Filing for Dissolution in Logan County, Ohio

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• Dissolution: $1,750
• Dissolution with children: $2,300

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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 Magistrate Sarah J. Warren 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.
• Under DR Loc. R. 1.02, the petition must include the local Affidavit of Income and Expenses (Form DR-10), with one month of recent pay stubs and your most recent federal tax return attached.
• 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 Income and Expenses (Logan Form DR-10 / Ohio Affidavit 1) — Each spouse files their own. Logan's DR Loc. R. 1.02 requires the local Affidavit of Income and Expenses (Form DR-10); the court directs filers to the Ohio Supreme Court uniform Affidavit 1 (linked here) since the local DR-10 PDF isn't posted online — confirm the current form with the Domestic Relations Department at (937) 292-4043. Attach one month of recent pay stubs and your most recent federal tax return.
• 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.

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.