Ohio · Statewide Service
Divorce Process Serving in Ohio
Your spouse must be formally served for a divorce to proceed. SimpleDivorce assigns a licensed process server who delivers the papers, documents each attempt with GPS and time stamps, and returns a notarized affidavit of service for the court. In Ohio, about 1–3 months from filing the petition for dissolution to the final hearing.
Filing 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
1
Upload the divorce papers to be served and your spouse's address2
A licensed process server is assigned and makes GPS-verified attempts3
Each attempt is time-stamped and logged for a compliant affidavit4
You receive a notarized affidavit of service, ready to file with the courtFrequently Asked Questions
SimpleDivorce prepares your Ohio divorce paperwork and handles divorce process serving start to finish. One spouse must have lived in Ohio for at least 6 months before filing.
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