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What is the difference between a dissolution and a divorce in Ohio?

April 26, 2017difference dissolution divorce Ohio

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What is the difference between a dissolution and a divorce in Ohio?

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In Ohio, a dissolution of marriage is sometimes referred to as “no-fault divorce” because it does not require the parties to prove any grounds for ending the marriage. As long as the parties are able to agree on all matters involving the division of debts and property as well as regarding the support and custody of children, if any, and if both parties are able to attend the court hearing together, they may seek a dissolution of marriage rather than a divorce. If both parties are not able to attend a court hearing together, a dissolution is not an option and a divorce is the only way to end the marriage. There are several grounds for divorce in Ohio (see http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/3105), but the most common is that the parties are able to agree that they are incompatible. If you and your spouse wish to use a grounds other than incompatibility, you may not be able to use DivorceWriter.