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UDR Form 9

Counterclaim for Divorce With Children

Ohio · Supreme Court of Ohio

This form is used by a Defendant to ask the court for a divorce when the Plaintiff has already filed a Complaint for Divorce or Legal Separation. It asks the court to decide on property division, child custody, and support payments.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used by a Defendant after a Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for Divorce or Legal Separation, especially if there are minor children, adult children in high school, or children with disabilities involved.

Usually filed by the person responding.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The Defendant fills out this form. It is filed after the Plaintiff has already filed a Complaint for Divorce or Legal Separation.
What must be filed with this form?
The instructions state that a Request for Service (Uniform Domestic Relations Form 31/Juvenile Form 10) and a Parenting Proceeding Affidavit (Uniform Domestic Relations Form - Affidavit 3) must be filed with this form.
Does this form ask for a hearing?
The form includes sections for requesting the court to determine an equitable division of property and debts, which relates to the final judgment of the case.

Revision history

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

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