Ohio Divorce and Dissolution Resources

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A Ohio divorce is filed in the Court of Common Pleas, usually in the Domestic Relations Division, and the paperwork you start with depends on whether you have minor children together and whether there is property to divide.

Ohio's core family statutes live in the Ohio Revised Code Title 31 - Domestic Relations. In Ohio, online filing is only partly open to a parent without a lawyer, so check what applies to your court before you count on it. The official sources below cover the petition documents, the statewide forms collection, and the court's own filing instructions.

Official Ohio divorce resources

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Ohio family law forms (official index) (Ohio judicial branch): The official statewide collection of Ohio family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/JCS/CFC/DRForms

Ohio court 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

Ohio official filing information (Ohio judicial branch): The court's own page explaining how documents are filed in Ohio and what a parent without a lawyer is allowed to do. https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/

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

Ohio mediation and dispute resolution (Ohio judicial branch): Official information on mediation and other ways to settle a Ohio family case without a trial. https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/JCS/disputeResolution

Verified official Ohio divorce documents

These official documents cover starting a divorce, responding to one, settling, and the final orders. Requirements vary by county, so confirm the packet with your clerk before filing.

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

Official 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 file for divorce in Ohio?

In the Court of Common Pleas, usually in the Domestic Relations Division that serves the county where you live. In Ohio, online filing is only partly open to a parent without a lawyer, so check what applies to your court before you count on it.

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.

Do I need a lawyer to file a Ohio divorce?

No. Ohio publishes its family law forms for people representing themselves, and the self-help resources on this page exist for exactly that. A consultation still makes sense when there is a business, a pension, or a serious safety issue in the case.