Filing for Dissolution in Clermont County, Ohio

Clermont County dissolution: one flat fee, no hourly surprises

For Clermont County families, we price dissolution as a flat fee you approve before any work begins — predictable and transparent, and paired with payment plans so cost never blocks getting real help. Below you'll also find the Clermont County court information — contacts in Batavia, the forms you need, and local fee details.

• One flat fee, agreed up front. Every dissolution engagement starts with a fixed quote you sign off on. Calls, emails, and questions never add to the bill.
• Payments that fit your budget. Flexible payment plans and financing are available, so cost doesn't have to delay getting help.
• Why Clermont County families choose us. Because it's a flat fee, we're paid to resolve your dissolution case — not to run up hours — so nothing drags for the sake of billing. Licensed Ohio family-law attorneys serve Clermont County and all 88 counties.

Flat-fee options

Flat-fee limited scope: we prepare your full dissolution petition and separation agreement for an agreed, no-court split.

• Dissolution: $1,750
• Dissolution with children: $2,300

Prefer full representation? An Ohio attorney can carry the entire case on a $3,500 retainer.

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Clermont County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division

2340 Clermont Center Drive, Suite 200, Batavia, OH 45103 • (513) 732-7327 • Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Filing fee: $300–$350. Fee waiver available.

Important things to know about Clermont County

• Court approval is required BEFORE filing — submit completed paperwork to the Compliance Officer first; the Clerk will not accept it until approved.
• Clermont uses a mix of Ohio Supreme Court 'SC' forms and its own numbered local forms (Form 115, 116-A, 605, 606, 627-series, 628-series, 702, 703, 704, 804, etc.).
• Child support and health insurance language must be picked from a numbered template (627-1 through 627-6, and 628-1 through 628-3) that matches your exact custody and insurance situation.
• Filing fees are deposits — if costs exceed the deposit, the balance must be paid before the final decree is filed.
• No credit cards accepted by the Clerk — cash, check, or money order only.
• Compliance Officer will review your paperwork but cannot help you fill it out.

Required forms (all cases)

• Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and Waiver of Service (SC17) — The main joint petition — both spouses sign together.
• Waiver of Service of Summons (SC30) — Both spouses waive formal service since you're filing jointly.
• Separation Agreement (SC19) — Spells out exactly how you've agreed to divide property, debts, spousal support, and all other terms. Both spouses sign.
• Affidavit of Income and Expenses (SC1) — Each spouse files their own — personal info, employment, income, monthly expenses. Or use Waiver Form 703 if both agree.
• Affidavit of Property and Debt (SC2) — Each spouse files their own — all assets and debts. Or use Waiver Form 704 if both agree.
• Classification Form (Form 115) — Clermont-specific intake form — identifies the type of case being filed.
• Notification Form — Self-Represented Party (Form 116-A) — Required for parties without an attorney — one per self-represented spouse.
• Waiver of Counsel (Form 702 / 702-A) — Acknowledges you're proceeding without an attorney.
• Waiver of Magistrate's Decision and 14-Day Objection Period (Form 104-B) — Waives the 14-day objection period after a Magistrate's decision so you can finalize sooner.
• Supplemental Affidavit (Form 804) — Clermont-specific form for any additional information the court needs.

Additional forms with minor children

• Parenting Proceeding Affidavit (SC3) — Required in every case with children — 5-year address history and any other court cases involving the children.
• Health Insurance Affidavit (SC4) — Details each parent's access to health insurance for the children.
• Parental Questionnaire (Form 606) — Clermont-specific questionnaire about parenting arrangements.
• Shared Parenting Plan (SC20) — Use if both parents will share legal custody and significant parenting time.
• Guideline Parenting Schedule (Form 605) — Clermont's standard parenting time schedule — use this or create your own.
• Final Decree of Shared Parenting (Form 601) — Court order establishing shared parenting (only if you chose shared parenting).
• Child Support Computation Worksheet (Form 624) — Standard Ohio child support worksheet — sole residential parent or shared parenting.
• Child Support Worksheet Information Sheet (Form 626) — Additional information the court needs alongside the worksheet.
• Child Support Language (Form 627-1 through 627-6) — Pick the numbered template matching your custody + insurance scenario (residential custodian vs. shared parenting; with vs. without private insurance; one or both obligations deviated).
• Health Insurance Language (Form 628-1 through 628-3) — Pick the numbered template matching your situation (one parent provides; both parents provide; no insurance available).
• IV-D Application (JFS 7076) — Child support enforcement application — required when child support orders are issued.
• CSE Account Information Sheet (Form 509-4) — Sets up your child support account with the 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.

Related guides

In-depth, attorney-written guides on dissolution, divorce, 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 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.
• Dividing Property in an Ohio Divorce — Ohio divides marital property equitably — meaning fairly, not always equally. The first step is classifying every asset and debt. Here's how the process works.

Understand the cost

• Divorce vs. Dissolution in Ohio — How the two paths compare on agreement, timeline, and cost.
• Ohio Divorce Cost & Timeline by Path — Compare cost and timeline across every path to ending a marriage.