Filing for Dissolution in Clermont County, Ohio

Clermont County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division

2340 Clermont Center Drive, Suite 200, Batavia, OH 45103 • (513) 732-7327 • Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Filing fee: $300–$350. Fee waiver available.

Important things to know about Clermont County

• Court approval is required BEFORE filing — submit completed paperwork to the Compliance Officer first; the Clerk will not accept it until approved.
• Clermont uses a mix of Ohio Supreme Court 'SC' forms and its own numbered local forms (Form 115, 116-A, 605, 606, 627-series, 628-series, 702, 703, 704, 804, etc.).
• Child support and health insurance language must be picked from a numbered template (627-1 through 627-6, and 628-1 through 628-3) that matches your exact custody and insurance situation.
• Filing fees are deposits — if costs exceed the deposit, the balance must be paid before the final decree is filed.
• No credit cards accepted by the Clerk — cash, check, or money order only.
• Compliance Officer will review your paperwork but cannot help you fill it out.

Required forms (all cases)

• Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and Waiver of Service (SC17) — The main joint petition — both spouses sign together.
• Waiver of Service of Summons (SC30) — Both spouses waive formal service since you're filing jointly.
• Separation Agreement (SC19) — Spells out exactly how you've agreed to divide property, debts, spousal support, and all other terms. Both spouses sign.
• Affidavit of Income and Expenses (SC1) — Each spouse files their own — personal info, employment, income, monthly expenses. Or use Waiver Form 703 if both agree.
• Affidavit of Property and Debt (SC2) — Each spouse files their own — all assets and debts. Or use Waiver Form 704 if both agree.
• Classification Form (Form 115) — Clermont-specific intake form — identifies the type of case being filed.
• Notification Form — Self-Represented Party (Form 116-A) — Required for parties without an attorney — one per self-represented spouse.
• Waiver of Counsel (Form 702 / 702-A) — Acknowledges you're proceeding without an attorney.
• Waiver of Magistrate's Decision and 14-Day Objection Period (Form 104-B) — Waives the 14-day objection period after a Magistrate's decision so you can finalize sooner.
• Supplemental Affidavit (Form 804) — Clermont-specific form for any additional information the court needs.

Additional forms with minor children

• Parenting Proceeding Affidavit (SC3) — Required in every case with children — 5-year address history and any other court cases involving the children.
• Health Insurance Affidavit (SC4) — Details each parent's access to health insurance for the children.
• Parental Questionnaire (Form 606) — Clermont-specific questionnaire about parenting arrangements.
• Shared Parenting Plan (SC20) — Use if both parents will share legal custody and significant parenting time.
• Guideline Parenting Schedule (Form 605) — Clermont's standard parenting time schedule — use this or create your own.
• Final Decree of Shared Parenting (Form 601) — Court order establishing shared parenting (only if you chose shared parenting).
• Child Support Computation Worksheet (Form 624) — Standard Ohio child support worksheet — sole residential parent or shared parenting.
• Child Support Worksheet Information Sheet (Form 626) — Additional information the court needs alongside the worksheet.
• Child Support Language (Form 627-1 through 627-6) — Pick the numbered template matching your custody + insurance scenario (residential custodian vs. shared parenting; with vs. without private insurance; one or both obligations deviated).
• Health Insurance Language (Form 628-1 through 628-3) — Pick the numbered template matching your situation (one parent provides; both parents provide; no insurance available).
• IV-D Application (JFS 7076) — Child support enforcement application — required when child support orders are issued.
• CSE Account Information Sheet (Form 509-4) — Sets up your child support account with the Child Support Enforcement Agency.

Related to your dissolution

• Child Support — Calculate, establish, or modify support under Ohio's guidelines.
• Paternity & Custody — Establish parentage and build a parenting plan that protects your children.
• Spousal Support — Pursue or respond to alimony requests during and after divorce.