Ohio Divorce Forms
Complete list of forms required to file for divorce in Ohio. Includes mandatory filings, conditional forms, and a downloadable checklist. Updated for 2026.
19
Total Forms
2
Always Required
5
Conditional
$350
Filing Fee
Required Forms (Every Divorce)
| Form Number | Form Name |
|---|---|
| Form 6 | Complaint for Divorce Without Children |
| Form 14 | Judgment Entry -- Decree of Divorce Without Children |
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Conditional Forms
These forms are required based on your specific situation (children, property, or support requests).
| Form Number | Form Name | When Required |
|---|---|---|
| Form 7 | Complaint for Divorce With Children | Required if children involved |
| Form 15 | Judgment Entry -- Decree of Divorce With Children | Required if children involved |
| Form 16 | Judgment Entry Converting Interest in Real Estate | Required if property involved |
| Form 20 | Shared Parenting Plan | Required if children involved |
| Form 21 | Parenting Plan | Required if children involved |
Optional Forms
Counterclaim for Divorce Without Children
Filed by the respondent to assert their own grounds for divorce in a case with no minor children.
Counterclaim for Divorce With Children
Filed by the respondent to assert their own grounds for divorce in a case involving minor children.
Answer to Complaint Without Children
Response document for the respondent to answer allegations in the divorce complaint when no minor children are involved.
Answer to Complaint With Children
Response document for the respondent to answer allegations in the divorce complaint when minor children are involved.
Reply to Counterclaim Without Children
Filed by the original complainant in response to a counterclaim in cases without minor children.
Reply to Counterclaim With Children
Filed by the original complainant in response to a counterclaim in cases involving minor children.
Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and Waiver of Service of Summons
Joint petition filed by both spouses to initiate the dissolution (agreed divorce) track. Includes built-in waiver of service. Must be accompanied by a Separation Agreement (Form 19).
Judgment Entry -- Decree of Dissolution of Marriage
Final decree dissolving the marriage in a dissolution case. Signed by the judge after the hearing at which both spouses testify.
Separation Agreement
Required with dissolution petition (Form 17). Covers division of property, allocation of debts, spousal support, and (if applicable) child custody and support. Also optional in divorce cases as a settlement agreement.
Waiver of Service of Summons
Signed by the respondent to waive formal service of process in a cooperative divorce case.
Request for Service
Filed to request the clerk to issue service of process on the respondent via the selected method (certified mail, sheriff, etc.).
Civil Fee Waiver Affidavit and Order
Filed to request waiver of court filing fees based on inability to pay. Requires disclosure of income, expenses, and public benefits received. Mandatory waiver if income is at or below 187.5% of federal poverty level and expenses meet or exceed income (R.C. 2323.311).
Filing Tips for Ohio
Make copies. File the original and keep at least two copies — one for yourself and one for service on your spouse.
Sign where required. Some forms must be signed in front of a notary. Check each form for notarization requirements.
Use black ink. Courts generally require forms to be completed in black ink or typed. Avoid blue ink or pencil.
Check local rules. Some Ohio counties may require additional forms or have specific formatting requirements.
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