Filing for Dissolution in Greene County, Ohio

Flat-fee dissolution for Greene County families

A flat fee means no clock running on every call or email. Our attorneys handle dissolution for Greene 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 Greene County: court contacts in Xenia, forms, and fee details.

• One flat fee, agreed up front. We put the entire dissolution price in writing first. Once you approve it, that's the fee — no meters running and nothing tacked on later.
• 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 Greene County families choose us. Hourly billing rewards slow cases; a flat fee rewards finished ones. That's how our licensed Ohio attorneys approach every dissolution matter in Greene County — and across 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

Prefer full representation? An Ohio attorney can carry the entire case on a $3,500 retainer.

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Greene County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division

595 Ledbetter Road, Xenia, OH 45385 • (937) 562-6249 • Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Filing fee: $350. Fee waiver available.

Important things to know about Greene County

• Local Rule 1.7 compliance review is required BEFORE filing — all self-represented paperwork must be reviewed and approved by the Domestic Relations Court first, and revisions are needed in most cases.
• Submitting documents for compliance review is not a filing — only after approval does the Court forward your papers to the Clerk of Courts.
• No e-filing for dissolutions: file on paper, in person or by mail (fax is allowed only within Local Rule 1.11 limits).
• A signed Affidavit of Financial Disclosure is mandatory for each spouse — no substitute financial form is accepted.
• Pre-built dissolution packets are available — one bundle for cases without children and one for cases with children.
• If you have minor children, both spouses must complete the required parenting seminar before the final hearing.
• Child support amount in the Decree must match the worksheet to the penny — any deviation must be stated on the worksheet with a reason.
• The DR Court's local rules were updated effective January 1, 2026 — use the current versions.

Required forms (all cases)

• Dissolution Without Children — Complete Packet — Pre-built packet bundling every form needed for a dissolution without children.
• Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (Without Children) — The main joint petition with built-in waiver of service. Both spouses sign together.
• Separation Agreement — Spells out exactly how you've agreed to divide property, debts, spousal support, and all other terms. Both spouses sign.
• Affidavit of Financial Disclosure — Each spouse files their own — income, expenses, assets, and debts.
• Communication Questionnaire — 1st Petitioner — Greene-specific intake form for the first petitioner.
• Communication Questionnaire — 2nd Petitioner — Greene-specific intake form for the second petitioner.
• Judgment Entry — Decree of Dissolution (Without Children) — The final court order ending your marriage. You prepare it in advance; the Judge signs it after your hearing.
• Notice of Hearing — Dissolution — Used to schedule and notify both parties of the hearing date.

Additional forms with minor children

• Dissolution With Children — Complete Packet — Pre-built packet bundling every form needed for a dissolution with children.
• Parenting Proceeding Affidavit — Required in every case with children — 5-year address history and any other court cases involving the children.
• Parenting Seminar Order — Court order requiring both parents to attend the mandatory parenting class.
• Shared Parenting Plan — Use if both parents will share legal custody and significant parenting time. Both parents must sign.
• Parenting Plan (sole custody) — Use if one parent will be residential — outlines parenting time for the non-residential parent.
• Parenting Judgment Entry — Court order establishing the parenting arrangement.
• Judgment Entry — Decree of Dissolution (With Children) — Children-specific version of the final decree.
• Obligee Information Sheet — CSEA setup info for the parent receiving child support.
• Obligor Information Sheet — CSEA setup info for the parent paying child support.
• IV-D Application — Child support enforcement application — required when child support orders are issued.
• Ohio Child Support Calculator — Run the numbers — the amount in your Decree must match the worksheet to the penny.

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.