Logan County Family Law Guide
Reviewed by Stephanie Green · Managing Partner & Co-Founder · Last updated May 27, 2026
Gavvl Law helps Logan County, Ohio families with divorce, dissolution, custody, child support, paternity, and more. Find the right Logan County court, filing fees, and parenting resources below, or book a $25 first consultation to talk through your options with a local-focused attorney.
How we can help in Logan County
Ending a Marriage
- Divorce
Domestic Relations Court Divorce original-complaint deposit $400
Best for: You and your spouse do not yet agree on all the terms, or you cannot locate your spouse.
View guide - Dissolution
Domestic Relations Court Filing fees vary — confirm with the Clerk
Best for: Both spouses agree on every issue — property, debt, support, and parenting — and will sign and appear together.
View guide - Legal Separation
Domestic Relations Court Filing fees vary — confirm with the Clerk
Best for: You want court-ordered terms — property, support, parenting — but not to end the marriage.
View guide - Annulment
Domestic Relations Court Annulment original-complaint deposit $400
Best for: Your marriage falls within an R.C. 3105.31 ground (bigamy, underage without consent, fraud, or incapacity).
View guide
Parents & Children
- Custody
Domestic Relations or Juvenile Court Custody inside a divorce is part of that $400 deposit
Best for: You need a court order setting who the children live with and how parenting time and decisions are divided.
View guide - Child Support
Domestic Relations or Juvenile Court Support set inside a divorce is part of that $400 deposit · a DR motion/pleading to re-open a case to change support is $150 (DR Cost Deposits Schedule A)
Best for: You need a first child-support order, or you need to change or enforce an existing one.
View guide - Paternity
Juvenile Court Filing fees vary — confirm with the Clerk
Best for: You and the other parent were never married to each other.
View guide - Shared Parenting
Domestic Relations or Juvenile Court Shared parenting inside a divorce is part of that $400 deposit
Best for: Both parents want to be named residential parents and share decision-making.
View guide - Non-Parent Custody
Juvenile Court Filing fees vary — confirm with the Clerk
Best for: You are a grandparent, relative, or other non-parent seeking custody of a child.
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Changing or Enforcing Orders
- Modifications
Domestic Relations or Juvenile Court A Domestic Relations motion/pleading to re-open a case (custody, visitation, support) is $150 under DR Cost Deposits Schedule A
Best for: You already have a Logan County (or transferred) order you need to change.
View guide - Contempt
Domestic Relations or Juvenile Court Filing fees vary — confirm with the Clerk
Best for: There is an existing order the other party has violated — parenting time, support, or medical/insurance.
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Emergency & Safety
- Emergency Orders
Domestic Relations or Juvenile Court Filing fees vary — confirm with the Clerk
Best for: You have a pending Logan County case (or are filing one) and need interim orders now.
View guide - Protection Orders
Domestic Relations Court Filing fees vary — confirm with the Clerk
Best for: You are a family or household member — or a dating partner — who needs protection from violence, threats, or stalking.
View guide
The Logan County family-law guide
Verified June 17, 2026
Download our free Logan County family-law guide (PDF) — a plain-language walkthrough of which court hears each matter, the current filing fees, the required parenting class, and e-filing — checked against the county's own court rules and fee schedules.
Download the Logan County family-law guide (PDF)
Talk to a Logan County family-law attorney
Sources we checked
- Logan County Court of Common Pleas, Family Court Division — Forms & Local Rules
- Logan County Clerk of Courts — Filing Fees & E-Filing
- Logan County Family Court — Juvenile Filing Fees & Forms
- Ohio Supreme Court — Standard Domestic Relations forms
What we confirmed for 2026
- Logan County uses a single combined Family Court Division for divorce, dissolution, legal separation, annulment, and post-decree matters (Domestic Relations) as well as never-married-parent custody and support (Juvenile) and adoption (Probate).
- The original-complaint deposit for divorce, dissolution, or legal separation is $400; post-decree motions (custody, visitation, contempt) are set under DR Cost Deposits Schedule A, so confirm the current amount with the Clerk.
- A DVCPO petition has no filing fee (R.C. 3113.31); a fee waiver uses an Affidavit of Indigency, though service by publication must still be paid directly to the Daily Court Reporter.
- Domestic-relations and civil documents may be e-filed only by email to clerkofcourtsefile@logancountyohio.gov before 4:15 p.m.
- The Common Ground Parenting Program is mandatory in every action involving children under DR Local Rule 1.06.
Logan County family-law courts
Domestic Relations Court
Divorce, dissolution, legal separation, and spousal support for married spouses
Logan County Court of Common Pleas, Family Court Division
101 S. Main Street, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Phone: (937) 292-4043
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Juvenile Court
Custody, parenting time, child support, and paternity for unmarried parents
Logan County Court of Common Pleas, Family Court Division — Juvenile
101 S. Main Street, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Phone: (937) 599-7245
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Court divisions, filing fees, and local requirements can change. Confirm the correct court, current fees, and required forms with the Logan County Clerk of Courts before you file.
Why Logan County is different
One Family Court for everything
Rather than separate divisions, Logan County routes divorce, never-married custody, child support, protection orders, and adoption through one Family Court at 101 S. Main Street, Bellefontaine. Use the Domestic Relations line (937) 292-4043 for divorce matters and the Juvenile line (937) 599-7245 for never-married-parent cases. (Logan County Common Pleas — Family Court Division)
Common Ground Parenting Program is required
DR Local Rule 1.06 makes the Common Ground Parenting Program mandatory in every Logan County case involving children. Complete it as part of your divorce, dissolution, or custody case before the final hearing. (Logan County Family Court — DR Local Rule 1.06)
Open a IV-D support case with every child case
Under DR Local Rule 1.03, any case involving children requires the Application for Child Support Services (Title IV-D), which opens the CSEA case so support can be collected by income withholding and enforced. Logan County also uses the Ohio Supreme Court standardized DR and Juvenile forms plus a handful of local forms. (Logan County Family Court — DR Local Rule 1.03)
Free local resources in Logan County
- Logan County Court of Common Pleas — Family Court Division — The single combined Family Court for divorce, dissolution, legal separation, annulment, post-decree matters, and protection orders (Domestic Relations), plus never-married-parent custody/support, non-parent custody, and CPS (Juvenile), and adoption (Probate), at 101 S. Main Street, Bellefontaine. Family Court main line (937) 599-7249; Domestic Relations (937) 292-4043; Juvenile (937) 599-7245; Probate (937) 599-7252. DR/civil documents can be e-filed by email before 4:15 p.m. Court information and rules are at https://www.logancountyohio.gov/common-pleas-court---family-court.html.
- Logan County Domestic Relations Forms — Logan County uses the Ohio Supreme Court standardized DR/Juvenile forms, plus a few local forms (the Visitation Guidelines, the Application for Child Support Services, and the Affidavit of Indigency). The DR forms page is at https://www.logancountyohio.gov/domestic-relations-forms.html.
- Logan County Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA) — Any case involving children requires the Application for Child Support Services (Title IV-D). The CSEA sets support under Ohio's guidelines, collects by income withholding, and can review existing orders. Confirm contact details with the Family Court at (937) 599-7249.
- CASA of Logan County — Provides trained volunteer Guardian ad Litem advocates for children in contested cases. Learn more at https://www.casaoflogancounty.org/.
- Ohio Child Support Calculator — Run the official Ohio 2024 Income Shares child-support worksheet at https://ohiochildsupportcalculator.ohio.gov/ before any case that sets or changes support.
Frequently asked questions
Does Gavvl Law serve Logan County, Ohio?
Yes. Gavvl Law represents families across all 88 Ohio counties, including Logan County and Bellefontaine. We handle divorce, dissolution, custody, child support, paternity, and other family law matters for Logan County residents.
Which Logan County court handles my family law case?
Logan County uses different courts for different family matters. Married spouses file for divorce, dissolution, or legal separation at Logan County Court of Common Pleas, Family Court Division. Unmarried parents handle custody, parenting time, and child support at Logan County Court of Common Pleas, Family Court Division — Juvenile. Filing in the wrong court can delay your case, so confirm where your matter belongs with the Logan County Clerk of Courts before you start.
How much does it cost to file a family law case in Logan County?
Court filing fees in Logan County are deposits that vary by case type. These deposits can change and do not include attorney fees. Confirm the current schedule with the Logan County Clerk of Courts, and ask Gavvl Law about flat fees and payment plans for representation.
Do I have to take a parenting class in Logan County?
Most Ohio courts require divorcing or separating parents to complete a short parenting or co-parenting class before a judge will finalize the case. Confirm Logan County's current requirement and approved providers with the Clerk of Courts.
Can I file Logan County family law forms online?
It depends on the court. Some Ohio courts accept e-filing while others require paper filing in person or by mail. Check the Logan County Clerk of Courts website for the current options before you prepare your documents.
How long does a divorce or dissolution take in Logan County?
It depends on the path. An Ohio dissolution — used when both spouses agree on every issue — is generally finalized within about 30 to 90 days of filing, because the law sets the final hearing in that window. A contested divorce takes longer, often several months to more than a year, depending on the issues and the court's schedule. Logan County's docket affects timing, so ask about current wait times at your consultation.
What family law services does Gavvl Law offer in Logan County?
Gavvl Law offers divorce, dissolution, legal separation, custody, shared parenting, child support, paternity, post-decree modifications, and more for Logan County families. Choose a service below to see the local process and forms.
Call (844) 694-2885 or email support@gavvl.com.
