Which court handles family law in Crawford County?

All family law runs through the Court of Common Pleas at 112 E. Mansfield Street in Bucyrus. Divorce, dissolution, legal separation, annulment, spousal support, property division, and civil protection orders are heard before Judge Sean E. Leuthold, (419) 562-5771. Custody, parenting time, and child support for never-married parents are heard in the Juvenile Court before Judge Patrick T. Murphy, (419) 562-1896. Adoption is handled by the Probate Court before Judge Murphy, Suite 103, (419) 562-5876.

How much does it cost to file a family law case in Crawford County?

Common deposits are: divorce $300, dissolution $200, a QDRO to divide a retirement account $50, a post-decree motion $200, and an agreed judgment entry $50. A new Juvenile filing (custody or parentage) is about $250, and a modification about $200. An adoption deposit is $170, and a civil protection order has no fee. Pay by cash, check, money order, or card (3% card fee); a poverty affidavit waives the deposit. Confirm current amounts with the Clerk at (419) 562-2766 or the Juvenile Court at (419) 562-1896.

What is the residency requirement to file in Crawford County?

To file for divorce or dissolution in Ohio, one spouse must have lived in Ohio for at least 6 months before filing. Crawford County is the right county when you or your spouse live here.

Can I e-file a family law case in Crawford County?

No. Crawford County does not have e-filing yet, so you file in person at the Clerk of Courts in Suite 204. Fax filing is reserved for emergencies. You can pay by cash, check, money order, or card, and cards add a 3% fee.

Crawford County Annulment Attorneys

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

Crawford County, Ohio · Bucyrus

An annulment declares that a marriage was never legally valid. It is rare and has narrow grounds. In Crawford County, an annulment is filed in the Court of Common Pleas under R.C. 3105.31 — and a short marriage by itself is not a ground.

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What are the grounds for an annulment in Crawford County, Ohio?

An annulment under R.C. 3105.31 declares that a marriage was void or voidable from the start. The recognized grounds are that one party was underage, an existing prior marriage (bigamy), fraud, duress, or mental incapacity. An annulment treats the marriage as if it never validly existed — it is not available simply because the marriage was short. Annulments are filed in the Court of Common Pleas in Bucyrus and are far less common than divorce or dissolution. Confirm the current deposit with the Clerk at (419) 562-2766 before filing.

Crawford County annulment, argued on the statute

An annulment declares that a marriage was never legally valid, and it is rare with narrow grounds. In Crawford County an annulment is filed in the Court of Common Pleas before Judge Leuthold under R.C. 3105.31, and a short marriage by itself is not a ground. Gavvl Law evaluates whether a statutory ground applies, gathers the proof, and files the complaint on a flat fee.

Proving a statutory ground. An annulment under R.C. 3105.31 requires a specific ground — underage, an existing prior marriage, fraud, duress, or mental incapacity — and treats the marriage as if it never validly existed. We assess whether your facts fit one of these grounds before you spend on a filing.
Knowing when divorce is the better path. Because a short marriage alone is not enough for an annulment, many people who ask about one actually need a divorce or dissolution. We give you a straight answer so you pursue the remedy the statute will actually grant.
A rare filing handled on a flat fee. Annulments are far less common than divorce, so the evidence and pleading matter. We prepare the complaint and Ohio financial affidavits and quote a single flat fee up front with payment plans.

Annulments in Crawford County are filed in person with the Clerk of Courts in Bucyrus before Judge Leuthold, the same court that hears divorce, dissolution, and legal separation. A poverty affidavit waives the deposit, and we handle the whole filing so a rare, technical case is argued correctly.

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: Crawford County Court of Common Pleas

112 E. Mansfield Street, Bucyrus, OH 44820
Phone: (419) 562-5771
Hours: Monday–Friday
Website: Court website

Juvenile Branch (Never-Married Parents)

Crawford County Juvenile & Probate Court
112 E. Mansfield Street, Bucyrus, OH 44820
Phone: (419) 562-1896
Hours: Monday–Friday

Annulment is the right path if…

You believe the marriage was never legally valid on a statutory ground.
You can point to a recognized ground — underage, bigamy, fraud, duress, or incapacity.
You understand a short marriage alone is not a basis for annulment.
You can file in the Court of Common Pleas in Bucyrus.

Filing Fees

Annulment is a Common Pleas DR filing and is rare — confirm the current deposit with the Clerk at (419) 562-2766; payment is by cash, check, money order, or card (3% card fee), and a poverty affidavit waives it. Court fees and deposits change — confirm the current amount with the Crawford County Clerk of Courts at (419) 562-2766 (Domestic Relations) or the Juvenile Court at (419) 562-1896 before filing.

Forms & Filing Packets

Annulment in the Court of Common Pleas — Common Pleas DR deposit (confirm with the Clerk)

File a Complaint for Annulment under R.C. 3105.31 with the Ohio financial affidavits. You must prove a statutory ground; if the court grants the annulment, it treats the marriage as if it never validly existed. If you need interim relief while the case is pending, file Crawford County's local Proposal for Temporary Orders with a financial affidavit — the magistrate sets temporary orders on the paperwork.

Complaint for Annulment (R.C. 3105.31) — Opens an annulment case in the Common Pleas Court asking the court to declare the marriage void or voidable on a statutory ground (underage, bigamy, fraud, duress, or incapacity). Usually attorney-drafted; file the financial and (with children) parenting affidavits with it.
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.
Proposal for Temporary Orders (Crawford DR forms) — The Crawford County local form used to request temporary support, a temporary parenting schedule, or other interim relief while a case is pending. File it with a financial affidavit and a child-support worksheet; the magistrate sets temporary orders on the paperwork. Tip: Attach a current Affidavit of Income & Expenses and, when children are involved, the Ohio child-support worksheet.

How to File Annulment in Crawford County

Identify the ground. Determine which statutory ground applies — underage, bigamy, fraud, duress, or incapacity (R.C. 3105.31).
Gather your evidence. Collect proof supporting the ground, since you must prove the marriage was never legally valid.
Prepare the complaint. Complete the Complaint for Annulment with the Ohio financial affidavits.
File in the Court of Common Pleas. File in person with the Clerk of Courts in Bucyrus and pay the DR deposit (or file a poverty affidavit).
Attend the hearing. The court decides whether a statutory ground is proven and, if so, enters a decree of annulment.

Crawford County Practice Notes

Annulment needs a statutory ground. Unlike divorce, an annulment requires a specific ground under R.C. 3105.31 — underage, bigamy, fraud, duress, or incapacity — and treats the marriage as if it never validly existed. A short marriage by itself is not enough.
Filed in the Court of Common Pleas. Annulments are filed in the Crawford County Court of Common Pleas before Judge Leuthold, the same court that hears divorce, dissolution, and legal separation. They are far less common than divorce or dissolution.
Local form for interim relief. Crawford County uses the Ohio Supreme Court standardized DR forms for the annulment complaint and affidavits, but interim relief runs on the court's own Proposal for Temporary Orders (from the local court rules page). File it with a current Affidavit of Income & Expenses if you need temporary support or a temporary parenting schedule while the annulment is pending.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the grounds for annulment in Crawford County?: An annulment under R.C. 3105.31 declares that a marriage was void or voidable from the start. The recognized grounds are that one party was underage, an existing prior marriage (bigamy), fraud, duress, or mental incapacity. An annulment treats the marriage as if it never validly existed — it is not available simply because the marriage was short. Annulments are filed in the Court of Common Pleas and are rare.
Which court handles family law in Crawford County?: All family law runs through the Court of Common Pleas at 112 E. Mansfield Street in Bucyrus. Divorce, dissolution, legal separation, annulment, spousal support, property division, and civil protection orders are heard before Judge Sean E. Leuthold, (419) 562-5771. Custody, parenting time, and child support for never-married parents are heard in the Juvenile Court before Judge Patrick T. Murphy, (419) 562-1896. Adoption is handled by the Probate Court before Judge Murphy, Suite 103, (419) 562-5876.
How much does it cost to file a family law case in Crawford County?: Common deposits are: divorce $300, dissolution $200, a QDRO to divide a retirement account $50, a post-decree motion $200, and an agreed judgment entry $50. A new Juvenile filing (custody or parentage) is about $250, and a modification about $200. An adoption deposit is $170, and a civil protection order has no fee. Pay by cash, check, money order, or card (3% card fee); a poverty affidavit waives the deposit. Confirm current amounts with the Clerk at (419) 562-2766 or the Juvenile Court at (419) 562-1896.
What is the residency requirement to file in Crawford County?: To file for divorce or dissolution in Ohio, one spouse must have lived in Ohio for at least 6 months before filing. Crawford County is the right county when you or your spouse live here.
Can I e-file a family law case in Crawford County?: No. Crawford County does not have e-filing yet, so you file in person at the Clerk of Courts in Suite 204. Fax filing is reserved for emergencies. You can pay by cash, check, money order, or card, and cards add a 3% fee.

Free Local Resources in Crawford County

Crawford County Clerk of Courts (Domestic Relations). Current filing fees, deposit amounts, and case filing for divorce, dissolution, legal separation, annulment, and post-decree matters. File in person in Suite 204 at 112 E. Mansfield Street, Bucyrus; (419) 562-2766. No e-filing yet; fax is reserved for emergencies. Local court rules and the Proposal for Temporary Orders are at https://crawfordcocpcourt.org/local-court-rules/.
Crawford County Juvenile & Probate Court. Handles never-married-parent parentage, custody, parenting time, and support, plus non-parent custody, abuse/neglect/dependency (CPS), and adoption. Juvenile (419) 562-1896; Probate Suite 103 (419) 562-5876. Judge Patrick T. Murphy presides over both.
Crawford County Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA). Sets support under Ohio's guidelines, collects by income withholding, and pays through the state. Opens IV-D cases and can review existing orders. Contact (419) 562-0773.
Crawford County Children Services hotline. To report a concern about a child's safety, call (419) 563-1570, which runs 24 hours. In an emergency, call 911.
Ohio Child Support Calculator. Run the official Ohio 2024 Income Shares child-support worksheet at https://ohiochildsupportcalculator.ohio.gov/ before any case that sets or changes support.

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Related guides

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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.

Continue your Crawford County research

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