What Do I Need to Know About Filing Divorce in Ohio with Help Yourself Divorce?
Help Yourself Divorce is a no-fault divorce service, for those who agree on the terms of the divorce and are both willing to sign the papers. The following is a list of requirements and information about what to expect from the process. Please note that this will only apply if you use the services of Help Yourself Divorce. Those seeking to use another route for their divorce should perform their own research about what to expect from the process.
Grounds for Divorce.
In Ohio, an uncontested divorce is referred to as a dissolution of marriage. When Help Yourself Divorce prepares your papers for dissolution of marriage, they will be filed based on the grounds of incompatibility.
Residency Requirements.
To use our services, either you or your spouse must have been a resident of the state of Ohio for at least 6 months immediately before filing the petition.
If you and your spouse have minor children, the court must have jurisdiction over them. Generally this means your children must have lived in Ohio for at least six months and currently live in Ohio, or have lived in Ohio within six months of filing. If this doesn’t apply, contact an attorney to see if the court will have jurisdiction.
Ohio Divorce Filing Fees.
When you file the papers, you will have to pay a separate filing fee to the Courts. Please check with your local court clerk to find out how much the current filing fee is.
Service.
It is not necessary to “serve” your spouse with the divorce papers, because in Ohio you will file a joint petition that both spouses sign.
Final Hearing.
At least 30 days but no more than 90 days after filing the petition for dissolution of marriage, the final hearing will be held, and both parties must attend.
***NOTE***: We are unable to prepare divorce papers for Mahoning County, Montgomery County, or Lucas County.
If you have any questions about whether our service is right for you, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
IMPORTANT: Help Yourself Divorce is a paralegal service, not a law firm. Please don’t rely on this information for legal advice. Seek help from an attorney if you need legal advice.