Yes. However, individuals filing their own actions must follow the same procedures as attorneys. Pleadings must be typed on 8.5-by-11-inch paper and captioned "in the Court of Common Pleas of Fulton County, Ohio." All pleadings must have your name, address, and phone number on the cover page.
While you could file for divorce by not going to court in person, you'll need to go to court and attend a final hearing at the end of the process. This applies whether you are the spouse filing for the divorce or not. During the hearing, you'll be asked basic questions, and it usually won't take longer than 15 minutes.
Both parties are required to sign the dissolution documents, which means each party must actively participate in the process. Both parties must appear at the final hearing or the Court may dismiss the case.
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.
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. You must attach your signed settlement agreement, along with the other accompanying forms.
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.
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.
Can I serve divorce papers myself? No. Only a non-party to the case who is over the age of 18 can serve divorce papers under Washington law.
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.