Allocation of Parental Rights and Responsibilities Form Assistant

This interview will help you fill out the forms to file for custody and parenting time (visitation) in Ohio, officially called a "Complaint for Allocation of Parental Rights and Responsibilities." 

You must have established paternity (also called parentage) to use this Form Assistant. Learn more about establishing custody for unmarried parents in Ohio, including paternity. 

You will need to:

• Register for an account. Registering will allow you to save and complete this form on your own schedule.  
• Start with Step 1 and do not skip ahead. The steps must be completed in order. 
• Enter your information completely and correctly. 
• Pace yourself and take breaks. All the information you fill out will be saved. You can click "Save & Exit" and return to complete your form.   

If possible, use a computer so that you can easily download your completed form or email it to yourself.