Court Filing & Document Retrieval in Ohio
Filing with the court — and getting certified copies back — is the step most people dread. SimpleDivorce e-files or counter-files your divorce paperwork and retrieves certified copies of your final decree so you don't have to visit the courthouse. In Ohio, about 1–3 months from filing the petition for dissolution to the final hearing.
File My DivorceFiling in Ohio
Court: Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division
Residency: One spouse must have lived in Ohio for at least 6 months before filing.
Filing fee: Roughly $200–$350 depending on county (passed through at cost).
Waiting period: For an agreed dissolution, the final hearing is set roughly 30–90 days after filing.
How It Works
- Send us your completed, signed divorce forms
- We file with the correct court by e-filing or counter filing
- We pay the court filing fee on your behalf (passed through at cost)
- We retrieve certified copies of your stamped filing and final decree
FAQ
SimpleDivorce prepares your Ohio divorce paperwork and handles court filing & document retrieval start to finish. One spouse must have lived in Ohio for at least 6 months before filing.