Filing for Dissolution in Lucas County, Ohio

Lucas County dissolution: one flat fee, no hourly surprises

For Lucas County families, we price dissolution as a flat fee you approve before any work begins — predictable and transparent, and paired with payment plans so cost never blocks getting real help. Toledo court contacts, required forms, and local fee details for Lucas County are all covered further down this page.

• One flat fee, agreed up front. The price is fixed and quoted up front, so you're never billed by the hour or hit with add-ons after you begin.
• Payments that fit your budget. Spread the cost with a payment plan, or use financing — so the flat fee works with your budget.
• Why Lucas County families choose us. Lucas County families pick us because the flat fee removes the billing pressure — we work to close out your dissolution case, not to log more hours. Ohio-licensed attorneys, all 88 counties.

Flat-fee options

Flat-fee limited scope: we prepare your full dissolution petition and separation agreement for an agreed, no-court split.

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

Prefer full representation? An Ohio attorney can carry the entire case on a $3,500 retainer.

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Lucas County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division

Family Court Center, 429 North Michigan Street, Toledo, OH 43604 • (419) 213-6850 • Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Filing fee: $300–$325.

Important things to know about Lucas County

• Dedicated Family Court Center at 429 N. Michigan Street — separate from the main courthouse. Clerk on 1st Floor, courtrooms on 4th and 5th Floors, Court Counseling Department on the 4th Floor.
• Two DR judges — Judge Karen K. Connelly (Courtroom #1) and Administrative Judge Lisa D. McGowan (Courtroom #2), each with their own courtroom in the Family Court Center.
• Lucas-specific financial/property Schedules (Schedules I–V): Schedule I (Affidavit of Income) is filed with the core pleadings, Schedule II (UCCJEA) when there are minor children, and Schedules III–V (Monthly Expenses; Property Division & Spousal Support; Modification of a Prior Support Order) as they apply. Confirm signature, notarization, and copy requirements with the Clerk.
• Court Counseling Department (established 1938) handles family evaluations, mediation, conciliation assessments, intake services, and parenting-education scheduling — call them through the Family Court Center, 4th Floor.
• Online payment portal accepts credit cards but is RESTRICTED to Domestic Relations Division payments — and you MUST include your case number or the payment may not be processed.
• Established in 1924 — one of the first dedicated domestic relations courts in Ohio.
• Domestic Violence Resource Center on the 2nd Floor helps obtain Civil Protection Orders — (419) 213-2700.
• Parking: surface lots near the Family Court Center on Michigan and Ontario Streets; metered street parking on Michigan, Adams, Canton, and 10th.

Required forms (all cases)

• Schedule I — Affidavit of Income (Lucas local) — Lucas County local schedule — income affidavit filed with the core pleadings.
• Schedule II — UCCJEA Parenting/Custody Jurisdiction Affidavit (Lucas local) — Lucas County local schedule — required when there are minor children.
• Schedule III — Monthly Expenses (Lucas local) — Lucas County local schedule — itemizes each spouse's monthly expenses.
• Schedule IV — Property Division & Spousal Support (Lucas local) — Lucas County local schedule — sets out property division and any spousal support.
• Schedule V — Modification of a Prior Support Order (Lucas local) — Lucas County local schedule — used only when modifying a prior support order.
• Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and Waiver of Service of Summons (Form 17) — The main joint petition asking the court to end your marriage — both spouses sign together.
• Separation Agreement (Form 19) — Your full settlement on property, debt, and spousal support. Both spouses must sign.
• Affidavit of Basic Information, Income & Expenses (Affidavit 1) — Each spouse files their own — employment, income, and monthly expenses.
• 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 the marriage.

Additional forms with minor children

• Parenting Proceeding Affidavit (Affidavit 3) — Required in every case with minor 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) — Option A — Use if both parents will share legal custody and significant parenting time. Both parents must sign.
• Parenting Plan (Form 21) — Option B, sole custody — Use if one parent will be residential — outlines the parenting time schedule for the other parent. Pair with the Parenting Judgment Entry.
• Parenting Judgment Entry (Form 22) — Option B, sole custody — Sole-custody court order naming the residential parent.
• Ohio Child Support Worksheet — Run the numbers in the Ohio Child Support Calculator, print the worksheet, and file it with your packet.
• IV-D Application for Child Support Services — Required when child support orders are to be issued. Contact Lucas County CSEA directly for the application — no online form is published in the court's dissolution guide.

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.