INSTRUCTIONS: OHIO DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO-FAULT DIVORCE) FOR PARTIES WITHOUT MINOR CHILDREN OF THE MARRIAGE PACKET

Husbands and wives who wish to represent themselves during an Ohio divorce without minor children can do so. This article discusses one package available of all the forms necessary for this legal process. These forms can be obtained separately from your local courthouse.

Ohio Dissolution Of Marriage (No-Fault Divorce) For Parties Without Minor Children Of The Marriage Packet Step 1: The first documents in this packet are worksheets used to perform computations necessary to complete various forms. These are for your use and will not be submitted to the court.

Ohio Dissolution Of Marriage (No-Fault Divorce) For Parties Without Minor Children Of The Marriage Packet Step 2: The first court form is a Petition and Waiver of Service. This is completed by both the husband and wife and details their complaint, establishes they have no children, and confirms they are including a Separation Agreement. This document is next in the package and must be completed in full.

Ohio Dissolution Of Marriage (No-Fault Divorce) For Parties Without Minor Children Of The Marriage Packet Step 3: The next five documents are various waivers, including one asking that the 14-day objection period for the responding spouse be omitted, waivers concerning the right to request financial documentation or to seek property, and individual waivers for each spouse confirming they are choosing to represent themselves.

Ohio Dissolution Of Marriage (No-Fault Divorce) For Parties Without Minor Children Of The Marriage Packet Step 4: Those requesting alimony should complete a Spousal Support Deduction Order which will be mailed to the paying spouse's employer.

Ohio Dissolution Of Marriage (No-Fault Divorce) For Parties Without Minor Children Of The Marriage Packet Step 5: The last document is a waiver of venue seeking that your case be moved to another court other than the one currently assigned.