Market Ranking · 2026-10-11
Top Divorce & Equity Division Counties in Ohio (2026)
1,750 verified divorce and equity division filings across 18 counties in Ohio, ranked by filing volume. Sourced directly from public court dockets.
Divorce and equity division filings — when a couple splits, jointly-owned real estate often must be sold as part of the settlement. These owners are motivated by court timelines and the need to divide assets, creating genuine deal opportunities.
- 1,750 total divorce and equity division filings tracked across 18 counties
- Highest volume: Franklin County (500+), Defiance County (500+), Lorain County (50+)
- Average median property value: $292,815
County rankings by divorce & equity division volume
| # | County | Filings | Med. Value | Absentee | Med. Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin County | 500+ | $306,200 | 26.9% | — |
| 2 | Defiance County | 500+ | — | — | — |
| 3 | Lorain County | 50+ | — | — | — |
| 4 | Fairfield County | 50+ | — | — | — |
| 5 | Montgomery County | 25+ | $279,430 | — | — |
| 6 | Muskingum County | 25+ | — | — | — |
| 7 | Gallia County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 8 | Jackson County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 9 | Darke County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 10 | Richland County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 11 | Crawford County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 12 | Morrow County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 13 | Allen County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 14 | Knox County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 15 | Meigs County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 16 | Madison County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 17 | Highland County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
| 18 | Fulton County | fewer than 25 | — | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How many divorce and equity division filings are tracked in Ohio?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 1,750 verified divorce and equity division filings across 18 Ohio counties. Data is sourced directly from public court dockets and updated as new filings appear.
Which Ohio county has the most divorce and equity division filings?+
Franklin County leads with 500+ divorce and equity division filings. The median property value in these filings is $306,200. All data comes from public court records.
What is the typical property value in Ohio divorce and equity division filings?+
Across 2 counties with an estimated property value, the average median estimated property value in Ohio divorce and equity division filings is $292,815. Values vary by county — from $279,430 to $306,200.
What percentage of divorce and equity division filings in Ohio involve absentee owners?+
On average, 26.9% of divorce and equity division filings in Ohio involve properties where the owner's mailing address differs from the property address. Absentee owners may face additional pressure to sell when a court filing is filed against the property.
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