Trusted Divorce Attorneys In Butler County Ohio

With 20 years of experience representing Butler County divorce clients as well as representing divorce clients in Hamilton County, Clermont County, Warren County, Montgomery County, and Preble County, we have the experience and knowledge of divorce court procedures necessary to provide you with skilled representation in your divorce.

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Why Choose Our Divorce Attorneys?



Experienced In Divorce Cases


We are experienced in divorces involving high value asset division, real property, QDRO, DOPO, and other retirement divisions, custody and child support, debt allocation, military divorce, and most other legal situations that arise during a divorce.  What establishes experience?  The number of cases that an attorney has handled and the issues faced during those cases.  After 20 years of practice, we have experienced cases involving virtually every scenario. 

Actual Trial Experience

Cases in which a fair and amicable resolution cannot be reached by agreement, go to trial.   We are prepared and experienced to take cases to trial.   We are experienced with contested divorce trial issues including: spousal support, child support, temporary custody, allocation of debts, real estate issues and property division, spousal support (alimony), shared parenting, custody, sale of real estate, valuation of assets or real estate, and attorney fee issues.

Personable Divorce Attorneys

Divorce attorneys at The Peck Law Office speak the same language as our clients. We will take the time to explain the meaning of verbiage that will seem foreign to a non-attorney. Further, it is imperative that a spouse going through this process understands the impact that specific language contained in court documents has in the short term and will have in the long term. Our clients have this understanding.

Affordable Divorce Attorneys Reasonable & Efficient Billing

Our divorce clients benefit from The Peck Law Office's reasonable and efficient billing practices.

Available | Accessible Divorce Attorneys

 Our divorce attorneys understand that your job, parenting responsibilities, and lifestyle may not permit you to schedule consultations during banker's hours. We strive to make every effort to schedule and speak with you when you are available. Our client's have access to emergency contact methods so that you are able to notify your divorce attorney during evening and weekend hours in the event that you encounter an emergency.

Divorce Lawyers With Trial Experience Involving:


High Asset Divorce Cases

Uncontested Divorce

Custody Disputes

Divorce Modifications

Retirement Division in Divorce

Military Divorce

Same Sex Divorce

Low Cost Divorce

No Property 

Simple Divorces

Substantial Debt Allocation

Spousal Support/Alimony

We offer free consultations. 

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 Then decide if we are the best Butler County divorce attorneys for your case.

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Divorce Cases 

  • Should I hire a divorce attorney located in Butler County Ohio for a divorce pending in Butler County?

    I generally recommend hiring a divorce attonrey that has ample experience representing clients in the specific court in which your divorce is now or will be pending.  For example, if your case is now filed in Butler County, or will be filed in Butler County, an attorney that frequently practices in Butler County may present an advantage to you as he/she may be:

    • more knowledgeable of the procedures for filing,
    • more aware of a specific Judge's or Magistrate's view on specific issues, and 
    • may be more knowledgeable of court room procedure.

     More specifically, hiring a local attorney may ensure that your case is handled more efficiently and is presented to the Court in a manner that Butler County Judges and Magistrates prefer.  This may lead to a better outcome in your divorce case.

  • How long does a Butler County Ohio Divorce Take?

    This is the million dollar question asked by most parties seeking a divorce. First and foremost, no two cases are identical. Divorces with substantial assets and/or children generally take longer than simple divorces without children or substantial assets. A simple non-contested divorce can take as few as 60-90 days. However, even in the case of a simple non contested divorce, there are factors that will effect how long the process may take. For example, the first step in any divorce proceeding is serving your spouse with the Complaint. If you have lost contact with your spouse after a lengthy separation, serving him or her with the divorce complaint may be time consuming.




    Generally, it is accepted that divorces with minor children should be finalized within 18 months from the date of filing.  Divorces with no children should be finalized in no more than 12 months after the date that the divorce complaint was filed.

  • Is the divorce process different in every court?

    Although the divorce process is fairly uniform in Ohio courts, each specific county's  domestic relations court has its own rules of procedure.  As such, the process for conducting hearings, conducting trials, and for the filing of motions varies tremendously among Ohio courts.  Additionally, the cost of filing, or court costs, are established by each court in varying amounts.   


    Becuase of each court's unique rules, The Peck  Law Office recommends consulting with an attorney that has experience practicing in the domestic relations court in which you intend to file.


  • Where does The Peck Law Office represent divorce clients?

    Our divorce attorneys are experienced in Butler County, Hamilton County, Warren County, Clermont County, Montgomery County, and Preble County. We have appeared for limited appearances in Ross County as well.


  • Do you offer free consultations?

    The Peck Law Office offers free initial divorce consultations. Call us, meet us, then decide if we are the best divorce attorneys for your case.


  • How much does a divorce attorney cost?

    Divorce Attorneys bill hourly rates based largely on the attorney's level of experience.  To discuss our rates, please call us today.

  • How long does a divorce take in Ohio?

    Depending upon the complexity of the issues in your divorce, the disparity between the spouse's respective positions on those issues, and other procedural requirements, a typical divorce in Ohio may take as few as 60 days and as many as 18 months or more.  To discuss the likely amount of time that your divorce will require to be finalized, call and schedule a free appointment today.

What is the general divorce process in Butler County Domestic Relations Court? 

Butler County Divorce Timeline


If the spouses cannot agree on all issues, but one of the spouses wishes to end the marriage, they must sue the other spouse by filing a Complaint for Divorce. A Divorce is similar to any other lawsuit in many ways.


  1. Submit a Complaint for Divorce and all other required documents to the Domestic Relations Court Case Management Office for review.
  2. Once all documents have been approved for filing, filed those documents with Clerk of Courts and payment of the filing fee.
  3. Serve the other spouse with a copy of the Complaint for Divorce. The service may be by personal service by someone not related to the case in any way, by certified mail, or by other means required by the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure. Arrangements for service of documents are made through the Clerk of Courts’ Office.
  4. Once they are served, the other spouse must file an Answer to the Complaint within 28 days of the time served (not the date the Complaint was filed).
  5. If there are minor children, you must attend mandatory parenting education at pursuant to the DR628 Notice of Requirement to Attend Mandatory Parent Education Class after filing.
  6. If the other spouse DOES NOT FILE an Answer or respond within 28 days after service:
  • The Court will set a “uncontested divorce hearing”;
  • You must prepare and submit to Case Management Office a Decree that resolves all issues and is conforms to the court requirements/rules
  • Once the Decree is approved, Mail a copy of the Decree to the other spouse at the address where they were served at least 14 days before the default hearing.
  • You must attend the uncontested divorce hearing and bring a witness.

         If the other spouse FILES an Answer:

  • The Court will set a SCHEDULING CONFERENCE two to three weeks after the Answer is filed. The SCHEDULING CONFERENCE is the opportunity for the Court to meet with the parties, review any issues involved in that particular case, to set deadlines for the exchange of documents and evidence (completion of discovery), and set future hearing dates.
  • The court will schedule a trial date if all issues are not resolved.


What issues will be addressed in my divorce case?

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