Auglaize County Protection Order Attorneys

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Auglaize County protection orders, filed by Gavvl Law

A domestic violence civil protection order can order someone to stay away and can also set temporary custody and support, and in Auglaize County the petition is filed on paper in the Court of Common Pleas under R.C. 3113.31 with no filing fee. Gavvl Law completes the Form 10.01-D petition, presents it for a same-day ex parte order when there is immediate danger, and offers a flat fee or full representation for the full hearing that follows — a final order can last up to five years.

• No fee, on paper, and same-day when it counts. There is no filing fee for a DVCPO petitioner and the petition is filed on paper, so cost is not a barrier to protection. A judge or magistrate can grant a same-day ex parte order before the full hearing, and we file it that way when the danger is immediate.
• The respondent details Auglaize requires. Before an ex parte review the petition must list the respondent's height, weight, hair and eye color, race, and sex, which Auglaize specifically requests. We collect that description up front so the filing is accepted without a trip back for missing information.
• Custody, support, and no-contact terms in one order. A protection order here can require no contact, use of the home, and temporary custody and support, and it is never mediated. We ask for the full range of terms your situation needs so a single order covers safety and the practical arrangements while it lasts.

If you are in danger right now, call 911 first — the petition is a court process that follows once you are safe. We file the Form 10.01-D on paper with the Auglaize County Court of Common Pleas at no cost to you and stay with the case through the full hearing, where a final order under R.C. 3113.31 can last up to five years.

Flat-fee options

Flat fee: we file your DV civil protection order petition and represent you at the ex parte and full hearings — or, if you are the responding party, defend you at the full hearing.

• Defend a protection order (full hearing): $2,900
• File a DV protection order (petition + hearings): $3,500

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Where to File: Auglaize County Court of Common Pleas

Civil Protection Orders is the right path if…

• A family or household member has harmed, threatened, or stalked you or your children.
• You need a court order requiring the other person to stay away or have no contact.
• You may also need temporary custody, support, or use of the home.
• You want protection that can last up to five years.

Filing Fees

No filing fee to the petitioner · filed on paper · physical description of the respondent required · same-day ex parte order available · final order up to five years under R.C. 3113.31 · mediation is never used for a protection order

Forms & Filing Packets

How to File Civil Protection Orders in Auglaize County

1. If you are in danger now, call 911. A protection order is a civil court process, not an emergency response. For immediate danger, call 911.
2. Prepare the petition. Complete the Petition for a Domestic Violence Civil Protection Order (Form 10.01-D) describing the abuse or threats and what protection you need; include a physical description of the respondent.
3. File on paper at the Court of Common Pleas. File with the Clerk on paper — there is no filing fee to the petitioner.
4. Seek the same-day ex parte order. A judge or magistrate can issue a same-day ex parte order when there is immediate danger.
5. Attend the full hearing. A full hearing follows; a final order under R.C. 3113.31 can last up to five years.

Auglaize County Practice Notes

• No fee and a same-day ex parte order. There is no filing fee for a DVCPO petitioner in Auglaize County, and the petition is filed on paper. A judge or magistrate can issue a same-day ex parte order when there is an immediate danger, before the full hearing.
• Have a physical description ready. Auglaize asks for a physical description of the respondent — height, weight, hair and eye color, race, and sex — so have that ready when you file. A final order under R.C. 3113.31 can last up to five years.
• Mediation is never used for protection orders. A protection order is never mediated. The order can require no contact, use of the home, and temporary custody and support.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a domestic violence protection order in Auglaize County?

File Auglaize County's own Domestic Violence CPO Packet in the Court of Common Pleas — the county posts it online, and a separate Dating Violence CPO Packet covers protection from a dating partner. There is no filing fee, and the petition is filed on paper. Auglaize asks for a physical description of the respondent — height, weight, hair and eye color, race, and sex — so have that ready. A judge or magistrate can issue a same-day ex parte order when there is immediate danger, and a final order under R.C. 3113.31 can last up to five years. If you are in danger right now, call 911.

Is there an automatic restraining order when I file for divorce in Auglaize County?

Yes. When you file, Auglaize County's Standing Orders (DR-SO) take effect and are served with the summons. This mutual restraining order stops both spouses from removing the children from the county to relocate, harassing each other, or disposing of property or opening a safe-deposit box. It is not a no-contact order — for that you need a domestic violence protection order.

How does Auglaize County decide temporary orders during a divorce?

Auglaize uses a 14-day rule. You ask for temporary orders by a separate motion and a sworn affidavit, and the court does not rule for 14 days after the motion is served, giving the other party time to respond. After an order issues, either party can ask for a hearing within 14 days — asking does not pause the order, which stays in effect meanwhile. A true emergency gets a priority hearing set within 14 days; the court will not repeat orders the Standing Orders already cover. For immediate danger, use a domestic violence protection order.

Free Local Resources in Auglaize County

• Auglaize County Clerk of Courts. Provides current filing fees, local forms, and filing instructions for custody, divorce, and dissolution cases. Call the Domestic Relations Court at (419) 739-6775 or visit https://www2.auglaizecounty.org/courts/domestic-relations-court before filing to confirm deposits and packet requirements.
• Auglaize County Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA). Auglaize County's IV-D agency opens child-support cases, runs wage withholding, distributes payments, and enforces orders. File a IV-D Application when establishing or modifying support.

Other Family-Law Topics in Auglaize County

• Statewide Custody Overview — How Ohio custody and parenting time work at a high level.
• Talk to a Family Law Attorney — Connect with a Auglaize County custody attorney for help with your case.

Related to your protection orders case

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

Related guides

In-depth, attorney-written guides on protection orders and related Ohio family law topics.

• Civil Protection Orders in Ohio: How to Get a CPO — An Ohio civil protection order can provide fast, court-ordered protection from domestic violence — including no-contact terms, exclusive home use, and temporary custody. Here's how to get one.
• Emergency Custody in Ohio: When and How to Get an Ex Parte Order — When a child faces immediate danger, Ohio courts can grant emergency custody on short notice through an ex parte order. Here's what qualifies and what happens next.

Continue your Auglaize County research

• Ohio Civil Protection Orders guide — Statewide overview of civil protection orders in Ohio.
• Dayton family law — Local attorneys and courts serving the Dayton metro.
• Auglaize County family law guide — Court info, local filing notes, FAQs, and the downloadable Auglaize County guide.
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