Under Ohio Supreme Court guidelines, a divorce with children must be finalized within 18 months of filing; a divorce without children must be finalized within 12 months of filing.
How do I obtain a copy of my Divorce papers? Contact the Certified Copies Department by phone at (216) 443-7977 or by email at coccfr@cuyahogacounty.
Bring your completed, signed and notarized forms to the Clerk of Court. The Domestic Relations Clerk of Court is located on the ground floor of the Cuyahoga County Court House at 1 W. Lakeside Ave. Give the clerk your forms to file.
Summit County Marriage and Divorce Records Summit County marriage records are obtainable via the Probate Division of the Summit County Court of Common Pleas. However, you will find the county divorce record at the county clerk's office.
How do I obtain a copy of my Divorce papers? Contact the Certified Copies Department by phone at (216) 443-7977 or by email at coccfr@cuyahogacounty.
How Do I File for Dissolution of Marriage in Ohio? You can download the standardized court forms for a dissolution of marriage from the Ohio Judicial System's website. The main form is the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and Waiver of Summons. You and your spouse will fill out and sign the petition.
If your divorce is uncontested, meaning you and your spouse agree to end the marriage and all aspects of the dissolution, you will likely avoid much of the need for an attorney. However, it is always a good idea to seek advice from an Ohio dissolution of marriage lawyer.