OHIO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How may a marriage be terminated or ended in Ohio? What is the difference between "divorce," "dissolution," and "annulment"? What is necessary in order to obtain a divorce in Ohio? What are "grounds" or legal reasons for divorce in Ohio? How is a divorce case started in Ohio? What if the defendant spouse cannot be located or evades service of the complaint? What is the defendant is served with the complaint but does not file an answer? What happens after the filing of the complaint and answer/counterclaim? Can the children's interests be protected? Is there a right to a jury trial in a divorce case? What are the major legal issues in a divorce case? How does the judge make a final decision? What if I'm not happy with the final decision of the judge?