Auglaize County Divorce Attorneys

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Auglaize County, Ohio · Wapakoneta

An Auglaize County divorce is filed with the Clerk of Courts at the Auglaize County Court of Common Pleas - Domestic Relations Division, Suite 119, 201 S Willipie St, Wapakoneta. One judge, Judge Mark E. Spees, presides over all divisions. The deposit is a single flat $325, the Standing Orders take effect the moment you file, and temporary orders run on a distinctive 14-day rule.

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How do I file for divorce in Auglaize County, Ohio?

File a Complaint for Divorce (Ohio Form 6 without children or Form 7 with children) plus Affidavit 1 (Income & Expenses) and Affidavit 2 (Property) with the Auglaize County Clerk of Courts, Suite 119, 201 S Willipie St, Wapakoneta. With minor children, add Affidavit 3 (Parenting Proceeding/UCCJEA), Affidavit 4 (Health Insurance), the Ohio child-support worksheet, and a IV-D application, and complete the A-OK parenting class before the final hearing. At filing both spouses sign a Waiver of Service of Summons (and a Waiver of Counsel if unrepresented), and the Standing Orders take effect. The deposit is a flat $325. Bring a typed decree to the hearing. You or your spouse must have lived in Ohio for at least 6 months. Confirm current amounts with the Domestic Relations Court at (419) 739-6775.

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An Auglaize County divorce runs through the Domestic Relations Division at Suite 119, 201 S Willipie St in Wapakoneta, where Judge Mark E. Spees presides, the deposit is a single flat $325, and the Standing Orders bind both spouses the moment you file. Because temporary relief here follows a distinctive 14-day rule and the court will not sign a handwritten decree, Gavvl Law assembles the complaint, affidavits, and waivers correctly, times each motion around that rule, and offers a flat fee for uncontested filings or full representation when your spouse fights.

Standing Orders and waivers filed together. The DR-SO mutual restraining order attaches at filing and is served with the summons, and both spouses sign a Waiver of Service of Summons plus a Waiver of Counsel if unrepresented. We prepare those local forms with your Form 6 or Form 7 complaint so the case opens clean instead of stalling for a missing signature.
The 14-day temporary-order rule built into your calendar. Auglaize does not rule on a temporary-order motion for 14 days after it is served, and once an order issues either party can demand a hearing within 14 days. We file your sworn affidavit and worksheet early and track both windows so support, parenting time, or use of the home is decided as fast as the rule allows.
A typed decree ready on the hearing day. The court does not accept handwritten decrees, so an unfinished entry can send you home without a signature. We bring the final decree typed and complete to the hearing, and with children we confirm the $30 A-OK certificate is already on file so nothing resets the date.

If the flat $325 deposit is out of reach, Auglaize accepts an Affidavit of Indigency under Ohio Civil Rule 3(E), and a spouse who cannot be found is served by publication on a $600 security deposit with notice posted through the Sheriff and the St. Marys Police Department. We file the way the Domestic Relations Court at (419) 739-6775 expects so the case moves without a bounce-back.

Flat-fee options

Flat-fee limited scope: we draft and file the correct complaint packet for your situation; you appear at any hearings yourself.

Complaint for Divorce: $1,250
With temporary orders: $1,750
With minor children: $1,750
With children + temporary orders: $2,000

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Ohio Divorce by the Numbers

6 months Ohio residency required before you can file Source: Ohio Revised Code § 3105.03
90 days Residency in the county of filing (venue) Source: Ohio Civ. R. 3
30–90 days Typical time to finalize an uncontested dissolution Source: Ohio Revised Code § 3105.64
1 year Living separate and apart that qualifies as no-fault grounds Source: Ohio Revised Code § 3105.01

Compare Your Options for Ending a Marriage in Ohio

Path	Ends the marriage?	Agreement required?	Best when
Dissolution	Yes	Yes — on every term before filing	Both spouses agree on everything and want the fastest, lowest-cost path
Divorce (contested)	Yes	No	Spouses disagree on property, support, or parenting and need a judge to decide
Divorce (uncontested / default)	Yes	No	One spouse will not respond or cannot be located
Legal separation	No — you stay married	Optional	You need court orders but must stay married (religion, insurance, or benefits)
Annulment	Treated as never valid	No	The marriage was never legally valid (fraud, bigamy, underage, or incapacity)

Where to File: Auglaize County Court of Common Pleas

201 S Willipie St, Wapakoneta, OH 45895
Phone: (419) 739-6775
Hours: Monday–Friday (call the Clerk to confirm current hours)
Website: Court website

Divorce is the right path if…

You and your spouse don't agree on everything (custody, parenting time, money, property, debt, or support).
Your spouse won't sign paperwork, won't communicate, or can't be located.
You need court orders — temporary or final — your spouse won't agree to.
You or your spouse have lived in Ohio for at least 6 months before filing.

If you and your spouse already agree on everything in writing, a dissolution is usually faster and cheaper at the same court. Compare dissolution.

Filing Fees

$325 flat deposit (no separate with-children fee) · service by publication adds a $600 security deposit · contested custody can add custody-investigation ($150/$200), GAL ($1,000), and home-study ($500) deposits · Affidavit of Indigency available · confirm current amounts with the Domestic Relations Court at (419) 739-6775

Forms & Filing Packets

Core divorce filing packet (no minor children) — $325 flat deposit

File with the Clerk of Courts with the Standing Orders and the two waivers.

Complaint for Divorce Without Children (Ohio SC Form 6) — Opens your divorce case and tells the court what you're asking for. Use when you and your spouse have no minor children together.
Affidavit of Income & Expenses (Ohio SC Affidavit 1) — Income, expenses, and basic financial information. Each party files their own. Must be notarized.
Affidavit of Property (Ohio SC Affidavit 2) — Lists every asset and debt. Required at filing.
Standing Orders (DR-SO) — Mutual Restraining Order — Auglaize County's Standing Orders, which take effect when you file and are served with the summons. They bind both spouses, stopping either from removing the children from the county to relocate, harassing the other, or disposing of property. Download from the Domestic Relations Court page; confirm the current version with the court at (419) 739-6775.
Waiver of Service of Summons + Waiver of Counsel (Auglaize local forms) — At filing, both spouses sign a Waiver of Service of Summons, and anyone without a lawyer signs a Waiver of Counsel too. Download from the Domestic Relations Court page; confirm the current versions with the court at (419) 739-6775.
Decree of Divorce Without Children (Ohio SC Form 14) — Proposed final order ending the marriage. Prepare in advance; the Judge signs it at the final hearing.

Core divorce filing packet (with minor children) — $325 flat deposit (no separate with-children fee)

Add the children's affidavits, the support worksheet, and a IV-D application. Register for the A-OK parenting class.

Complaint for Divorce With Children (Ohio SC Form 7) — The divorce Complaint used when you and your spouse have minor children together. Pleads custody, parenting time, and child-support allegations.
Affidavit of Income & Expenses (Ohio SC Affidavit 1) — Income, expenses, and basic financial information. Each party files their own. Must be notarized.
Affidavit of Property (Ohio SC Affidavit 2) — Lists every asset and debt. Required at filing.
Parenting Proceeding / UCCJEA Affidavit (Ohio SC Affidavit 3) — Required in any case with minor children. Lists where each child has lived for the last 5 years, confirming Ohio's UCCJEA jurisdiction.
Health Insurance Affidavit (Ohio SC Affidavit 4) — Discloses whether health insurance is available for the children through either parent's employer, so the court can order medical support.
Ohio Child Support Computation Worksheet (2024 Income Shares) — Run the official Ohio Child Support Calculator, print, and sign. Required any time the court sets or changes support.
Title IV-D Child Support Services Application — Opens a IV-D child-support case with the Auglaize County Child Support Enforcement Agency so it can calculate, collect, and enforce support by income withholding. Reach CSEA at (567) 242-2700; confirm the current form before filing.
Parenting Plan (Ohio SC Form 21) — Used when one parent will be designated residential parent and legal custodian.
Standing Orders (DR-SO) — Mutual Restraining Order — Auglaize County's Standing Orders, which take effect when you file and are served with the summons. They bind both spouses, stopping either from removing the children from the county to relocate, harassing the other, or disposing of property. Download from the Domestic Relations Court page; confirm the current version with the court at (419) 739-6775.
Waiver of Service of Summons + Waiver of Counsel (Auglaize local forms) — At filing, both spouses sign a Waiver of Service of Summons, and anyone without a lawyer signs a Waiver of Counsel too. Download from the Domestic Relations Court page; confirm the current versions with the court at (419) 739-6775.
A-OK Parenting Class Certificate of Completion — Proof that you finished the A-OK (Assisting Our Kids) class — a 4-hour online course that costs $30 and is required once every two years. File the certificate before the final hearing in any case with minor children.
Decree of Divorce With Children (Ohio SC Form 15) — Proposed final order for a divorce with minor children.

Shared parenting add-on

Use when both parents ask to be designated residential parents under R.C. 3109.04(G).

Shared Parenting Plan (Ohio SC Form 20) — Required when both parents are asking to be designated residential parents under R.C. 3109.04(G). Must be notarized.

Temporary orders add-on

Request temporary support, parenting time, or exclusive use of the home by a separate motion and sworn affidavit. Auglaize does not rule for 14 days after the motion is served.

Motion for Temporary Orders (Civ. R. 75(N)) — Asks the court for temporary custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support, or exclusive use of the home while the case is pending. Tip: Attach a current Financial Affidavit (Affidavit 1) and Affidavit 2 (Property).
Ohio Child Support Computation Worksheet (2024 Income Shares) — Run the official Ohio Child Support Calculator, print, and sign. Required any time the court sets or changes support.

How to File Divorce in Auglaize County

Confirm Ohio residency. You or your spouse must have lived in Ohio for at least 6 months before filing for divorce.
Prepare the complaint and required affidavits. Complete Form 6 or 7 plus Affidavits 1 and 2; with children add Affidavits 3 and 4, the child-support worksheet, and a IV-D application. Sign the Waiver of Service of Summons (and a Waiver of Counsel if unrepresented).
File with the flat deposit. File with the Clerk of Courts at Suite 119, 201 S Willipie St, Wapakoneta, and pay the flat $325 deposit. The Standing Orders take effect at filing.
Serve your spouse. The Standing Orders are served with the summons. If your spouse can't be found, Auglaize serves by publication ($600 security deposit), with notice also posted through the Sheriff and the St. Marys Police Department.
Complete the A-OK class (if children). Both parents complete the A-OK online class ($30) and file the certificate before the final hearing.
Bring a typed decree to the hearing. Auglaize decides temporary motions under the 14-day rule, then holds a hearing; have the final decree typed and ready on the hearing day — the court does not accept handwritten decrees.

Auglaize County Practice Notes

One flat $325 deposit. Auglaize charges a single $325 deposit for a divorce, dissolution, or annulment, applied toward your court costs. There is no separate with-children fee. If you can't afford the deposit, an Affidavit of Indigency (fee waiver) is available under Ohio Civil Rule 3(E).
Standing Orders are automatic at filing. When you file, Auglaize County's Standing Orders (DR-SO) take effect and are served with the summons. This mutual restraining order binds both spouses — neither may remove the children from the county to relocate, harass the other, or dispose of property or open a safe-deposit box. It is not a no-contact order; for that you need a domestic violence protection order.
Temporary orders run on the 14-day rule. You ask for temporary orders by a separate motion and a sworn affidavit. The court does not rule for 14 days after the motion is served, giving the other party time to respond. After an order issues, either party can ask for a hearing within 14 days — asking does not pause the order, which stays in effect meanwhile. A true emergency gets a priority hearing set within 14 days, and the court will not repeat orders the Standing Orders already cover.
A-OK parenting class is required with minor children. Both parents in a case with minor children must complete the A-OK (Assisting Our Kids) class unless excused. It is a 4-hour online course that costs $30 and is required once every two years. File the certificate before the final hearing.
Two waivers and a typed decree. At filing, both spouses sign a Waiver of Service of Summons, and anyone without a lawyer signs a Waiver of Counsel too. Have the final decree typed and ready on the hearing day — the Auglaize County court does not accept handwritten decrees.
If your spouse can't be found — service by publication. When a spouse can't be located, Auglaize allows service by publication, and notice is also posted through the Sheriff and the St. Marys Police Department. The extra security deposit for publication is $600. Confirm the current process with the court before filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Auglaize County?: Auglaize County charges one flat $325 deposit for a divorce, applied toward your court costs — there is no separate with-children fee. Service by publication adds a $600 security deposit. If you can't afford the deposit, an Affidavit of Indigency (fee waiver) is available under Ohio Civil Rule 3(E). Confirm the current amount with the Domestic Relations Court at (419) 739-6775 before filing.
Is the filing deposit different if I have children in Auglaize County?: No. Auglaize charges a single $325 deposit for a divorce, dissolution, or annulment whether or not you have children — the deposit goes toward your court costs. Cases with children add the A-OK parenting class ($30) and may add custody-investigation, GAL, or home-study deposits if custody is contested. Confirm current amounts with the Domestic Relations Court at (419) 739-6775.
Is there an automatic restraining order when I file for divorce in Auglaize County?: Yes. When you file, Auglaize County's Standing Orders (DR-SO) take effect and are served with the summons. This mutual restraining order stops both spouses from removing the children from the county to relocate, harassing each other, or disposing of property or opening a safe-deposit box. It is not a no-contact order — for that you need a domestic violence protection order.
How does Auglaize County decide temporary orders during a divorce?: Auglaize uses a 14-day rule. You ask for temporary orders by a separate motion and a sworn affidavit, and the court does not rule for 14 days after the motion is served, giving the other party time to respond. After an order issues, either party can ask for a hearing within 14 days — asking does not pause the order, which stays in effect meanwhile. A true emergency gets a priority hearing set within 14 days; the court will not repeat orders the Standing Orders already cover. For immediate danger, use a domestic violence protection order.
What parenting class is required in Auglaize County, and what does it cost?: Auglaize County uses the A-OK (Assisting Our Kids) class. Both parents in a case with minor children must complete it unless excused — it is a 4-hour online course that costs $30 and is required once every two years. File the certificate before the final hearing.
What special paperwork does Auglaize County require to finalize a case?: At filing, both spouses sign a Waiver of Service of Summons, and anyone without a lawyer signs a Waiver of Counsel too. You also have to bring a typed final decree to the hearing — the Auglaize County court does not accept handwritten decrees. Have the typed decree ready on the hearing day so the judge can sign it.

Free Local Resources in Auglaize County

Auglaize County Clerk of Courts. Provides current filing fees, local forms, and filing instructions for custody, divorce, and dissolution cases. Call the Domestic Relations Court at (419) 739-6775 or visit https://www2.auglaizecounty.org/courts/domestic-relations-court before filing to confirm deposits and packet requirements.
Auglaize County Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA). Auglaize County's IV-D agency opens child-support cases, runs wage withholding, distributes payments, and enforces orders. File a IV-D Application when establishing or modifying support.

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Divorce & Dissolution — End your marriage through a contested divorce or an amicable dissolution.
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Related guides

In-depth, attorney-written guides on divorce and related Ohio family law topics.

How to File for Divorce in Ohio: A Step-by-Step Guide — Filing for divorce in Ohio follows a defined path: confirm residency, choose your grounds, file the complaint, serve your spouse, and work toward temporary orders and a final decree. Here is how each step works.
Divorce vs. Dissolution in Ohio: Which Path Is Right for You? — Divorce and dissolution both end an Ohio marriage, but they work very differently. Dissolution is a no-fault, agreed process; divorce is a lawsuit for couples who can't agree. Here's how to choose.
How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Ohio? — The cost of an Ohio divorce ranges widely depending on conflict and complexity. Here's what drives the price — court fees, attorney fees, experts — and how to keep it manageable.
How Long Does a Divorce Take in Ohio? — There is no single answer to how long an Ohio divorce takes — an agreed dissolution can finish in a couple of months, while a contested divorce may run a year or more. Here's what drives the timeline.

More Auglaize County family-law resources

Ohio Divorce guide — Statewide overview of divorce in Ohio.
Dayton family law — Local attorneys and courts serving the Dayton metro.
Auglaize County family law guide — Court info, local filing notes, FAQs, and the downloadable Auglaize County guide.
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