COURT OF COMMON PLEAS DIVISION OF DOMESTIC RELATIONS CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OHIO ____________________________________ PLAINTIFF vs. : : CASE NO. DR ________________________ JUDGE ______________________________ : ____________________________________ DEFENDANT : JUDGMENT ENTRY OF DIVORCE (NO CHILDREN) (No Personal Jurisdiction) This cause came on for hearing on the ______ day of _______________, 20____ and was duly Honorable ______________________________, Judge of the Domestic Relations heard before the Division of the Court of Common Pleas or Magistrate ______________________________to whom this cause was referred by the Honorable ______________________________, Judge of the Domestic Relations Division of the Court of Common Pleas, upon the Complaint of Plaintiff and the evidence, Defendant being in default of Answer or other pleading although duly served with process, according to law. The Court finds that Plaintiff was a resident of the State of Ohio for more than six (6) months immediately preceding the filing of the Complaint and venue is proper in this county. The Court further finds: (Check one of the following two boxes) Defendant was not a resident of the State of Ohio at any time during the marriage, did not live in the marital relationship with Plaintiff within the State of Ohio, and/or does not have real property in the State of Ohio; -OR- Service of process was perfected upon the Defendant by posting or publication; therefore, this Court is without personal jurisdiction over Defendant. The parties were married as alleged and there are no minor children of the marriage. The Court further finds that Plaintiff has established the cause of living separate and apart for one year without cohabitation, incompatibility, not denied, ________________________________________, and by reason thereof Plaintiff is entitled to a divorce. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that Plaintiff is hereby granted a divorce from Defendant and that the marriage contract heretofore existing between the parties is hereby dissolved and set aside. H 252 __ TP.DOC (Revised 2/2012) American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com 1 The Court finds that the "duration of the marriage" is from ____________ until ____________. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that Plaintiff Defendant Plaintiff's Defendant's interest in the real property located at __________________________________________________, the legal description of which is Plaintiff Defendant is attached as Exhibit _____ and incorporated herein as if fully rewritten. Plaintiff Defendant to said property within _____ days of ordered to execute a deed in favor of the journalization of this order. Upon his/her failure to do so, this decree shall operate as a conveyance thereof, and the Clerk is directed to certify so much as is necessary of this decree to effectuate such conveyance to the county fiscal officer and county recorder. is hereby awarded as division of property IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that Plaintiff (DOB: _______________) be and is hereby restored to her former name of ______________________________. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the costs of this proceeding shall be paid by Plaintiff. IT IS SO ORDERED. ______________________________________ MAGISTRATE ______________________________________ JUDGE ____________________________________ PLAINTIFF ____________________________________ ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF H 252 __ TP.DOC (Revised 2/2012) American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com 2 D-____________ Divorce w/No Children(No Personal Jurisdiction)(H252) ___ Case number, names (Judge, Plaintiff, and Defendant) and the date of the hearing are correct. ___ Action upon Complaint of Plaintiff...Defendant in default of Answer or other pleading though duly served with process ___ Residency requirement of Plaintiff: Plaintiff resident of Ohio/6 months and venue is proper in this county. ___ Defendant was not a resident of Ohio at anytime during the marriage, did not live in the marital relationship with Plaintiff in Ohio, and/or does not have real property in the State of Ohio [OR] Service of process was perfected upon Defendant by posting or publication, therefore Court is without personal jurisdiction over Defendant. ___ Check to make sure no minor children of the marriage. ___ Check the cause for divorce ___ Check duration of the marriage and the hearing date are correct. ___ If Plaintiff owns real estate make sure that all the names are correct and that the legal description is attached. ___ Maiden name or prior name, if desired by wife, with dob. ___ Court costs shall be paid by Plaintiff. ___ JE is signed by Plaintiff and counsel, if applicable. ___ Casenote American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com