Union County Court of Common Pleas, General Division Filing Rules

A defendant filing a counterclaim in a divorce or alimony action must deposit $100.

Each motion must state its grounds with particularity, identify the relief sought, and identify any prior order at issue.

Fax filings, when permitted, will not be accepted at any fax number other than the Clerk of Courts’ fax number.

Domestic-relations pleadings, motions, and other filings must comply with the Ohio Civil Rules, Ohio Rules of Superintendence, and applicable local rules.

Motions must include a supporting memorandum; opposing parties must respond within 14 days after service, after which the matter is deemed submitted when briefing time expires.

Pleadings and motions may be served on opposing parties or counsel by fax.

A continuance requested more than 10 days after assignment for trial, hearing, or conference will not be granted absent the most unusual circumstances.

Parties must deliver paper copies of all intended trial exhibits to chambers at least three business days before final trial; electronic delivery is not accepted.

Filings completed by 4:00 p.m. on a business day are filed that day; later or non-business-day filings are filed the next business day.