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Ohio Divorce Laws <\/h1>\n
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\n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Rhonda Earhart, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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One of the reasons so many people hire a divorce lawyer to handle their case is that divorce laws can be confusing. They\u2019re different in every state. You may have friends or family who\u2019ve gotten divorced. However, that doesn\u2019t mean they know your local court’s rules.<\/p>\r\n

Here, we\u2019ll provide a brief overview of the Ohio divorce process. We\u2019ll also explain the difference between divorce and dissolution of marriage in Ohio. Finally, we\u2019ll highlight some of the critical Ohio divorce statutes governing divorce and dissolution.<\/p>\r\n

No-Fault Divorce in Ohio<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

Ohio law refers to a no-fault divorce<\/a>, where the parties agree to the terms of their divorce, as a dissolution of marriage. The Ohio Supreme Court provides form downloads for Ohio Dissolution without Children<\/a> and Ohio Dissolution with Children<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

A dissolution proceeding is used by parties who have resolved issues such as property division and parenting arrangements if there are children.<\/p>\r\n

Fault-Based Divorce in Ohio<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

If you and your spouse do not agree to the terms of your divorce, you will file a divorce action as opposed to a dissolution. When you file for divorce in Ohio, you must cite specific grounds. The available grounds for divorce in Ohio include:<\/p>\r\n