Filing for Annulment in Clark County

Clark County, Ohio · Springfield

An annulment treats the marriage as if it never happened. Ohio courts grant annulments only on the limited grounds in R.C. 3105.31 — they will not annul a short marriage simply because the parties want out. Clark County annulment cases are filed at the Domestic Relations Court at 101 N. Limestone Street in Springfield and follow the same complaint-and-service process as divorce.

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

File a Complaint for Annulment at the Clark County Court of Common Pleas, Division of Domestic Relations, 101 North Limestone Street, Springfield, OH 45502. Clark County does not publish a separate annulment form — use the Ohio Supreme Court divorce complaint (Form 4 without children, Form 5 with children) and change the caption to "Annulment." The body must plead one of the five R.C. 3105.31 grounds: underage at marriage, bigamy, mental incompetency, fraud or duress in obtaining consent, or non-consummation. Call the Clerk at (937) 521-1753 for the current deposit.

Where to File: Clark County Court of Common Pleas, Division of Domestic Relations (Adult Section)

101 North Limestone Street, Springfield, OH 45502, Springfield, OH 45502
Phone: (937) 521-1753
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: www.clarkcountyohio.gov/

Annulment is the right path if…

One party was under the legal age to marry without the required consent.
One spouse was already legally married to someone else when the ceremony took place (bigamy).
One spouse was mentally incompetent at the time of the marriage.
Consent to marry was obtained by fraud or duress.
The marriage was never consummated.

If none of the R.C. 3105.31 grounds applies, you cannot annul the marriage in Ohio — file a Divorce or Dissolution instead. See Clark County divorce.

Filing Fees

Deposit set by Clerk · Five R.C. 3105.31 grounds only · Strict timing limits apply to some grounds

Forms & Filing Packets

Core annulment packet (no minor children) — Deposit set by Clerk — call (937) 521-1753

Complaint for Annulment Without Children (Supreme Court Form 4 — relabel caption) — Clark County does not publish a separate annulment form. Use Ohio SC Form 4 with the caption changed to "Annulment" and the body pleading one of the R.C. 3105.31 grounds.
Affidavit of Income, Expenses & Financial Disclosure (Affidavit 1) — Must be notarized. Required at filing in every Clark DR case. Both parties file their own.
Affidavit of Property (Affidavit 2) — Lists every asset and debt. Required at filing alongside the Income Affidavit.

Core annulment packet (with minor children) — Deposit set by Clerk — call (937) 521-1753

Even if the marriage is annulled, children born during the alleged marriage are presumed legitimate and the court must allocate parental rights and child support.

Complaint for Annulment With Children (Supreme Court Form 5 — relabel caption) — Use Ohio SC Form 5 with the caption changed to "Annulment." Required when minor children were born or adopted during the alleged marriage.
Affidavit of Income, Expenses & Financial Disclosure (Affidavit 1) — Must be notarized. Required at filing in every Clark DR case. Both parties file their own.
Affidavit of Property (Affidavit 2) — Lists every asset and debt. Required at filing alongside the Income Affidavit.
Parenting Proceeding Affidavit (Affidavit 3 — UCCJEA, R.C. 3127.23) — Lists where each child has lived for the last 5 years and with whom. Confirms Ohio's UCCJEA jurisdiction.
Health Insurance Affidavit (Affidavit 4) — Discloses whether health insurance is available for the children through either parent's employer.
Ohio Child Support Computation Worksheet (2024 Income Shares) — Run the official Ohio Child Support Calculator, print, sign. Required any time the court is being asked to set support.
Sole-Residential Parenting Plan (Supreme Court Form 21) — Used when one parent will be designated residential parent and legal custodian. Sets parenting time, decision-making, and exchanges.

How to File Annulment in Clark County

Verify a R.C. 3105.31 ground applies. Underage at marriage, bigamy, mental incompetency, fraud or duress, or non-consummation. If none fits, annulment is not available.
Check the statute's timing limits. Several grounds must be raised within a fixed period after discovery or before continued cohabitation. Read R.C. 3105.31 carefully or consult an attorney.
Draft the complaint. Use Ohio SC Form 4 (no children) or Form 5 (with children) and change the caption to "Annulment." In the body, plead the specific R.C. 3105.31 ground and the supporting facts.
File at 101 N. Limestone Street. Pay the deposit set by the Clerk at (937) 521-1753. Service, answer, and hearing proceed like a divorce.
Plan for children even if annulled. If children were born during the alleged marriage, file the parenting affidavits, Health Insurance Affidavit, child support worksheet, and a proposed parenting plan — the court still has to resolve those issues.

Clark County Practice Notes

Grounds are strictly limited. Ohio courts will dismiss an annulment that doesn't plead one of the five R.C. 3105.31 grounds. "We made a mistake" is not a ground — file a divorce or dissolution instead.
Watch the timing limits. R.C. 3105.31 imposes specific timing limits on certain grounds — for example, the underage and non-consummation grounds must generally be raised before a party reaches majority or starts cohabiting. Read the statute carefully or call us before filing.
Children are still legitimate. Even if the court grants annulment, R.C. 3111.03 presumes a child born during the alleged marriage is the child of both parties. Custody, parenting time, and child support are allocated just like in a divorce.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the residency requirements to file in Clark County?: For divorce, legal separation, or annulment, you or your spouse must have been an Ohio resident for at least 6 months immediately before filing, and a Clark County resident for at least 90 days. Dissolution requires only the 6-month Ohio residency — there is no separate Clark County residency rule.
How much does it cost to file in Clark County DR?: Dissolution is a $350 deposit (not a flat fee — the balance is refunded after costs). For divorce, legal separation, annulment, and post-decree motions, deposits are set by the Clerk — call (937) 521-1753 for the current amount before filing. CPO petitions are free. Juvenile court charges a $25 non-refundable application fee for court-appointed counsel.
Does Clark County have its own local divorce or dissolution forms?: No. Clark County uses the Ohio Supreme Court standardized forms for divorce, dissolution, legal separation, and annulment. The Clark County Law Library does not stock pro se forms. The main Clark County Public Library on South Fountain has LawPak's Ohio Dissolution forms at the Reference Desk and access to the Cengage Legal Forms Database with a library card.
Where do hearings actually take place?: Cases are assigned to Hon. Thomas J. Capper at 101 N. Limestone Street, but Magistrates Ann Ringler and Patrick Phillips hold most hearings in the A.B. Graham Building at 31 N. Limestone Street (a separate building one block away). Confirm your location on the hearing notice before you arrive.
When do I file in the Juvenile Section instead of DR?: If you were never married to the other parent, custody, parenting time, and child support are filed in the Clark County Juvenile Section (clarkohiojuvcourt.us), not in DR. If you were married, those issues travel with the divorce, dissolution, legal separation, or annulment in DR at 101 N. Limestone Street.

Free Local Resources in Clark County

Clark County DR Clerk. 101 N. Limestone Street, Springfield, OH 45502. Phone (937) 521-1753 for filing-fee deposits, copy requirements, and procedural questions.
Ohio Supreme Court Standardized Forms. Clark County uses these forms for every DR case type — divorce, dissolution, legal separation, annulment, and post-decree modifications. Available at supremecourt.ohio.gov.
Clark County Public Library (Main Branch, S. Fountain Ave.). LawPak Ohio Dissolution forms at the Reference Desk and access to the Cengage Legal Forms Database (library card required).
Clark County Mediation Referral. Court-connected mediation for custody, parenting time, and post-decree disputes. Referral form linked from clarkcountyohio.gov DR forms page.
Legal Aid of Western Ohio. Free civil legal assistance for income-qualifying Clark County residents. Call (877) 894-4599.
Clark County Bar Association. Lawyer referral service. clarkcobar.com.
United Way 2-1-1 (Clark, Champaign & Madison Counties). Free 24/7 referral line for local shelter, advocacy, and social services.

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