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

Click Here for Information about Visitation, Custody, Parenting Time, and Child Support from Southeastern Ohio Legal Services

FAILURE TO ATTEND THE MANDATORY PARENTING SEMINAR MAY RESULT IN  A DELAY IN ISSUING FINAL DECREES UNTIL THE SEMINAR IS COMPLETED. 

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.

To file, the Plaintiff will need: 

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 SC-7 - Complaint for divorce with Children (PDF) 

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

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

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

7. Uniform Domestic Relations Form - Affidavit 3 (Parenting Proceeding Affidavit) (PDF ) 

8. Uniform Domestic Relations Form - Affidavit 4 (Health Insurance Affidavit) (PDF  )

9. Child Support Related

   • Child Support Worksheet (Ohio Child Support Guidelines Calculator) - Must be signed by Plaintiff - will be attached to shared parenting plan or separation agreement. 

   • Form AC - 202 - Adams County CSEA Account Setup Sheet (Word | PDF) 

   • Form JFS 07076  Application for Child Support Services 

10. Parenting Seminar Required - See Local Rules (One for each spouse)

    • Form AC-203 Notice of Helping Children Cope With Family Separation Seminar ( Word | PDF)

    • Form AC-204 Helping Children Cope With Family Separation Registration Packet   ( Word | PDF)

11. Parenting Related

    • Form AC-216 Shared Parenting Plan (Word | PDF)

    • Form AC - 205- Miscellaneous Motion - Motion for Shared Parenting (If Applicable) (Word | PDF) 

    • Form AC - 205 - Miscellaneous Motion - Motion for Guardian ad Litem (If Applicable) (Word | PDF) 

    • Form AC - 205 - Miscellaneous Motion - Motion for Parenting Investigation  (If Applicable) (Word | PDF)

    • Form AC - 206 - Adams County Standard Parenting Orders (Word | PDF)  - will be attached to shared parenting plan or separation agreement. 

    • Form AC - 207 - Adams County Standard Parenting Schedule (Word | PDF)   - will be attached to shared parenting plan or separation agreement. 

12. Form AC-xxx - Praecipe for Service (Word | PDF) 

When filing, the Plaintiff may need:

1. Form SC-5 - Motion and Affidavit or Counter Affidavit for Temporary Orders ( PDF)  (not required, but should be filed if party wishes to have orders in place during the pendency of the case) A hearing may be required 

2. Decree of Divorce- Only required for Attorneys at final hearing - use own form. 

3. Decree of Shared Parenting (If applicable)- Only required for Attorneys at final hearing - use own form. 

In response, the Defendant will need:

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 SC - 11 - Answer to Complaint for Divorce With Children ( PDF )

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

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

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

7. Uniform Domestic Relations Form - Affidavit 3 (Parenting Proceeding Affidavit) (PDF ) 

8. Uniform Domestic Relations Form - Affidavit 4 (Health Insurance Affidavit) (PDF  )

9. *Child Support Worksheet (Ohio Child Support Guidelines Calculator) - Must be signed by Defendant- will be attached to shared parenting plan or separation agreement. 

In response, the Defendant may need:

1. Form SC-9 – Counterclaim for Divorce With Children  (PDF ) (this is not required, unless the Defendant chooses to file a Counterclaim)

2. Form SC-5 - Motion and Affidavit or Counter Affidavit for Temporary Orders ( PDF)  (not required, but should be filed if party wishes to have orders in place during the pendency of the case) A hearing may be required 

3. Parenting Related

   • *Form AC-216 Shared Parenting Plan (Word | PDF)

   • *Form AC - 205- Miscellaneous Motion - Motion for Shared Parenting  (Word | PDF) 

   • *Form AC - 205 - Miscellaneous Motion - Motion for Guardian ad Litem (If Applicable) (Word | PDF) 

   • *Form AC - 205 - Miscellaneous Motion - Motion for Parenting Investigation  (If Applicable) (Word | PDF)

   • Form AC - 206 - Adams County Standard Parenting Orders (Word | PDF)   - will be attached to shared parenting plan or separation agreement. 

   • Form AC - 207 - Adams County Standard Parenting Schedule (Word | PDF)   - will be attached to shared parenting plan or separation agreement.