Filing for Divorce with Children in Clinton County

File for divorce with minor children in the Clinton County Common Pleas Court. Step-by-step guidance, 11 required forms, $400 filing fee, parenting class requirements, and Ohio attorney help.

Clinton County's Common Pleas Court at 46 S. South Street in Wilmington uses its own locally-numbered forms (Form 1.0 through 2.1) alongside the Ohio Supreme Court UDRF Complaint — different enough from neighboring counties that you should review the court's 'Documents Required for Filings' checklist before drafting. Filing fee is $400, e-filing runs through the Henschen portal, and Compliance Officer Kirk Neuenschwander handles new-case review.

Clinton County Common Pleas Court

46 S. South Street, Suite 304 (3rd Floor), Wilmington, OH 45177
Phone: (937) 382-3640
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
e-Filing: Henschen e-Filing

Filing Fees

$400 divorce with children

Clinton County Procedure Quirks

  • Clinton uses locally-numbered forms: Form 1.0 (Property), Form 1.1 (Income/Expense), Form 2.0 (Parenting), Form 2.1 (Health Insurance) — alongside the Ohio Supreme Court UDRF Form 7 Complaint.
  • Temporary orders use the Rule 75 Motion plus a proposed Rule 75N Order the judge signs.
  • Review the official 'Documents Required for Filings' checklist before you file — Clinton publishes a specific list of every document needed.
  • Fax filings accepted at (937) 383-3455 with a Facsimile Filing Cover Page.

Parenting Class

Court-approved parenting class — Approved providers
Mandatory for parents with minor children before the final hearing.

Clinton County Juvenile Court (Division of the Court of Common Pleas)

46 S. South Street, Suite 218, Wilmington, OH 45177
Phone: (937) 382-2391
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Website: clintoncountycourts.org/JuvenileCourt/home

Hears abuse, neglect, dependency, delinquency, unruly, juvenile traffic, custody, parenting time, child support, paternity, and grandparent-rights matters.

Domestic Relations vs. Juvenile

Clinton keeps Common Pleas (DR cases) and Juvenile Court in the same Wilmington courthouse at 46 S. South Street, on different floors — married couples file divorces with Common Pleas; never-married parents file custody and support with the Juvenile Court in Suite 218.

Free Local Resources in Clinton County

  • Henschen e-Filing Portal. efile.henschen.com — Clinton's accepted e-filing system.
  • Court Procedure Information. Posted on the Clinton County Common Pleas website alongside the Local Rules.

Related to your divorce

  • 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.