Real numbers for Ohio — filing fees, attorney rates, contested vs. uncontested costs, county breakdowns, and what you can do to reduce your total.
✓ Filing fees verified against Ohio court records · Updated July 2026
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Calculate My Ohio Divorce Cost →The cost of divorce in Ohio ranges from roughly $2,580 for a simple uncontested case to $28,800 or more for a contested divorce that goes to trial. The single biggest factor is not the state — it is how much you and your spouse disagree.
Ohio has a 30-day waiting period. It recognizes both dissolution (agreed) and divorce (contested) as separate legal processes.
| Divorce Type | Low Estimate | Typical | High Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncontested, no children | $175 | $820 | $4,300 |
| Uncontested with children | $2,580 | $4,300 | $6,450 |
| Contested, no trial | $9,900 | $18,000 | $28,800 |
| Contested, goes to trial | $28,800 | $34,200 | $50,000+ |
| Savings going uncontested | Up to $13,700 per spouse | ||
The court filing fee in Ohio is paid when you submit your divorce petition to the court. This is a fixed, unavoidable cost regardless of whether your divorce is contested or uncontested.
Filing fee note: $175 statewide average
| Franklin County (Columbus) | $200 |
| Cuyahoga (Cleveland) | $200 |
| Hamilton (Cincinnati) | $175 |
| Summit (Akron) | $175 |
| Montgomery (Dayton) | $175 |
Divorce attorney hourly rates in Ohio average $220 per hour.
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Open Ohio Calculator →Filing fees based on Ohio court records as of July 2026. This is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.