Filing for Dissolution in Delaware County, Ohio

Affordable, flat-fee dissolution in Delaware County

A flat fee means no clock running on every call or email. Our attorneys handle dissolution for Delaware County families for one agreed price, with payment plans and the option to step up to full representation at any time. Delaware court contacts, required forms, and local fee details for Delaware County are all covered further down this page.

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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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Delaware County Court of Common Pleas — Domestic Relations Division

117 N. Union Street, 400 Level, Delaware, OH 43015 • (740) 833-2025 • Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Filing fee: $355–$455. Fee waiver available.

Important things to know about Delaware County

• Dedicated Domestic Relations Division with its own judge (Hon. Randall D. Fuller, the county's first DR judge, seated 2017) and multiple magistrates — separate from the General Division.
• Downloadable form packets by case type: Delaware publishes a ZIP file with every form you need for dissolution-with-children or dissolution-without-children — no hunting for individual forms.
• Filing checklist for every case type tells self-represented filers exactly which forms to include and how to prepare them.
• Virtual Resource Center: domestic.co.delaware.oh.us/virtual-resource-center publishes video walkthroughs and self-help guidance.
• Successful Co-Parenting Program required when children are involved — registration through OSU Extension Delaware County (delaware.osu.edu).
• Local rules updated June 27, 2025. DR Court is on Level 400; the Clerk of Courts is on Level 300 (you file at the Clerk).
• Juvenile Court is in a separate building one block away at 145 N. Union Street (Judge David A. Hejmanowski).

Required forms (all cases)

• Dissolution Without Children Packet (ZIP) — Delaware-published packet containing every form you need to file a dissolution without minor children.
• Dissolution Without Children Checklist (PDF) — Delaware-published checklist — go through it before filing to confirm every form is complete.
• Petition for Dissolution (Ohio SC Form 17) — Joint petition; both spouses sign.
• Separation Agreement (Ohio SC Form 19) — Full settlement on property, debt, and spousal support. Both spouses sign in front of a notary.
• Financial Affidavit (Ohio SC Affidavit 1) — Income, expenses, and basic financial information. Each spouse files their own.
• Affidavit of Property (Ohio SC Affidavit 2) — Lists every asset and debt. Required at filing.
• Decree of Dissolution (Ohio SC Form 18) — Proposed final order ending the marriage; incorporates the Separation Agreement.
• DR Classification Form (Delaware local) — Delaware-specific intake form identifying case type and assignment.
• Party Supplemental Information Affidavit (Delaware local) — Delaware-specific affidavit with additional party information.
• Fee Waiver Affidavit (Delaware local) — Use to request waiver of the filing fee if you cannot afford it.

Additional forms with minor children

• Dissolution With Children Packet (ZIP) — Delaware-published packet containing every form you need to file a dissolution with minor children.
• Dissolution With Children Checklist (PDF) — Delaware-published checklist — review before filing.
• Custody Affidavit / UCCJEA (Ohio SC Affidavit 3) — Required in any DR case with minor children. Lists where each child has lived for the last 5 years.
• Health Insurance Affidavit (Ohio SC Affidavit 4) — Discloses whether health insurance is available for the children through either parent's employer.
• Parenting Supplemental Information Affidavit (Delaware local) — Delaware-specific affidavit with additional parenting information.
• Local Parenting Time Schedule (Delaware local) — Delaware's default companionship schedule — incorporate by reference or modify as agreed.
• Shared Parenting Plan (Ohio SC Form 20) — Use if both parents will share legal custody. Must be notarized.
• Parenting Plan (Ohio SC Form 21) — sole custody — Outlines parenting time when one parent is residential parent and legal custodian.
• Ohio Child Support Worksheet — Run on the Ohio Child Support Calculator and print.
• Successful Co-Parenting Program — Registration — Required parenting class for divorce/dissolution with children. Register through OSU Extension Delaware County.

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.