Henry County Divorce Attorneys

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Henry County, Ohio · Napoleon

A Henry County divorce is filed with the Family Court's Domestic Relations Division (3rd floor), 660 N. Perry St., Suite 401, Napoleon. Judge Melissa Peper Firestone presides, with Magistrate Steve Callejas. The deposit is $325 (no children) or $400 plus $30 per child age 5–17 (with children), and the court issues an automatic preliminary injunction (Court Order #1) when the case is filed.

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How do I file for divorce in Henry County, Ohio?

File a Complaint for Divorce with the Henry County Family Court, 660 N. Perry St., Suite 401, Napoleon, using Ohio Supreme Court Form 6 (without children) or Form 7 (with children) with Affidavit 1 (Income & Expenses, 'DR-1') and Affidavit 2 (Property, 'DR-2'). With children, add the IV-D Application, Affidavit 3 (Parenting Proceeding, 'DR-3'), Affidavit 4 (Health Insurance, 'DR-4'), a parenting plan, and the Ohio child-support worksheet (Local Rule 10.01). Pay the $325 deposit (no children) or $400 + $30 per child age 5–17 (with children). You or your spouse must have lived in Ohio at least 6 months (R.C. 3105.03). With children, complete the A-OK parenting class within 75 days. The Family Court does not offer e-filing — file in person or by mail.

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A Henry County divorce runs through the Family Court's Domestic Relations Division on the 3rd floor at 660 N. Perry St., Suite 401 in Napoleon, before Judge Melissa Peper Firestone and Magistrate Steve Callejas. The deposit is $325 without children or $400 plus $30 per child age 5–17, the automatic preliminary injunction (Court Order #1) takes effect the moment you file, and there is no e-filing. Gavvl Law assembles the Ohio Uniform packet the Napoleon clerk will accept and quotes one flat fee for a clean case, with payment plans and full representation when the divorce turns contested.

The Ohio Uniform packet, labeled the way Henry expects. Henry doesn't publish its own divorce forms — it uses the Ohio Supreme Court Uniform set that its four-county local rules relabel DR-1 through DR-4, on top of the Form 6 or Form 7 complaint. We prepare that exact packet with the income, property, parenting, and health-insurance affidavits so the clerk opens your case instead of returning it.
Filed by hand, paid online. The Family Court has no e-filing, so pleadings go in over the counter or by mail at Suite 401 while the deposit is paid through LexisNexis or by phone at (888) 562-9935. We handle both halves of that split process and calendar the pretrial and hearing dates the court sets after filing.
A-OK on the 75-day clock. In any case with children, all parties must finish the Assisting Our Kids (A-OK) class within 75 days under Local Rule 11.01, and a child age 5–17 triggers the What About Me class covered by the $30-per-child add-on. We enroll you early so a missed class never stalls your decree.

If the $325/$400 deposit is out of reach, Henry accepts a poverty affidavit to waive prepayment and runs a Rule 10.05 Pro-Se Clinic, and only 6 months of Ohio residency is required with no separate county-duration rule. We build the case around those local safety valves so cost or a recent move doesn't keep you from filing.

Flat-fee options

Flat-fee limited scope: we draft and file the correct complaint packet for your situation; you appear at any hearings yourself.

Complaint for Divorce: $1,250
With temporary orders: $1,750
With minor children: $1,750
With children + temporary orders: $2,000

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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)

Divorce is the right path if…

You and your spouse don't agree on everything (custody, parenting time, property, debt, or support).
Your spouse won't sign paperwork, won't communicate, or can't be located.
You need temporary or final court orders your spouse won't agree to.
You or your spouse have lived in Ohio for at least 6 months before filing.

If you and your spouse already agree on everything in writing, a dissolution is usually faster and lower-conflict. Compare dissolution.

Filing Fees

$325 divorce deposit (no children) / $400 + $30 per child age 5–17 (with children) · advance cost deposit, not a flat fee · poverty-affidavit waiver available · pay online (LexisNexis) or by phone (888) 562-9935 · confirm current amounts at (419) 599-5951

Forms & Filing Packets

Core divorce filing packet (no minor children) — $325 deposit

File the Complaint for Divorce without Children (Form 6) with the DR-1 (Income & Expenses) and DR-2 (Property) affidavits and the $325 deposit. The proposed Decree of Divorce without Children is prepared for the final hearing.

Complaint for Divorce Without Children (Ohio SC Form 6) — Opens your divorce case and tells the court what you're asking for. Use when you and your spouse have no minor children together.
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.
Decree of Divorce Without Children (Ohio SC Form 14) — Proposed final order ending the marriage. Prepare in advance; the Judge signs it at the final hearing.
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.

Core divorce filing packet (with minor children) — $400 deposit + $30 per child age 5–17

Use the Complaint for Divorce with Children (Form 7), add the IV-D Application, the parenting (DR-3) and health-insurance (DR-4) affidavits, a parenting plan, and the Ohio child-support worksheet. Complete the A-OK class within 75 days.

Complaint for Divorce With Children (Ohio SC Form 7) — The divorce Complaint used when you and your spouse have minor children together. Pleads custody, parenting time, and child-support allegations.
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.
Parenting Proceeding / UCCJEA Affidavit (Ohio SC Affidavit 3) — Required in any case with minor children. Lists where each child has lived for the last 5 years, confirming Ohio's UCCJEA jurisdiction.
Health Insurance Affidavit (Ohio SC Affidavit 4) — Discloses whether health insurance is available for the children through either parent's employer, so the court can order medical support.
Ohio Child Support Computation Worksheet (2024 Income Shares) — Run the official Ohio Child Support Calculator, print, and sign. Required any time the court sets or changes support.
Parenting Plan (Ohio SC Form 21) — Used when one parent will be designated residential parent and legal custodian.
Decree of Divorce With Children (Ohio SC Form 15) — Proposed final order for a divorce with minor children.
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.

Temporary orders add-on

Request temporary support, parenting time, or exclusive use of the home by motion under Civ.R. 75(N). The responding party must file a DR-1 before the temporary-orders hearing.

Motion for Temporary Orders (Civ. R. 75(N)) — Asks the court for temporary custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support, or exclusive use of the home while the case is pending. Tip: Attach a current Financial Affidavit (Affidavit 1) and Affidavit 2 (Property).
Affidavit of Income & Expenses (Ohio SC Affidavit 1) — Income, expenses, and basic financial information. Each party files their own. Must be notarized.
Ohio Child Support Computation Worksheet (2024 Income Shares) — Run the official Ohio Child Support Calculator, print, and sign. Required any time the court sets or changes support.

How to File Divorce in Henry County

Confirm Ohio residency. You or your spouse must have lived in Ohio for at least 6 months before filing for divorce (R.C. 3105.03).
Prepare the complaint and affidavits. Use Ohio Supreme Court Form 6 (no children) or Form 7 (with children) with DR-1 (Affidavit 1) and DR-2 (Affidavit 2); with children, add the IV-D Application, DR-3, DR-4, a parenting plan, and the support worksheet (Local Rule 10.01).
File with the deposit. File in person or by mail with the Family Court, 660 N. Perry St., Suite 401, Napoleon, and pay the $325 deposit (no children) or $400 + $30 per child age 5–17 (with children) — online via LexisNexis or by phone — or file a poverty affidavit.
Serve your spouse. Service is arranged through the court; the automatic preliminary injunction (Court Order #1) takes effect on filing under Local Rule 10.04(A).
Complete the parenting class (with children). Attend the A-OK program within 75 days, and the What About Me class if a child is age 5–17.
Pretrial and decree. The court holds pretrial or status conferences and, if the case does not settle, a contested hearing; the case ends with a Decree of Divorce.

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.
Mandatory parenting education (A-OK + What About Me). In any case involving the allocation of parental rights, all parties must complete the 'Assisting Our Kids' (A-OK) program within 75 days of filing (Local Rule 11.01) — the class cost is paid from the court-cost deposit, and online attendance at assistingourkids.com may be allowed for hardship (with a $10 fee for an unexcused absence). If a child is age 5–17, the 'What About Me' program is also mandatory (the $30-per-child add-on). Missing A-OK can make a parent ineligible for an allocation of parental rights, and if no party completes it the case can be dismissed.
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.
Six-month Ohio residency; no county-duration rule. To file for divorce, legal separation, or annulment, you or your spouse must have lived in Ohio for at least 6 months (R.C. 3105.03). The Henry County local rules do not impose a separate county-residence duration; the case is filed in Henry County when a party resides here.
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it cost to file for divorce in Henry County?: The Domestic Relations deposit is $325 without children, or $400 plus $30 per child age 5–17 with children (the per-child add-on covers the 'What About Me' class). This is an advance cost deposit, not a flat fee. A poverty/indigency affidavit can ask the court to waive prepayment. Confirm the current amount on the court-costs page or with the Family Court at (419) 599-5951.
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).
Does Henry County Family Court accept e-filing?: No. 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.
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 is the residency requirement to file for divorce in Henry County?: You or your spouse must have lived in Ohio for at least 6 months before filing (R.C. 3105.03). The Henry County local rules do not add a separate county-residence duration; the case is filed in Henry County when a party resides here.
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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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.

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