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CPO Form 5

Information for Parenting Proceeding Affidavit

Ohio · Supreme Court of Ohio

This form is an affidavit used when asking the court for a parenting order (custody or visitation) as part of a Domestic Violence Civil Protection Order Petition. It asks the person filling it out to confirm details about the children and any other court cases involving the children's custody.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form must be filed and served with the first paperwork filed by each person in a parenting proceeding that is part of a Domestic Violence Civil Protection Order Petition.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The form requires the person filling it out to state under oath or affirmation that the cases involve the custody of a child or children and that the statements are true.
What is this form used for?
It is used when requesting a parenting order in a Domestic Violence Civil Protection Order Petition.
Does this form require listing my address?
The form includes a section where a person can request that the court not disclose their current address or that of the children because their safety might be at risk.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026.

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