Enforcing Orders (Contempt) in Hocking County

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

Hocking County, Ohio · Logan

When the other person ignores a custody, parenting-time, or support order, contempt is how you ask the court to enforce it. In Hocking County, you file a Motion for Contempt in the same Common Pleas case that issued the order.

How do I enforce my Hocking County order if the other person won't follow it?

File a Motion for Contempt (Form 24) with an affidavit of specific facts and a show-cause order in the original Common Pleas case; the order and the R.C. 2705.031(C) notices must be served on the other person (Local Rule 70). The contempt deposit is $150.00. A person defending a contempt who qualifies financially may request appointed counsel (a $25 indigency affidavit fee applies).

Where to File: Hocking County Court of Common Pleas, General & Domestic Relations Division

1 East Main Street
Phone: (740) 385-4027
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Website: hocking.oh.gov/commonpleas

Juvenile Branch (Never-Married Parents)

Hocking County Juvenile Court (Common Pleas, Juvenile Division)
1 East Main Street
Phone: (740) 385-3615
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Post-Decree Contempt is the right path if…

The other person is violating a Hocking County court order.
Child support, spousal support, or a property term isn't being paid.
Parenting time or custody terms are being denied or ignored.
You have specific dates and facts showing the violations.
You want the court to compel compliance and possibly impose penalties.

Filing Fees

Motion for contempt deposit $150.00 · a person defending contempt who qualifies financially may request appointed counsel ($25 indigency affidavit fee) · confirm the current amounts with the Clerk at (740) 385-2616.

Forms & Filing Packets

Enforce unpaid support — Contempt deposit $150.00

File a Motion for Contempt (Form 24) with an affidavit detailing the missed payments and a show-cause order. The CSEA can also assist with support enforcement, including interstate (UIFSA) cases.

Motion for Contempt (Ohio SC Form 24) — Asks the court to enforce a custody, parenting-time, or support order the other person is ignoring. File with an affidavit of specific facts and a show-cause order; the R.C. 2705.031(C) notices must be served (Local Rule 70).
Affidavit of Income & Expenses (Ohio SC Affidavit 1) — Income, expenses, and basic financial information. Each party files their own. Must be notarized.

Enforce parenting time or custody — Contempt deposit $150.00

File a Motion for Contempt (Form 24) with an affidavit of specific facts and a show-cause order. When the contempt involves interference with parenting time, the notice also includes the R.C. 3109.051(K) penalties.

Motion for Contempt (Ohio SC Form 24) — Asks the court to enforce a custody, parenting-time, or support order the other person is ignoring. File with an affidavit of specific facts and a show-cause order; the R.C. 2705.031(C) notices must be served (Local Rule 70).
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.

Enforce another decree term — Contempt deposit $150.00

File a Motion for Contempt (Form 24) with an affidavit stating the specific facts and a show-cause order; the order and R.C. 2705.031(C) notices must be served (Local Rule 70).

Motion for Contempt (Ohio SC Form 24) — Asks the court to enforce a custody, parenting-time, or support order the other person is ignoring. File with an affidavit of specific facts and a show-cause order; the R.C. 2705.031(C) notices must be served (Local Rule 70).

How to File Post-Decree Contempt in Hocking County

Document the violations. Write down the specific dates and facts showing how the order was violated (missed payments, denied parenting time, etc.).
Prepare the motion and show-cause order. Complete a Motion for Contempt (Form 24) with a supporting affidavit and a show-cause order.
File in the original case and pay. File with the Common Pleas Clerk in the case that issued the order and pay the $150.00 contempt deposit.
Serve the required notices. Ensure the order and the R.C. 2705.031(C) notices (plus the R.C. 3109.051(K) notice for parenting-time interference) are served on the other person (Local Rule 70).
Attend the hearing. Present your evidence; the court can order compliance, a purge plan, fees, or other penalties.

Hocking County Practice Notes

Show-cause and required notices. A contempt motion needs an affidavit of specific facts and a show-cause order; the order and the R.C. 2705.031(C) notices must be served on the other person. Parenting-time interference also requires the R.C. 3109.051(K) notice (Local Rule 70).
Appointed counsel for the defending party. Because contempt can carry jail time, a person defending a contempt who qualifies financially may request appointed counsel; a $25 indigency affidavit fee applies.
CSEA can help enforce support. For unpaid support, the Hocking County CSEA ((740) 385-5663) can assist with enforcement, including interstate (UIFSA) cases, alongside or instead of a court contempt motion.
Heard by Magistrate Joe Nemec. Hocking County domestic-relations matters are heard by Magistrate Joe Nemec (Local Rule 10); Judge Jason M. Despetorich reviews the magistrate's decision and rules on any objections.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I enforce my Hocking County order if the other person won't follow it?: File a Motion for Contempt (Form 24) with an affidavit of specific facts and a show-cause order in the original case; the order and the R.C. 2705.031(C) notices must be served (Local Rule 70). The contempt deposit is $150.00. A person defending contempt who qualifies financially may request appointed counsel (a $25 indigency affidavit fee applies).
How do I change child support in Hocking County?: File a Motion for Change of Child Support (Form 28) under R.C. 3119.79 with an income/expense affidavit and proof of income, or ask the CSEA for an administrative review. The court reviews the health-care order and the tax-exemption designation as part of the change (Local Rule 71.01).
Which Hocking County court hears my family-law case?: Married/formerly married matters — divorce, dissolution, legal separation, annulment, post-decree, and adult protection orders — are heard in the Court of Common Pleas, General & Domestic Relations Division ((740) 385-4027). Never-married parentage, custody, support, companionship, and non-parent custody are heard in the Juvenile Court ((740) 385-3615). Both are at 1 East Main Street, Logan.
What if I can't afford the filing deposit in Hocking County?: File a poverty affidavit before a deputy clerk; the court may waive the deposit (Local Rule 4.07). Confirm the current amounts and accepted payment methods with the Clerk at (740) 385-2616 (no personal checks; a card surcharge may apply).

Free Local Resources in Hocking County

Hocking County DIY Divorce Forms. The Common Pleas Court's do-it-yourself divorce information and form links for self-represented filers: https://hocking.oh.gov/commonpleas/DIY-Divorce-Forms
Hocking County Common Pleas Forms. Domestic-relations forms, including the county Party and Parenting Supplemental Information Affidavits and the Notice of Intent to Relocate: https://hocking.oh.gov/commonpleas/Forms
Hocking County Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA). Hocking County DJFS, 350 State Route 664 N, Logan, OH 43138; (740) 385-5663. Establish, modify, collect, and enforce child support (including interstate cases).
Ohio Child Support Calculator. The official 2024 Income Shares calculator used to estimate child support before you file: https://ohiochildsupportcalculator.ohio.gov/
Hocking County Prosecutor — Victim Services & Sheriff. Help filing a protection order: Prosecutor's Office of Victim Services (740) 385-5343; Hocking County Sheriff's Office (740) 385-2131.

Related to your contempt case

Post-Decree Modification — Update custody, support, or parenting orders after your case ends.
Child Support — Calculate, establish, or modify support under Ohio's guidelines.
Spousal Support — Pursue or respond to alimony requests during and after divorce.

Related guides

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

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.
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.

Keep exploring

Ohio Post-Decree Contempt guide — Statewide overview of post-decree contempt in Ohio.
Columbus family law — Local attorneys and courts serving the Columbus metro.
Meet Stephanie Green — Managing Partner & Family Law Attorney at Gavvl Law.
Payment plans & financing — Flat fees with Gavvl Direct, Affirm, Klarna, or PayPal Pay Later.

Call (844) 694-2885 or email support@gavvl.com.