Filing for Dissolution in Auglaize County, Ohio
Auglaize County's dissolution process has three sharp edges most filers don't expect: Standing Orders take effect the second you file (and restrict what you can do with property, kids, and accounts), your Decree of Dissolution must be typewritten (handwritten entries are flatly rejected), and every dollar of court costs must clear before the Decree is entered. The Dissolution Checklist published by the court is the single best roadmap for getting it right.
Auglaize County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division
201 Willipie Street, Suite 119, Wapakoneta, OH 45895 • (419) 739-6775 • Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Filing fee: $325. Fee waiver available.
Important things to know about Auglaize County
- Standing Orders go into effect automatically the moment your dissolution is filed — restricting both spouses from removing children, harassing each other, disposing of property, or entering safe deposit boxes. Violation is contempt of court.
- Handwritten judgment entries will NOT be accepted. Your Decree of Dissolution must be typewritten.
- Pleadings can be filed by fax to (419) 739-6768 in addition to in person.
- Personal identifiers must not appear in any filed documents — they go on a separate Personal Identifier Sheet (Local Rule 5.1).
- All court costs must be paid in full before the final decree is entered.
Required forms (all cases)
- Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and Waiver of Service (Form 17) — Joint petition signed by both spouses.
- Separation Agreement (Form 19) — The heart of your dissolution. Both spouses sign.
- Affidavit of Basic Information, Income & Expenses (Affidavit 1) — Auglaize County version — each spouse files one.
- Affidavit of Property and Debt (Affidavit 2) — Auglaize County version — each spouse files one.
- Personal Identifier / Sensitive Information Sheet — Keeps SSNs and other personal identifiers out of the public file (Local Rule 5.1).
- Marital History Information Sheet — Auglaize-specific background information about your marriage.
- Standing Orders (signed acknowledgment) — Both spouses must sign at filing — orders restrict moving kids, harassing each other, disposing of property, and entering safe deposit boxes.
- Decree of Dissolution of Marriage (Form 18) — TYPEWRITTEN — Final order. Court will NOT accept handwritten entries.
- Waiver of Counsel (if unrepresented) — Acknowledges you understand your right to a lawyer and chose to proceed without one.
Additional forms with minor children
- Parenting Proceeding Affidavit (Affidavit 3) — 5-year address history for each child.
- Health Insurance Affidavit (Affidavit 4) — Each parent's ability to insure the children.
- Child Support Worksheet — Run numbers in the Ohio Child Support Calculator and file the printed worksheet.
- Shared Parenting Plan (Form 20) — Use if both parents share legal custody. Must be presented at the final hearing.
- Parenting Plan (Form 21) — sole custody — Outlines parenting time for the non-residential parent.
- Parenting Judgment Entry (Form 22) — Names the residential parent.
- Application for Child Support Services (IV-D) — Filed with the Auglaize County Child Support Enforcement Agency.
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.
Call +1-844-694-2885 or email support@gavvl.com.
