Pike County Divorce Attorneys

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

Pike County, Ohio · Waverly

Pike County has no separate Domestic Relations Division, so every divorce is heard in the Pike County Court of Common Pleas, General Division (Hon. Rob Junk) in Waverly. A divorce is the contested path used when spouses do not fully agree; the court can decide property, debt, custody, parenting time, and support.

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

File a Complaint for Divorce in the Pike County Court of Common Pleas, General Division, 100 East Second Street, Waverly; (740) 947-2212. Use Ohio Supreme Court Form 6 (no minor children) or Form 7 (with minor children), plus the Affidavit of Income & Expenses (Affidavit 1) and Affidavit of Property (Affidavit 2). With minor children, also file the UCCJEA Parenting Proceeding Affidavit (Affidavit 3), the Health Insurance Affidavit (Affidavit 4), and an Ohio Child Support Computation Worksheet. You must have lived in Ohio at least six months (R.C. 3105.03). The General Division does not post a fee schedule online — confirm the deposit with the Clerk at (740) 947-2212, and ask about an Affidavit of Indigency if you cannot afford it.

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Pike County has no separate Domestic Relations Division, so your divorce is heard by Judge Rob Junk in the Court of Common Pleas, General Division at 100 East Second Street in Waverly. Because that court publishes no divorce fee schedule and no local forms, the case runs on Ohio Supreme Court complaints (Form 6 or Form 7) and a deposit the Clerk quotes over the phone. Gavvl Law assembles that statewide packet correctly, confirms the deposit with the Clerk at (740) 947-2212 before filing, and offers one flat fee approved up front for agreed cases or full representation when your spouse fights.

The right statewide forms, not guesswork. Pike's General Division posts no local divorce forms, so the packet is built from Ohio Supreme Court complaints and affidavits — Form 6 without children, Form 7 with them, plus the income, property, health-insurance, and UCCJEA affidavits. We file the correct combination so the Clerk opens your case instead of returning it.
Domestic scheduling runs through one commissioner. Because the General Division handles every domestic case itself, scheduling flows through Domestic Assignment Commissioner Gayle Johnson at (740) 947-2212. We coordinate hearing dates and any Civ. R. 75(N) temporary-orders requests through that office so your case lands on the calendar without avoidable delay.
A deposit you confirm, a fee you approve. Since the deposit is quoted by the Clerk rather than posted online, we verify the current amount and payment methods before filing and flag the Affidavit of Indigency (Civ. R. 3(E)) if the cost is out of reach. Our own fee is a flat amount you approve up front, with payment plans available.

Everything in a Pike County divorce — property, debt, support, and, with children, custody and the R.C. 3109.053 parenting class — is decided by Judge Junk's General Division rather than a separate DR court. We practice to that single-forum setup, confirm the parenting-class provider with the Domestic Assignment Commissioner at (740) 947-2212, and keep the case moving toward the final hearing.

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: Pike County Court of Common Pleas, General Division

100 East Second Street, Waverly, OH 45690
Phone: (740) 947-2212
Hours: Monday–Friday (call the Clerk of Courts at (740) 947-2212 to confirm current hours)
Website: Court website

Juvenile Branch (Never-Married Parents)

Pike County Juvenile Court (Common Pleas, Juvenile Division)
230 Waverly Plaza, Suite 600, Waverly, OH 45690
Phone: (740) 947-5914
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (closed 12:00–1:00 p.m. for lunch and on legal holidays)

Divorce is the right path if…

You and your spouse do not agree on all terms, or your spouse will not cooperate.
You meet Ohio's six-month residency requirement (R.C. 3105.03).
You need the court to divide property and debt or set custody, parenting time, and support.
You may need temporary orders for support or the home while the case is pending.

Filing Fees

The General Division does not post a divorce fee schedule online — the Clerk sets the deposit by case type. Confirm the current amount and payment methods with the Pike County Clerk of Courts at (740) 947-2212; ask about an Affidavit of Indigency (fee waiver) under Civ. R. 3(E) if you cannot afford it.

Forms & Filing Packets

Divorce with no minor children — Deposit set by the Clerk — confirm with the Pike County Clerk at (740) 947-2212

File the Complaint for Divorce Without Children with the income and property affidavits in the General Division. Confirm the deposit with the Clerk before filing.

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.
Pike County Court of Common Pleas, General Division — The General Division (Hon. Rob Junk) hears all Pike County divorces, dissolutions, legal separations, annulments, and adult protection orders. Call the Clerk at (740) 947-2212 to confirm the current filing deposit, accepted payment methods, and number of copies before filing.

Divorce with minor children — Deposit set by the Clerk — confirm with the Pike County Clerk at (740) 947-2212

File the Complaint for Divorce With Children plus the UCCJEA affidavit, the health-insurance affidavit, and an Ohio Child Support Computation Worksheet. Complete the parenting class before the final hearing.

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.
Health Insurance Affidavit (Ohio SC Affidavit 4) — Discloses whether health insurance is available for the children through either parent's employer, 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.
Motion for Temporary Orders (Civ. R. 75(N)) — Asks the court for temporary custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support, or exclusive use of the home while the case is pending. Tip: Attach a current Financial Affidavit (Affidavit 1) and Affidavit 2 (Property).

How to File Divorce in Pike County

Confirm residency. You must have lived in Ohio at least six months before filing (R.C. 3105.03). The case is filed in the county where you or your spouse lives.
Assemble your forms. Use Ohio Supreme Court Form 6 (no children) or Form 7 (with children) plus the income and property affidavits; add the UCCJEA, health-insurance, and child-support paperwork if you have minor children.
Confirm the deposit. Call the Pike County Clerk of Courts at (740) 947-2212 for the current filing deposit, payment methods, and number of copies. Ask about a fee waiver if needed.
File and serve your spouse. File the complaint with the Clerk and arrange service on your spouse by certified mail, sheriff, or process server.
Request temporary orders if needed. File a Motion for Temporary Orders (Civ. R. 75(N)) for support, parenting time, or use of the home while the case is pending.

Pike County Practice Notes

One court hears every divorce — the General Division. Pike County has no separate Domestic Relations Division. Divorces, dissolutions, legal separations, annulments, and adult civil protection orders are all heard in the Pike County Court of Common Pleas, General Division (Hon. Rob Junk), 100 East Second Street, Waverly; (740) 947-2212. The Domestic Assignment Commissioner, Gayle Johnson, handles domestic scheduling at the same number.
Filing deposits are set by the Clerk — call before you file. The General Division does not post a divorce or dissolution fee schedule online. Confirm the current filing deposit, accepted payment methods, and the number of copies with the Pike County Clerk of Courts at (740) 947-2212 before filing. If you cannot afford the deposit, ask for an Affidavit of Indigency (fee waiver) under Ohio Civil Rule 3(E).
Parenting class for cases with minor children. Under R.C. 3109.053, parents in a case involving minor children may be required to complete a parenting-education program. Pike County does not publish a specific provider online — confirm with the General Division's Domestic Assignment Commissioner at (740) 947-2212 (or the Juvenile Court at (740) 947-5914) which court-approved class to take, then file the certificate of completion before the final hearing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Pike County court handles my family-law case?: If you are or were married to the other parent, file your divorce, dissolution, legal separation, annulment, or protection order in the Pike County Court of Common Pleas, General Division (Hon. Rob Junk), 100 East Second Street, Waverly; (740) 947-2212. Pike County has no separate Domestic Relations Division. If you were never married, parentage, custody, parenting time, and child support are handled by the combined Pike County Juvenile & Probate Court (Hon. Paul Price), 230 Waverly Plaza, Suite 600; (740) 947-5914.
How much does it cost to file for divorce in Pike County?: The Pike County General Division does not post a divorce filing-fee schedule online. The Clerk of Courts sets the deposit, and it varies by case type. Confirm the current deposit, accepted payment methods, and number of copies with the Clerk at (740) 947-2212 before filing. If you cannot afford the deposit, ask for an Affidavit of Indigency (fee waiver) under Ohio Civil Rule 3(E).
What are the residency requirements to file in Pike County?: To file for divorce in Ohio, you must have been a resident of the state for at least six months before filing (R.C. 3105.03), and the case is filed in the county where you or your spouse lives. For never-married parents filing in the Juvenile Court, Ohio must be the children's "home state" under the UCCJEA (R.C. 3127) — generally, the children have lived in Ohio for the last six consecutive months.
Can I get temporary orders while my Pike County divorce is pending?: Yes. File a Motion for Temporary Orders under Civ. R. 75(N) with the General Division, attaching a current Affidavit of Income & Expenses (Affidavit 1). The court can order temporary custody, parenting time, child or spousal support, and exclusive use of the home while the case is pending. Confirm any deposit with the Clerk at (740) 947-2212.
Is a parenting class required in Pike County?: It can be. Under R.C. 3109.053, courts may require parents in a case with minor children to complete a parenting-education program and file the certificate of completion before the final hearing. Pike County does not publish a specific provider online — confirm the court-approved class with the General Division's Domestic Assignment Commissioner at (740) 947-2212 or the Juvenile Court at (740) 947-5914.
What if I can't afford the filing deposit in Pike County?: Ask for a fee waiver. File an Affidavit of Indigency (Poverty Affidavit) under Ohio Civil Rule 3(E) and ask the court to waive the deposit. In the General Division, request the form from the Clerk at (740) 947-2212; in the Juvenile Court, use the court's Financial Disclosure / Indigency forms. The court reviews your income and decides whether to waive the deposit.

Free Local Resources in Pike County

Pike County Clerk of Courts (General Division / Domestic Relations). Pike County Courthouse, 100 East Second Street, Waverly, OH 45690; (740) 947-2212. Accepts all divorce, dissolution, legal separation, annulment, and DV civil protection order filings — the General Division hears every domestic relations matter (there is no separate Domestic Relations court). The General Division's filing-fee deposits are not published online; call (740) 947-2212 to confirm the current deposit, accepted payment methods, and any local cover-sheet requirement before filing.
Pike County Juvenile & Probate Court. Pike County Government Center, 230 Waverly Plaza, Suite 600, Waverly, OH 45690. Juvenile (unmarried-parent custody, parentage, support, parenting time): (740) 947-5914, http://www.pikecountypjcourt.com/juvMain.php — the custody/support filing deposit is $128.00 (http://www.pikecountypjcourt.com/juvCosts.php). Probate (stepparent and kinship adoption): (740) 947-2560, http://www.pikecountypjcourt.com/prbMain.php. The Honorable Paul Price serves as Judge and Clerk of both divisions.
Parenting education (confirm before relying on it). Ohio law (R.C. 3109.053) lets the court order a parenting class when a case involves minor children. Pike County's program, provider, cost, and deadline are not published online — ask the General Division Clerk at (740) 947-2212 (divorce/dissolution) or Juvenile Court at (740) 947-5914 (unmarried parents) which provider is approved and the current cost before you register for any course.
Pike County Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA). Pike County child-support services are administered through Pike County Job & Family Services. The Juvenile Court does not run child-support enforcement — confirm the current CSEA phone and address with the agency before relying on a number. File a IV-D Application when establishing or modifying support.
Child abuse / neglect reporting. Statewide hotline 1-855-O-H-CHILD (1-855-642-4453), which routes to the county Children Services agency. Confirm the direct Pike County Children Services intake line locally.

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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.

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Ohio Divorce guide — Statewide overview of divorce in Ohio.
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