A dissolution is essentially a termination of a marriage by agreement. The forms listed below are required. Failure to provide all forms listed, or filing incomplete forms,  may result in your case not being filed or being dismissed. 

Pro se (unrepresented) Litigants MUST use the forms specified below. 

Click here for Information from the Ohio State Bar Association on Divorce and Dissolution Related Issues

NOTICE: The Supreme Court no longer provides forms in Microsoft Word Format. Only PDF versions are available. Comments or concerns should be directed to CFC@sc.ohio.gov 

If any of the Supreme Court Form links do not work - you may find the forms here: https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/courts/services-to-courts/children-families/dom-rel-juvenile-forms/ 

Remember to fill out the County Name (Adams) and the Division of the Court (Domestic Relations). The name of the Judge to be used on the forms is Brett M. Spencer. The name of the Magistrate to be used on all forms is David M. Hunter.

1. Form AC-001 - Notice of Appearance (Word | PDF) Required for Attorneys and any spouse not represented by an attorney

2. Form AC-002 - Waiver of Counsel (Word | PDF) Required for any spouse not  represented by an attorney

3. Form AC-003- Waiver of Service of Summons (Word | PDF) One Form for each spouse - both spouses required to sign

4. Form SC-17 - Petition for Dissolution (PDF ) 

5. Form SC-1 - Affidavit of Income and Expenses (PDF)

   • Form AC-200 - Waiver of Affidavit of Income and Expenses (Word | PDF)  Must be signed by both spouses - Only used if there are no children of the marriage

6. Form SC-2 - Affidavit of Property (PDF)

   • Form AC-201 - Waiver of Affidavit of Property (Word | PDF)  Must be signed by both spouses

7. Form SC-19 - Separation Agreement ( PDF )

8. Form AC-005 - Praecipe for Service (Word | PDF) 

9. Decree of Dissolution - Required for Attorneys at final hearing - may use own form. 

10. Form AC-006 - Waiver of Magistrate's Decision and 14 Day Waiver (Word | PDF)