Filing for Dissolution in Columbiana County, Ohio
Reviewed by Stephanie Green · Managing Partner & Co-Founder · Last updated May 27, 2026
Columbiana County (Lisbon) dissolutions turn on three local details: (1) Columbiana uses its own local Financial Affidavit in place of the Ohio Supreme Court Affidavit 1, and its own local UCCJEA Custody Affidavit in place of Affidavit 3 (both linked from ccclerk.org); (2) the filing fee is a flat $300 whether or not children are involved; and (3) local Companionship Schedules under Rules 9.4 (Uniform), 9.41 (Long Distance), and 9.42 (Transitional) govern parenting time by default. The DR Magistrates J. Bradley Allison and Lynsey Lyle-Opalenik hear most contested matters. By statute the final hearing is set 30–90 days after filing (R.C. 3105.64), and both spouses must appear to confirm the agreement.
Transparent, flat-fee dissolution help for Columbiana County
A flat fee means no clock running on every call or email. Our attorneys handle dissolution for Columbiana County families for one agreed price, with payment plans and the option to step up to full representation at any time. This page also covers the local side for Columbiana County: court contacts in Lisbon, forms, and fee details.
- One flat fee, agreed up front. See the exact flat-fee options below and approve them before we start — no open-ended hourly bills.
- Payments that fit your budget. Pay in full, split it into a plan, or finance it — three ways to fit the same transparent flat fee into your budget.
- Why Columbiana 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 Columbiana 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
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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) |
Columbiana County Court of Common Pleas (Domestic Relations)
105 South Market Street, Lisbon, OH 44432 • (330) 424-7777 • Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Filing fee: $300.
Important things to know about Columbiana County
- Columbiana uses its own local Financial Affidavit (in place of OSC Affidavit 1) and its own local UCCJEA Custody Affidavit (in place of OSC Affidavit 3) — both linked from ccclerk.org.
- Two DR Magistrates (J. Bradley Allison and Lynsey Lyle-Opalenik) hear most contested matters.
- Local Companionship Schedules under Rules 9.4 (Uniform), 9.41 (Long Distance), and 9.42 (Transitional) govern parenting time by default unless the court orders otherwise.
- Juvenile Court is at a separate facility — the Charles A. Pike Juvenile Center, 260 West Lincoln Way, Lisbon.
Required forms (all cases)
- Case Designation Sheet (DR — local) — Required with every new DR filing.
- Personal Information Form (local) — Required with every new DR filing.
- Petition for Dissolution (Form 17) — Joint petition; both spouses sign as co-petitioners.
- Separation Agreement (Form 19) — Full settlement on property, debt, and spousal support.
- Columbiana County Financial Affidavit (local — replaces OSC Affidavit 1) — Each spouse files their own.
- Decree of Dissolution (Form 18) — Proposed final order.
Additional forms with minor children
- Custody Affidavit (UCCJEA — local) — Local UCCJEA affidavit in place of OSC Affidavit 3.
- Health Insurance Affidavit (Affidavit 4) — Each parent's access to health insurance for the children.
- Application for Child Support Services (IV-D — local) — Required when a child support order will be issued.
- Shared Parenting Plan (Form 20) — Use if both parents will share legal custody.
- Parenting Plan (Form 21) — sole custody — Outlines parenting time when one parent is residential.
- Ohio Child Support Worksheet — Run on the Ohio Child Support Calculator and print.
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.
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