Can I get an annulment in Henry County because the marriage was short?

No. An annulment (R.C. 3105.31) requires a specific statutory ground — a spouse under the age of consent, bigamy, mental incompetence, consent obtained by fraud or force, or a marriage never consummated — and strict time limits apply. It is a court declaration that the marriage was void or voidable, not a divorce. An annulment is filed in the Domestic Relations Division using the Rule 10.01 intake; the automatic preliminary injunction (Court Order #1) issues on filing just as in a divorce.

Which court handles divorce, custody, and support in Henry County?

The Henry County Family Court at 660 N. Perry St., Suite 401, Napoleon, (419) 599-5951 — a combined court under Judge Melissa Peper Firestone (Magistrate Steve Callejas). Its Domestic Relations Division (3rd floor) hears divorce, dissolution, legal separation, and annulment for married spouses; its Juvenile Division (4th floor) hears parentage, custody, and support for never-married parents. Adoptions, name changes, and marriage licenses are handled by the separate Probate Division (Judge Amy C. Rosebrook, Suite 203, (419) 592-7771).

Is there an automatic restraining order when I file for divorce in Henry County?

Yes. On the filing of a divorce, annulment, or legal separation, the court issues an automatic preliminary injunction (Court Order #1) under Local Rule 10.04(A) that enjoins both spouses from dissipating assets, harassing the other party, and similar conduct. It applies to both parties automatically and is different from a domestic-violence protection order, which is a separate filing.

What if I cannot afford the filing deposit in Henry County?

File a poverty/indigency affidavit asking the court to waive prepayment of costs. Legal Aid-eligible self-represented filers can also use the Pro-Se Clinic ((419) 599-5951), and the court's self-help page links unbundled-services attorneys and Ohio Legal Help. Confirm the current indigency packet with the Family Court.

Henry County Annulment Attorneys

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

Henry County, Ohio · Napoleon

An annulment (R.C. 3105.31) is a court declaration that a marriage was void or voidable — treated as though it never validly existed. It is not a divorce and isn't available just because a marriage was short. It is filed in the Domestic Relations Division, and because it turns on specific statutory grounds and proof, legal advice is strongly recommended.

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How do I get an annulment in Henry County, Ohio?

File a complaint for annulment in the Henry County Family Court, 660 N. Perry St., Suite 401, Napoleon, stating a specific statutory ground under R.C. 3105.31 — a spouse under the age of consent, bigamy, mental incompetence, consent obtained by fraud or force, or a marriage never consummated. The Rule 10.01 intake (DR-1/DR-2, plus DR-3/DR-4/IV-D with children) applies, and the automatic preliminary injunction (Court Order #1) issues on filing. Strict time limits and proof requirements apply, so get legal advice.

Henry County annulment, handled carefully by Gavvl Law

An annulment under R.C. 3105.31 asks a Henry County court to declare that a marriage was void or voidable — treated as though it never validly existed — and it is not a divorce and is not available merely because a marriage was short. It requires a specific statutory ground and strict adherence to time limits, so these cases turn on proof, not sympathy. Gavvl Law tests whether a real ground exists, files the complaint in the Domestic Relations Division, and works for a flat fee.

Confirming a genuine statutory ground. Annulment requires one of the R.C. 3105.31 grounds — a spouse under the age of consent, bigamy, mental incompetence, consent obtained by fraud or force, or a marriage never consummated. We evaluate the facts honestly before filing, because a case without a real ground goes nowhere.
Proof within the statutory time limits. Each annulment ground carries its own strict deadline, and the burden is on the person seeking it. We build the evidence and file within the applicable window so the ground can actually be proven at the hearing.
A clear fork if annulment doesn't fit. If there is no statutory ground, we say so and pivot to the right tool — a contested divorce or a fully agreed dissolution — rather than filing a doomed annulment. Whichever path fits, our work is quoted as one flat fee up front with payment plans available.

An annulment is filed as a Domestic Relations case using the Rule 10.01 intake, so the divorce-style deposit applies — $325 without children or $400 plus $30 per child age 5–17 — with a poverty affidavit available to waive prepayment. The automatic preliminary injunction (Court Order #1) issues on filing to protect assets while the court decides whether the marriage was valid.

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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: Henry County Family Court (Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division)

660 N. Perry St., Suite 401, Napoleon, OH 43545
Phone: (419) 599-5951
Hours: Monday–Friday (confirm current hours with the Clerk)
Website: Court website

Juvenile Branch (Never-Married Parents)

Henry County Family Court (Juvenile Division)
660 N. Perry St., Suite 401, Napoleon, OH 43545
Phone: (419) 599-5951
Hours: Monday–Friday (confirm current hours with the Clerk)

Annulment is the right path if…

You believe your marriage was void or voidable under R.C. 3105.31.
There is a specific ground — bigamy, fraud, force, underage, incompetence, or non-consummation.
You want the marriage treated as though it never validly existed, not ended by divorce.
You can act within the statutory time limits and prove the ground.

Filing Fees

An annulment is filed as a Domestic Relations case (the divorce-style deposit applies: $325 without children / $400 + $30 per child age 5–17) · poverty-affidavit waiver available · confirm the current deposit at (419) 599-5951

Forms & Filing Packets

Annulment complaint on a statutory ground

File a complaint stating the R.C. 3105.31 ground with the DR-1 (Income & Expenses) and DR-2 (Property) affidavits (and DR-3/DR-4/IV-D with children). Be ready to prove the ground within the statutory time limit.

Ohio Uniform Domestic Relations / Juvenile Forms (DR-1 – DR-4) — Henry County's Family Court uses the Ohio Supreme Court Uniform standardized forms (its four-county local rules label them DR-1 through DR-4 = Affidavits 1–4); it does not publish a separate county DR forms set. Download the complaint/petition, affidavits, separation agreement, parenting plan, and decree here.
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.
Self-Represented (Pro-Se) Resources — Henry County Family Court — The Family Court's self-help page with the Pro-Se Clinic ((419) 599-5951 for Legal Aid-eligible filers), an unbundled-services attorney list, and a link to Ohio Legal Help.

No statutory ground — consider divorce or dissolution

If there is no R.C. 3105.31 ground, an annulment is not available. Ending the marriage then runs through a divorce (contested) or dissolution (fully agreed).

Ohio Uniform Domestic Relations / Juvenile Forms (DR-1 – DR-4) — Henry County's Family Court uses the Ohio Supreme Court Uniform standardized forms (its four-county local rules label them DR-1 through DR-4 = Affidavits 1–4); it does not publish a separate county DR forms set. Download the complaint/petition, affidavits, separation agreement, parenting plan, and decree here.

How to File Annulment in Henry County

Confirm a statutory ground. Annulment requires a specific R.C. 3105.31 ground (underage, bigamy, incompetence, fraud, force, or non-consummation) — a short marriage alone is not enough.
Prepare the complaint. Draft a complaint stating the ground, with the Rule 10.01 affidavits (DR-1/DR-2, plus DR-3/DR-4/IV-D with children).
File with the Family Court. File in person or by mail at 660 N. Perry St., Suite 401, Napoleon; the automatic preliminary injunction (Court Order #1) issues on filing.
Prove the ground at hearing. Be ready to prove the statutory ground within the applicable time limit; legal advice is strongly recommended.

Henry County Practice Notes

Henry County's combined Family Court. Henry County has a combined Family Court (Judge Melissa Peper Firestone; Magistrate Steve Callejas) at 660 N. Perry St., Suite 401, Napoleon, (419) 599-5951. The Domestic Relations Division (3rd floor) hears divorce, dissolution, legal separation, and annulment; the Juvenile Division (4th floor) hears parentage, custody, and support for never-married parents. Adoptions, name changes, and marriage licenses are handled by the separate Probate Division (Judge Amy C. Rosebrook, Suite 203, (419) 592-7771).
Automatic preliminary injunction on filing (Court Order #1). On the filing of a divorce, annulment, or legal separation, the court issues an automatic preliminary injunction (Court Order #1) under Local Rule 10.04(A) enjoining both spouses from dissipating assets, harassing the other party, and similar conduct. It applies to both parties automatically and is separate from a domestic-violence protection order.
Fee waiver if you can't afford the deposit. File a poverty/indigency affidavit asking the court to waive prepayment of costs. Legal Aid-eligible self-represented filers can also use the Pro-Se Clinic ((419) 599-5951). Confirm the current indigency packet with the Family Court.
No e-filing — file in person or by mail; pay online. The Henry County Family Court does not offer e-filing. File your documents in person or by mail at 660 N. Perry St., Suite 401, Napoleon. You can pay the filing deposit and court costs online through LexisNexis (payments.lexisnexis.com/oh/co/henry/familycourt) or by phone at (888) 562-9935.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get an annulment in Henry County because the marriage was short?: No. An annulment (R.C. 3105.31) requires a specific statutory ground — a spouse under the age of consent, bigamy, mental incompetence, consent obtained by fraud or force, or a marriage never consummated — and strict time limits apply. It is a court declaration that the marriage was void or voidable, not a divorce. An annulment is filed in the Domestic Relations Division using the Rule 10.01 intake; the automatic preliminary injunction (Court Order #1) issues on filing just as in a divorce.
Which court handles divorce, custody, and support in Henry County?: The Henry County Family Court at 660 N. Perry St., Suite 401, Napoleon, (419) 599-5951 — a combined court under Judge Melissa Peper Firestone (Magistrate Steve Callejas). Its Domestic Relations Division (3rd floor) hears divorce, dissolution, legal separation, and annulment for married spouses; its Juvenile Division (4th floor) hears parentage, custody, and support for never-married parents. Adoptions, name changes, and marriage licenses are handled by the separate Probate Division (Judge Amy C. Rosebrook, Suite 203, (419) 592-7771).
Is there an automatic restraining order when I file for divorce in Henry County?: Yes. On the filing of a divorce, annulment, or legal separation, the court issues an automatic preliminary injunction (Court Order #1) under Local Rule 10.04(A) that enjoins both spouses from dissipating assets, harassing the other party, and similar conduct. It applies to both parties automatically and is different from a domestic-violence protection order, which is a separate filing.
What if I cannot afford the filing deposit in Henry County?: File a poverty/indigency affidavit asking the court to waive prepayment of costs. Legal Aid-eligible self-represented filers can also use the Pro-Se Clinic ((419) 599-5951), and the court's self-help page links unbundled-services attorneys and Ohio Legal Help. Confirm the current indigency packet with the Family Court.

Free Local Resources in Henry County

Henry County Clerk of Courts (record custodian). 660 N. Perry St., Suite 302, Napoleon, OH 43545; (419) 592-5886. The Clerk is the record custodian for Family Court filings, posts the filing-fee schedule, and confirms current deposits and copy counts. There is no general e-filing portal — file in person or by mail. Court costs can be paid online at https://payments.lexisnexis.com/oh/co/henry/familycourt or by phone at (888) 562-9935.
Henry County Family Court (Domestic Relations & Juvenile Divisions). 660 N. Perry St., Suite 401, Napoleon, OH 43545; (419) 599-5951 (https://henrycountyfamilycourt.com/). One combined Family Court — Judge Melissa Peper Firestone and Magistrate Steve Callejas hear both Domestic Relations (3rd floor) and Juvenile (4th floor) cases, including divorce, dissolution, custody, parenting time, support, paternity, and non-parent custody.
Henry County Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA). 104 E. Washington St., Hahn Center Suite 202, Napoleon, OH 43545; (419) 592-4633 (toll-free 888-844-9783). The county IV-D agency establishes, calculates, collects, and enforces child support. Open a IV-D case to set up automatic wage withholding and enforcement.
Henry County Family, Adult & Children's Services (FACS). (419) 592-4210. The county children-services agency investigates child abuse, neglect, and dependency. For an emergency call 911; the statewide child-abuse hotline is 855-642-4453 (855-OH-CHILD).
Henry County Probate Division (adoption, name change, marriage). 660 N. Perry St., 2nd Floor (Suite 203), Napoleon, OH 43545; (419) 592-7771 (https://www.henrycountyohio.gov/261/Probate-Division). Judge Amy C. Rosebrook's separate Probate Division handles stepparent and kinship adoptions, name changes, and marriage licenses — not divorce or custody.

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