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Ohio Family Laws

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Welcome to FindLaw’s Ohio Family Laws section, with links to state resources and regularly updated information about such topics as marriage, divorce, adoption, child support, and child custody. Most family laws are quite similar to those of other states, with a few differences. For example, Ohio does not permit same-sex couples to get married. As a practice area, family law also includes child abuse, domestic abuse, stalking, and protective orders (all of which cross over into criminal law as well). Click on a topic below to learn more. If you need additional information, contact an Ohio family law attorney.

Learn About Ohio Family Laws

  • Ohio Divorce Requirements

    What you need to know to get a divorce in Ohio as it relates to residency; waiting periods; no fault grounds; and other grounds such as adultery and prior marriage.

  • Ohio Annulment and Prohibited Marriage Laws

    Overview of what types of marriages are prohibited under Ohio law, such as blood relatives; plus a reference to common law marriages and and grounds for an annulment.

  • Ohio Child Custody Laws

    Ohio laws and regulations governing child custody decisions, rules, and procedures; including information about the types of custody, availability of grandparents’ visitation rights, and links to additional information about custody.

  • Ohio Child Support Enforcement

    Ohio laws and regulations governing child support rules, procedures and calculations; including information about how to apply for support, and links to additional information about where to go for help.

  • Ohio Domestic Violence Laws

    Overview of Ohio domestic violence laws, beginning with the legal grounds for charging defendants with the crime, penalties and sentences for offenders, information for victims, and links to related resources.

  • Ohio Marriage Licenses and Blood Tests

    What you need to know to get married in Ohio such as where to apply, age requirements, parental consent, waiting periods, and blood tests and more.

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