Ohio Divorce

If you are currently going through or considering a divorce in Ohio, the following information can help you through the whole process.

By WomansDivorce.com 

Sometimes hiring a divorce lawyer is the best way to get a fair divorce settlement. One the other hand, you can use the online divorce options if you and your spouse are able to agree on everything and want to handle all the paperwork yourself. There is also a handy child support calculator and guidelines to help you estimate the amount of child support that may be ordered. You can also access relevant divorce laws and parenting classes, find local divorce support groups and domestic abuse resources for the state.

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Divorce Law Firms

Joslyn Law Firm
35 E Gay St #507
Columbus, OH 43215
Counties Served: Franklin and surrounding counties
Phone: (614) 420-2424 

The attorneys at Joslyn Law Firm have experience in all areas of family law and are dedicated to every case they handle. They will work to ensure that your rights are protected while striving to get the best outcome for your case. The Joslyn Law Firm is recognized for their excellence in family law and founder Brian Joslyn has been selected as one of the top Ohio lawyers by Columbus CEO Magazine. If you’re struggling with a family law issue, call our office to learn more about how we can help you through the complex legal process of divorce or child custody. 

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Laubacher & Co.
Eric Laubacher
20525 Center Ridge Rd #626
Rocky River, Ohio 44116
Counties Served: Cuyahoga and Lorain
Phone: 440-336-8687

We have decades of experience and knowledge to help you deal with your family law issues and are committed to providing cost-saving and creative divorce options to protect your rights. While we strive to achieve our client’s goals without unnecessary conflict, we are also prepared to go to court when necessary. 

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Divorce Financial Professionals

Great Lakes Divorce Financial Solutions
Leah Hadley, CDFA, MAFF
7017 Pearl Rd
Cleveland, OH  44130
Counties Served: Cuyahoga, Medina, Lorain, Summit
Phone: 440-545-1001 

We are committed to making the divorce process as painless as possible. We offer mediation and divorce financial planning services. Our mission is to educate and empower clients to be confident in their financial decisions. 

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Options for Doing Your Own Divorce 

Online Divorce - Can't afford to retain a lawyer? This online platform intuitively completes your paperwork according to how you answer the selected questions. The completed paperwork will need to be filed at your county courthouse and you'll get details on how to file the paperwork. This is the fastest way to complete your own divorce. 

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Parenting Classes and Divorce Services

Required Parent Education Programs
There are various programs that will satisfy the parent education requirement, depending on the county where the divorce is filed, including: 

• Helping Children Succeed after Divorce 
• Children in Between 
• Putting the Children First 
• Helping Families Succeed During Divorce

The above courses fulfill the mandatory parenting education requirement when filing for a divorce, but you need to verify which course you need first. These classes typically cost $30-$75 per person. Below are a few locations that offer these classes:

• Butler County - 513-869-4014 
• Franklin County - 614.224.0222 Ext 125 
• Lake County - 440-350-2708  
• Licking County - 740-349-7066 
• Montgomery County - 937-225-5412

We also have a page about online parenting classes, which meet the requirements and are accepted in Ohio. 

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Support Groups for Divorce

Divorce and Beyond Support Group
Vineyard Community Church
11340 Century Cir E
Springdale, OH 45246
513-671-0422

We also have a page dedicated to divorce support and recovery groups. 

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Ohio Domestic Violence Resources

OH Domestic Violence Network - Shelters, hotlines, and programs 

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Ohio Divorce Laws

General Divorce Information from the OH Bar

Specific sections of the Ohio Revised Code: Domestic Relations

• Residency and Venue (3105.03) 
• Grounds for divorce (3105.01) 
• Causes for an annulment (3105.31) 
• Legal separation in OH (3105.17 and 3103.06) 
• Conciliation procedures / counseling requirements (3105.091) 
• Property division in divorce / equitable distribution (3105.171) 
• Alimony / spousal support provisions (3105.18) 
• Restoration of maiden or previous name (3105.16) 
• Parenting class requirements (3109.053) 
• Child custody / parental rights and responsibilities (3109.04) 
• Child support - The amount of child support to be paid is determined by using the basic child support schedule, with consideration given to the custody arrangements, and adjustments made according to the provisions contained in sections 3119.02 to 3119.24 of the Revised Code.