Filing for Divorce with Children in Henry County

Henry County Family Court

File in Suite 401 on the 4th Floor; pay your DR court costs on the 3rd Floor. Phone: (419) 599-5951 • Fax: (419) 599-0179 • Email: family.court@henrycountyohio.com

Filing Fees

$400 base for divorce with children + $30 per child age 5–17 (example: 2 children ages 8 and 12 = $460 total)

Henry County Procedure Quirks

• Unusual fee structure: $400 base plus $30 per child age 5–17 — most counties don't add per-child fees.
• Two-floor process: Family Court is in Suite 401 on the 4th Floor, but DR court costs must be paid on the 3rd Floor of the Courthouse.
• Other fees: certification $2.00 each, fax filing $2.00 + $1.00/page, photocopies 25¢/page (first 25), then 10¢ (next 75), then 6¢ thereafter.
• Henry combines DR and Juvenile divisions — the same court handles any related custody or support matters going forward.
• Henry County is in the 3rd District Court of Appeals (Lima).

Parenting Class

Co-Parenting in Today's World — Henry County Family Court
Mandatory for divorcing couples and never-married parents with minor children. Both parents must complete it before the final hearing. Contact the Court for registration: (419) 599-5951 • family.court@henrycountyohio.com.

Henry County Family Court — Juvenile Division (combined with Domestic Relations)

Henry combines its Domestic Relations and Juvenile divisions into one Family Court — the same judge and the same office handle divorce, dissolution, never-married-parent custody/support, and juvenile matters.

Domestic Relations vs. Juvenile

Henry County uses a single Family Court for everything — there is no separate Juvenile Court to find. Divorce, dissolution, never-married-parent custody/support, juvenile delinquency, and abuse/neglect/dependency are all filed at 660 N. Perry Street, Suite 401, with court costs paid on the 3rd Floor.

Free Local Resources in Henry County

• Free Pro-Se Clinic (Legal Aid-qualified filers). If you qualify for Legal Aid assistance, Henry County Family Court runs a Pro-Se Clinic to help you complete forms for divorce, custody, or parenting time at no charge. Sign up: (419) 599-5951.
• Resources for Families. henrycountyfamilycourt.com/resources-for-families — community resource guides and FAQs on divorce, custody, and legal matters.

Required divorce-with-children packet (8 forms)

• Complaint for Divorce with Children — The main document that starts your case. Ohio Supreme Court Uniform Form.
• Affidavit of Income & Expenses — Your income and monthly bills.
• Affidavit of Property & Debt — Lists what you own and owe — house, vehicles, accounts, retirement, debts.
• Parenting Proceeding Affidavit — The children's 5-year address history.
• Health Insurance Affidavit — Confirms who provides insurance for the family and the cost.
• Motion & Affidavit for Temporary Orders — Requests temporary parenting, support, and other orders while the case is pending.
• Request for Service — Tells the court how to deliver papers to your spouse (mail, sheriff, etc.).
• Judgment Entry — Decree of Divorce With Children — The court's final order — submitted at the final hearing.

Temporary orders while your case is pending

Affidavit 5 requests parenting time, support, and other rules while the case is pending. The spouse has 14 days to file a counter-affidavit; decisions are typically made on affidavits alone unless an oral hearing is requested.

• Motion & Affidavit for Temporary Orders — Requests temporary parenting, support, and other orders while the case is pending.

Related guides

In-depth, attorney-written guides on divorce, custody, and related Ohio family law topics.

• How to File for Divorce in Ohio: A Step-by-Step Guide — Filing for divorce in Ohio follows a defined path: confirm residency, choose your grounds, file the complaint, serve your spouse, and work toward temporary orders and a final decree. Here is how each step works.
• 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.

Related to your divorce

• 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.