Judgment Entry - Decree of Divorce With Children
Ohio · Supreme Court of Ohio
This form is a document used by the court to officially write down the final decision (Judgment Entry) when a divorce case involving children is finished. It records the court's findings about the marriage, property, and parenting arrangements.
Where this fits in a case
JudgmentStage: Judgment
This form is used at the final hearing of a divorce case with children, after all evidence and testimony have been presented to the judge.
Prepared by the court or clerk.
Common questions
- Who fills out this form?
- This form is a Judgment Entry, meaning it is filled out by the court (the judge or magistrate) to record the final decision. Great care must be taken to fill it out correctly.
- Does this form decide everything?
- It records the court's findings on many topics, including whether the divorce should be granted, how property is divided, and parenting plans.
- Is this form used at the beginning of the case?
- No, this form is used at the final hearing, not when the case first starts.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026.
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