Modifying an Order in Logan County

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

Logan County, Ohio · Bellefontaine

After a decree, the Family Court keeps continuing jurisdiction to change support and parenting orders. In Logan County you file a motion under the original case number — the standard depends on what you are changing, and a change in the child's school placement is decided under R.C. 3109.04(E), not as an automatic custody change.

How do I change a custody or support order in Logan County, Ohio?

File a post-decree motion under your original case number in the section that issued the order. To change the parenting-time schedule, the court uses the best-interest standard; to change custody (the residential parent or legal custody), you must show a change in circumstances plus best interest under R.C. 3109.04(E), and under DR Loc. R. 3.04 the motion must state the specific change in circumstances or the court may dismiss it. To change support, show a change in circumstances (often about 10%) or use the CSEA review. A residential parent who plans to move must file a notice of intent to relocate (R.C. 3109.051(G)). A DR motion/pleading to re-open the case has a $150 deposit. Confirm with the DR Department at (937) 292-4043.

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: Logan County Court of Common Pleas, Family Court Division

101 S. Main Street, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Phone: (937) 292-4043
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Website: www.logancountyohio.gov/common-pleas-court---family-court.html

Juvenile Branch (Never-Married Parents)

Logan County Court of Common Pleas, Family Court Division — Juvenile
101 S. Main Street, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Phone: (937) 599-7245
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Post-Decree Modifications is the right path if…

You already have a Logan County (or transferred) order you need to change.
Something significant has changed — income, the child's needs, a planned move, or the parenting schedule.
You can state the specific change in circumstances your motion is based on (DR 3.04).
You can pay the $150 motion deposit (or request a waiver) and file under the original case number.

Filing Fees

A Domestic Relations motion/pleading to re-open a case (custody, visitation, support) is $150 under DR Cost Deposits Schedule A · Juvenile post-decree deposits: confirm with the Juvenile Department. Court fees and deposits change — confirm the current amount with the Logan County Clerk of Courts before filing: Domestic Relations Department (937) 292-4043 or the Family Court main line (937) 599-7249 (Juvenile Department (937) 599-7245 for never-married-parent cases).

Forms & Filing Packets

Change custody or parenting time — $150 DR motion deposit (Juvenile deposits: confirm with the court)

File a motion under the original case number. State the specific change in circumstances (DR 3.04). The court applies R.C. 3109.04(E) for custody and the best-interest standard for parenting-time changes.

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.
Logan County Visitation Guidelines (Form DR-01, eff. 1-19-18) — The court's standard parenting-time schedule, applied as the default when parents do not agree on something different. The posted PDF is a scanned document, so confirm the current schedule specifics (holidays, distance, exchanges) with the court. Tip: Use these as your starting point; the court can tailor a different schedule when it fits the children.
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.

Change child support — $150 DR motion deposit (Juvenile deposits: confirm with the court)

Show a change in circumstances (often about 10%) or ask the CSEA to review the order. File the change-of-support motion with an updated Affidavit of Income & Expenses and worksheet.

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.
Affidavit of Income & Expenses (Ohio SC Affidavit 1) — Income, expenses, and basic financial information. Each party files their own. Must be notarized.
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.

How to File Post-Decree Modifications in Logan County

Identify what you are changing. Custody, parenting time, or support — each has its own legal standard.
State your grounds. For custody, state the specific change in circumstances (DR 3.04); for support, show a change in circumstances or use the CSEA review.
File under the original case number. File the motion in the section that issued the order and pay the $150 deposit (or request a waiver).
Handle relocation if it applies. A residential parent planning to move files a notice of intent to relocate; the court may adjust parenting time.
Serve and attend the hearing. Serve the other party and present your evidence at the hearing.

Logan County Practice Notes

Custody changes need a specific change in circumstances. Under DR Loc. R. 3.04, a motion to modify the allocation of parental rights must state the order to be modified and the specific change in circumstances; if it is not specific, the court can dismiss it on its own motion. Changing the child's school placement is decided under R.C. 3109.04(E) and is not, by itself, a change of legal custody.
Agreed changes have their own path. Under DR Loc. R. 3.05, to reallocate parental rights or change a shared-parenting plan by agreement, file a Request for Approval of the agreed plan with a child-support worksheet and a Child Custody Affidavit; agreed entries that deviate on support are set for a hearing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I change or enforce a Logan County order?: Post-decree motions stay in the same case that issued your decree. To change the parenting-time schedule, the court uses the best-interest standard; to change custody, you must show a change in circumstances plus best interest under R.C. 3109.04(E), and the motion must state the specific change (DR 3.04). To change support, show a change in circumstances or use the CSEA review. A Domestic Relations motion or pleading to re-open the case is $150. A residential parent planning to move files a notice of intent to relocate.
How much does it cost to file a family law case in Logan County?: The original-complaint deposit for a divorce, dissolution, legal separation, or annulment is $400. A Domestic Relations motion or pleading to re-open a case (custody, visitation, or contempt) is $150 under the DR Cost Deposits Schedule A. A DVCPO petition has no filing fee. Juvenile filing deposits are not on a posted schedule — confirm them with the Juvenile Department. Service by publication is paid directly to the Daily Court Reporter, even in an approved indigent case. An Affidavit of Indigency can waive the deposit. Confirm current amounts with the DR Department at (937) 292-4043.
Do I need permission to move with my child in Logan County?: A residential parent who intends to move must file a notice of intent to relocate (R.C. 3109.051(G)). The court may set a hearing to decide whether to adjust the parenting-time schedule. Filing the notice is required even when you believe the move will not affect parenting time.
How does the Logan County CSEA help with child support?: Any Logan County case involving children requires the Application for Child Support Services (a Title IV-D application, DR Loc. R. 1.03), which opens the CSEA case. The CSEA sets support under Ohio's guidelines, collects it by income withholding, and can administratively review and adjust an existing order; a contested result can go to the court.
What parenting-time schedule does Logan County use?: When parents cannot agree, the court applies the Logan County Visitation Guidelines (Form DR-01, eff. 1-19-18) as the default schedule. The posted guidelines PDF is a scanned document, so confirm the current specifics (holiday rotation, distance provisions, exchanges) with the court. Parents can agree on their own plan instead, which the court usually approves if it fits the children.

Free Local Resources in Logan County

Logan County Court of Common Pleas — Family Court Division. The single combined Family Court for divorce, dissolution, legal separation, annulment, post-decree matters, and protection orders (Domestic Relations), plus never-married-parent custody/support, non-parent custody, and CPS (Juvenile), and adoption (Probate), at 101 S. Main Street, Bellefontaine. Family Court main line (937) 599-7249; Domestic Relations (937) 292-4043; Juvenile (937) 599-7245; Probate (937) 599-7252. DR/civil documents can be e-filed by email before 4:15 p.m. Court information and rules are at https://www.logancountyohio.gov/common-pleas-court---family-court.html.
Logan County Domestic Relations Forms. Logan County uses the Ohio Supreme Court standardized DR/Juvenile forms, plus a few local forms (the Visitation Guidelines, the Application for Child Support Services, and the Affidavit of Indigency). The DR forms page is at https://www.logancountyohio.gov/domestic-relations-forms.html.
Logan County Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA). Any case involving children requires the Application for Child Support Services (Title IV-D). The CSEA sets support under Ohio's guidelines, collects by income withholding, and can review existing orders. Confirm contact details with the Family Court at (937) 599-7249.
CASA of Logan County. Provides trained volunteer Guardian ad Litem advocates for children in contested cases. Learn more at https://www.casaoflogancounty.org/.
Ohio Child Support Calculator. Run the official Ohio 2024 Income Shares child-support worksheet at https://ohiochildsupportcalculator.ohio.gov/ before any case that sets or changes support.

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