HOW TO REQUEST TO APPEAR TELEPHONICALLY OR VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE:

If you have an upcoming hearing and you would like to request to appear via telephone or video conferencing, please complete DR 8.1(B) and DR 8.1(C) and submit to the court for review.

The most efficient method to submit this request is via electronic filing. If you do not already have an e-filing account, or are experiencing problems click the link below for additional assistance:
https://www.courtclerk.org/forms-filings/e-filing/

If you cannot establish an E-filing account, you may mail or drop off the required documents to the Hamilton County Domestic Relations Court, Attn: Docket Office, Room 3-46, 800 Broadway, Cincinnati, OH 45202.

Effective January 1, 2024 

New Form: Joint Discovery Plan - Word Tmp / PDF
 
 
New 10/9/2023 DECREE PROCESS CHECKLISTS:

Click HERE for the Decree Process - Checklists. 

 

Court of Domestic Relations  

CDR Judges

 Judge Betsy Sundermann  ~  Judge Amy L. Searcy  ~  Administrative Judge Anne B. Flottman

   
    
   Welcome to The Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas, Division of Domestic Relations. We hope you find this site helpful. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us at 513-946-9000.
 
   The Domestic Relations Division of the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas handles cases involving divorce, dissolution, the care and support of children, and the protection of victims of domestic violence. The Hamilton County Domestic Relations Court works to bring about results that are fair, just, and respectful to the law. The Court and its officers are committed to helping families in transition to resolve their disagreements about finances, property, and, especially, to help families resolve their disputes regarding children. The Court is committed to serving the best interests of children by creating solutions, resolving disputes and helping families transition smoothly into a new family situation.