Filing for Divorce with Children in Pickaway County

File for divorce with minor children in the Pickaway County Common Pleas Court. Step-by-step guidance, 7 required forms, Confirm with Clerk filing fee, parenting class requirements, and Ohio attorney help.

Pickaway County's Common Pleas Court at 207 South Court Street in Circleville accepts e-filings through the Henschen portal and may order court-connected mediation under ORC 3105.091 — especially in cases involving children, with mediation periods of up to 90 days. Filing fees vary by case type and are updated periodically, so call the Clerk at (740) 474-5231 to confirm the current amount before you file.

Pickaway County Common Pleas Court

207 South Court Street, 2nd Floor, Circleville, OH 43113
Phone: (740) 474-6026
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Website: pccommonpleas.com
e-Filing: Henschen e-Filing

Clerk of Courts, 207 South Court Street, Circleville. Court: (740) 474-6026 • Clerk: (740) 474-5231 • Fax: (740) 477-6334

Filing Fees

Confirm current fee with the Clerk of Courts — fees vary by case type and are updated periodically

Pickaway County Procedure Quirks

  • Under ORC 3105.091, the court may order mediation, especially in cases involving children. Mediation periods can extend up to 90 days.
  • Clerk of Courts at (740) 474-5231 is the source of truth for current filing fees — call to confirm before you file.
  • E-filing accepted through the Henschen portal.

Parenting Class

Court-approved parenting class — Approved providers
Mandatory for parents with minor children before the final hearing.

Pickaway County Probate & Juvenile Court

207 South Court Street, Circleville, OH 43113
Phone: (740) 474-3117
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Website: pickawaypjcourt.com

Combined Probate and Juvenile Court. Hears unruly, delinquent, abuse, neglect, dependency, juvenile traffic, custody, parenting time, child support, and paternity matters. Also adult cases for contributing to delinquency or failure to send a child to school.

Domestic Relations vs. Juvenile

Pickaway keeps both at the same address: Common Pleas (DR cases) on the 2nd Floor at 207 South Court Street for divorces and dissolutions; the separately-staffed Probate & Juvenile Court in the same building for never-married-parent cases and juvenile matters.

Free Local Resources in Pickaway County

  • Court Forms & Local Rules. pccommonpleas.com — all required forms and the court's local rules posted online.
  • Henschen e-Filing. efile.henschen.com — Pickaway's accepted e-filing system.
  • Ohio State Bar — Law You Can Use. ohiobar.org/ForPublic/Resources/LawYouCanUse — plain-language articles on Ohio legal topics.

Related to your divorce

  • 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.

Call +1-844-694-2885 or email support@gavvl.com.