Ohio § 3117.05
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3117.05, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3117.05.
(A) Prior to or during pendency of any action for divorce, annulment, or legal separation,
one or both spouses may file in the court of common pleas a petition for conciliation,
to preserve the marriage by effecting a reconciliation, or to amicably settle the
controversy between the spouses, so as to avoid further litigation over the issues
involved. (B) The petition shall be captioned substantially as follows: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF _ COUNTY, OHIO In Re: No. _________________________________________ _____________________________________________ and PETITION FOR CONCILIATION _____________________________________________ (C) The petition shall: (1) Allege facts showing a controversy between the spouses which may, unless a reconciliation
or settlement is achieved, result in dissolution of the marriage or disruption of
the household; (2) State the name and age of each minor child whose welfare may be affected by the controversy; (3) State the names and addresses of the parties; (4) Name as respondent any other person who has any relation to the controversy, stating
his address if known to the petitioner; (5) State any other information that the court by rule requires; (6) Request the aid of the court to effect a reconciliation or an amicable settlement
of the controversy between the parties. (D) The clerk of the court of common pleas shall provide, at the expense of the county,
blank forms for petitions for filing pursuant to this chapter. Any employee of the county engaged in conciliation duties shall assist any person
at his request in the preparation and presentation of any such petition. All public officers in each county shall refer to the conciliation judge all petitions
and complaints made to them in respect to controversies within the purview of this
chapter. (E) No fee shall be charged for filing the petition, nor shall any fee be charged by
any officer for the performance of any duty pursuant to this chapter. (F) Conciliation case files shall be closed, but may be opened for inspection by any
party, his counsel, or other proper person, upon written authority of the conciliation
judge.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3117.05
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3117.05 cover?
Section 3117.05 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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