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UDR Form 17

Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and Waiver of Service of Summons

Ohio · Supreme Court of Ohio

This form is used to ask the court to end a marriage when both people involved have already agreed on all the details, such as dividing property, debts, and parenting arrangements. It asks the court to officially end the marriage and approve the agreements made by the couple.

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Where this fits in a case

Respond

Stage: Respond

This form is used when both people who were married have reached an agreement on everything related to ending the marriage, including property division and child care. It requires filing a Separation Agreement and other parenting documents if children are involved.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who should file this form?
The form is for the two people who were married to file together. It requires signatures from both Petitioner 1 and Petitioner 2.
Does this form help if we disagree on things?
The instructions state this form is for when the parties have already agreed on all aspects of the termination.

Revision history

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

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