Modifying an Auglaize County Order

Reviewed by Stephanie Green · Managing Partner & Co-Founder · Last updated June 11, 2026

Auglaize County, Ohio · Wapakoneta

Life changes after a case ends. In Auglaize County, post-decree motions stay in the same Domestic Relations case that issued your decree. A motion to modify custody, parenting time, or support has a $200 deposit plus any past court costs you were ordered to pay; support changes can also start through the Child Support Enforcement Agency. Both parents may need the A-OK class again if it has been over two years.

How do I change an Auglaize County order after the divorce is final?

File a motion to modify in the same Domestic Relations case that issued your decree — the deposit is $200 plus any past court costs you were ordered to pay. A post-judgment motion to raise a new issue is also $200, and reopening a case is $150. To change custody or parenting time you generally must show a change of circumstances and that the change serves the children's best interest; to change support you must show a substantial change or meet the guideline threshold (and CSEA can also review support at (567) 242-2700). A parent planning to move should follow Ohio's relocation notice rules first — ask the Domestic Relations Court at (419) 739-6775 which form your decree needs. Both parents may need the A-OK class again if it has been over two years.

Ohio Custody by the Numbers

Best interest The single standard that governs every Ohio custody decision Source: Ohio Revised Code § 3109.04
No set age There is no age a child can choose a parent — the judge weighs a mature child's wishes Source: Ohio Revised Code § 3109.04(B)
Change in circumstances Required, plus a best-interest finding, before the residential parent can be changed Source: Ohio Revised Code § 3109.04(E)(1)
Shared parenting Either parent may ask the court for a joint parenting plan Source: Ohio Revised Code § 3109.04(G)

Compare Types of Custody in Ohio

Custody type	Who makes major decisions	Where the child lives	Best when
Shared parenting	Both parents jointly, under a written plan	Time is split per the plan (not always 50/50)	Parents can communicate and cooperate on decisions
Sole legal & residential	One parent	Primarily with that parent	One parent is unable or unwilling to co-parent
Split custody	Each parent for the child in their care	Siblings are divided between the two homes	Rare — only when it serves each child's best interest
Legal custody to a non-parent	The relative or caregiver granted custody	With the non-parent caregiver	Neither parent can safely care for the child

Where to File: Auglaize County Court of Common Pleas

201 S Willipie St, Wapakoneta, OH 45895, Wapakoneta, OH 45895
Phone: (419) 739-6775
Hours: Monday–Friday (call the Clerk to confirm current hours)
Website: www2.auglaizecounty.org/courts/domestic-relations-court

Post-Decree Modifications is the right path if…

You already have a final Auglaize County order and need to change it.
Circumstances have changed (income, the children's needs, a planned move, or parenting time).
You and the other parent can't agree on the change informally.
You need the court to enforce or update custody, parenting time, or support.

Filing Fees

Motion to modify $200 plus any past court costs · post-judgment motion $200 · reopen a case $150 · support changes can also start through CSEA at (567) 242-2700 · confirm amounts with the Domestic Relations Court at (419) 739-6775

Forms & Filing Packets

Modify custody or parenting time — $200 motion to modify (plus any past costs)

File a motion to modify in your original DR case showing a change of circumstances and the children's best interest.

Post-Judgment / Motion to Modify (custody, parenting time, or support) — Reopens your original Domestic Relations case to change custody, parenting time, or support after the decree. A motion to modify has a $200 deposit plus any past court costs you were ordered to pay. Draft the motion in the existing case, state what changed, and attach a supporting affidavit; confirm packet requirements with the court at (419) 739-6775.
Parenting Proceeding / UCCJEA Affidavit (Ohio SC Affidavit 3) — Required in any case with minor children. Lists where each child has lived for the last 5 years, confirming Ohio's UCCJEA jurisdiction.

Modify child support — $200 motion to modify (plus any past costs) · or CSEA review

File a motion to modify support with an updated worksheet, or ask CSEA to review the order.

Motion for Change of Child Support (Ohio SC Form 28) — The Ohio uniform motion to change child support, medical support, or the tax exemption after a change of circumstances. File in the division that issued the order.
Ohio Child Support Computation Worksheet (2024 Income Shares) — Run the official Ohio Child Support Calculator, print, and sign. Required any time the court sets or changes support.
Post-Judgment / Motion to Modify (custody, parenting time, or support) — Reopens your original Domestic Relations case to change custody, parenting time, or support after the decree. A motion to modify has a $200 deposit plus any past court costs you were ordered to pay. Draft the motion in the existing case, state what changed, and attach a supporting affidavit; confirm packet requirements with the court at (419) 739-6775.

How to File Post-Decree Modifications in Auglaize County

Confirm you have a change of circumstances. Custody and parenting-time changes generally require a change of circumstances and the children's best interest; support changes require a substantial change or meeting the guideline threshold.
Prepare the motion to modify. Draft the motion in your original DR case, state exactly what you want changed, and attach a supporting affidavit (and an updated worksheet for support).
File with the $200 deposit. File with the Clerk of Courts and pay the $200 deposit plus any past court costs you owe. Support changes can also start through CSEA at (567) 242-2700.
Handle relocation notice. If you're moving, follow Ohio's relocation notice rules first — ask the Domestic Relations Court which form your decree needs.
Attend the hearing. The court may order mediation or appoint a GAL, then holds a hearing and rules on the modification.

Auglaize County Practice Notes

Post-decree motions stay in your original case. You don't start a new case to modify an order — you file a motion to modify in the same Domestic Relations case that issued your decree, with the $200 deposit plus any past court costs you owe. Support changes can also start through the Child Support Enforcement Agency.
Relocation requires advance notice. A parent who plans to move should follow Ohio's relocation notice rules before moving. Ask the Domestic Relations Court at (419) 739-6775 which form your decree needs and how far ahead to file it.
The A-OK class may be required again. Both parents may need the A-OK parenting class again if it has been over two years since they last took it. Confirm with the court whether your modification triggers the class before your hearing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to change an Auglaize County order after the decree?: A motion to modify custody, parenting time, or support has a $200 deposit plus any past court costs you were ordered to pay, filed in your original Domestic Relations case. A post-judgment motion to raise a new issue is $200, and reopening a case (for example, to correct a confirmation entry) is $150. Support changes can also start through the Child Support Enforcement Agency at (567) 242-2700.
What do I have to do before moving with my children in Auglaize County?: A parent who plans to move should follow Ohio's relocation notice rules before moving. Ask the Domestic Relations Court at (419) 739-6775 which form your decree needs and how far ahead to file it. If the move changes custody or parenting time, you file a motion to modify in your original case ($200 deposit plus any past costs you owe).
What is a IV-D application and why do I need one?: A IV-D Application opens a child-support case with your county's Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA). Once opened, CSEA collects support through automatic wage withholding, distributes it to the receiving parent, and can enforce the order through license suspension, federal tax intercept, credit reporting, and contempt referrals. Filing a IV-D Application is standard whenever a child-support order is issued.
What parenting class is required in Auglaize County, and what does it cost?: Auglaize County uses the A-OK (Assisting Our Kids) class. Both parents in a case with minor children must complete it unless excused — it is a 4-hour online course that costs $30 and is required once every two years. File the certificate before the final hearing.

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.

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Related guides

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

Post-Decree Modifications in Ohio: Changing Your Order After Divorce — Your divorce decree isn't carved in stone. When life changes, Ohio lets you modify custody, parenting time, and support — but each requires meeting a specific legal standard. Here's how.
How to Modify Child Support in Ohio — Child support orders aren't permanent. When income or circumstances change substantially, Ohio lets you modify support — through a CSEA review or a court motion. Here's how.
Contempt Motions in Ohio Family Court: Enforcing Your Order — When the other parent ignores a court order — withholding the children or refusing to pay support — a contempt motion is how Ohio courts enforce it. Here's how the process works.

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