If your divorce is uncontested, meaning you and your spouse agree to end the marriage and all aspects of the dissolution, you will likely avoid much of the need for an attorney. However, it is always a good idea to seek advice from an Ohio dissolution of marriage lawyer.
Obtaining A Dissolution In Ohio You and your spouse must agree to each and every issue relating to the marriage. You must both sign all documents filed with the court. You must both attend the hearing in the case. There cannot be any children born to the wife during the marriage that are not the husband's children.
It is possible to electronically file (“e-file”) certain divorce documents online in Ohio. However, you and your spouse need to physically appear in court for any divorce or dissolution in Ohio. Thus, you can get divorce paperwork online and submit some of it, but your divorce hearing will be in person.
How Do I File for Dissolution of Marriage in Ohio? You can download the standardized court forms for a dissolution of marriage from the Ohio Judicial System's website. The main form is the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and Waiver of Summons. You and your spouse will fill out and sign the petition.
Bring your completed, signed and notarized forms to the Clerk of Court. The Domestic Relations Clerk of Court is located on the ground floor of the Cuyahoga County Court House at 1 W. Lakeside Ave. Give the clerk your forms to file.
Obtaining A Dissolution In Ohio You and your spouse must agree to each and every issue relating to the marriage. You must both sign all documents filed with the court. You must both attend the hearing in the case. There cannot be any children born to the wife during the marriage that are not the husband's children.
A dissolution is faster and may be less expensive than divorce. You can end your marriage in about 1 to 3 months after filing. However, if you and your spouse start to disagree about any of the terms after you file, you must start over with a new dissolution or divorce.