Trumbull County Divorce Attorneys

Reviewed by Stephanie Green · Managing Partner & Co-Founder · Last updated June 8, 2026

Trumbull County, Ohio · Warren

Divorces in Trumbull County are handled by the Domestic Relations Division of the combined Trumbull County Family Court at 220 Main Avenue SW in Warren. Ohio uses statewide Supreme Court uniform pleadings for the core complaint, and the Family Court adds a required mutual restraining order with the initial filing. There is no DR e-filing — divorce papers are filed in person or by mail.

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

Prepare your Complaint for Divorce using the Ohio Supreme Court uniform forms — Form 6 without minor children, Form 7 with minor children — then file in person or by mail with the Trumbull County Family Court, Domestic Relations Division, 220 Main Avenue SW, Warren, OH 44481, and pay the $301 deposit (effective May 1, 2025). You or your spouse must have been an Ohio resident for at least 6 months before filing, and the case is filed in the proper county under Ohio's venue rules. A mutual restraining order is required with the complaint (Local Rule 33.01(B)(2)), and any case with minor children also needs the Parenting Proceeding Affidavit and a child-support worksheet. Trumbull County does not require a mandatory parenting seminar.

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A Trumbull County divorce is filed with the Domestic Relations Division of the combined Family Court at 220 Main Avenue SW in Warren — the Ohio uniform Form 6 (no children) or Form 7 (with children), a required mutual restraining order, and a $301 deposit — and there is no DR e-filing, so the packet is filed in person or by mail. Gavvl Law assembles a complaint the DR Clerk at (330) 675-2627 will accept, prices the case as one flat fee approved before work begins, offers payment plans, and provides full representation if your spouse contests.

The mutual restraining order goes in with the complaint. Trumbull County Family Court Local Rule 33.01(B)(2) requires a mutual restraining order to be filed with every divorce complaint, freezing asset transfers while the case is pending. We file it with the initial packet so the case is not held up over a missing status-quo order.
No DR e-filing means the counter has to accept it the first time. The Domestic Relations Division does not take e-filing, fax, or email, so a divorce is filed in person or by mail at 220 Main Avenue SW, Warren. We hand the Clerk a complete complaint, affidavits, and restraining order so a paper filing is not bounced back for corrections.
The 28-day answer window drives the schedule. Once your spouse is served they have 28 days to answer; if they do not, we move for a default hearing, and if they do, we prepare for temporary orders, discovery, and trial before Judges Bluedorn and Engler. Either way the flat fee is set before we start, with payment plans available.

If the $301 deposit is out of reach, Trumbull County lets you ask the court to waive it with a Poverty Affidavit, and because there is no DR e-filing the whole packet still crosses the DR Clerk's counter on paper. We use the county's own in-person or mail process at 220 Main Avenue SW so nothing stalls at the intake window.

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

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

Juvenile Branch (Never-Married Parents)

Trumbull County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Department (Trumbull County Family Court)
220 Main Avenue SW, Warren, OH 44481
Phone: (330) 675-2375
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Divorce is the right path if…

You and your spouse don't agree on everything (custody, money, property, debt, or support).
Your spouse won't sign paperwork, won't communicate, or you can't safely reach an agreement.
You need temporary orders now (support, exclusive use of the home, parenting time).
You or your spouse have been an Ohio resident for at least 6 months before filing, and the case is filed in the proper county (venue).

If you and your spouse already agree on every term in writing, a dissolution is usually faster and cheaper than a divorce. See Trumbull dissolution options.

Filing Fees

$301 deposit for the divorce complaint (effective May 1, 2025), with or without children · Poverty Affidavit available if you cannot pay · Filed in person or by mail at 220 Main Avenue SW, Warren — no DR e-filing.

Forms & Filing Packets

Core divorce filing packet (no children) — $301 deposit (effective May 1, 2025)

Complaint for Divorce without Children (Ohio uniform Form 6) — The Ohio Supreme Court uniform Complaint for Divorce without Children — the core pleading filed with the Trumbull County Family Court, Domestic Relations Division.
Affidavit of Basic Information, Income, and Expenses (Affidavit 1) — Your income and monthly expenses. Filed with a recent pay statement and kept in the court's confidential file.
Affidavit of Property and Debt (Affidavit 2) — Lists what you own and owe — house, vehicles, accounts, retirement, and debts.

Core divorce filing packet (with minor children) — $301 deposit (effective May 1, 2025)

Complaint for Divorce with Children (Ohio uniform Form 7) — The Ohio Supreme Court uniform Complaint for Divorce with Children, used in Trumbull County when you have minor children together.
Parenting Proceeding Affidavit (UCCJEA · R.C. 3127.23) — Lists where each child has lived for the last 5 years and with whom. Confirms Ohio's jurisdiction over custody.
Ohio Child Support Computation Worksheet — Run the official Ohio 2024 Income Shares calculator, print, and sign. Required any time you're asking the court to set support.
Health Insurance Affidavit (Affidavit 4) — Discloses whether health insurance is available for the children through either parent's employer.
Affidavit of Basic Information, Income, and Expenses (Affidavit 1) — Your income and monthly expenses. Filed with a recent pay statement and kept in the court's confidential file.
Affidavit of Property and Debt (Affidavit 2) — Lists what you own and owe — house, vehicles, accounts, retirement, and debts.

How to File Divorce in Trumbull County

Confirm Ohio residency and Trumbull County venue. Ohio residency of at least 6 months before filing, plus proper county venue.
Prepare your complaint, affidavits, and restraining order. Use the Ohio uniform Form 6 (no children) or Form 7 (with children), the income and property affidavits, and the required mutual restraining order; add the parenting affidavit and child-support worksheet when you have minor children.
File in person or by mail and pay the deposit. File with the DR Clerk at 220 Main Avenue SW, Warren, and pay the $301 deposit, or file a Poverty Affidavit if you cannot afford it. There is no DR e-filing.
Serve your spouse and move the case forward. Arrange service through the Clerk. If your spouse doesn't answer within 28 days, request a default hearing; if they contest, the case proceeds to temporary orders, discovery, and trial.

Trumbull County Practice Notes

Mutual restraining order is required at filing. Under Trumbull County Family Court Local Rule 33.01(B)(2), a mutual restraining order must be filed with the divorce, legal-separation, or annulment complaint (and with any answer or counterclaim). It freezes asset transfers and protects the status quo while the case is pending.
No DR e-filing — file in person or by mail. The Domestic Relations Division does not accept e-filing, fax, or email. File your packet in person or by mail with the DR Clerk at 220 Main Avenue SW, Warren, OH 44481, (330) 675-2627. (Juvenile-side cases use mandatory e-filing as of June 1, 2026.)
No mandatory parenting seminar. Trumbull County does not require a parenting-education class to finalize a divorce. Local Rule 36.04 instead applies the Trumbull County Parenting and Companionship Guidelines (eff. 1/1/2022) as the default parenting-time schedule when parents don't agree. A judge can still order a class in a specific case.
Defendant has 28 days to answer. After being served, the other spouse has 28 days to file an Answer. If they don't respond, you can move for a default (uncontested) hearing — different from a dissolution, where both spouses agree up front.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the residency requirements to file in Trumbull County?: For divorce, legal separation, or annulment, you or your spouse must have been an Ohio resident for at least 6 months before filing (R.C. 3105.03), and the case must be filed in the proper Ohio county under the venue rules. For dissolution, only the 6-month Ohio residency applies. For Juvenile Division cases (paternity, never-married custody, child support), Ohio must be the children's 'home state' under the UCCJEA (R.C. 3127), which generally means the children have lived in Ohio for the last 6 months. Both the Domestic Relations and Juvenile Divisions sit in the combined Trumbull County Family Court at 220 Main Avenue SW, Warren.
How much does it cost to file in Trumbull County?: Effective May 1, 2025, the Trumbull County Family Court charges a $301 deposit for a divorce, dissolution, legal separation, or annulment complaint, and $105 for a post-decree motion in a divorce case. On the Juvenile side, a new action (parentage, custody, or support) is $186 and a post-decree juvenile motion is $131. A domestic-violence civil protection order is filed with no deposit. If you cannot afford the deposit, file a Poverty Affidavit (Affidavit of Indigency) asking the court to waive it. Confirm current amounts with the DR Clerk at (330) 675-2627 or the Juvenile Clerk at (330) 675-2375.
How long does a Trumbull County case usually take?: A dissolution is heard 30–90 days after filing (R.C. 3105.64). An uncontested (default) divorce, where the other spouse won't respond, typically finishes in a few months — the defendant has 28 days to file an Answer after being served. A contested divorce usually runs 8–18 months depending on temporary-orders activity, discovery, and the assigned judge's calendar. Judges Samuel F. Bluedorn and David L. Engler hear the Family Court docket.
Can I file by e-filing, mail, fax, or email in Trumbull County?: It depends on the division. Domestic Relations filings (divorce, dissolution, legal separation, annulment, and post-decree motions) are made in person or by mail — there is NO DR e-filing, fax, or email filing. On the Juvenile side, e-filing is mandatory as of June 1, 2026 (register with the Juvenile Clerk at (330) 675-2375), except domestic-violence CPO petitions, which are still accepted on paper at no cost. Court staff cannot give legal advice or help complete forms.
Is a parenting class required in Trumbull County?: No. Unlike some Ohio counties, the Trumbull County Family Court does not impose a mandatory parenting-education seminar. Its Local Rules (effective June 1, 2026), Rule 36.04, reference only the Trumbull County Parenting and Companionship Guidelines (effective January 1, 2022), which set the default parenting-time schedule the court applies when parents do not agree. A judge can still order a parenting class in a specific case; if one is ordered, confirm the approved provider with the Family Court at (330) 675-2600.

Free Local Resources in Trumbull County

Trumbull County Family Court. Local forms, local rules, the Parenting and Companionship Guidelines, and filing information for divorce, dissolution, custody, support, and protection orders at www.co.trumbull.oh.us/family-court. DR Clerk (330) 675-2627; Juvenile Clerk (330) 675-2375. Court staff cannot give legal advice or help complete forms.
Trumbull County Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA). Trumbull County's IV-D agency opens child-support cases, runs wage withholding, distributes payments, and enforces orders at 159 E. Market St., Suite 200, Warren, OH 44481, (330) 675-2732. File a IV-D Application when establishing or modifying support.
Ohio Child Support Calculator. The state's official 2024 Income Shares worksheet at ohiochildsupportcalculator.ohio.gov. Run it, print, and sign it before any hearing that sets or changes support.
Someplace Safe — Domestic Violence Services. Trumbull County's domestic-violence program runs a 24-hour crisis hotline at (330) 393-3005 with emergency shelter, safety planning, and court advocacy for civil protection orders.

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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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