Filing for Dissolution in Trumbull County, Ohio

Affordable, flat-fee dissolution in Trumbull County

Traditional firms bill dissolution by the hour, and the final total is anyone's guess. We do it differently for Trumbull County families: one flat fee, quoted up front, with financing available and full representation on the table when it's warranted. This page also covers the local side for Trumbull County: court contacts in Warren, forms, and fee details.

• One flat fee, agreed up front. See the exact flat-fee options below and approve them before we start — no open-ended hourly bills.
• Payments that fit your budget. A payment plan lets you break the dissolution flat fee into manageable installments, and financing is an option too — start now, pay over time.
• Why Trumbull County families choose us. Our incentive matches yours: with one flat fee, the sooner your dissolution case is resolved, the better for everyone. Licensed Ohio family-law attorneys serving Trumbull County and statewide.

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
• Review & advise (your own paperwork): $700
• Review & advise with children: $1,400

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

Split any flat fee with Gavvl Direct — our in-house plan at 19% APR, $500 minimum — on a 60%-down schedule of 18 weekly, 8 bi-weekly, or 4 monthly payments, or full financing where work begins once 60% is paid. Affirm, Klarna, and PayPal Pay Later are also available through LawPay.

Start your dissolution case or see payment plans & financing.

Real people, — with direct lines

• Stephanie Green — Managing Partner
• Elizabeth Warren — Managing Partner
• Niva Elgin — Senior Case Manager · Licensed New Mexico Attorney

Your consultation

Stephanie Green or Elizabeth Warren, our managing partners — or Niva Elgin, our senior case manager and a licensed New Mexico attorney. They've heard hundreds of situations like yours and will tell you plainly what you need, and what you don't. Meet the firm.

Your attorney

One of our Of Counsel Ohio family-law attorneys is your attorney for the case — from the first strategy call to the final order in Trumbull County. You have their name and a direct line the day your file opens. Our attorneys.

Your case team

Niva Elgin keeps your case moving as Senior Case Manager. Madeline Wampler, Certified Paralegal, handles documents and scheduling. Erin Schultz, Finance Manager, handles billing and payment plans. Real people who answer when you call.

• 95+ five-star Google reviews
• 60+ years of combined Ohio family-law experience
• Super Lawyers honorees on the team
• Every flat fee published before you call

From first call to retained, — and every step after

1. Consultation — A 30-minute phone call, $25. You talk with Stephanie Green, Elizabeth Warren, or Niva Elgin about what's happening and what Ohio law actually does with it. Before you hang up you'll know whether you need a lawyer at all — and if you do, you leave with a written quote: the service we recommend, the price, your financing options, and your next steps.
2. Choose — Pick the level of help. Pay, or set up financing. Limited-scope flat fee or full representation — you choose, with real numbers in front of you. Pay online, or secure a Gavvl Direct payment plan or third-party financing in a few minutes. Nothing is billed until you decide.
3. Sign — Your agreement arrives by email. Review the client agreement and sign it electronically — from your phone if you like. While you do, your attorney reviews your intake.
4. Get started — Your first attorney call goes on the calendar. Limited scope: your attorney's first call is scheduled from your intake. Full representation: a paralegal reaches out the same or next business day to open your file and gather what's needed, then schedules your first attorney call — and if something is urgent, you speak with the attorney first.

It's easier than ever to retain an excellent attorney.

How you'll stay updated — you never have to wonder

Every client gets GavvLink™, our client portal, on day one. Your whole case — messages, calendar, billing, status — lives in one place, and your team is a message away.

• Reach your attorney directly. Message, text, email, or call. Request a callback or book time on their calendar yourself — no waiting to hear back.
• Case calendar with reminders. Every hearing, deadline, and milestone, with a reminder before each one.
• Case status updates. See where your case stands and what happens next, updated as it moves.
• Payments and billing in real time. Every entry on your account as it posts, plus links to make a payment or add funds.
• Your case team, one message away. Full-representation clients message their paralegal and case manager the same way — and they answer.
• 24/7 receptionists and direct lines. Something urgent after hours? A live receptionist answers around the clock and reaches your team. You also have your attorney's direct line — and a way to reach the managing partners. We return calls and messages promptly.

Can I do this without an attorney?

sometimes, yes. Ohio lets you represent yourself, and for a genuinely agreed dissolution or a simple motion, some people do. The Trumbull County forms and local rules are linked in the questions below, and our free tools will draft a parenting plan or estimate child support before you spend anything.

Here's what the online-divorce platforms leave out: most Ohio counties require their own forms and language on top of the statewide ones, and a rejected filing is the most common reason people call us after trying it alone. A $25, 30-minute call tells you whether you can do this yourself — and if you can, we'll say so.

• Free parenting plan builder
• Free child support estimate
• Attorney-written guides
• See the Trumbull County forms & local rules

Schedule Your $25 Consultation

Trumbull County Court of Common Pleas, Division of Domestic Relations (Trumbull County Family Court)

220 Main Avenue SW, Warren, OH 44481 • (330) 675-2627 • Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Filing fee: Set by the Clerk of Courts — confirm the current filing fee before filing. Fee waiver available.

Important things to know about Trumbull County

• Trumbull hears dissolutions in the Domestic Relations Division of the combined Trumbull County Family Court at 220 Main Avenue SW, Warren — the same building and judges as the Juvenile Division.
• Domestic Relations filings are made in person or by mail — there is NO DR e-filing, fax, or email filing.
• Under R.C. 3105.64 the dissolution hearing is held no sooner than 30 and no later than 90 days after the petition is filed, and both spouses must appear to confirm they still want the dissolution.
• There is no mandatory parenting-education seminar; when parents don't specify a schedule, the court applies the Trumbull County Parenting and Companionship Guidelines (eff. 1/1/2022) under Local Rule 36.04.
• Court mediation is available for parenting disputes at for the first four hours and per additional hour; request it by filing a Motion for Mediation, or call the Family Court at (330) 675-2600.
• Child support is set under Ohio's statewide 2024 Income Shares Model and collected through the Trumbull County CSEA, 159 E. Market St., Suite 200, Warren, (330) 675-2732.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I file for dissolution in Trumbull County? Which forms do I need?

Direct links to every form pulled from the Trumbull County court's published packet.

Required forms (all cases)

• Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and Waiver of Service (Form 17) — The joint petition both spouses sign together to start the dissolution and waive formal service of process.
• Separation Agreement (Form 19) — Spells out exactly how you've agreed to divide property and debts and handle spousal support and all other terms. Both spouses sign.
• Affidavit of Basic Information, Income & Expenses (Affidavit 1) — Each spouse files their own — personal information, employment, income, and monthly expenses.
• Affidavit of Property and Debt (Affidavit 2) — Each spouse files their own — a full list of assets and debts to support the property division.
• Decree of Dissolution of Marriage (Form 18) — The final court order ending the marriage — prepared in advance and signed by the judge at the hearing.

Additional forms with minor children

• Parenting Proceeding Affidavit (Affidavit 3) — Required in every case with children — lists each child's 5-year address history and any other court cases involving the children (UCCJEA, R.C. 3127.23).
• Health Insurance Affidavit (Affidavit 4) — Discloses each parent's access to health insurance for the children.
• Shared Parenting Plan (Form 20) — Use when both parents will share legal custody and significant parenting time. Must address every R.C. 3109.04(G) factor; both parents sign.
• Parenting Plan (Form 21) — sole custody — Use when one parent will be the residential parent — outlines parenting time for the other parent.
• Ohio Child Support Worksheet — Run the numbers in the official Ohio Child Support Calculator, print the signed worksheet, and file it with your paperwork.

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.
• What Happens If I Move Out Before the Divorce? (Ohio Myths vs. Reality) — Moving out of the marital home does not forfeit your share of the house, your retirement, or your right to parent your children. It can affect the date the court uses to divide property, and it can affect custody indirectly if you become less involved. This guide separates the myths from what Ohio law actually does, and explains why temporary orders solve most of it.
• 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.
• 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.
• Who Gets the House in an Ohio Divorce? — The marital home is often a couple's biggest asset and most emotional decision. Ohio divides its equity equitably — through a buyout, a sale, or a deferred sale. Here's how.

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.