Search Union County Family Court Records

Union County family court records are on file at the Court of Common Pleas in Marysville. The Clerk of Courts stores all case files from the Domestic Relations Court, Probate Court, and other divisions. You can look up divorce cases, custody orders, child support filings, marriage licenses, and other family court documents by visiting the courthouse or sending a request by mail. Union County is northwest of Columbus and has seen steady growth in recent years. This page explains the courts, steps, and costs for searching Union County family court records.

Union County Family Court Records Office

The Union County Domestic Relations Court handles divorce, dissolution, child custody, child support, spousal support, domestic violence protection orders, parenting classes, and mediation services. Post-decree matters and support enforcement actions are also filed here. Interstate cases fall under this court's jurisdiction when parents live in different states.

Every filing creates Union County family court records that the Clerk of Courts stores. The Domestic Relations Division follows ORC Chapter 3105 for divorce and ORC Chapter 3109 for custody. The filer must be an Ohio resident for at least six months. Ohio has 11 grounds for divorce. Property gets divided under equitable distribution rules. Custody follows the best interest of the child standard. Standard filing fees apply.

The screenshot below shows the Union County Probate Court page, where you can find information about marriage licenses, estates, and guardianships.

The Probate Court page has contact details, hours, and links to forms for various types of filings handled by this division.

Union County Clerk of Courts

The Union County Clerk of Courts page below shows the department that maintains all court records for the Common Pleas Court divisions.

The Clerk's office handles filing, docketing, and preserving every document from domestic relations, probate, and general division cases. Public access policies follow Ohio's Public Records Act (ORC 149.43).

Copy fees are $0.10 per page for standard copies. Certified copies carry added fees. You can request records in person or by mail. No reason is required for a public records request. If denied, the Clerk must explain why in writing. You can appeal to the Ohio Court of Claims for $25 after three business days. The Union County Courts portal links to all court divisions and provides access information, forms, and contact details.

Probate Court in Union County

The Union County Probate Court in Marysville handles estate and trust jurisdiction, guardianship matters, adoption proceedings, marriage license issuance, name changes, mental health commitments, vital record corrections, fiduciary oversight, and court records. Marriage licenses require both parties to appear in person with valid ID.

Guardianship cases need annual reporting. Adoption records are sealed under Ohio statute. The Probate Court has exclusive authority over these matters under ORC Chapter 2101. Standard fees apply. In-person access is available during regular hours. Union County Probate Court family court records go back many years and include estate files, guardianship orders, and marriage records.

Union County Court Fees

Standard copy fees at the Union County Clerk of Courts are $0.10 per page. Certified copies cost more. Divorce filing fees in Ohio generally range from $200 to $400. Dissolution filings may be a bit less. The Probate Court charges about $50 to $75 for marriage licenses and $2.00 for certified copies of marriage certificates.

Fee waivers are an option if you can't afford to pay. You fill out a petition showing your income and expenses, and the judge decides. The Supreme Court of Ohio provides standardized fee waiver forms. Union County is growing fast as a suburb of Columbus, so the court system handles an increasing number of family law filings each year. That means wait times for copies may vary depending on how busy the office is.

How to Search Union County Family Court Records

Visit the Clerk of Courts in Marysville. Give them a name or case number. Staff pull the file and make copies while you wait. You can also mail a request with the proper fees included.

The Supreme Court of Ohio has free standardized forms that Union County must accept. Fee waivers are available for people who can't pay court costs. Juvenile records are confidential under ORC Chapter 2151. For the best results when searching Union County family court records, plan to visit the courthouse in person and bring identification. The office follows Ohio's Public Records Act and must provide records at cost within a reasonable time.

Union County Dissolution and Divorce Filing

Dissolution is common in Union County when both spouses agree on all terms. Under ORC 3105.63, the couple files a joint petition with a separation agreement that covers property, debts, custody, and support. The court sets a hearing 30 to 90 days out. Both parties must attend. If the judge approves the terms, the dissolution is final and the decree goes into the Union County family court records at the Clerk's office.

Contested divorces take a different path. One spouse files a complaint, pays the filing fee, and serves the other party. Ohio allows service by certified mail, sheriff delivery, or publication when someone can't be found. The case then moves through discovery, possible mediation, and a trial if the parties can't settle. The court applies equitable distribution under ORC 3105.171 when dividing property. Custody is decided based on the best interest of the child standard from ORC 3109. All filings, motions, and orders become part of the Union County family court records stored by the Clerk of Courts in Marysville.

Nearby Counties

Union County is in central Ohio northwest of Columbus. These neighboring counties may have family court records you need.