Access Dublin Family Court Records

Dublin family court records are spread across three different county court systems. The city of Dublin sits in Franklin, Delaware, and Union counties. Where your case gets filed depends on which part of Dublin you live in. Most Dublin residents fall under Franklin County, which is the largest and most populated of the three. Each county has its own Court of Common Pleas with separate Domestic Relations and Probate divisions. If you need to find a family court filing from Dublin, start by figuring out which county has jurisdiction over your address.

Franklin County Family Court Records

Most Dublin family court records are filed through Franklin County. The Domestic Relations Division handles all divorce, dissolution, legal separation, and annulment cases. The Franklin County Clerk of Courts is the official record keeper for the Court of Common Pleas. The office is at 373 S. High Street in Columbus. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Phone is (614) 525-3600.

Filing fees in Franklin County run $250 for a divorce and $200 for a dissolution. Legal separation costs $175. Custody and support actions are $150 to file. Under ORC Chapter 3105, the petitioner needs to have been an Ohio resident for at least six months. Property division follows equitable distribution rules. The court splits marital assets based on what it considers fair, looking at income, debts, and each spouse's contributions.

The Franklin County Probate Court is at 373 S. High Street, 23rd Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215. Phone is (614) 525-3894. Marriage licenses cost $65.00 and are issued Monday through Friday until 4:00 PM. Both parties must appear with valid ID. Online applications must be completed before you show up. The Probate Court also handles adoptions, guardianships, name changes, and estate matters for Dublin residents in the Franklin County portion.

The screenshot below shows the Dublin Mayor's Court page, which handles local ordinance violations and traffic offenses for Dublin.

The Mayor's Court does not handle family law cases, but it is one of Dublin's local court resources for other legal matters.

Delaware County Court Records for Dublin

Dublin residents in the Delaware County portion file family court cases through the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas. The Delaware County Probate Court handles marriage licenses, adoptions, guardianships, and estate matters for that part of Dublin. The Domestic Relations Division of the Common Pleas Court handles divorce and custody filings.

Delaware County has been one of the fastest growing counties in Ohio. That means the court system sees a steady increase in filings each year. The Clerk of Courts keeps all records. You can request copies in person or by mail. Standard copies cost about $0.10 per page, and certified copies run $2.00 or more. Call ahead to confirm current fees since they can change.

The screenshot below shows the City of Dublin website, which provides government services and links to all three county court systems serving Dublin.

The city website helps residents find the right county offices based on their address within Dublin.

How to Search Dublin Court Records

Searching for family court records in Dublin means knowing which county to contact. If your address is in the Franklin County portion, use the Franklin County Clerk of Courts online system. For Delaware County, contact their Clerk of Courts. Union County handles the smallest slice of Dublin. Ohio's Public Records Act (ORC 149.43) gives everyone the right to ask for public records without giving a reason.

For divorce cases in Dublin, the file includes the complaint, the answer, financial disclosures, temporary orders, and the final decree. Child custody is governed by ORC Chapter 3109. Courts use the best interest of the child standard. They weigh the child's relationship with each parent, the child's adjustment to home and school, and any history of domestic violence. Shared parenting is preferred in Ohio when both parents can work together.

Juvenile records are confidential under ORC Chapter 2151. Adoption records are sealed. You need a court order for both. Protection orders fall under ORC Chapter 3113 and are filed at the county level. The Supreme Court of Ohio provides standardized forms that all counties accept. These cover divorce, dissolution, custody, and other family law filings. You can download them for free.

• Franklin County Clerk of Courts: (614) 525-3600
• Delaware County Probate Court for marriage and guardianship records
• In person at the appropriate county courthouse
• By mail with a written records request and prepaid fees
• File a complaint with the Ohio Court of Claims if records are wrongly denied

Ohio Family Law for Dublin Cases

No matter which county a Dublin case falls under, Ohio law applies the same way. Child custody follows ORC Chapter 3109 and uses the best interest of the child standard. The court considers each parent's mental and physical health, the child's wishes if old enough to express them, and the child's ties to home and school. Ohio favors shared parenting when both parents can work together. Child support is calculated using a formula based on both parents' incomes.

Protection orders for Dublin residents fall under ORC Chapter 3113. A victim of domestic violence can ask the court for a temporary protection order. After a hearing, the judge may issue a full civil protection order lasting up to five years. These orders create their own family court records. Juvenile cases are confidential under ORC Chapter 2151 and are not open to the public without a court order.

Nearby Ohio Cities

These Ohio cities also have family court records pages. Check them if you need records from a nearby area.