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Legal Information: Ohio

Divorce

Updated: 
July 12, 2023

What are the residency requirements for divorce in Ohio?

The judge can grant you a divorce in Ohio if you have been a resident of Ohio for at least six months before filing for divorce. The judge can also grant a divorce if your spouse files for divorce, and s/he has been a resident of Ohio for at least six months. It does not matter if your marriage or the cause of your divorce happened in Ohio or outside of Ohio.1

1 OH ST § 3105.03