Akron Family Law Attorneys

Akron family law cases are filed in the Summit County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division, in downtown Akron. The court hosts its own forms on drcourt.org and requires the "Remember the Children" parenting program for married parents with minor children before it will set a hearing. We represent clients across Greater Akron — from downtown and Highland Square to Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, Hudson, Tallmadge, Barberton, Green, and Twinsburg — and we know how Summit County's domestic relations and juvenile courts run their dockets.

Summit County Court of Common Pleas — Domestic Relations Division

205 South High Street, Akron, OH 44308
Phone: (330) 643-2365
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Clerk opens 7:30 AM)
Website: drcourt.org

Filing Fees in Summit County

  • Divorce with children (deposit): ~$420
  • Divorce without children (deposit): ~$370
  • Dissolution of marriage: ~$400
  • Post-decree motion: ~$240

Summit County domestic relations filing fees are paid as a deposit to the Clerk of Courts and are subject to court cost adjustments and statewide surcharges, including the mandatory $32 Ohio domestic violence shelter fee. Service costs are billed separately. Fee waivers (Local Form 124, Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis) are available for qualifying filers.

How Summit County Handles Family Law Cases

  • Summit County requires married parents with minor children to complete the "Remember the Children" program before the court will set a final hearing.
  • The court hosts its own numbered forms on drcourt.org — use the Summit forms and flatten the PDFs before filing.
  • Summit County dissolutions are heard 30 to 90 days after filing under Local Rule 7, once both spouses have signed the separation agreement and petition.
  • An ex parte emergency order triggers a full (de novo) hearing within about 10 business days under Local Rule 2.10.

Parenting Class Requirement

Summit County's "Remember the Children" program is completed online through the court's Learning Management System. We help every Akron client register the same week as filing so it never delays a hearing.

Summit County Juvenile Court (Never-Married Parents)

650 Dan Street, Akron, OH 44310
Phone: (330) 643-2900
Hours: Clerk's Office: Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Hears custody, parenting time, child support, and paternity for unmarried parents — plus delinquency, unruly, juvenile traffic, and abuse/neglect/dependency. Located at 650 Dan Street, separate from the downtown Domestic Relations courthouse.

Akron's two family courts sit in different parts of the city: Domestic Relations is downtown at 205 South High Street (divorce, dissolution, legal separation for married couples). The Summit County Juvenile Court is at 650 Dan Street and handles custody, parenting time, and child support for never-married parents — plus juvenile delinquency, abuse, neglect, and dependency cases.

About Akron

  • Summit County: ~540,000 residents (4th largest in Ohio)
  • Greater Akron metro: ~700,000
  • Median age: ~41

Serving Downtown, Highland Square, West Akron, Merriman Valley, Firestone Park, Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, Hudson, Tallmadge, Barberton, Green, Twinsburg, Norton, Fairlawn, Munroe Falls.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I file for divorce in Akron?
Akron divorce, dissolution, and legal separation cases are filed at the Summit County Domestic Relations Court, 205 South High Street in downtown Akron. We e-file all documents on behalf of our clients.
How much does it cost to file for divorce in Summit County?
Summit County divorce filing deposits run about $420 with minor children and $370 without; a dissolution is about $400. Statewide surcharges, including the $32 Ohio domestic violence shelter fee, are added. Fee waivers are available for qualifying filers.
How long does an Akron divorce take?
Summit County dissolutions are heard 30 to 90 days after filing under Local Rule 7. A contested Summit County divorce usually takes 9 to 18 months, depending on the complexity of property division and any custody disputes.
Do parents have to take a parenting class in Akron?
Yes. Married parents with minor children must complete Summit County's "Remember the Children" program online before the court will set a final hearing. Never-married parents complete "Working Together" through the Juvenile Court.
What's the difference between the Domestic Relations and Juvenile courts in Summit County?
Married couples file divorce, dissolution, and legal separation at the Domestic Relations Court, 205 South High Street. Never-married parents handle custody, parenting time, child support, and paternity at the Summit County Juvenile Court, 650 Dan Street.
Do you handle cases in Portage, Medina, Stark, and Wayne counties?
Yes. We regularly file across Greater Akron and Northeast Ohio, including Portage (Ravenna/Kent), Medina, Stark (Canton), and Wayne (Wooster) counties.

Akron Family Law Practice Areas

  • Divorce & Dissolution — End your marriage through a contested divorce or an amicable dissolution.
  • Paternity & Custody — Establish parentage and build a parenting plan that protects your children.
  • Child Support — Calculate, establish, or modify support under Ohio's guidelines.
  • Spousal Support — Pursue or respond to alimony requests during and after divorce.

Serving All of Greater Akron

We represent clients across the Akron metro area and surrounding counties.

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