Filing for Dissolution in Ashland County, Ohio

Ashland County Court of Common Pleas

142 West 2nd Street, Ashland, OH 44805 • (419) 282-4291 • Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Filing fee: $375–$425. Fee waiver available.

Important things to know about Ashland County

• Two Ashland-specific intake forms are mandatory: the Case Designation Sheet and the DRH Form.
• Submit the Decree of Dissolution to the court before the hearing — the Judge will have it ready to sign.
• Personal Identifier Form is filed separately from the case file to keep SSNs private. One per child.
• Do NOT file the IV-D Application with the Clerk — email it directly to Heather Adkins at hadkins@ashlandcommonpleas.com.
• Filing the Waiver of Magistrate's Decision waives the 14-day objection period and speeds up finalization if a Magistrate hears your case.

Required forms (all cases)

• Case Designation Sheet — Ashland County intake form — tells the court what type of case you're filing.
• DRH Form — Required local form for all domestic relations filings.
• Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and Waiver of Service — The main joint petition — both spouses sign together and waive formal service.
• Separation Agreement — The heart of your dissolution — divides property, debts, and spousal support.
• Affidavit of Basic Information, Income & Expenses (Aff. 1) — Each spouse files one. Lists employment, income, and monthly expenses.
• Affidavit of Property and Debt (Aff. 2) — Each spouse files one. Lists every asset and debt.
• Decree of Dissolution of Marriage — The final court order ending the marriage. Submit in advance for the Judge's signature.
• Personal Identifier Form — Holds sensitive info (SSNs, DOBs) outside the public case file.
• Waiver of Magistrate's Decision — Optional — waives the 14-day objection window if a Magistrate hears your case.

Additional forms with minor children

• Parenting Proceeding Affidavit (Aff. 3) — 5-year address history for each child. Required in every case with kids.
• Health Insurance Affidavit (Aff. 4) — Documents each parent's ability to insure the children.
• Shared Parenting Plan (Form 20) — Use this if you'll share legal custody. Both parents must sign.
• Parenting Plan (Form 21) — sole custody — Use if one parent will be the residential parent. Pair with Parenting Judgment Entry.
• Parenting Judgment Entry (Form 22) — Sole-custody order naming the residential parent.
• Personal Identifier Form (one per child) — Separate sheet for each minor child's sensitive info.
• ODJFS IV-D Child Support Application — Email directly to hadkins@ashlandcommonpleas.com — do NOT file with Clerk.
• Ohio Child Support Worksheet — Use the Ohio Child Support Calculator and attach the printed worksheet.

Related to your dissolution

• Child Support — Calculate, establish, or modify support under Ohio's guidelines.
• Paternity & Custody — Establish parentage and build a parenting plan that protects your children.
• Spousal Support — Pursue or respond to alimony requests during and after divorce.