Tuscarawas County Protection Order Attorneys

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Ohio's Domestic Violence Civil Protection Order (R.C. 3113.31) and Civil Stalking Protection Order (R.C. 2903.214) can protect you from a family or household member or a stalker. Because Tuscarawas County has no separate domestic relations court, an adult petition is filed in the General Division, there is no filing fee, and the court can issue an ex parte order the same day followed by a full hearing. Gavvl Law prepares your petition and stands with you at the hearing.

• The right court for your respondent. An adult respondent's petition is filed in the General Division of the Court of Common Pleas, while a juvenile respondent is handled in the Juvenile Division. We confirm the intake and file in the correct division so nothing about the venue slows down your protection.
• Ready for the full hearing, not just the ex parte order. The court can grant an ex parte order the same day, but the longer-term order is decided at a full hearing where evidence matters. We prepare your testimony and exhibits for that hearing, which is where an unrepresented petitioner is most likely to be outmatched.
• Forms and local help pointed the right way. The county directs petitioners to the standardized DVCPO and CSPO forms through Southeastern Ohio Legal Services and Ohio Legal Help, and lists the Prosecutor's Office at (330) 365-3214 for local help. We prepare those petitions with you and coordinate with those resources when it helps your case.

There is no filing fee or service fee for a protection order, so representation is about the hearing, not the paperwork cost. We offer flat-fee representation with payment plans to carry a case from the ex parte order through the full hearing — and if you are in immediate danger, call 911 first, because the safety of you and your children comes before any filing.

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: Tuscarawas County Court of Common Pleas, General Division

Juvenile Branch (Never-Married Parents)

Tuscarawas County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division
125 E High Ave
Phone: (330) 365-3244
Hours: Monday–Friday (call the court to confirm current hours)

Civil Protection Orders is the right path if…

• You need protection from a family or household member (DVCPO) or a stalker (CSPO).
• You want a court order separate from any divorce or custody case.
• You may need same-day (ex parte) protection.
• You want help completing the standardized forms (SEOLS / Prosecutor's Office).
• You are not charged a filing fee for the petition.

Filing Fees

No filing fee or service fee for a DVCPO/CSPO · Filed in the General Division (adult respondent) or Juvenile Division (juvenile respondent) · Forms via SEOLS / Ohio Legal Help · Local help: Prosecutor's Office (330) 365-3214 · Call 911 in an emergency.

Forms & Filing Packets

How to File Civil Protection Orders in Tuscarawas County

1. Get the forms. Use the standardized DVCPO/CSPO petition forms from SEOLS / Ohio Legal Help; the Prosecutor's Office (330) 365-3214 can help locally.
2. File in the General Division. File the petition with the General Division Clerk in New Philadelphia — there is no filing fee. A juvenile respondent is handled in the Juvenile Division.
3. Ask for an ex parte order. Request a same-day ex parte order if you need immediate protection; the court will set a full hearing.
4. Attend the full hearing. Bring evidence to the full hearing, where the court decides whether to issue a longer-term protection order.

Tuscarawas County Practice Notes

• Filed in the General Division. Because Tuscarawas County has no separate domestic relations court, an adult DVCPO/CSPO petition is filed in the General Division of the Court of Common Pleas; a juvenile respondent is handled in the Juvenile Division. Confirm the current intake procedure with the Clerk before filing.
• No fee and possible same-day order. Ohio law prohibits charging the petitioner a filing or service fee. The court can issue an ex parte order the same day, followed by a full hearing. In an immediate emergency, call 911; a criminal temporary protection order can also arise from a related criminal case.
• Where to get the forms and help. The county points petitioners to the standardized protection-order forms via Southeastern Ohio Legal Services / Ohio Legal Help, and lists the Tuscarawas County Prosecutor's Office, (330) 365-3214, for local help.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I get a protection order in Tuscarawas County?

Because Tuscarawas County has no separate domestic relations court, an adult DVCPO (R.C. 3113.31) or Civil Stalking Protection Order (R.C. 2903.214) petition is filed in the General Division of the Court of Common Pleas (a juvenile respondent is handled in the Juvenile Division). In an immediate emergency, call 911.

Is there a filing fee for a protection order in Tuscarawas County?

No. Ohio law prohibits charging the petitioner a filing fee or service fee for a DVCPO/CSPO. The court can also issue an ex parte (same-day) order followed by a full hearing.

Where do I get protection-order forms and help in Tuscarawas County?

The county directs petitioners to the standardized protection-order forms via Southeastern Ohio Legal Services / Ohio Legal Help, and lists the Tuscarawas County Prosecutor's Office, (330) 365-3214, for local help.

Free Local Resources in Tuscarawas County

• Tuscarawas County Clerk of Courts (General Division). Clerk Wendy D. Jones, Suite 230, PO Box 628, New Philadelphia, OH 44663. Accepts filings in person, by mail, by email (clerkfiling@co.tuscarawas.oh.us, $0.25/page service copies), by e-file (eservices.tuscarawasohcourts.com), or by fax (330-343-4682). Call (330) 365-3243 to confirm deposits and packet requirements before filing.
• Tuscarawas County Court of Common Pleas, General Division. Hears divorce, dissolution, legal separation, annulment, and adult DVCPO/CSPO cases at 125 E High Ave, New Philadelphia; (330) 364-8811. DR forms are county-local packets provided via the County Bar Association and SEOLS. How-to videos at youtube.com/@TuscarawasCountyCourts.
• Tuscarawas County Juvenile Division. Judge Adam W. Wilgus. Handles parentage, custody, parenting time, and support for never-married parents, plus grandparent visitation and non-parent custody. Local Rule 6.2 requires the Affidavit of Basic Information and a Confidential Information Page with initial filings.
• Tuscarawas County Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA). Administered by the Prosecutor's Office (Director Traci A. Berry). Opens IV-D support cases, runs wage withholding, distributes payments, and enforces orders. CSEA line: 800-685-2732.
• Protection orders — SEOLS & Prosecutor's Office. Standardized DVCPO/CSPO petition forms and self-help guidance are available through Southeastern Ohio Legal Services / Ohio Legal Help. For local help, contact the Tuscarawas County Prosecutor's Office at (330) 365-3214. There is no filing fee; call 911 in an emergency.

Other Family-Law Topics in Tuscarawas County

• Statewide Custody Overview — How Ohio custody and parenting time work at a high level.
• Talk to a Family Law Attorney — Connect with a Tuscarawas County family-law 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 Tuscarawas County research

• Ohio Civil Protection Orders guide — Statewide overview of civil protection orders in Ohio.
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• Tuscarawas County family law guide — Court info, local filing notes, FAQs, and the downloadable Tuscarawas County guide.
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