Ohio Divorce Forms


File Your Own Divorce in Ohio: Free Downloadable Divorce Forms

Sadly, over 50% of marriages fail. To add insult to injury, divorce proceedings can take years and cost thousands of dollars in legal fees. However, it is possible to file your own divorce in Ohio for no more than the state divorce form filing fees. This page provides all of the forms you need to initiate your do-it-yourself divorce in Ohio.


How to file for Divorce in Ohio with children:

You have to file a Complaint for Divorce with Children, a Parenting Proceeding Affidavit, an Affidavit of Income and Expenses, an Affidavit of Property, a Health Insurance Affidavit, and a Request for Service form. Your spouse then can file an answer to the Divorce complaint with Answer to Complaint for Divorce with Children, an Affidavit of Income and Expenses, an Affidavit of Property, and Health Insurance Affidavit. Your spouse can also file a Counterclaim for Divorce if they choose to file a Counterclaim. If you and your spouse reach an agreement you both will need to file a Separation Agreement, and a Shared Parenting Plan or a Parenting Plan. You will need the Shared Parenting Plan or the Parenting Plan form from the Court. In order to finalize the Divorce you will need to file the Judgment Entry.


Ohio Divorce Forms


In Ohio, Divorces are handled by the The Judicial Branch of Ohio. It is quite possible to avoid lawyers' fees by filing for your own divorce in Ohio. You can download 10 of the forms you need to petition for divorce here - see the "who must file" section to determine which forms are relevant in your situation.

Form Used For:
Divorce Filing
Form Name:
Complaint for Divorce with Children
Who Must File:
All individuals filing a divorce who have children under age 18

This is the form used to file for Divorce if you have children.

Form Used For:
Child Custody
Form Name:
Parenting Proceeding Affidavit
Who Must File:
All individuals filing a divorce who have children under age 18

This is a form that is used to determine who gets custody rights and visitation rights of the child(ren).

Form Used For:
Property Division
Form Name:
Affidavit of Income and Expenses
Who Must File:
All individuals filing a divorce who have children under age 18

This is a form used by the Court to get the income and expenses of both parties in the Divorce.

Form Used For:
Property Division
Form Name:
Affidavit of Property
Who Must File:
All individuals filing a divorce who have children under age 18

This is a form used to find out the current assets and debts of both the husband and the wife.

Form Used For:
Miscellaneous
Form Name:
Health Insurance Affidavit
Who Must File:
All individuals filing a divorce who have children under age 18

This is a form to get the health insurance information of both spouses and their children.

Form Used For:
Miscellaneous
Form Name:
Request for Service
Who Must File:
All individuals filing a divorce who have children under age 18

This is a form to request that the Court gives certain Divorce documents to the other party.

Form Used For:
Answer
Form Name:
Answer to Complaint for Divorce with Children
Who Must File:
All individuals whom a divorce has been filed against who have children under age 18

This is a form for a Motion and Affidavit or to file a Counter Affidavit without having an oral hearing.

Form Used For:
Counterclaim
Form Name:
Counterclaim for Divorce
Who Must File:
Some individuals whom a divorce has been filed against who have children under age 18

This is a form to provide counterclaims if your spouse filed for Divorce.

Form Used For:
Child Custody
Form Name:
Motion and Affidavit or Counter Affidavit for Temporary Orders
Who Must File:
Some individuals whom a divorce has been filed against who have children under age 18

This is a form for use after a Motion and Affidavit or a Counter Affidavit without having an oral hearing has been filed.

Form Used For:
Separation
Form Name:
Separation Agreement
Who Must File:
All individuals who wish to live separate from their spouses but not get Divorced

This is a form used to file for separation from one's spouse if you wish to live separate from your spouse but remain married.


These Ohio divorce forms are sourced from the The Judicial Branch of Ohio at http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/JCS/CFC/DRForms/divorceChildren.asp. Please note that while we do our best to ensure this list of forms is complete and up-to-date, we cannot be held responsible for omissions or errors in the information we provide. If you notice a mistake on this page, please let us know and we will fix it as soon as possible.