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Uncontested Divorce SampleSee the full text of the agreement both spouses sign together.
Complaint for Divorce — Uncontested
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION, COUNTY OF [1. County]
Case No. [2. Case Number]
[3. Plaintiff Full Name], Plaintiff, vs. [4. Defendant Full Name], Defendant.
Comes now the Plaintiff, [3. Plaintiff Full Name], and files this Complaint for Divorce against the Defendant, [4. Defendant Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:
Jurisdiction and Residency
Plaintiff has been a resident of the State of Ohio for at least six months immediately preceding the filing of this Complaint, and has been a resident of [1. County] County for at least ninety days, in accordance with R.C. § 3105.03. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.
Marriage Information
The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [7. Date of Separation]. There are no minor children born of or adopted during this marriage.
Grounds for Divorce
The parties agree that incompatibility exists between them, in accordance with R.C. § 3105.01. The marriage should be dissolved.
Property and Debt Division
The parties have reached a full and complete agreement regarding the division of all marital property, assets, and debts. The terms of this division are as follows: [8. Property and Debt Division Terms]
Spousal Support
The parties have agreed that spousal support shall be as follows: [9. Spousal Support Terms]
Request for Relief
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Court:
(a) enter a Decree of Divorce dissolving the marriage of the parties;
(b) approve the parties' agreement regarding property, debts, and spousal support;
(c) restore Plaintiff's former name of [10. Former Name], if requested; and
(d) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.
Dated: [11. Date of Signing]
Verification
I, [3. Plaintiff Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.
Executed this [12. Execution Date] day of [13. Execution Month, Year], at [14. City and State of Execution].
Contested Divorce SampleSee how disputed terms are laid out before you fill anything in.
Complaint for Divorce — Contested
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION, COUNTY OF [1. County]
Case No. [2. Case Number]
[3. Plaintiff Full Name], Plaintiff, vs. [4. Defendant Full Name], Defendant.
Comes now the Plaintiff, [3. Plaintiff Full Name], and files this Complaint for Divorce against the Defendant, [4. Defendant Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:
Jurisdiction and Residency
Plaintiff has been a resident of the State of Ohio for at least six months immediately preceding the filing of this Complaint, and has been a resident of [1. County] County for at least ninety days, in accordance with R.C. § 3105.03. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.
Marriage Information
The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [7. Date of Separation]. The parties have lived separate and apart for a period of at least one year immediately preceding the filing of this Complaint. There are no minor children born of or adopted during this marriage.
Grounds for Divorce
The parties have lived separate and apart for more than one year, in accordance with R.C. § 3105.01. The marriage should be dissolved.
Property and Debt Division
The parties are unable to agree on the division of their marital property, assets, and debts. Plaintiff requests that this Court equitably divide the parties' marital and separate property pursuant to R.C. § 3105.171. The relevant marital assets and liabilities include: [8. Property and Debt Description]
Spousal Support
The parties are unable to agree on spousal support. Plaintiff requests that the Court award spousal support in an amount and for a duration that is just and equitable, considering the factors set forth in R.C. § 3105.18. Relevant facts include: [9. Spousal Support Facts]
Request for Relief
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Court:
(a) enter a Decree of Divorce dissolving the marriage of the parties;
(b) equitably divide the parties' marital and separate property;
(c) award spousal support as the Court deems just and equitable;
(d) restore Plaintiff's former name of [10. Former Name], if requested; and
(e) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.
Dated: [11. Date of Signing]
Verification
I, [3. Plaintiff Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.
Executed this [12. Execution Date] day of [13. Execution Month, Year], at [14. City and State of Execution].
Uncontested Divorce with Children SampleSee the agreement plus the parenting plan section in full.
Complaint for Divorce — Uncontested with Children
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION, COUNTY OF [1. County]
Case No. [2. Case Number]
[3. Plaintiff Full Name], Plaintiff, vs. [4. Defendant Full Name], Defendant.
Comes now the Plaintiff, [3. Plaintiff Full Name], and files this Complaint for Divorce against the Defendant, [4. Defendant Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:
Jurisdiction and Residency
Plaintiff has been a resident of the State of Ohio for at least six months immediately preceding the filing of this Complaint, and has been a resident of [1. County] County for at least ninety days, in accordance with R.C. § 3105.03. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.
Marriage Information
The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [7. Date of Separation].
There are [8. Number of Children] minor child(ren) born of or adopted during this marriage: [9. Children Names and Birthdates].
Grounds for Divorce
The parties agree that incompatibility exists between them, in accordance with R.C. § 3105.01. The marriage should be dissolved.
Allocation of Parental Rights and Responsibilities
The parties have reached a full agreement regarding the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities for the minor child(ren), including the designation of the residential parent and legal custodian, in accordance with the best interests of the child(ren) under R.C. § 3109.04. The agreed parenting plan is as follows: [10. Parenting Plan Terms]
Child Support
The parties have reached an agreement on child support consistent with the Ohio Child Support Guidelines (R.C. § 3119.02). The agreed monthly child support amount is [11. Child Support Amount], payable by [12. Paying Parent] to [13. Receiving Parent]. Additional terms: [14. Child Support Additional Terms]
Medical and Childcare Expenses
Unreimbursed medical, dental, vision, and childcare expenses for the minor child(ren) shall be shared as follows: [15. Medical and Childcare Terms]
Property and Debt Division
The parties have reached a full and complete agreement regarding the division of all marital property, assets, and debts. The terms of this division are as follows: [16. Property and Debt Division Terms]
Spousal Support
The parties have agreed that spousal support shall be as follows: [17. Spousal Support Terms]
Request for Relief
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Court:
(a) enter a Decree of Divorce dissolving the marriage of the parties;
(b) approve the parties' allocation of parental rights and responsibilities, including the designation of the residential parent and legal custodian;
(c) order child support in accordance with the parties' agreement and the Ohio Child Support Guidelines;
(d) approve the parties' property and debt division;
(e) restore Plaintiff's former name of [18. Former Name], if requested; and
(f) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.
Dated: [19. Date of Signing]
Verification
I, [3. Plaintiff Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.
Executed this [20. Execution Date] day of [21. Execution Month, Year], at [22. City and State of Execution].
Contested Divorce with Children SampleSee how custody and parenting terms appear in the full document.
Complaint for Divorce — Contested with Children
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION, COUNTY OF [1. County]
Case No. [2. Case Number]
[3. Plaintiff Full Name], Plaintiff, vs. [4. Defendant Full Name], Defendant.
Comes now the Plaintiff, [3. Plaintiff Full Name], and files this Complaint for Divorce against the Defendant, [4. Defendant Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:
Jurisdiction and Residency
Plaintiff has been a resident of the State of Ohio for at least six months immediately preceding the filing of this Complaint, and has been a resident of [1. County] County for at least ninety days, in accordance with R.C. § 3105.03. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.
Marriage Information
The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [7. Date of Separation]. The parties have lived separate and apart for a period of at least one year immediately preceding the filing of this Complaint.
There are [8. Number of Children] minor child(ren) born of or adopted during this marriage: [9. Children Names and Birthdates].
Grounds for Divorce
The parties have lived separate and apart for more than one year, in accordance with R.C. § 3105.01. The marriage should be dissolved.
Allocation of Parental Rights and Responsibilities
The parties are unable to agree on the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities for the minor child(ren). Plaintiff requests that the Court allocate parental rights and responsibilities, designate the residential parent and legal custodian, and establish parenting time in accordance with the best interests of the child(ren) under R.C. § 3109.04. Relevant facts include: [10. Parenting Dispute Facts]
Child Support
The parties are unable to agree on child support. Plaintiff requests that the Court order child support in accordance with the Ohio Child Support Guidelines (R.C. § 3119.02). Relevant facts include: [11. Child Support Facts]
Medical, Dental, and Childcare Expenses
Unreimbursed medical, dental, vision, and childcare expenses for the minor child(ren) shall be allocated as follows, or as the Court determines equitable: [12. Medical and Childcare Terms]
Property and Debt Division
The parties are unable to agree on the division of their marital property, assets, and debts. Plaintiff requests that the Court equitably divide the parties' marital and separate property pursuant to R.C. § 3105.171. The relevant marital assets and liabilities include: [13. Property and Debt Description]
Spousal Support
The parties are unable to agree on spousal support. Plaintiff requests that the Court award spousal support as the Court deems just and equitable under R.C. § 3105.18. Relevant facts include: [14. Spousal Support Facts]
Request for Relief
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Court:
(a) enter a Decree of Divorce dissolving the marriage of the parties;
(b) allocate parental rights and responsibilities, designate the residential parent and legal custodian, and establish parenting time in the best interests of the minor child(ren);
(c) order child support in accordance with the Ohio Child Support Guidelines;
(d) equitably divide the parties' marital and separate property;
(e) award spousal support as the Court deems just and equitable;
(f) restore Plaintiff's former name of [15. Former Name], if requested; and
(g) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.
Dated: [16. Date of Signing]
Verification
I, [3. Plaintiff Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.
Executed this [17. Execution Date] day of [18. Execution Month, Year], at [19. City and State of Execution].
Residency requirement6 months state + 90 days county
Waiting period42 days after service
Filing fee$250-$485 (varies by county)
Grounds acceptedIncompatibility (no-fault)
Official formsForm 6 (no children), Form 7 (with children), Parenting Proceeding Affidavit
Confirm with your county before filing — fees and rules can vary.
Overview
Ohio divorce: the deniable incompatibility ground
Ohio’s most-used no-fault ground comes with a catch that few states have: incompatibility under ORC § 3105.01(K) only works when both spouses agree it exists. If one spouse denies it, the ground collapses and the filer must prove another basis — like living separate and apart for a year, or one of the eleven fault grounds. In practice this pushes agreeing couples toward a dissolution, which is the no-grounds route through the Domestic Relations Division with a signed separation agreement.
Filing requires six months as an Ohio resident plus 90 days in the filing county under ORC § 3105.03. The Complaint for Divorce goes to the Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division, and the Supreme Court of Ohio’s uniform forms carry real numbers: Form 6 for a complaint without children, Form 7 for one with children, both filed with Form 31 (Request for Service), and the Parenting Proceeding Affidavit when kids are involved.
After service, a minimum of 42 days must pass before the final hearing — 28 days to answer plus 14 days of scheduling. Property is divided equitably under ORC § 3105.171, spousal support follows ORC § 3105.18, and child support follows the Ohio Child Support Guidelines. Filing fees run $250 to $485 depending on the county, plus mandatory surcharges of about $37.50.
