Filing for Dissolution in Darke County, Ohio

Affordable, flat-fee dissolution in Darke County

Traditional firms bill dissolution by the hour, and the final total is anyone's guess. We do it differently for Darke County families: one flat fee, quoted up front, with financing available and full representation on the table when it's warranted. This page also covers the local side for Darke County: court contacts in Greenville, forms, and 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 Darke County families choose us. With a flat fee there's no clock on every call or email — we're rewarded for resolving your Darke County case, not prolonging it. Licensed Ohio family-law attorneys, statewide.

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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Darke County Court of Common Pleas, General and Domestic Relations Division

504 South Broadway, Second Floor, Greenville, OH 45331 • (937) 547-7325 • Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Filing fee: $300. Fee waiver available.

Important things to know about Darke County

• FREE notary available at the courthouse Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Bring a photo ID.
• Print all forms ONE SIDE PER PAGE. If you use Ohio Legal Help to prepare forms, single-sided printing is required.
• Two different parenting time schedules apply depending on how far apart parents live: one for under 90 miles, one for over 90 miles.
• Magistrate Brittany M. Johns primarily handles the Domestic Relations docket.
• Remote video hearings require both spouses to consent in writing.
• File on the SECOND FLOOR of the courthouse.

Required forms (all cases)

• Petition for Dissolution of Marriage — Darke County's version. Joint petition with built-in waiver of service.
• Separation Agreement — Darke County's version. Both spouses sign.
• Affidavit of Income, Expenses, and Financial Disclosures — Each spouse files one.
• Affidavit of Property and Debt — Each spouse files one.
• Domestic Relations Questionnaire (Darke local) — Background information about your case.
• Confidential Information for Identification of Parties (Darke local) — Keeps SSNs and DOBs out of the public file.
• Decree of Dissolution of Marriage — Final order — prepare in advance for the Judge's signature.

Additional forms with minor children

• Parenting Proceeding Affidavit — 5-year address history for each child.
• Health Insurance Affidavit — Each parent's ability to insure the children.
• Shared Parenting Plan (Form 20 — 2024) — Use if both parents share legal custody.
• Parenting Plan (Form 21 — 2024) — sole custody — Use if one parent will be residential.
• Parenting Time Order — Under 90 Miles — Darke County default schedule for parents living within 90 miles of each other.
• Parenting Time Order — Over 90 Miles — Darke County default schedule for parents living more than 90 miles apart.
• Phase-In Parenting Schedule — For very young children or where one parent has had little parenting time — increases gradually.
• Application for Child Support Services (IV-D) — Filed with the Darke County Child Support Enforcement Agency.
• Ohio Child Support Worksheet — Run numbers in the Ohio Child Support Calculator.
• Notice to Attend Parenting Program — Both parents must complete the program before the dissolution is finalized.

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.