Child life specialist helps kids cope during divorces

Child life specialist helps kids cope during divorces

The wait is over. The Court is excited to share the newest member of the team: Gracie Nielsen! As a Certified Child Life Specialist Gracie will lead the Children And Parents Empowered (CAPE) Program. Through the vision of Administrative Judge Katarina Cook, CAPE will...
OJB at Kenmore Community Center

OJB at Kenmore Community Center

⚖️ What a fantastic turnout at the Summit County Justice Bus at Kenmore Community Center! Judge Cook held  2 hearings on the Justice Bus- after the parties met with an attorney — a true testament to the power of bringing legal services directly to the community. We...
Summit County Domestic Relations Court Hosts Art Exhibit

Summit County Domestic Relations Court Hosts Art Exhibit

On March 20, the Summit County Domestic Relations Court welcomed local students, families, art teachers, judges and magistrates to attend a unique arts presentation. Local students submitted pieces of art for display at the courthouse. Read here:...
#WearBlue

#WearBlue

💙 Yesterday we wore #WearBlue for Child Abuse Prevention Month. The blue ribbon is the national symbol of child abuse awareness — a reminder of the bruises left on children who need our protection and voices who cannot yet speak for themselves. At the Summit County...
News: Clinic provides support for students, caregivers

News: Clinic provides support for students, caregivers

Clinic provides support for students, caregivers SUMMIT COUNTY — The Summit County Domestic Relations Court Jan. 30 held the Legal Aid for Legal Custody Clinic at the Akron Public Schools (APS) Board of Education Office, bringing legal services directly into the...