Ohio Family Court Forms and Filing Resources

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Ohio publishes its own official family law forms, filing instructions, and self-help materials, but they are spread across several government sites. This page organizes the official Ohio sources in one place so you can go straight to the right court page for forms, e-filing, rules, and locations.

Ohio's core family statutes live in the Ohio Revised Code Title 31 - Domestic Relations. Some large counties such as Franklin and Cuyahoga let people without lawyers e-file divorce and custody papers, while many counties still require paper filing.

How the Ohio court system handles family cases

Family cases in Ohio are heard in the Court of Common Pleas, usually in the Domestic Relations Division. Divorce and custody are heard in the Domestic Relations Division of the Court of Common Pleas.

Each county has its own Court of Common Pleas.

Appeals from a family case generally go first to the Ohio District Court of Appeals, and the state's highest court is the Supreme Court of Ohio.

Besides the judge, a Magistrate may handle parts of a family case. Magistrates hear many family matters and issue decisions the judge then adopts.

Ohio's trial court is the 'Court of Common Pleas' - family law is its Domestic Relations Division, and child matters can also touch the Juvenile Division.

Official Ohio resources

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Ohio state courts website (Ohio judicial branch): The official home of the Ohio court system, with statewide news, rules, and links to every court. https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov

Ohio family law forms (Ohio judicial branch): The official statewide collection of family law forms published for Ohio cases. Start here when you need the current version of a form. https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/JCS/CFC/DRForms

Ohio self-help resources (Ohio courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Ohio family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.ohiolegalhelp.org

County-run e-filing (Multiple): Ohio still has no statewide e-filing portal as of mid-2026. Each county's Domestic Relations or Juvenile court runs its own system, so check your county court's website or call the clerk.

Ohio trial courts by county (Ohio judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your county, with locations and contact details. https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/courts/judicial-system/ohio-trial-courts/

Ohio rules of procedure (Ohio judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in Ohio. https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/rules

Ohio mediation and dispute resolution (Ohio judicial branch): Official information on mediation and alternative dispute resolution options for Ohio family cases. https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/JCS/disputeResolution

Ohio financial affidavit and disclosure forms (supremecourt.ohio.gov): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most Ohio family cases ask for. https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/JCS/CFC/forms.asp

Ohio child support guideline resources (supremecourt.ohio.gov): Official Ohio child support guideline materials, worksheets, or calculators. https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/JCS/familyLaw/child-support/default.asp

County Clerk of Courts (no statewide trial search) (Ohio courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as mixed and the system is organized county-by-county. https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/courts/judicial-system/ohio-trial-courts/

Frequently used official Ohio forms

These links open official Ohio government form documents directly. Courts revise forms, so if a direct link stops working, use the statewide forms collection above to find the current version.

Affidavit of Income and Expenses (Affidavit 1), form Affidavit 1 (Financial Disclosure), official document: https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/docs/JCS/CFC/DRForms/affidavit1.pdf

Affidavit of Property (Affidavit 2), form Affidavit 2 (Financial Disclosure), official document: https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/docs/JCS/CFC/DRForms/affidavit2.pdf

Parenting Proceeding Affidavit (Affidavit 3), form Affidavit 3 (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/docs/JCS/CFC/DRForms/affidavit3.pdf

Complaint for Divorce with Children (Uniform DR Form 7), form DR Form 7 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/docs/JCS/CFC/DRForms/Form7.pdf

Complaint for Divorce without Children (Uniform DR Form 6), form DR Form 6 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/docs/JCS/CFC/DRForms/Form6.pdf

Answer to Complaint for Divorce With Children (Uniform DR Form 11), form DR Form 11 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/docs/JCS/CFC/DRForms/Form11.pdf

Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (Uniform DR Form 17), form DR Form 17 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/docs/JCS/CFC/DRForms/Form17.pdf

Separation Agreement (Uniform DR Form 19), form DR Form 19 (Settlement Agreements), official document: https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/docs/JCS/CFC/DRForms/Form19.pdf

Judgment Entry, Decree of Divorce With Children (Uniform DR Form 15), form DR Form 15 (Final Judgment / Final Orders), official document: https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/docs/JCS/CFC/DRForms/Form15.pdf

Judgment Entry, Decree of Dissolution (Uniform DR Form 18), form DR Form 18 (Final Judgment / Final Orders), official document: https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/docs/JCS/CFC/DRForms/Form18.pdf

Parenting Plan (Uniform DR Form 21), form DR Form 21 (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/docs/JCS/CFC/DRForms/Form21.pdf

Shared Parenting Plan (Uniform DR Form 20), form DR Form 20 (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/docs/JCS/CFC/DRForms/Form20.pdf

Complaint for Parentage and Allocation of Parental Rights (Uniform DR Form 23), form DR Form 23 (Paternity), official document: https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/docs/JCS/CFC/DRForms/Form23.pdf

Motion for Change of Child Support (Uniform DR Form 28), form DR Form 28 (Modification), official document: https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/docs/JCS/CFC/DRForms/Form28.pdf

Motion for Contempt and Affidavit (Uniform DR Form 24), form DR Form 24 (Contempt / Enforcement), official document: https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/docs/JCS/CFC/DRForms/Form24.pdf

Petition for Domestic Violence Civil Protection Order (Form 10.01-D), form 10.01-D (Domestic Violence), official document: https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/docs/JCS/domesticViolence/protection_forms/DVForms/10.01D.pdf

Filing fees: Divorce filing fee: ~$200-$350.

E-filing link data for Ohio was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I find official Ohio family court forms?

The official statewide source is the Ohio judicial branch forms collection linked on this page. Always download forms from the official site so you have the current version, and check whether your county adds local forms or cover sheets.

Can I e-file my own family case in Ohio?

Ohio still has no statewide e-filing portal as of mid-2026. Each county's Domestic Relations or Juvenile court runs its own system, so check your county court's website or call the clerk. Some large counties such as Franklin and Cuyahoga let people without lawyers e-file divorce and custody papers, while many counties still require paper filing.

How much does it cost to file a family case in Ohio?

Divorce filing fee: ~$200-$350. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.

Which court hears family cases in Ohio?

Family cases in Ohio are heard in the Court of Common Pleas, usually in the Domestic Relations Division. Divorce and custody are heard in the Domestic Relations Division of the Court of Common Pleas.