The forms listed below are required. Failure to provide all forms listed, or filing incomplete forms, may result in your case not being filed or being dismissed.
If any of the Supreme Court Form links do not work - you may find the forms here: https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/courts/services-to-courts/children-families/dom-rel-juvenile-forms/
When a Change in custody is requested the Court MUST address the issue of Child Support
NOTE: The forms listed below are required to file a motion in a case involving custody of a minor child, visitation with a minor child, and/or child support for a minor child. Remember to fill out the County Name (Adams) and the Division of the Court (Domestic Relations). The name of the Judge to be used on the forms is Brett M. Spencer. The name of the Magistrate to be used on all forms is David M. Hunter.
Form AC-001 - Notice of Appearance (Word | PDF) Required for Attorneys and any party not represented by an attorney
Form AC-002 - Waiver of Counsel (Word | PDF) Required for any party not represented by an attorney
Form AC-007 - Authorization for Background Search (Word | PDF )
Form SC-27 - Motion for Change of Parental Rights and Responsibilities (Custody) ( PDF)
Form SC-3 - Parenting Proceeding Affidavit (PDF)
Form AC - 205- Miscellaneous Motion - Motion for Shared Parenting (If Applicable) (Word | PDF)
Form SC-1 - Affidavit of Income and Expenses (PDF)
Form SC-4 – Health Insurance Affidavit (PDF)
Parenting Seminar Required - See Local Rules (One for each spouse)
Form AC - 202 - Adams County CSEA Account Setup Sheet (Word | PDF) (required in all cases involving children even if no child support is being requested)
Paternity must be established. (Click here for more information on paternity)
COURT COSTS DEPOSITS MUST BE PAID BEFORE ANY PLEADINGS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR FILING. An affidavit of indigency and a motion to waive the Court Cost Deposit must be filed in order to waive this requirement. You must meet Federal Guidelines for indigency or the motion will not be granted. Contact the Court when filing.
ALL FILINGS ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY THE COURT FOR COMPLETENESS AND ACCURACY. INCOMPLETE, ILLEGIBLE, OR OTHER DOCUMENTS NOT CONFORMING WITH OHIO LAW AND RULES OF PROCEDURE MAY RESULT IN THE PLEADINGS BEING DISMISSED.
EMERGENCY CUSTODY HEARINGS WILL GENERALLY NOT BE GRANTED. IF YOU ARE CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF A MINOR CHILD CONTACT ADAMS COUNTY CHILDREN'S SERVICES BOARD AT (937) 544-2511