Logan County Divorce Attorneys

Reviewed by Stephanie Green · Managing Partner & Co-Founder · Last updated June 11, 2026

Logan County, Ohio · Bellefontaine

A divorce is a lawsuit: one spouse files against the other. In Logan County it runs through the Family Court Division of the Court of Common Pleas at 101 S. Main Street in Bellefontaine, before Judges Kim Kellogg-Martin and Natasha R. Kennedy. You file the Ohio Supreme Court standardized forms with the Clerk and pay the $400 deposit, and when children are involved both parents must complete the Common Ground Parenting Program.

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

File a Complaint for Divorce with the Logan County Clerk of Courts (Family Court Division), using the Ohio Supreme Court standardized forms and an Affidavit of Income & Expenses (DR Loc. R. 1.02). The original-complaint deposit is $400, and an Affidavit of Indigency can waive it (publication is still paid to the Daily Court Reporter). To file in Ohio, a spouse must have been an Ohio resident for at least 6 months and meet Logan County venue. With minor children, add the Parenting Proceeding/UCCJEA Affidavit, a child-support worksheet, and the Application for Child Support Services, and both parents must complete the Common Ground Parenting Program (DR 1.06). If you need support or a parenting schedule while the case runs, file a Motion for Temporary Orders — the court holds a temporary-orders hearing within 14 days. DR documents may be e-filed by email before 4:15 p.m. Confirm the current deposit with the DR Department at (937) 292-4043.

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Logan County folds all family law into one combined Family Court Division in Bellefontaine, and its rules carry quirks that trip up self-filers: the Affidavit of Income & Expenses (Form DR-10) must arrive with income verification, DR documents e-file only by email before 4:15 p.m. with no electronic signatures, and service by publication is paid straight to the Daily Court Reporter even in an approved indigent case. Gavvl Law builds the Ohio Supreme Court packet, gets the $400 deposit filed correctly, and manages the Common Ground Parenting Program. Flat fee for uncomplicated cases, full representation when the divorce is contested.

We back the financial affidavit with proof. DR Loc. R. 1.02 wants income verification attached to the Form DR-10 — two of your latest tax return, W-2, and a month of pay stubs — so we gather and attach those documents before filing to avoid a rejected complaint.
We handle the email e-filing and publication. Logan accepts DR filings only by email to the Clerk before 4:15 p.m. with no e-signatures, and publication is paid directly to the Daily Court Reporter, so we manage both channels and the separate publication cost so nothing gets bounced.
We drive the temporary-order timeline. When you need support or a parenting schedule during the case, we file the Motion for Temporary Orders so the court sets its hearing within 14 days, and we confirm both parents complete the Common Ground Parenting Program before the final hearing.

We practice before Judges Kim Kellogg-Martin and Natasha R. Kennedy in the Family Court at 101 S. Main Street, so the email-only DR filing rule and the Daily Court Reporter publication routine are familiar ground for us.

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: Logan County Court of Common Pleas, Family Court Division

101 S. Main Street, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Phone: (937) 292-4043
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Website: Court website

Juvenile Branch (Never-Married Parents)

Logan County Court of Common Pleas, Family Court Division — Juvenile
101 S. Main Street, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Phone: (937) 599-7245
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Divorce is the right path if…

You and your spouse do not yet agree on all the terms, or you cannot locate your spouse.
A spouse has been an Ohio resident for at least the last 6 months and Logan County is the right venue.
You need the court to decide property, debt, support, or parenting — not just approve an existing agreement.
You can pay the $400 deposit (or file an Affidavit of Indigency to waive it) and, with children, complete the Common Ground Parenting Program.

Filing Fees

Divorce original-complaint deposit $400 · an Affidavit of Indigency can waive the deposit, but service by publication is paid directly to the Daily Court Reporter even in an approved indigent case. Court fees and deposits change — confirm the current amount with the Logan County Clerk of Courts before filing: Domestic Relations Department (937) 292-4043 or the Family Court main line (937) 599-7249 (Juvenile Department (937) 599-7245 for never-married-parent cases).

Forms & Filing Packets

Divorce with no minor children — $400 deposit (Affidavit of Indigency can waive it; publication paid separately)

File the Complaint for Divorce with your Affidavit of Income & Expenses and Affidavit of Property at the Clerk of Courts. The case proceeds through service, temporary orders (if requested), and a 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.
Affidavit of Indigency w/ Guidelines (Logan County, 3-23-21) — Asks the court to waive the filing deposit if you cannot afford it (Civ.R. 3(E)). Note: even in an approved indigent case, Logan County still requires service by publication to be paid directly to the Daily Court Reporter.

Divorce with minor children — $400 deposit (Affidavit of Indigency can waive it; publication paid separately)

Add the UCCJEA Parenting Proceeding Affidavit, an Ohio child-support worksheet, and the Logan Application for Child Support Services to the Complaint. Both parents must complete the Common Ground Parenting Program (DR 1.06). Custody, parenting time, and support are decided inside the divorce.

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.
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.
Application for Child Support Services (Logan County, 3-6-18) — Required (Title IV-D) under DR Loc. R. 1.03 in any Logan County case involving children. It opens the CSEA support case so support can be collected by income withholding and enforced. Tip: File this whenever children are involved, even if you and the other parent currently agree on an amount.

How to File Divorce in Logan County

Confirm residency and venue. A spouse must have been an Ohio resident for at least the last 6 months, and Logan County must be the correct venue.
Build the form packet. Complete the Complaint for Divorce, the Affidavit of Income & Expenses (with income verification), and the Affidavit of Property; with children, add the UCCJEA Affidavit, child-support worksheet, and the Application for Child Support Services.
File and pay. File with the Clerk of Courts and pay the $400 deposit (or file an Affidavit of Indigency to waive it). Publication, if needed, is paid directly to the Daily Court Reporter.
Request temporary orders if needed. File a Motion for Temporary Orders with a supporting affidavit; the court sets a temporary-orders hearing within 14 days (DR 5.02).
Complete parenting class and finish the case. With children, complete the Common Ground Parenting Program, then serve your spouse and proceed to the final hearing.

Logan County Practice Notes

The Common Ground Parenting Program is mandatory with children. Under DR Loc. R. 1.06, every parent in a Logan County divorce involving minor children must complete the Common Ground Parenting Program, and a certificate of attendance is filed in the case. If a parent does not attend, the court considers that refusal when allocating parental rights and may order attendance at additional cost. Confirm the provider, schedule, and fee with the DR Department (937) 292-4043.
Income verification rides with the financial affidavit. DR Loc. R. 1.02 requires the Affidavit of Income & Expenses (Form DR-10) with the complaint, with income verification attached — Logan County asks for two of the following: your most recent tax return, your most recent W-2, and one month of recent pay stubs.
DR documents can be e-filed by email. Logan County accepts Domestic Relations and civil e-filings by email to clerkofcourtsefile@logancountyohio.gov before 4:15 p.m. (no electronic signatures, and protection orders/TROs are excluded). Otherwise file in person or by mail with the Clerk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which court handles family law in Logan County?: All family law runs through a single combined Family Court Division of the Court of Common Pleas at 101 S. Main Street in Bellefontaine. Divorce, dissolution, legal separation, annulment, spousal support, property division, and protection orders are handled in the Domestic Relations section ((937) 292-4043). Custody, parenting time, and child support for never-married parents, non-parent custody, and CPS are handled in the Juvenile section ((937) 599-7245). Adoption is handled in the Probate section ((937) 599-7252). Judges Kim Kellogg-Martin and Natasha R. Kennedy preside, with Magistrate Sarah J. Warren. The Family Court main line is (937) 599-7249.
How much does it cost to file a family law case in Logan County?: The original-complaint deposit for a divorce, dissolution, legal separation, or annulment is $400. A Domestic Relations motion or pleading to re-open a case (custody, visitation, or contempt) is $150 under the DR Cost Deposits Schedule A. A DVCPO petition has no filing fee. Juvenile filing deposits are not on a posted schedule — confirm them with the Juvenile Department. Service by publication is paid directly to the Daily Court Reporter, even in an approved indigent case. An Affidavit of Indigency can waive the deposit. Confirm current amounts with the DR Department at (937) 292-4043.
What is the residency requirement to file in Logan County?: To file for divorce, dissolution, legal separation, or annulment in Ohio, a spouse must have been an Ohio resident for at least 6 months before filing and must meet Logan County venue. Logan County is the right county when you or your spouse live here.
Is a parenting class required in Logan County?: Yes. Under DR Loc. R. 1.06, the Common Ground Parenting Program is mandatory in all actions involving children — every party in a divorce, dissolution, or legal separation involving children must attend. A certificate of attendance is filed in the case. If a parent does not attend, the court considers that refusal when allocating parental rights and may order attendance at additional cost. Confirm the provider, schedule, and fee with the Domestic Relations Department at (937) 292-4043.
How do temporary orders work in Logan County?: You file a Motion for Temporary Orders (Civ.R. 75(N) / DR 5.01) with a supporting affidavit in your pending case. The court can enter temporary orders for parenting time, custody, child and spousal support, and use of the home, and it schedules a temporary-orders hearing within 14 days of filing (DR 5.02). If continued, the court may still issue an ex parte support order on the available information.
Can I e-file a family law case in Logan County?: Logan County accepts Domestic Relations and civil documents by email to clerkofcourtsefile@logancountyohio.gov before 4:15 p.m. There are no electronic signatures, and protection orders and temporary restraining orders are excluded from email filing. Otherwise you file in person or by mail with the Clerk. For Juvenile and Probate filing methods, confirm with the court.
What if I cannot find my spouse to serve them in Logan County?: When a spouse cannot be located, you can ask to serve by publication. In Logan County, service by publication is published through the Daily Court Reporter and is paid directly to that publisher — this cost is required even in an approved indigent case, separate from the court's filing deposit.

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.

Related to your divorce case

Divorce & Dissolution — End your marriage through a contested divorce or an amicable 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 divorce 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.

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.
Uncontested vs. Contested Divorce in Ohio — What each path means for your timeline and total cost.

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