Filing for Dissolution in Henry County, Ohio

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

660 N. Perry Street, Suite 401, 4th Floor, Napoleon, OH 43545 • (419) 599-5951 • Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Filing fee: $325–$400 + $30 per child ages 5–17. Fee waiver available.

Important things to know about Henry County

• Per-child filing fee — base $400 with children PLUS $30 for each child ages 5–17. Unique among Ohio counties.
• Court costs are paid on the 3rd floor of the courthouse; the Family Court itself is on the 4th floor.
• Henry County brands its Domestic Relations Division as 'Family Court' — same division, different name.
• Uses local DR affidavit forms (DR1, DR1A, DR1B, DR1C, DR1D, DR2, DR3) alongside the standard Ohio Supreme Court forms — call (419) 599-5951 to confirm which apply to your case.
• Unbundled (partial) legal services are actively promoted — the court publishes a list of attorneys who offer this option.
• Pro Se Clinic available for self-represented parties who qualify for Legal Aid — call (419) 599-5951 to sign up.
• QDRO or DPRO filings (to divide retirement accounts) are $100 each.

Required forms (all cases)

• Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and Waiver of Service — The main joint petition — both spouses sign together and waive formal service.
• Separation Agreement — Spells out exactly how you've agreed to divide property, debts, spousal support, and all other terms. Both spouses sign.
• Affidavit of Basic Information, Income & Expenses (Affidavit 1) — Each spouse files their own — personal info, employment, income, monthly expenses.
• Affidavit of Property and Debt (Affidavit 2) — Each spouse files their own — all assets and all debts.
• Decree of Dissolution of Marriage — Final court order ending your marriage — prepared in advance, signed by the Judge at your hearing.
• Henry County Local Affidavit DR1 — Henry County–specific domestic relations affidavit. Call (419) 599-5951 to confirm which DR forms apply to your case.
• Henry County Local Affidavit DR1A — Henry County–specific domestic relations affidavit (continuation of DR1).
• Henry County Local Affidavit DR1B — Henry County–specific domestic relations affidavit (continuation of DR1).
• Henry County Local Affidavit DR1C — Henry County–specific domestic relations affidavit (continuation of DR1).
• Henry County Local Affidavit DR1D — Henry County–specific domestic relations affidavit (continuation of DR1).
• Henry County Local Affidavit DR2 — Henry County–specific domestic relations affidavit.
• Henry County Local Affidavit DR3 — Henry County–specific domestic relations affidavit.

Additional forms with minor children

• Parenting Proceeding Affidavit (Affidavit 3) — Required in every case with children — 5-year address history and any other court cases involving the children.
• Health Insurance Affidavit (Affidavit 4) — Each parent's access to health insurance for the children.
• Shared Parenting Plan (Form 20) — Use if both parents will share legal custody and significant parenting time. Both parents must sign.
• Parenting Plan (Form 21) — sole custody — Use if one parent will be residential — outlines parenting time for the non-residential parent.
• Parenting Judgment Entry (Form 22) — Court order naming the residential parent (sole-custody cases).
• Child Support / Health Insurance Orders (Court Order 9) — Henry County–specific form containing the standard child support and health insurance order language.
• Ohio Child Support Worksheet — Run the numbers in the Ohio Child Support Calculator, print the worksheet, and file it with your paperwork.

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.