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Summit County Domestic Relations Court Highlights Innovation and Community Impact at 2025 Annual Bench-Bar Conference

by PH | Oct 9, 2025 | Events, News

Summit County Domestic Relations Court Highlights Innovation and Community Impact at 2025 Annual Bench-Bar Conference Akron, Ohio — At last Friday’s Inaugural Bench-Bar Conference, hosted by the Akron Bar Association and Foundation, the Summit County Domestic...

2025 Annual Fatherhood Walk

by PH | Sep 29, 2025 | Events, News

On September 18th the Court joined the celebration as families gathered for the Annual Fatherhood Walk—celebrating the vital role Fathers and Father figures play in raising strong, healthy children. Because of Administrative Judge Katarina Cook and...

ABJ: Quiet Space

by PH | Jul 25, 2025 | Events, News

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With Justice and Access for All: Court Launches Quiet Space in Honor of ADA’s 35th Anniversary

by PH | Jul 9, 2025 | Events, News

Summit DD and Domestic Relations Court Partner to Expand Access for All at Courthouse Wednesday, July 9, 2025 – Akron, OH – The Summit County Domestic Relations Court is proud to announce the soft launch of its new “Quiet Space” on Friday, July 25,...

With Liberty and Access for All: Summit DD and Domestic Relations Court Reenvision of how a justice system can look.

by PH | Jun 10, 2025 | Events, News

Summit DD and Domestic Relations Court Partner to Expand Access for All at Upcoming Legal Clinic Tuesday, June 10, 2025 – Akron, OH — The Summit County Domestic Relations Court is proud to announce a meaningful partnership with Summit DD and the Inclusioneers to...

Get Geared up for the Law or Legend Scavenger Hunt!

by PH | Jun 6, 2025 | News

The project is one of 57 community-based projects chosen as part of the America 250-Ohio Commission’s third and final round of grants Akron, Ohio – In the lead up to America’s 250th anniversary, Summit County Domestic Relations Court announced today it...

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The Court House will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025 in observance of the Columbus Day Holiday. The Court will return to normal hours the next business day.

For questions about closures please contact the court at 330-643-2365 or email info@drcourt.org

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