Miami County Divorce Attorneys

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

Miami County, Ohio · Troy

A divorce ends a marriage when the spouses do not fully agree or one spouse files against the other. In Miami County, divorces are heard by the General Division of the Common Pleas Court (Judges Jeannine Pratt and Stacy Wall, who also sit as the Domestic Relations Division), with domestic-relations magistrates handling much of the process. All documents are filed through the Clerk of Courts, and e-filing is mandatory as of June 1, 2026.

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

File your complaint with the Miami County Clerk of Courts, (937) 440-6046 — Form 7 when there is at least one minor child, or Form 6 when there are none — together with the full Appendix A packet (income/expense and property affidavits, the Form D.R. 01 information sheet, and, with children, the parenting and health-insurance affidavits, a support order, and the IV-D application). E-filing is mandatory as of June 1, 2026. File the original plus four copies with children (three without). The deposit is set by the Clerk and collected through the e-file system — confirm the current amount, or file an Affidavit of Indigency. Parents of minor children must complete the parenting seminar within 45 days of service.

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Miami County has no separate Domestic Relations court — divorce is heard by the General Division judges in Troy — and Local Rule 8.01 lets the court reject a filing whose Appendix A packet is incomplete. With e-filing becoming mandatory on June 1, 2026, Gavvl Law files a complete, compliant case the first time and represents you through temporary orders, negotiation, and trial, on a flat fee when the case is simple and full representation when it's fought.

An Appendix A packet the court can't reject. Troy's court screens every domestic filing against the Appendix A packet and turns away incomplete ones under Local Rule 8.01 — and a case with children needs the original plus four copies. We assemble the full packet, in the right count, so your case is accepted at the counter instead of returned.
Ready for the June 2026 e-filing switch. Miami County's deposit is set by the Clerk and collected through the e-filing system, which becomes mandatory for attorneys on June 1, 2026. We already file electronically, so your case rides the system the court is moving everyone onto — no transition hiccups on your docket.
The 45-day seminar clock, calendared at service. Under Local Rule 8.06, parents of minor children must complete the parenting seminar within 45 days of service of the complaint — one of the tighter windows in Ohio. We calendar that deadline the day service perfects and get you enrolled immediately, so compliance is done long before the court checks.

Because Miami County routes temporary support and parenting-time requests through Affidavit 5 under Local Rule 8.02, the paperwork you file at the start often decides how the next several months look. We draft that affidavit to put your strongest interim position in front of the General Division judges from the first week of the case.

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: Miami County Court of Common Pleas, General Division

215 W. Main Street, Troy, OH 45373
Phone: (937) 440-3930
Hours: Monday–Friday (confirm current hours with the Clerk of Courts, (937) 440-6046)
Website: Court website

Juvenile Branch (Never-Married Parents)

Miami County Juvenile Court
2040 North County Road 25-A, Troy, OH 45373
Phone: (937) 440-5970
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (Local Juv. R. 18.01)

Divorce is the right path if…

You and your spouse do not fully agree, or you need the court to decide property, support, or parenting.
You or your spouse meet Ohio's residency requirement to file for divorce here.
You are ready to file the Appendix A affidavit packet with your complaint.
If you have minor children, you can complete the parenting seminar within 45 days of service.

Filing Fees

Deposit set by the Clerk and collected through the e-file system — confirm the current amount at (937) 440-6046 · original + 4 copies with children / + 3 without (Local R. 8.01(F)) · Affidavit of Indigency available · parenting seminar cost set by the provider.

Forms & Filing Packets

Divorce with no minor children — Deposit set by the Clerk — confirm at (937) 440-6046; Affidavit of Indigency available

Filed with the Clerk of Courts using the Form 6 complaint and the Appendix A affidavit packet.

Complaint for Divorce, Legal Separation or Annulment (Form 6) — Opens a divorce, legal separation, or annulment when there are no minor children. File with the Clerk of Courts.
Form D.R. 01 — Case Information Sheet (no minor children) — The Domestic Relations information sheet required with the complaint as part of the Appendix A packet.
Affidavit 1 — Income & Expenses (no minor children) — Your sworn income and expenses. Each spouse files one; must be notarized.
Affidavit 2 — Property (no minor children) — Lists all assets and debts. Required with every DR complaint.

Divorce with at least one minor child — Deposit set by the Clerk — confirm at (937) 440-6046; Affidavit of Indigency available

Filed with the Clerk of Courts using the Form 7 complaint with the full Appendix A packet, the parenting and health-insurance affidavits, a support order, and the IV-D application. Add a Shared Parenting Plan if you are asking for shared parenting.

Complaint for Divorce, Legal Separation, Custody and/or Child Support (Form 7) — Opens a divorce, legal separation, custody, or child-support case when there is at least one minor child. File with the Clerk of Courts.
Form D.R. 01 — Case Information Sheet (with minor children) — The Domestic Relations information sheet required with the complaint as part of the Appendix A packet.
Affidavit 1 — Income & Expenses (with at least one minor child) — Your sworn income and expenses. Each parent files one; must be notarized.
Affidavit 2 — Property (with at least one minor child) — Lists all assets and debts. Required with every DR complaint.
Affidavit 3 — Parenting Proceeding (UCCJEA, with minor children) — Lists where each child has lived for the last 5 years, confirming Ohio's UCCJEA jurisdiction. Required in any case with minor children.
Affidavit 4 — Health Insurance (with minor children) — Discloses available children's health insurance so the court can order medical support.
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.
IV-D Application (divorce with minor children) — Opens a CSEA child-support case so support can be collected by wage withholding and enforced. Required when the court will set support.
Shared Parenting Plan (Ohio SC Form 20) — Required when both parents are asking to be designated residential parents under R.C. 3109.04(G). Must be notarized.

How to File Divorce in Miami County

Choose the right complaint. Use Form 7 when you have at least one minor child, or Form 6 when you have none. Both are filed with the Clerk of Courts.
Assemble the Appendix A packet. Add the income/expense and property affidavits and the Form D.R. 01 sheet — and, with children, the parenting and health-insurance affidavits, a support order, and the IV-D application. Incomplete filings are rejected (Local R. 8.01).
File and serve. E-file with the Clerk (mandatory as of June 1, 2026) and provide the original plus four copies with children (three without). The Clerk issues service on your spouse. Confirm the deposit at (937) 440-6046 or file an Affidavit of Indigency.
Request temporary orders if needed. Use Affidavit 5 with a proposed Magistrate's Order to ask for temporary custody, parenting time, child support, or spousal support while the case is pending (Local R. 8.02).
Complete the parenting seminar. If you have minor children, complete "Helping Children Succeed After Divorce" within 45 days of service (Local R. 8.06).
Move toward hearing or trial. Contested cases proceed through pretrial and prehearing conferences toward trial; uncontested matters resolve more quickly, ending in the Decree of Divorce.

Miami County Practice Notes

No separate Domestic Relations court. Miami County has no standalone Domestic Relations court. The General Division of the Common Pleas Court — Judges Jeannine Pratt and Stacy Wall, who also constitute the Domestic Relations Division — hears all divorce, dissolution, legal separation, and annulment cases, with domestic-relations magistrates handling much of the process. All DR documents are filed through the Clerk of Courts, (937) 440-6046.
E-filing is mandatory (effective June 1, 2026). Common Pleas cases — including Domestic Relations — must be e-filed under E-Filing Local Rule 22 as of June 1, 2026. Deposits and fees are collected through the e-file system. Limited paper exceptions apply: civil protection orders, garnishments, QDRO/DOPO division-of-property orders, and filings by vexatious litigators.
Appendix A packet and copies are required. Every DR complaint, petition, or post-decree motion must include the full Appendix A required-filings packet or the Clerk will reject it (Local R. 8.01(A)). File the original plus four copies when there are children, or the original plus three copies when there are no children (Local R. 8.01(F)).
Parenting seminar: "Helping Children Succeed After Divorce". Parents of children under 18 in a divorce, dissolution, or paternity case must complete the seminar (Local R. 8.06). Sessions are Wednesday mornings (~2.5 hours). Complete it before the dissolution decree is filed, or within 45 days of service in a divorce. To reschedule, contact the office of the Magistrate assigned to your case. Skipping it can delay the decree or lead to denial of court-ordered parenting time.
Confirm the deposit with the Clerk. Miami County does not publish a flat DR deposit schedule online; the exact deposit is set by the Clerk of Courts and collected through the e-file system. Confirm the current amount before filing at (937) 440-6046, or file an Affidavit of Indigency to ask the court to waive the deposit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which court handles family-law cases in Miami County?: The General Division of the Miami County Court of Common Pleas (215 W. Main Street, Troy) hears all divorce, dissolution, legal separation, and annulment cases — Judges Jeannine Pratt and Stacy Wall also constitute the Domestic Relations Division, so there is no separate Domestic Relations court. The Juvenile Court (2040 N. County Road 25-A, Troy; (937) 440-5970) handles parentage, custody, support, and parenting time for unmarried parents and non-parent legal custody. The Probate Court (215 W. Main St.; (937) 440-6050) handles adoptions and name changes. DR documents are filed through the Clerk of Courts, (937) 440-6046.
Do I have to e-file my case in Miami County?: Yes, for most Common Pleas (including Domestic Relations) cases. E-filing is mandatory effective June 1, 2026 under E-Filing Local Rule 22, and deposits and fees are paid through the e-file system. A few filings stay on paper: civil protection orders, garnishments, QDRO/DOPO division-of-property orders, and filings by vexatious litigators. Juvenile post-complaint documents under 26 pages that require no deposit may be emailed to juvenilefile@miamicountyohio.gov.
How much is the filing deposit in Miami County?: Miami County does not publish a flat divorce/dissolution/legal-separation deposit schedule online; the Clerk of Courts sets the deposit and collects it through the e-file system. Confirm the current amount before filing at (937) 440-6046. If you cannot afford it, file an Affidavit of Indigency to ask the court to waive the deposit.
How many copies and what packet do I need to file in Miami County?: File the original plus four copies when there are minor children, or the original plus three copies when there are none (Local R. 8.01(F)). Every DR complaint, petition, or post-decree motion must also include the full Appendix A required-filings packet (income/expense and property affidavits, and — with children — the parenting and health-insurance affidavits, a support order, the IV-D application, and the Form D.R. 01 information sheet) or the Clerk will reject the filing (Local R. 8.01(A)).
What is the difference between divorce and dissolution in Miami County?: A dissolution is a no-fault, fully agreed end to a marriage: both spouses sign a Separation Agreement (and, with children, a parenting plan) before filing a joint Petition for Dissolution (Form 17), and the court holds a hearing 30–90 days later (R.C. 3105.64). A divorce is used when the spouses do not fully agree or one spouse files against the other; it can involve temporary orders, a pretrial, and a trial. If spouses stop agreeing during a dissolution, the case can convert to a divorce.
Is a parenting class required in Miami County?: Yes, when minor children are involved. Parents in an original divorce, dissolution, or paternity case must complete the county seminar "Helping Children Succeed After Divorce" (Local R. 8.06). Sessions are held Wednesday mornings and last about 2.5 hours. Complete the seminar before the dissolution decree is filed, or within 45 days of service in a divorce. To reschedule, contact the office of the Magistrate assigned to your case. Failure to complete it can delay your decree or result in denial of court-ordered parenting time.
Can I get temporary orders while my Miami County case is pending?: Yes. Either party can ask for temporary custody, parenting time, child support, or spousal support by filing Affidavit 5 (Motion/Affidavit for Temporary Orders Without Oral Hearing) with a proposed Magistrate's Order (Local R. 8.02). Failing to submit the proposed order results in dismissal of the motion. A temporary restraining order is filed as a separate motion with a sworn affidavit and may be granted ex parte the same day if the affidavit shows it is warranted (Local R. 8.05). Temporary orders last until changed or until the final decree.
What if I can't afford the filing deposit in Miami County?: File an Affidavit of Indigency (poverty affidavit) asking the court to waive the deposit. In the e-file system, deposits and fees are normally collected at submission, but an Affidavit of Indigency lets the court accept your filing without the deposit. In Juvenile Court, an indigency application may be filed under Local Juv. R. 4.02–4.03. Confirm the current process with the Clerk, (937) 440-6046.

Free Local Resources in Miami County

Miami County Clerk of Courts (Common Pleas / Domestic Relations). 215 W. Main Street, Troy, OH 45373; (937) 440-6046. Files all Domestic Relations documents and collects deposits through the e-file system (mandatory as of June 1, 2026). Confirm the current divorce/dissolution/legal-separation deposit here, or file an Affidavit of Indigency to seek a waiver.
Miami County Domestic Relations Forms. https://www.miamicountyohio.gov/domestic-relations-forms/ — the county's DR forms, organized by case type, plus Appendix A (the required-filings checklist). Do not print forms double-sided.
Parenting seminar — "Helping Children Succeed After Divorce". https://www.miamicountyohio.gov/parenting-seminar/ — required for parents of children under 18 in a divorce, dissolution, or paternity case (Local R. 8.06). Sessions are Wednesday mornings (~2.5 hours); complete before the dissolution decree is filed or within 45 days of service. Reschedule through the assigned Magistrate's office.
Miami County Juvenile Court. 2040 North County Road 25-A, Troy, OH 45373; (937) 440-5970 (Clerk, option 2); juvenilefile@miamicountyohio.gov. Judge Scott Altenburger. Decides parentage, custody, support, and parenting time for unmarried parents and non-parent legal custody. Paternity/custody/visitation: $135.00 per child (no fee to CSEA or Children's Services).
Miami County Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA). https://www.miamicountyohio.gov/child-support-enforcement-agency-csea/ — opens IV-D cases, calculates support, collects by wage withholding through Ohio Child Support Payment Central, and enforces orders. No filing fee is charged to CSEA (Local Juv. R. 4.06).
Miami County Probate Court. 215 W. Main Street, Troy, OH 45373; (937) 440-6050. Judge Scott Altenburger. Handles adoptions, name changes, marriage licenses, and minor guardianships. Accepts the Supreme Court of Ohio Probate standardized forms plus local forms.

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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