Divorce Cost in Ohio (2026)

Complete guide to divorce costs across 33 cities in Ohio. Find filing fees, attorney rates, and total cost estimates.

$350
Filing Fee
$1,974
Avg Uncontested
$18,805
Avg Contested
33
Cities Covered

Ohio Divorce Laws

Divorce TypeBoth
Property DivisionEquitable Distribution
Waiting Period42 days
Residency Requirement6 months

Divorce Costs by City in Ohio

CityPopulationUncontestedContestedAttorney Rate
Columbus905,748$2,037$19,505$241/hr
Cleveland372,624$2,023$19,375$239/hr
Cincinnati309,317$2,114$20,402$252/hr
Toledo270,871$1,869$17,615$217/hr
Akron198,100$2,002$19,099$236/hr
Dayton137,644$1,953$18,559$229/hr
Parma80,429$2,037$19,530$241/hr
Canton72,535$2,009$19,223$237/hr
Youngstown65,184$1,981$18,898$233/hr
Lorain63,710$1,925$18,252$225/hr
Hamilton62,258$2,030$19,425$240/hr
Springfield59,357$2,009$19,193$237/hr
Kettering55,870$1,995$19,033$235/hr
Elyria53,956$2,023$19,388$239/hr
Lakewood51,143$1,981$18,881$233/hr
Cuyahoga Falls49,267$2,023$19,350$239/hr
Middletown48,630$1,925$18,223$225/hr
Euclid48,139$1,946$18,502$228/hr
Newark47,777$1,911$18,108$223/hr
Mentor46,979$2,016$19,272$238/hr
Mansfield46,454$1,960$18,622$230/hr
Beavercreek45,712$1,890$17,866$220/hr
Cleveland Heights45,394$1,967$18,706$231/hr
Strongsville44,730$1,911$18,115$223/hr
Dublin43,607$1,995$19,061$235/hr
Fairfield42,635$1,967$18,698$231/hr
Findlay41,512$1,974$18,819$232/hr
Warren40,768$1,960$18,622$230/hr
Lancaster39,325$1,890$17,850$220/hr
Lima38,355$1,911$18,115$223/hr
Huber Heights38,142$1,890$17,872$220/hr
Westerville37,530$1,988$18,948$234/hr
Grove City37,490$2,030$19,437$240/hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Ohio?
The court filing fee for divorce in Ohio is $350. Total costs range from $1,974 for an uncontested divorce to $18,805 or more for a contested case.
How long does a divorce take in Ohio?
Ohio requires a waiting period of 42 days and 6 months of residency. Uncontested divorces typically take 2-4 months; contested cases can take over a year.
Is Ohio a community property or equitable distribution state?
Ohio follows equitable distribution for dividing marital assets during divorce.