Filing for Dissolution in Logan County, Ohio

Logan County Family Court (Court of Common Pleas, Family Court Division)

101 South Main Street, Bellefontaine, OH 43311 • (937) 292-4043 • Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Filing fee: $400. Fee waiver available.

Important things to know about Logan County

• Two judges (Kellogg-Martin, Kennedy) and two magistrates (Meyer, Mosser) handle Family Court cases.
• Logan County calls it 'Family Court' — the Domestic Relations Division is part of Logan County Family Court, which also handles juvenile and probate, all at 101 South Main Street.
• THREE income documents required with the Affidavit of Income and Expenses: most recent income tax return, most recent W-2, AND one month of pay stubs. This is more than most Ohio counties require.
• Child support application is MANDATORY in every case involving children — no exceptions.
• Logan County has its own visitation guidelines — if you don't include a specific schedule in your parenting plan, the court will likely apply these guidelines.

Required forms (all cases)

• Ohio Supreme Court — Domestic Relations Standardized Forms Hub — Complete index of every Ohio standardized form Logan County uses.
• Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and Waiver of Service (Form 17) — The main joint petition — both spouses sign together and waive formal service.
• Separation Agreement (Form 19) — 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. IMPORTANT: Logan County requires you to attach your most recent tax return, your most recent W-2, AND one month of pay stubs.
• Affidavit of Property and Debt (Affidavit 2) — Each spouse files their own — all assets and debts.
• Decree of Dissolution of Marriage (Form 18) — 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) — 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.
• 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).
• Logan County Visitation Guidelines — Logan County's standard visitation guidelines — if you don't include a specific schedule, the court may apply these.
• Application for Child Support Services (Logan County) — MANDATORY in every case involving children — no exceptions.
• Ohio Child Support Worksheet — Run the numbers in the Ohio Child Support Calculator, print the worksheet, and file it.

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.