FORMS
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Parenting Time Schedules
There are five new parenting time schedules which were created by Administrative Judge Katarina Cook to address the unique needs of families. Some schedules permit flexible parenting time based on the child’s age, parents’ work schedules, or other circumstances which may affect parenting time. The schedules are designed to serve as a worksheet and can be altered as the parents agree.
Parenting Time Schedule C closely approximates the court’s discontinued Standard Parenting Time Order.
- READ FIRST BEFORE PROCEEDING: Parenting Time Schedules Instruction Sheet
- Parenting Time Schedule A
- Parenting Time Schedule B
- Parenting Time Schedule C
- Parenting Time Schedule D
- Parenting Time Schedule E
- Parenting Time Schedule Additional Provisions
- Holiday and Vacation Parenting Time Schedule(Long Form)
- Holiday and Vacation Parenting Time Schedule(Short Form)
Motion and Order for Zoom Appearance and Motion and Order for Continuance
You must submit a Motion and a proposed Order granting this motion to the court. There is no guarantee this motion will be granted. If the motion is denied, you should be prepared to attend the hearing in person at the specified date and time.
Dissolution
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Dissolution with Children
* START HERE: DISSOLUTION CHECKLIST
- Affidavit 1 – AFFIDAVIT OF BASIC INFORMATION, INCOME, AND EXPENSES
- Affidavit 4 – HEALTH INSURANCE AFFIDAVIT
- New Case Designation Form
- Parenting Proceeding Affidavit
- Application for Child Support Services – Non-Public Assistance Applicant
- Separation Agreement
- Shared Parenting Plan
- Parenting Plan
- Judgment Entry – Decree of Dissolution of Marriage with / without Children * Complete and email to your Judge’s Bailiff before your Final Hearing date.
- Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and Waiver of Service of Summons
- Notice of Intent to Relocate Instructions
- Intent to Relocate
READ FIRST BEFORE PROCEEDING: Parenting Time Schedules Instruction Sheet
- Parenting Time Schedule A
- Parenting Time Schedule B
- Parenting Time Schedule C
- Parenting Time Schedule D
- Parenting Time Schedule E
- Parenting Time Schedule Additional Provision
- Holiday and Vacation Parenting Time Schedule(Long Form)
- Holiday and Vacation Parenting Time Schedule(Short Form)
PLEASE SEE BOXES BELOW FOR JUDGE-SPECIFIC FORMS.
Dissolution without Children
* START HERE: DISSOLUTION CHECKLIST
- New Case Designation Form
- Separation Agreement
- Judgment Entry – Decree of Dissolution of Marriage with / without Children
- Affidavit of Property and Income
- Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and Waiver of Service of Summons
PLEASE SEE BOXES BELOW FOR JUDGE-SPECIFIC FORMS.
Forms for Administrative Judge Katarina Cook
These forms are for use in Divorce & Dissolution cases assigned to Administrative Judge Cook ONLY. If your case is assigned to Judge Hightower, please see forms above.
Forms for Judge Kani H Hightower
These forms are for use in Divorce & Dissolution cases assigned to Judge Hightower ONLY. If your case is assigned to Administrative Judge Cook, please see forms above.
Third-Party Legal Custody
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Third-Party (non parent) Legal Custody Forms
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Civil Protection Orders
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Domestic Violence Civil Protection Order
- Civil Protection Order Service Request
- 10.01-A General Information About Domestic Violence Protection Orders
- 10.01-C Information About Filing a Domestic Violence or Dating Violence Civil Protection Order Petition
- 10.01-D Petition for Domestic Violence Civil Protection Order
- 10-E Wireless Transfer in Domestic Violence Civil Protection Order
- 10.01-F Information for Parenting Proceeding Affidavit
- 10.01-K Motion to Modify or Terminate Domestic Violence or Dating Violence Civil Protection Order or Consent Agreement
- CPO 10-01-O(1) -MOTION FOR CONTEMPT of DVCPO our form 10-01-O(1) rev 10-13-2023 from SCOhio Form 10-01-O
- CPO 10-01-O(2) AFFIDAVIT in supp of MOTION FOR CONTEMPT of DVCPO our form 10-01-O(2) rev 10-13-2023 from SCOhio Form 10-01-O
- CPO 10-01-O(3) ORDER TO APPEAR AND SHOW CAUSE CONTEMPT OF A DVCPO OR DATING VIOLENCE CPO our form 10-01-O(3) rev 10-13-2023 from SCOhio Form 10-01-O
Dating Violence Civil Protection Order
- Civil Protection Order Service Request
- 10.01-C Information About Filing a Domestic Violence or Dating Violence Civil Protection Order Petition
- 10.01-F Information for Parenting Proceeding Affidavit
- 10.01-P Petition for Dating Violence Protection Order
- 10.01-K Motion to Modify or Terminate Domestic Violence or Dating Violence Civil Protection Order or Consent Agreement
- CPO 10-01-O(1) -MOTION FOR CONTEMPT of DVCPO our form 10-01-O(1) rev 10-13-2023 from SCOhio Form 10-01-O
- CPO 10-01-O(2) AFFIDAVIT in supp of MOTION FOR CONTEMPT of DVCPO our form 10-01-O(2) rev 10-13-2023 from SCOhio Form 10-01-O
- CPO 10-01-O(3) ORDER TO APPEAR AND SHOW CAUSE CONTEMPT OF A DVCPO OR DATING VIOLENCE CPO our form 10-01-O(3) rev 10-13-2023 from SCOhio Form 10-01-O
Administrative Forms
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General
- Agreed Entry for School Assignment
- Change of Address Form
- Application for Child Support Services – Non-Public Assistance Applicant
- General Purpose Motion (READ INSTRUCTIONS FIRST)
- Order to Appear and Show Cause
- Informal Proceeding Request
- Standard Companionship/Parenting Time Order DISCONTINUED 12/02/2021 (FOR REFERENCE ONLY!)
- Indigency Affidavit (for requesting appointed counsel)
- Indigency Affidavit Instructions
- Military Service Affidavit
- Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
- Motion to Proceed In Forma Paupers-Financial Disclosure Affidavit
- Notice of Intent to Relocate
- Notice of Intent to Relocate Instructions
- Transcript Request – Praecipe to Court Reporter
- Explanation of Medical Bills form
- Continuance Motion and Order
- Objection to CSEA Administrative Order
- Medical Expense Notice
- Marital Balance Sheet (excel format)
- Affidavit for Reimbursement of Attorney fees
- Attorney Affidavit
- Audio Recording Request Form
- Affidavit by Publication
- Legal Notice for Service by Publication
Financial Assistance
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- Indigency Affidavit (for requesting appointed counsel) FOR CONTEMPT ONLY!
- Indigency Affidavit Instructions
- Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
- Motion to Proceed In Forma Paupers-Financial Disclosure Affidavit
Divorce
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Divorce with Children
START HERE: DIVORCE CHECKLIST
- Affidavit 1 – AFFIDAVIT OF BASIC INFORMATION, INCOME, AND EXPENSES
- Affidavit 2 – AFFIDAVIT OF PROPERTY AND DEBT
- Application for Child Support Services – Non-Public Assistance Applicant
- Answer to Complaint for Divorce With Children
- Complaint for Divorce With Children
- Counterclaim for Divorce
- Affidavit 4 – HEALTH INSURANCE AFFIDAVIT
- Intent to Relocate
- Notice of Intent to Relocate Instructions
- Judgment Entry – Decree of Divorce with Children
- Marital Balance Sheet (excel format)
- New Case Designation Form
- Parenting Plan
- Parenting Proceeding Affidavit
- Form 31 – Service Request
- Separation Agreement
- Shared Parenting Plan
Parenting Time Schedules:
READ FIRST BEFORE PROCEEDING: Parenting Time Schedules Instruction Sheet
- Parenting Time Schedule A
- Parenting Time Schedule B
- Parenting Time Schedule C
- Parenting Time Schedule D
- Parenting Time Schedule E
- Parenting Time Schedule Additional Provisions
- Holiday and Vacation Parenting Time Schedule(Long Form)
- Holiday and Vacation Parenting Time Schedule(Short Form)
PLEASE SEE BOXES BELOW FOR JUDGE-SPECIFIC FORMS.
Divorce without Children
START HERE: DIVORCE CHECKLIST
- Divorce Complaint – No Children
- Affidavit 1 – AFFIDAVIT OF BASIC INFORMATION, INCOME, AND EXPENSES
- Affidavit 2 – AFFIDAVIT OF PROPERTY AND DEBT
- New Case Designation Form
- Form 31 – Service Request
- Separation Agreement
- Answer to Complaint for Divorce Without Children
- Counterclaim for Divorce
- Final Judgment for Divorce Without Children
- Marital Balance Sheet (excel format)
PLEASE SEE BOXES BELOW FOR JUDGE-SPECIFIC FORMS.
Forms for Administrative Judge Katarina Cook
These forms are for use in Divorce & Dissolution cases assigned to Administrative Judge Cook ONLY If your case is assigned to Judge Hightower, please see forms below.
Forms for Judge Kani H Hightower
These forms are for use in Divorce & Dissolution cases assigned to Judge Hightower ONLY. If your case is assigned to Administrative Judge Cook, please see forms above.
Parentage Forms
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Forms for Never Married Parents
General:
- New Case Designation Form
- Affidavit of Income and Expenses
- Health Insurance Affidavit
- New Case Designation Form
- Parenting Proceeding Affidavit
- Service Request
- Application for Child Support Services – Non-Public Assistance Applicant
- Complaint for Parentage, Allocation of Parental Rights and Responsibilities (Custody), and Parenting Time (Companionship and Visitation)
- Shared Parenting Plan
- Parenting Plan
Parenting Time Schedules:
- READ FIRST BEFORE PROCEEDING: Parenting Time Schedules Instruction Sheet
- Parenting Time Schedule A
- Parenting Time Schedule B
- Parenting Time Schedule C
- Parenting Time Schedule D
- Parenting Time Schedule E
- Parenting Time Schedule Additional Provisions
- Holiday and Vacation Parenting Time Schedule(Long Form)
- Holiday and Vacation Parenting Time Schedule(Short Form)
Post-Decree Forms
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Other
- Informal Proceeding Request
- Notice of Intent to Relocate
- Agreed Entry
- Agreed Entry for School Assignment Instructions
- Agreed Entry for School Assignment Form
- General Purpose Motion (READ INSTRUCTIONS FIRST)
- Objection to CSEA Administrative Order
- Post Decree Motion
- Notice of Intent to Relocate Instructions
- Intent to Relocate
Other
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