Do I need a lawyer for an agreed dissolution or divorce in Ohio?

• Filings sent back for missing local forms or incomplete affidavits, which delays the hearing
• Retirement accounts or pensions left out, or divided without the separate order they need
• Vague wording about the house or debts that leads to arguments years later
• Spousal support terms that can't be changed later, when that wasn't the intent

An attorney can only represent one spouse. In an agreed case, we represent one of you and draft paperwork that reflects what you've both agreed. Your spouse is free to have their own attorney review it, and we'll be clear about who we represent from day one.

A very short marriage with no property, no debts in common, no retirement savings, and no support can sometimes be handled without a lawyer. If that's you, our free eligibility review will say so.

If you own a home, have retirement accounts, have significantly different incomes, or simply want certainty that the paperwork is right the first time, a flat-fee attorney is usually worth it. You get an Ohio lawyer reviewing everything without paying for a traditional hourly retainer.

Our packages cover a specific set of tasks, such as preparing your agreement and forms or appearing with you at the hearing, for one flat fee. You know exactly what's included, and anything extra is quoted in writing before it starts.