Filing for Dissolution in Henry County, Ohio

Henry County dissolution: one flat fee, no hourly surprises

Worried about what dissolution will cost in Henry County? We quote one flat fee up front instead of running an open-ended hourly meter, so there are no surprise invoices — and payment plans let you spread the cost if you need to. This page also covers the local side for Henry County: court contacts in Napoleon, forms, and fee details.

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• Why Henry County families choose us. Because it's a flat fee, we're paid to resolve your dissolution case — not to run up hours — so nothing drags for the sake of billing. Licensed Ohio family-law attorneys serve Henry County and 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

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

660 N. Perry Street, Suite 401, Napoleon, OH 43545 • (419) 599-5951 • Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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

Important things to know about Henry County

• Filing fee with children is $400 base PLUS $30 per child ages 5–17 — the $30 add-on funds the mandatory 'What About Me' parenting class for school-age children.
• Henry County brands its Domestic Relations Division as 'Family Court' — same division, different name. The DR division sits on the 3rd floor of the courthouse; the Juvenile division on the 4th.
• Henry County uses the statewide Ohio Uniform Domestic Relations forms; the four-county local rules simply label the core affidavits DR-1 through DR-4 (Affidavits 1–4). The court does not publish a separate set of county DR forms.
• Unbundled (partial) legal services are actively promoted — the court publishes a list of attorneys who offer this option at https://henrycountyfamilycourt.com/faq-2/.
• 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 / DR-1) — Each spouse files their own — personal info, employment, income, monthly expenses. Both parties sign it in a dissolution.
• Affidavit of Property and Debt (Affidavit 2 / DR-2) — Each spouse files their own — all assets and all debts. Both parties sign it in a dissolution.
• Decree of Dissolution of Marriage — Final court order ending your marriage — prepared in advance, signed by the Judge at your hearing.

Additional forms with minor children

• Parenting Proceeding Affidavit (Affidavit 3 / DR-3) — Required in every case with children — 5-year address history and any other court cases involving the children.
• Health Insurance Affidavit (Affidavit 4 / DR-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).
• IV-D Application for Child Support Services (Schedule E) — Required with children — opens your IV-D case with the county CSEA. It is Schedule E attached to the four-county local rules.
• 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.

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.