How is an annulment different from a divorce in Carroll County?

An annulment (R.C. 3105.31) declares a marriage void or voidable from the start — for grounds such as bigamy, being underage without consent, fraud, or incapacity — rather than ending a valid marriage. It is filed in the General & DR Division with the $350.00 deposit, and a pre-trial conference is scheduled in all annulment, divorce, and legal-separation cases (Local Rule 10.06).

What are the residency requirements to file for divorce in Carroll County?

For a divorce, legal separation, or annulment, the filing spouse must have been an Ohio resident for at least 6 months before filing (R.C. 3105.03), plus Carroll County venue. The case is filed with the Clerk of Courts at 119 S. Lisbon St., Suite 401, Carrollton, and heard by the General & Domestic Relations Division (Judge Michael V. Repella II).

How much does it cost to file a Domestic Relations case in Carroll County?

The General & DR Division's Schedule of Deposits sets a $350.00 deposit for a divorce, dissolution, annulment, or legal separation — the same whether or not there are minor children, and a counterclaim in a divorce is also $350.00. These are deposits against court costs, not flat totals, and any unused balance is refundable. Confirm the current amount with the Clerk at (330) 627-4886 before filing.

What if I can't afford the filing deposit in Carroll County?

File a Petition for Waiver of Filing Fee and Court Cost Deposit together with a notarized Affidavit in Support (General & DR Division Local Rule 10.02). The request uses Ohio Supreme Court Uniform Domestic Relations Form 20 (the poverty/financial-disclosure affidavit). The court rules on the petition; if denied, the deposit must be made per court order, and the Clerk may hold the new case until the fee is deposited or a waiver is signed.

Carroll County Annulment Attorneys

Reviewed by Stephanie Green · Managing Partner & Co-Founder · Last updated June 11, 2026

Carroll County, Ohio · Carrollton

An annulment (R.C. 3105.31) asks a Carroll County court to declare a marriage void or voidable from the start — for grounds such as bigamy, being underage without consent, fraud, or incapacity — not to end a valid marriage. It is filed in the General & DR Division through the Clerk of Courts with a $350 deposit, and a pre-trial conference is scheduled in all annulment cases (Local Rule 10.06).

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How do I file for annulment in Carroll County, Ohio?

File a complaint for annulment in the Carroll County General & DR Division through the Clerk of Courts, with the $350 deposit and the Domestic Relations Case Designation Form. The complaint must set out one of the R.C. 3105.31 grounds — such as bigamy, being underage without consent, fraud, or incapacity. The usual DR affidavits apply, and you serve the other spouse. A pre-trial conference is scheduled (Local Rule 10.06), and the court determines whether the statutory grounds exist; annulment is not available simply because a marriage was brief.

Hire Gavvl Law for your Carroll County annulment

An annulment under R.C. 3105.31 asks a Carroll County court to declare a marriage void or voidable from the very beginning — on grounds such as bigamy, being underage without consent, fraud, or incapacity — rather than ending a marriage that was valid. It is filed in the General & Domestic Relations Division through the Clerk of Courts with the Domestic Relations Case Designation Form and a $350 deposit, and a pre-trial conference is scheduled in every annulment case (Local Rule 10.06). Because annulment turns on proving a specific statutory ground, Gavvl Law builds the evidence for that ground, files the complaint, and offers a flat fee with full representation if the other spouse contests it.

Built around the statutory ground. An annulment is not easier than a divorce — the court grants it only if you prove a specific R.C. 3105.31 ground, and it is not available just because a marriage was short. We identify the correct ground, whether bigamy, fraud, incapacity, or being underage without consent, and assemble the proof the judge needs at the hearing.
Complaint, designation form, and affidavits. The annulment complaint is filed in the General & DR Division with the Domestic Relations Case Designation Form and the standard DR affidavits, and if there are minor children the UCCJEA and Health Insurance affidavits and a support worksheet are added so the court can address them. We prepare the full packet and arrange service on the other spouse.
Flat fee, with a waiver path. The deposit is $350, the same as a legal separation, and it is a deposit against costs rather than a flat total. We quote one flat fee up front for the representation and offer payment plans; if the deposit is out of reach, we file a Petition for Waiver of Filing Fee with a notarized affidavit under Local Rule 10.02.

The filing spouse must meet Ohio's residency requirement with Carroll County venue, and the court holds a pre-trial conference before deciding whether the statutory grounds exist. We file with the Clerk of Courts on South Lisbon Street in Carrollton, plead the R.C. 3105.31 ground precisely, and prepare you for the pre-trial and hearing so the court can rule on whether the marriage was void or voidable.

Flat-fee options

Flat-fee limited scope: we draft and file your complaint for annulment to have the marriage declared void. You appear at any hearings yourself.

Complaint for annulment: $1,750

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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: Carroll County Court of Common Pleas, General & Domestic Relations Division

119 S. Lisbon St., Suite 401, Carrollton, OH 44615
Phone: (330) 627-4886
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Website: Court website
e-Filing: Online e-filing portal

Juvenile Branch (Never-Married Parents)

Carroll County Probate & Juvenile Division
119 S. Lisbon St., Suite 202, Carrollton, OH 44615
Phone: (330) 627-2323
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Annulment is the right path if…

You believe the marriage was void or voidable under R.C. 3105.31, not just unhappy.
There are grounds like bigamy, fraud, incapacity, or being underage without consent.
You can prove the specific statutory ground at a hearing.
You (the filing spouse) meet Ohio's residency requirement and Carroll County venue.

Filing Fees

$350 annulment deposit (the same as legal separation) · standard DR affidavits apply · a pre-trial conference is scheduled (Local Rule 10.06) — confirm current amounts with the Clerk at (330) 627-4886

Forms & Filing Packets

Annulment complaint packet — $350 deposit

File the annulment complaint pleading the R.C. 3105.31 grounds, with the Domestic Relations Case Designation Form and the standard DR affidavits.

Domestic Relations Case Designation Form (Carroll County) — Required county cover sheet filed with every new Domestic Relations case. You choose the filing category (A–K), list any open or closed cases involving the children, and flag whether the case is appropriate for mediation.
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.
Petition for Waiver of Filing Fee + Affidavit in Support (UDRF Form 20) — File this with a notarized poverty affidavit (Ohio Uniform Domestic Relations Form 20) to ask the court to waive the deposit if you cannot afford it (General & DR Division Local Rule 10.02).

Add child-related affidavits

If there are minor children, add the UCCJEA Parenting Proceeding Affidavit, the Health Insurance Affidavit, and a child-support worksheet so the court can address custody and support.

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.

How to File Annulment in Carroll County

Confirm you have grounds. Identify a specific R.C. 3105.31 ground — such as bigamy, fraud, incapacity, or being underage without consent — that made the marriage void or voidable.
Prepare the complaint. Draft a complaint for annulment pleading the statutory grounds, plus the Domestic Relations Case Designation Form and the DR affidavits.
File with the Clerk and pay $350. File in the Carroll County General & DR Division through the Clerk of Courts and request service on the other spouse.
Prove the grounds at the hearing. The court holds a pre-trial conference and a hearing and determines whether the statutory grounds exist before declaring the marriage void or voidable.

Carroll County Practice Notes

Annulment requires statutory grounds. An annulment is not easier than a divorce — it requires proving a specific R.C. 3105.31 ground (bigamy, being underage without consent, fraud, incapacity, and similar) that the marriage was void or voidable. It is not available merely because a marriage was short.
Same filing logistics as a divorce. An annulment is filed in the General & DR Division through the Clerk of Courts with the $350 deposit and the Domestic Relations Case Designation Form; the standard DR affidavits apply, and a pre-trial conference is scheduled (Local Rule 10.06). If you cannot afford the deposit, file a Petition for Waiver of Filing Fee with a notarized affidavit (Local Rule 10.02).

Frequently Asked Questions

How is an annulment different from a divorce in Carroll County?: An annulment (R.C. 3105.31) declares a marriage void or voidable from the start — for grounds such as bigamy, being underage without consent, fraud, or incapacity — rather than ending a valid marriage. It is filed in the General & DR Division with the $350.00 deposit, and a pre-trial conference is scheduled in all annulment, divorce, and legal-separation cases (Local Rule 10.06).
What are the residency requirements to file for divorce in Carroll County?: For a divorce, legal separation, or annulment, the filing spouse must have been an Ohio resident for at least 6 months before filing (R.C. 3105.03), plus Carroll County venue. The case is filed with the Clerk of Courts at 119 S. Lisbon St., Suite 401, Carrollton, and heard by the General & Domestic Relations Division (Judge Michael V. Repella II).
How much does it cost to file a Domestic Relations case in Carroll County?: The General & DR Division's Schedule of Deposits sets a $350.00 deposit for a divorce, dissolution, annulment, or legal separation — the same whether or not there are minor children, and a counterclaim in a divorce is also $350.00. These are deposits against court costs, not flat totals, and any unused balance is refundable. Confirm the current amount with the Clerk at (330) 627-4886 before filing.
What if I can't afford the filing deposit in Carroll County?: File a Petition for Waiver of Filing Fee and Court Cost Deposit together with a notarized Affidavit in Support (General & DR Division Local Rule 10.02). The request uses Ohio Supreme Court Uniform Domestic Relations Form 20 (the poverty/financial-disclosure affidavit). The court rules on the petition; if denied, the deposit must be made per court order, and the Clerk may hold the new case until the fee is deposited or a waiver is signed.

Free Local Resources in Carroll County

Carroll County Clerk of Courts. Provides current filing fees, local forms, and filing instructions for custody, divorce, and dissolution cases. Call (330) 627-4886 or visit https://carrollcountyohio.us/agencies-and-departments/courts/court-of-common-pleas/ before filing to confirm deposits and packet requirements.
Carroll County Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA). Carroll 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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Related guides

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

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 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.

More Carroll County family-law resources

Ohio Annulment guide — Statewide overview of annulment in Ohio.
Akron family law — Local attorneys and courts serving the Akron metro.
Carroll County family law guide — Court info, local filing notes, FAQs, and the downloadable Carroll County guide.
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