Union County Divorce Attorneys

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

Union County, Ohio · Marysville

A Union County divorce is filed with the Clerk of Courts at the Union County Court of Common Pleas - Domestic Relations Division, 215 W 5th St, Marysville. The deposit is $450 without minor children and $560 with minor children. Union's approach to temporary orders is distinctive — it holds a hearing on every temporary-order motion rather than deciding on affidavits — and a mutual restraining order takes effect the moment you file.

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

File a Complaint for Divorce (Ohio Form 6 without children or Form 7 with children) plus Affidavit 1 (Income & Expenses) and Affidavit 2 (Property & Debt) with the Union County Clerk of Courts, 215 W 5th St, Marysville. With minor children, add Affidavit 3 (Parenting Proceeding/UCCJEA), Affidavit 4 (Health Insurance), the Ohio child-support worksheet, and a IV-D application, and complete the co-parenting class before the final hearing. Add Union's local Classification Form + UCD1. The deposit is $450 (no children) or $560 (with children). You or your spouse must have lived in Ohio for at least 6 months. Confirm current amounts with the Clerk at (937) 645-3015.

Let Gavvl Law handle your Union County divorce

Union County does divorce a little differently, and those differences drive strategy: the Marysville court holds a live hearing on every temporary-order motion instead of ruling on affidavits, it never grants exclusive use of the home without the other side being heard, and it often routes families with children to mediation before that hearing. Add the $450/$560 deposit and the local Classification Form + UCD1, and small missteps cost time. Gavvl Law prepares the full packet and argues your temporary-order hearing — flat fee for straightforward divorces, full representation for contested ones.

Built for Union's temporary-order hearings. Because Union sets a hearing on every temporary-order motion rather than deciding on paper, that early hearing shapes support, parenting time, and who stays in the home. We come ready with evidence and testimony for it instead of hoping affidavits carry the day, which is how many other counties handle the same request.
The co-parenting class and its 90-day trap. With children, both parents must finish Union's online co-parenting class (about 4 hours, $49.99 each) and file the certificate before the final hearing. In a dissolution the case is dismissed if that certificate isn't filed within 90 days — a deadline we calendar and enforce so your case doesn't get tossed on a technicality.
Local cover forms and QDROs on time. Every Union filing needs the Classification Form and UCD1, and any retirement split takes a QDRO or DOPO due within 60 days of the decree. We attach the local cover forms so the Clerk accepts the packet and draft the retirement order promptly so a divided 401(k) or pension actually gets split.

We file at the Union County Court of Common Pleas at 215 W 5th St in Marysville, so its hearing-based temporary orders, mediation referrals, and the Clerk's requirements at (937) 645-3015 are part of how we plan your case from day one.

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: Union County Court of Common Pleas - Domestic Relations Division

215 W 5th St, Marysville, OH 43040
Phone: (937) 645-3015
Hours: Monday–Friday (call the Clerk to confirm current hours)
Website: Court website

Divorce is the right path if…

You and your spouse don't agree on everything (custody, parenting time, money, property, debt, or support).
Your spouse won't sign paperwork, won't communicate, or can't be located.
You need court orders — temporary or final — your spouse won't agree to.
You or your spouse have lived in Ohio for at least 6 months before filing.

If you and your spouse already agree on everything in writing, a dissolution is usually faster and cheaper at the same court. Compare dissolution.

Filing Fees

$450 deposit without minor children · $560 with minor children · counterclaim $100 · GAL deposit $500 · added mediation sessions $160 · Affidavit of Indigency available · confirm current amounts with the Clerk at (937) 645-3015

Forms & Filing Packets

Core divorce filing packet (no minor children) — $450 deposit

File with the Clerk of Courts with the local Classification Form + UCD1.

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.
Classification Form + UCD1 (Union County local cover & disclosure forms) — Union County's required local cover and disclosure forms that accompany a new divorce or dissolution packet. Download from the Common Pleas Court page and file them with your complaint or petition; confirm the current versions with the Clerk at (937) 645-3015.
Decree of Divorce Without Children (Ohio SC Form 14) — Proposed final order ending the marriage. Prepare in advance; the Judge signs it at the final hearing.

Core divorce filing packet (with minor children) — $560 deposit (with children)

Add the children's affidavits, the support worksheet, and a IV-D application. Register for the co-parenting class.

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.
Title IV-D Child Support Services Application — Opens a IV-D child-support case with the Union County Child Support Enforcement Agency so it can calculate, collect, and enforce support by wage withholding. Available from the Juvenile Clerk or CSEA at (937) 644-1010; confirm the current form before filing.
Parenting Plan (Ohio SC Form 21) — Used when one parent will be designated residential parent and legal custodian.
Classification Form + UCD1 (Union County local cover & disclosure forms) — Union County's required local cover and disclosure forms that accompany a new divorce or dissolution packet. Download from the Common Pleas Court page and file them with your complaint or petition; confirm the current versions with the Clerk at (937) 645-3015.
Co-Parenting Class Certificate of Completion — Proof that you finished Union County's online co-parenting class (about 4 hours, $49.99 per parent). File the certificate before the final hearing. In a dissolution the case is dismissed if the certificate is not filed within 90 days.
Decree of Divorce With Children (Ohio SC Form 15) — Proposed final order for a divorce with minor children.

Shared parenting add-on

Use when both parents ask to be designated residential parents under R.C. 3109.04(G).

Shared Parenting Plan (Ohio SC Form 20) — Required when both parents are asking to be designated residential parents under R.C. 3109.04(G). Must be notarized.

Temporary orders add-on

Request temporary support, parenting time, or exclusive use of the home. Union sets a hearing on the motion; exclusive use of the home is never granted without the other side being heard.

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).
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.

How to File Divorce in Union County

Confirm Ohio residency. You or your spouse must have lived in Ohio for at least 6 months before filing for divorce.
Prepare the complaint and required affidavits. Complete Form 6 or 7 plus Affidavits 1 and 2; with children add Affidavits 3 and 4, the child-support worksheet, and a IV-D application. Add the local Classification Form + UCD1.
File with the deposit. File with the Clerk of Courts at 215 W 5th St, Marysville, and pay the $450 (no children) or $560 (with children) deposit. Attorneys e-file; pro se filers file in person.
Serve your spouse. A mutual restraining order is served with the Complaint. If your spouse can't be found, Union serves by publication or by posting at Union County Human Services, the Marysville Municipal Court, and the Clerk's website.
Complete the co-parenting class (if children). Both parents complete the online co-parenting class ($49.99 per parent) and file the certificate before the final hearing.
Resolve or try the case. Union holds a hearing on temporary-order motions, often after an initial mediation session in cases with children, then a pretrial and trial if the case does not settle, ending in the decree (Form 14 or 15).

Union County Practice Notes

Union holds a hearing on every temporary-order motion. Unlike many Ohio counties, Union does not decide temporary orders on the affidavits alone — it sets a hearing on all temporary-order motions, and in cases with children usually sends parents to an initial mediation session first. A motion for exclusive use of the home is never granted without the other side being heard. Because of this, the divorce case is not the fast path for an emergency; for immediate protection use a DVCPO.
A mutual restraining order is automatic at filing. When you file, Union County's mutual restraining order takes effect and is served with the Complaint. It stops both spouses from moving the children out of the court's reach, harassing each other, selling or hiding property, or changing insurance and beneficiaries. It is not a no-contact order.
Co-parenting class is required with minor children. Both parents in a divorce, dissolution, legal separation, or annulment with minor children must complete Union County's online co-parenting class (about 4 hours, $49.99 per parent) and file the certificate before the final hearing. In a dissolution the case is dismissed if the certificate is not filed within 90 days. The court suggests taking the class before mediation.
If your spouse can't be found — publication or posting. When a spouse can't be located, Union allows service by publication or by posting and mail. Union posts notices at Union County Human Services, the Marysville Municipal Court, and the Clerk's website; you pay the newspaper directly for publication. Confirm the current process with the Clerk before filing.
Attorneys e-file; self-represented filers file in person. In Union County, attorneys must e-file. Self-represented (pro se) filers bring paper copies to the Clerk of Courts counter at 215 W 5th St, Marysville. Confirm the number of copies and the current deposit with the Clerk at (937) 645-3015.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Union County?: The Union County divorce deposit is $450 without minor children and $560 with minor children. If you can't afford the deposit, an Affidavit of Indigency (fee waiver) is available under Ohio Civil Rule 3(E). Service by publication is an added cost — you pay the newspaper directly. Confirm the current amounts with the Clerk at (937) 645-3015 before filing.
How does Union County decide temporary orders during a divorce?: Union holds a hearing on every motion for temporary orders — it does not decide them on the affidavits alone. In cases with children, the court usually sends parents to an initial mediation session before that hearing. A motion for exclusive use of the home is never granted without the other side first being heard. Because the court holds hearings on temporary motions, the divorce case is not the fast path for an emergency — for immediate protection use a domestic violence protection order.
Is there an automatic restraining order when I file for divorce in Union County?: Yes. When you file, Union County's mutual restraining order takes effect and is served with the Complaint. It stops both spouses from moving the children out of the court's reach, harassing each other, selling or hiding property, or changing insurance and beneficiaries. It is not a no-contact order — for that you need a domestic violence protection order.
What parenting class is required in Union County, and what does it cost?: Both parents in a divorce, dissolution, legal separation, or annulment with minor children must complete Union County's online co-parenting class — about 4 hours, $49.99 per parent — and file the certificate before the final hearing. In a dissolution, the case is dismissed if the certificate is not filed within 90 days. The court suggests taking the class before mediation.
What happens if I can't find my spouse to serve them in Union County?: Union allows service by publication or by posting and mail. The county posts notices at Union County Human Services, the Marysville Municipal Court, and the Clerk's website; you pay the newspaper directly for publication. Confirm the current process and cost with the Clerk at (937) 645-3015 before filing.
Can I e-file my case in Union County?: In Union County, attorneys must e-file. Self-represented (pro se) filers bring paper copies to the Clerk of Courts counter at 215 W 5th St, Marysville. Confirm the number of copies and the current deposit with the Clerk at (937) 645-3015.

Free Local Resources in Union County

Union County Clerk of Courts. Provides current filing fees, local forms, and filing instructions for custody, divorce, and dissolution cases. Call (937) 645-3015 or visit https://www.unioncountyohio.gov/departments/CommonPleasCourt before filing to confirm deposits and packet requirements.
Union County Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA). Union County's IV-D agency opens child-support cases, runs wage withholding, distributes payments, and enforces orders. File a IV-D Application when establishing or modifying support.

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.

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.
Uncontested vs. Contested Divorce in Ohio — What each path means for your timeline and total cost.

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