Divorce & Dissolution Filing Requirements

Pickaway County Court of Common Pleas

Initiation of Divorce / Dissolution

Filing fee: A $250.00 deposit is required at the time of filing. Personal checks will not be accepted for payment of filing fees and/or costs. Payments are to be made in cash or with a money order, attorney check, debit and/or credit card. Any additional costs accrued during the course of the court proceedings that exceed the funds on deposit will be the responsibility of the parties.

The Clerk of Courts office cannot assist you on this matter.

All divorce actions require service of the initial pleadings. Copies of the completed documents must be provided to the Clerk at the time of filing. If you wish to have time-stamped copies of the pleadings returned to you, additional complete copies will need to be presented to the Clerk.

The Clerk of Courts office will not make copies. You must bring them with you at the time of filing.

Forms are available online at www.supremecourt.ohio.gov (Domestic & Juvenile Standardized Forms) and www.odjfs.state.oh.us.

Notice

Any affidavits presented for filing must be completed in full, signed and notarized prior to submission. Incomplete or improper affidavits may not be accepted by the court and could delay your case.

Dissolution Without Children

Petition for Dissolution signed by both parties (original signatures required)
Separation Agreement signed by both parties (original signatures required) plus 3 complete copies
Waiver of Service of Summons signed by both parties (original signatures required) (UDR Form 30)
Affidavit of Basic Information, Income and Expenses (original required for each spouse) (UDR Affidavit 1)
Affidavit of Property and Debt (original required for each spouse) (UDR Affidavit 2)

Modifications to the Separation Agreement can be made prior to or during the final hearing; time-stamped copies with any amendments must be presented at the final hearing.

Dissolution With Children

Petition for Dissolution signed by both parties (original signatures required)
Separation Agreement signed by both parties (original signatures required) plus 4 complete copies. The Separation Agreement must include appropriate provisions for child support and cash medical support.
Shared Parenting Plan or Parenting Plan (original signatures required) plus 3 complete copies
Waiver of Service of Summons signed by both parties (original signatures required) (UDR Form 30)
Affidavit of Basic Information, Income and Expenses (original required for each spouse) (UDR Affidavit 1)
Affidavit of Property and Debt (original required for each spouse) (UDR Affidavit 2)
Parenting Proceeding Affidavit (original required for each spouse) (UDR Affidavit 3)
Health Insurance Affidavit (UDR Affidavit 4)
Child Support Worksheet
IV-D Application (JFS 7076)

Divorce Without Children

Original signatures required plus 1 complete copy of all documents for service.

Complaint for Divorce
Affidavit of Basic Information, Income and Expenses (UDR Affidavit 1)
Affidavit of Property and Debt (UDR Affidavit 2)
Optional: Motion for Restraining Order and Restraining Order

Divorce With Children

Original signatures required plus 1 complete copy of all documents for service.

Complaint for Divorce
Affidavit of Basic Information, Income and Expenses (UDR Affidavit 1)
Affidavit of Property and Debt (UDR Affidavit 2)
Parenting Proceeding Affidavit (UDR Affidavit 3)
Health Insurance Affidavit (UDR Affidavit 4)
Child Support Worksheet
IV-D Application (JFS Form 7076)
Optional: Motion for Restraining Order and Restraining Order

Final Hearing Requirements for Divorce / Dissolution

The following documents are required and must be provided to the court at the time of your final hearing. Failure to do so will result in the rescheduling of your hearing.

Dissolution Without Children

Separation Agreement: three (3) complete time-stamped copies (previously filed with the original Petition)
Judgment Entry Decree of Dissolution of Marriage (Uniform Domestic Relations Form 18): must be completed in full prior to arrival

Dissolution With Children

Separation Agreement: four (4) complete time-stamped copies (previously filed with the original Petition)
Shared Parenting Plan or Parenting Plan: four (4) complete time-stamped copies (previously filed with the original Petition)
Parenting time schedule or Local Rule Form G: four (4) complete copies
ODJFS Child Support Worksheet: four (4) complete copies (handwritten calculations will not be accepted)
Judgment Entry Decree of Dissolution of Marriage (Uniform Domestic Relations Form 18): must be completed in full prior to arrival

Divorce Without Children

Final Judgment for Divorce Without Children (Uniform Domestic Relations Form 14): must be completed in full prior to arrival
Witness: Plaintiff must bring one (1) witness to testify if Defendant is not in attendance at the final hearing

Divorce With Children

Final Judgment for Divorce with Children (Uniform Domestic Relations Form 15): must be completed in full prior to arrival
Shared Parenting Plan or Parenting Plan: only if parties agree to the terms of the plan
Parenting time schedule or Local Rule Form G: only if parties agree to the terms of the schedule
Child Support Worksheet: handwritten calculations will not be accepted
Witness: Plaintiff must bring one (1) witness to testify if Defendant is not in attendance at the final hearing

Forms and copies are available online at:

www.supremecourt.ohio.gov (Forms > Domestic & Juvenile Standardized)
pickawaycountyohio.gov (Government Offices > Common Pleas > Local Rules)
www.pickawaycountyclerk.com (Common Pleas Case Inquiry Search)
www.odjfs.state.oh.us (Forms > Child Support Worksheet)

Important

Please verify that all of the required documentation is brought to your final hearing. Failure to do so will result in rescheduling the final hearing.

Copies of the Petition for Dissolution and/or affidavits are not needed at the final hearing.

Upon arrival for your hearing, check in with the Domestic Court Bailiff / Magistrate's office.

Disclaimer

Please be aware that this information sheet is not intended to be instructions or legal advice regarding your rights, responsibilities, and legal options. To be fully informed and get answers to your questions, you should seek the advice of an attorney.