

Annulment (3) - Learn more about annulment in Ohio.

Child Abuse & Neglect (8) - Learn more about reporting child abuse and neglect.

Child Care (7) - Learn about child care in Ohio.

Child Custody (20) - Learn about child custody in Ohio.

Child Support (23) - Learn more about obtaining and changing child support in Ohio.

Co-Habiting (Unmarried) Partners (3) - This page of the site addresses the rights and responsibilities of co-habiting, unmarried partners.

Divorce (25) - Learn more about divorce and the many issues involved with a divorce in Ohio.

Marriage (6) - Learn more about marriage in Ohio.

Name Changes (7) - Learn more about name changes in Ohio.

Paternity (6) - Learn more about establishing the paternity of a child.

Spousal Support & Other Marital Rights (10) - Learn more about spousal support and how it is determined, as well as other marital rights and responsibilities.

Visitation (13) - Learn more about establishing, enforcing, and modifying visitation rights.

Document related to Family Law are grouped below:

Legal Education

Directory of Ohio's Courts - This link to the Ohio Judicial Conference offers a directory of Ohio's various courts.

Findlaw for the Public - Information covering a wide variety of areas of law.

National Archives - Valuable records are preserved and are available to you, whether you want to see if they contain clues about your family’s history, need to prove a veteran’s military service, or are researching an historical topic that interests you.

Ohio Revised Code and Administrative Code - Link to Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Online.

Self-Help Forms

ODJFS Forms Central - At this site, you will find forms currently used in ODJFS programs. The purpose of Forms Central is to provide customers and staff with a dynamic listing of all ODJFS forms along with the capability to order forms online.

Other Resources

2-1-1 Franklin County Information and Referral Services - Get connected to community help, information and referral services by simply dialing 2-1-1 on your telephone.

2-1-1 Ohio: Information and Referral Services for All Counties - By county listing of information for food, shelter, emergency assistance, housing and other issues.

Legal Dictionary - Look up legal terms with this comprehensive dictionary tool.

State of Ohio Government Telephone Directory - Telephone numbers for all state agencies.

Related Library Topics

Find additional information in these related topics within the Ohio Law Library:

Domestic Violence
Government Assistance
Healthcare
Seniors
Courts and The Law

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