Noble County Divorce Attorneys

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A Noble County divorce runs through the General Division under Judge Kelly A. Riddle — there is no separate Domestic Relations court — and every complaint has to carry the local Information Sheet (DR-1) required by Local Rule 21.03 before the Clerk at 350 Court House will docket it. Gavvl Law assembles the Ohio standardized complaint and affidavits with that DR-1, pays the $200 deposit (or $350 for publication), and works the case around the Assignment Commissioner's pretrial and trial-brief deadlines. Straightforward filings get a flat fee approved up front; contested cases get full representation, with payment plans available.

• The DR-1 Information Sheet, filed the first time. Local Rule 21.03 requires the county Information Sheet (DR-1) with any divorce complaint or counterclaim, and it is bundled inside the court's local-rules packet rather than sold as a standalone form. We attach the current DR-1 with your Ohio complaint and financial affidavits so the Clerk dockets the case on the first pass instead of holding it for a missing local sheet.
• Built around the Assignment Commissioner's calendar. In Noble County the Assignment Commissioner sets pretrials and trial dates, trial briefs are due at least seven days out under Local Rule 17.04, and the Clerk keeps a Thursday-morning-only schedule. We calendar those dates and file around the half day so nothing slips because the courthouse counter closed at noon.
• A deposit you can waive and a spouse you can still serve. If the $200 deposit is out of reach, Local Rule 7.03 lets you file on a poverty affidavit, and when a spouse can't be found the county allows service by posting for six weeks at the Clerk's office, the Sheriff's Office, and the Caldwell Public Library under Local Rule 21.10. We use whichever route fits and can e-file the General Division packet at efile.henschen.com.

Noble County's single judge hears divorce, juvenile, and probate matters, so the same court that grants your decree may later handle a modification or a parenting issue — we keep your paperwork, worksheets, and orders consistent with how Caldwell's General Division actually processes them, from the DR-1 through the final Decree.

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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Where to File: Noble County Court of Common Pleas — General Division (Clerk of Courts)

Juvenile Branch (Never-Married Parents)

Noble County Court of Common Pleas — Juvenile Division
280 Court House, Caldwell, OH 43724
Phone: (740) 732-5047
Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; Thu 8:00 AM–12:00 PM

Divorce is the right path if…

Divorce is the right path in Noble County if…

• You are married and want to end the marriage, but you and your spouse don't agree on every term (property, debts, support, or parenting).
• You need the court to decide disputed issues rather than waiting for full agreement.
• At least one spouse meets Ohio's residency rule (Ohio resident for 6 months and a Noble County resident before filing).
• You may need temporary orders for support, custody, or use of the home while the case is pending.
• You can't locate your spouse and may need service by publication (posting for six weeks).

Already agree on everything? A dissolution is usually faster and cheaper. Compare dissolution

Filing Fees

$200 deposit (personal service) · $350 by publication · +$200 if publication added later · poverty affidavit under Local Rule 7.03

Forms & Filing Packets

How to File Divorce in Noble County

1. Complete your forms. Fill out the Ohio Supreme Court standardized divorce forms (with or without children) and the county Information Sheet (DR-1, Local Rule 21.03). Add the UCCJEA affidavit and Title IV-D application if there are children or support.
2. File and pay (or waive). File with the Clerk of Courts at 350 Court House, Caldwell, and pay the $200 deposit (personal service) or $350 (publication). File a poverty affidavit under Local Rule 7.03 if you can't afford it. You may e-file at efile.henschen.com.
3. Serve your spouse. The Clerk serves the defendant. If your spouse can't be located, service is by posting for six weeks at the Clerk's office, the Sheriff's Office, and the Caldwell Public Library (Local Rule 21.10).
4. Request temporary orders if needed. Either party may ask for temporary support, custody, parenting time, or use of the home by motion supported by an affidavit (Civ.R. 75; Local Rule 21.02).
5. Pretrial, hearing, and decree. The Assignment Commissioner sets a pretrial; contested cases go on the trial docket (trial briefs due 7 days out, Local Rule 17.04). The court then issues a Decree resolving property, debts, support, and parental rights.

Noble County Practice Notes

• One judge, three divisions. Judge Kelly A. Riddle presides over the General (Domestic Relations), Juvenile, and Probate Divisions of the Noble County Court of Common Pleas. Per Local Rule 1.01 there is no separate Domestic Relations court — divorce and related matters are heard in the General Division and filed through the Clerk of Courts at 350 Court House, Caldwell.
• Court is closed Thursday afternoons. The Clerk of Courts keeps reduced hours — Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, and Thursday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM only (no Thursday afternoon court session). Plan in-person filings, calls, and deadlines around the Thursday half day.
• The Assignment Commissioner sets hearings. Under Local Rule 21.01 the court's Assignment Commissioner schedules pretrials and hearings; trial briefs in a contested matter are due at least 7 days before trial (Local Rule 17.04). Contact the Clerk at (740) 732-4408 to obtain a hearing date.
• Fee waiver: poverty affidavit (Local Rule 7.03). If you cannot afford the deposit in a General Division case, file a poverty affidavit under Local Rule 7.03 and the Clerk will accept the filing without the deposit, subject to verification.
• Use Ohio's custody terms. Ohio uses sole custody (one residential parent and legal custodian) or shared parenting (both parents share residential and decision-making roles under R.C. 3109.04(G)). The court does not use the terms 'primary custody' or 'joint custody.'

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I file for divorce in Noble County?

With the Clerk of Courts in the General Division of the Court of Common Pleas at 350 Court House, Caldwell, OH 43724, (740) 732-4408. Per Local Rule 1.01 there is no separate Domestic Relations court — Judge Kelly A. Riddle hears divorce in the General Division. You can e-file at https://efile.henschen.com.

How much is the divorce filing fee in Noble County?

Under the General Division cost schedule (Local Rule 7) the deposit is $200 with personal service, or $350 if you serve by publication. If you paid the $200 personal-service deposit and later request publication, an additional $200 is required. Deposits can change — confirm the current figure with the Clerk at (740) 732-4408.

Is an uncontested divorce the same as a dissolution in Noble County?

No. A dissolution requires that you and your spouse agree on everything up front and file jointly as petitioners. An uncontested divorce is still a divorce — it simply isn't disputed. If even one issue is unresolved, file a divorce; you can still settle later.

Which divorce forms does Noble County use?

The Ohio Supreme Court standardized divorce forms (Complaint for Divorce with or without children, plus the income/expense, property, UCCJEA parenting-proceeding, and health-insurance affidavits) together with the county's Information Sheet (DR-1) required by Local Rule 21.03.

How long does a divorce take in Noble County?

An uncontested divorce can resolve at the first hearing. A contested divorce can take several months to over a year depending on the disputes and whether there are children. The Assignment Commissioner sets the pretrial and trial dates (Local Rule 21.01).

What if I can't find my spouse to serve them?

If the defendant cannot be located, the court allows service by publication, which in Noble County is by posting for six weeks at the Clerk's office, the Sheriff's Office, and the Caldwell Public Library (Local Rule 21.10). The publication deposit is $350.

Can I e-file my Noble County case?

General Division filings can be submitted electronically at https://efile.henschen.com. Confirm with the Juvenile and Probate Divisions whether they accept e-filing through the same portal or require paper filing at 280 / 320 Court House.

Free Local Resources in Noble County

• Noble County Clerk of Courts (General Division / Domestic Relations). 350 Court House, Caldwell, OH 43724; (740) 732-4408; fax (740) 732-5604; email areiter@noblecountyohio.gov; website https://noblecommonpleas.org/. Accepts divorce, dissolution, legal-separation, annulment, civil-protection-order, and DR post-decree filings, and confirms current deposits. E-filing is available at https://efile.henschen.com. Court staff cannot give legal advice.
• Noble County Juvenile Division. 280 Court House, Caldwell, OH 43724; (740) 732-5047 (Judge Kelly A. Riddle). Handles parentage, custody, parenting time, and support for never-married parents and non-parent (relative) custody. The same Standard Order of Parenting Time used in divorces applies here by default.
• Noble County Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA). 46049 Marietta Rd., P.O. Box 250, Caldwell, OH 43724. The CSEA establishes, modifies, collects, and enforces child support and can establish paternity administratively (sometimes with genetic testing). Confirm the agency's current direct line with the Clerk or the county before relying on it.
• Parenting / coparenting education. Noble County does not publish a standing parenting-education requirement or an approved program. Because a judge may order a class case-by-case, confirm with the Clerk of Courts at (740) 732-4408 (divorce/dissolution/legal separation) or the Juvenile Court at (740) 732-5047 (unmarried parents) whether a class is required, which program the court accepts, and the deadline to file any certificate.
• Ohio Legal Help & legal aid. Ohio Legal Help (https://www.ohiolegalhelp.org/) has plain-English guides and the Ohio Supreme Court standardized forms for divorce, custody, support, and protection orders. Southeastern Ohio Legal Services serves Noble County for income-eligible residents — confirm the current intake line.

Other Family-Law Topics in Noble County

• Ohio Divorce Overview — How Ohio divorce and dissolution work at a high level.
• Talk to a Family Law Attorney — Connect with an attorney for help with your Noble County case.

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.

Other Noble family-law topics & tools

• Ohio Divorce guide — Statewide overview of divorce in Ohio.
• Akron family law — Local attorneys and courts serving the Akron metro.
• Noble County family law guide — Court info, local filing notes, FAQs, and the downloadable Noble County guide.
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• Uncontested vs. Contested Divorce in Ohio — What each path means for your timeline and total cost.