Ohio Divorce Forms: The Supreme Court's Uniform Domestic Relations Forms, by Case Type
Ohio family law · Last reviewed October 22, 2026
The Supreme Court of Ohio publishes a free set of uniform domestic relations forms for divorce, dissolution and related motions, with and without children. They're on the Court's domestic relations forms page. As the Court notes: "Although these forms are provided by the Supreme Court of Ohio, they should be filed in the local county court. Please note that the local court may have additional forms that must be filed."
Dissolution (both spouses file together)
| Form | Name |
|---|---|
| 17 | Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and Waiver of Service of Summons |
| 19 | Separation Agreement |
| Affidavit 1 | Affidavit of Basic Information, Income, and Expenses (each spouse) |
| Affidavit 2 | Affidavit of Property and Debt (each spouse) |
| Affidavit 3 | Parenting Proceeding Affidavit (with children) |
| Affidavit 4 | Health Insurance Affidavit (with children) |
| 20 or 21 | Shared Parenting Plan, or Parenting Plan (with children) |
| 18 | Judgment Entry: Decree of Dissolution of Marriage |
See dissolution.
Divorce: the spouse who files (plaintiff)
| Form | Name |
|---|---|
| 6 or 7 | Complaint for Divorce Without Children, or With Children |
| Affidavits 1 and 2 | Basic information, income and expenses; property and debt |
| Affidavits 3 and 4 | Parenting proceeding and health insurance (with children) |
| 31 | Request for Service, telling the clerk how to serve your spouse |
| Affidavit 5 | Motion and Affidavit or Counter Affidavit for Temporary Orders Without Oral Hearing, if you want temporary support or parenting orders |
| 14 or 15 | Judgment Entry: Decree of Divorce Without Children, or With Children |
Form 6 is filed with Form 31, and Form 7 with Form 31 and Affidavit 3.
Divorce: the spouse who is served (defendant)
| Form | Name |
|---|---|
| 10 or 11 | Answer to Complaint for Divorce Without Children, or With Children |
| 8 or 9 | Counterclaim for Divorce Without Children, or With Children |
| 30 | Waiver of Service of Summons, if you agree to skip formal service |
| Affidavit 5 | Counter affidavit to a request for temporary orders, due within 14 days |
If the defendant counterclaims, the plaintiff answers with Form 12 or 13, the Reply to Counterclaim for Divorce Without or With Children.
After the decree
| Form | Use |
|---|---|
| 16 | Judgment Entry Converting Interest in Real Estate, when a spouse won't sign a deed |
| 24 and 25 | Motion for Contempt, Affidavit, and Instructions for Service; Show Cause Order and Notice, to enforce the decree |
| 26 | Motion for Change of Parenting Time (Companionship and Visitation) |
| 27 | Motion for Change of Parental Rights and Responsibilities (Custody) |
| 28 | Motion for Change of Child Support, Medical Support, Tax Exemption, or Other Child-Related Expenses |
| 29 | Explanation of Health Care Bills |
| 32 | Motion to Intervene, for a third party such as a grandparent seeking custody or visitation |
The fee waiver
If you can't pay the filing deposit, file the Court's Civil Fee Waiver Affidavit and Order (an affidavit of indigency). See cost for when the court must approve it.
Tips for using the forms
- Check your county's rules. Every affidavit tells you to "Check local court rules to determine when this form must be filed." Many counties add their own cover sheets, standing orders, parenting-class certificates or worksheets.
- With children, you'll also need the child support worksheet. The state's Ohio Child Support Calculator prepares it. See child support.
- Pregnancy is on the forms. The complaints and the dissolution petition ask you to state whether either party is pregnant: "Neither party is pregnant OR a party is pregnant." The Supreme Court's guide for judges says "The court should have a policy regarding a pregnant spouse," so ask your court how it handles a pending birth.
- Name restoration is requested on the complaint, the dissolution petition or the separation agreement, and granted in the decree.
- Filing. You file in your county's court of common pleas, not with the Supreme Court. Whether you can e-file, mail or must file in person depends on the county.
Recent changes to the forms
- 2024: Forms 20 (shared parenting plan) and 21 (parenting plan) were amended June 24, 2024, and Form 15 (decree with children) was amended the same year; its two official copies carry different dates (June 24 and August 22, 2024), so use the version your court posts.
- January 22, 2026: Form 32, the Motion to Intervene, took effect; the forms "were adopted January 8, 2026, and are effective January 22, 2026."
The Court's forms page still says the latest amendments took effect in June 2021, but the forms themselves carry these later dates. Download fresh copies rather than reusing old ones.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get divorce forms in Ohio?
Free from the Supreme Court of Ohio's uniform domestic relations forms page. Your county court may require additional local forms, usually posted on its website.
What forms do I need for a dissolution in Ohio?
The joint petition (Form 17), a separation agreement (Form 19), Affidavits 1 and 2 for each spouse, and, with children, Affidavits 3 and 4, a parenting plan or shared parenting plan, and the child support worksheet. The court signs the decree (Form 18).
What forms does my spouse need to respond to a divorce in Ohio?
An answer (Form 10 or 11), and a counterclaim (Form 8 or 9) if your spouse wants to ask for a divorce too. Your spouse can also sign a waiver of service (Form 30).
Does downloading the forms start my case?
No. The case starts when you file the forms with your county's court of common pleas and pay the deposit or file a fee waiver.
Are there Ohio forms for changing custody or support after the divorce?
Yes. The uniform forms include motions to change parenting time, parental rights and child support, and to enforce the decree through contempt.