Trumbull County Family Court Forms - Divorce With Children
NOTE: If you or your spouse own any REAL ESTATE, or have any type of PENSION PLAN, you should consult a private attorney before using these forms.
Basic Instructions
Instructions and a checklist
Forms You Will Complete
FORM #17 - Poverty Affidavit
- If you cannot afford to pay the filing fee, this form tells the Court about this problem. If you can afford to pay, DO NOT use this form.
- Must be signed in front of a notary public.
FORM #21 - Complaint
- Tell the Court why you want a divorce, and what you want.
FORM #13 - Service Instructions
- Tell the Court where to send copies of documents to your spouse.
FORM #7 - Parenting Affidavit
- Tells the Court about your children.
- Must be signed in front of a notary public.
FORM #8- Affidavit of Income and Expenses
- Provides financial information for you to use in your case.
- Must be signed in front of a notary public.
FORM #14 - Affidavit of Property
- Provides real and property information for use in your case.
- Must be signed in front of a notary public.
FORM #18 - IV-D Application
- Starts the child support process.
Separation Agreement - Separation Agreement
Parenting Agreement - Parenting Agreement
Judgment Entry - Judgment Entry
Additional Forms to Complete if You Need Immediate Relief:
FORM #15 - Motion for Temporary Orders
- Tells the Court what you are asking for now.
FORM #3 - Affidavit for Temporary Relief
- Tells the Court why you need temporary orders now.
- Must be signed in front of a notary public.
After Completing the Forms
- Make 3 copies of each completed form.
- Take the originals and the three copies to the Clerk of Common Pleas Court.
- Pay the filing fee.
- If you completed the Poverty Affidavit form, you will pay nothing at the time of filing
- If you did not complete the Poverty Affidavit form you will need to pay the fees. Fees as of 1/4/2011 are $225.00. Visit the Court website or phone the Clerk of Courts office at 330.675.2625 to verify the current fee.
What to Expect After You File Your Forms
- The Clerk will send you notice of court dates as they are scheduled. Attend all of these court hearings. Learn more about preparing for court here.
- If you move before the end of your case, you must submit your new address to the Clerk of Courts in writing.