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Court

Geauga County

Ohio

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Case Information

Filed 2023-05-15
Status Closed
Type Divorce With Children (dc)
Docket 72 entries
Disposition Uncontested

Parties

Plaintiff Obrien, Michael Corey
Defendant Obrien, Jennifer Benzle
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Judge

Hon. Paschke Carolyn J

Geauga County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. DEPOSIT ON DIVORCE: MADE BY IBOLD & OBRIEN/ATTY FOR PLNTF Receipt: 154008 Date: 05/15/2023
  2. INITIAL FILING FEES ON DOMESTIC CASES Receipt: 154008 Date: 05/15/2023
  3. CASE DESIGNATION SHEET FILED. Attorney: IBOLD, DENNIS J (0001519)
  4. CONFIDENTIAL/SEALED PRIVACY INFO FILED. Attorney: IBOLD, DENNIS J (0001519)
  5. COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE FILED. Attorney: IBOLD, DENNIS J (0001519)
  6. AFFIDAVIT REGARDING CUSTODY PURSUANT TO OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 3127.23 FILED. (MICHAEL COREY OBRIEN) Attorney: IBOLD, DENNIS J (0001519)
  7. HEALTH INSURANCE AFFIDAVIT FILED. (MICHAEL CORY OBRIEN) Attorney: IBOLD, DENNIS J (0001519)
  8. MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM FILED. PO Attorney: IBOLD, DENNIS J (0001519)
  9. REQUEST FOR PERSONAL SERVICE FILED. (SHERIFF) Attorney: IBOLD, DENNIS J (0001519)
  10. CONVENIENCE FEE - PAYPAL Convenience Fee Receipt: 154008 Date: 05/15/2023
  11. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  12. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  13. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  14. Issue Date: 05/16/2023 Service: SUMMONS WITH COMPLAINT Method: PERSONAL SERVICE - CP Provider: CUYAHOGA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Cost Per: $3.00 OBRIEN, JENNIFER BENZLE 1205 WARREN ROAD 3RD FL APT LAKEWOOD, OH 44107 Tracking No: P000015871
  15. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT SENT (N) SUMMONS - CIVIL Sent on: 05/16/2023 14:19:47.67
  16. Issue Date: 05/16/2023 Service: PACKET FOR SERVICE ON RESPONDENT Method: CERTIFIED MAIL - CP Cost Per: $15.00 CUYAHOGA COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT ATTN CIVIL DIVISION 1215 W 3RD ST CLEVELAND, OH 44113 Tracking No: 9414726699042204380310
  17. CASE SCHEDULED Event: TEMPORARY MOTIONS HEARING (TM) Date: 07/17/2023 Time: 9:00 am Judge: STARRETT, KEVIN L Location: Result: CONTINUED
  18. MAGISTRATE'S ORDER FILED. [RE: MUTUAL RESTRAINING ORDERS]
  19. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  20. MAGISTRATE'S ORDER FILED. [RE: SCHEDULING CMC/TO HEARING]
  21. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  22. MAGISTRATES ORDER FILED. (APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM)
  23. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  24. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE-CUYAHOGA COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT Method : CERTIFIED MAIL - CP Issued : 05/16/2023 Service : PACKET FOR SERVICE ON RESPONDENT Served : 05/22/2023 Return : 05/24/2023 On : CUYAHOGA COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT Signed By : SIGNATURE UNREADABLE Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 9414726699042204380310
  25. UNSUCCESSFUL SERVICE - NOTICE OF FAILURE OF SERVICE SENT TO ATTY IBOLD RE: JENNIFER BENZLE OBRIEN (N) NOTICE OF FAILURE OF SERVICE Sent on: 06/26/2023 11:50:44.42
  26. NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OF JAMES E. ICKES FILED. Attorney: ICKES, JAMES E (0072892)
  27. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  28. AFFIDAVIT OF PROPERTY AND DEBT FILED. (MICHAEL COREY O'BRIEN) Attorney: IBOLD, DENNIS J (0001519)
  29. AFFIDAVIT OF BASIC INFORMATION, INCOME, AND EXPENSES FILED. (MICHAEL COREY O'BRIEN) Attorney: IBOLD, DENNIS J (0001519)
  30. HEALTH INSURANCE AFFIDAVIT FILED. (MICHAEL COREY O'BRIEN) Attorney: IBOLD, DENNIS J (0001519)
  31. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  32. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  33. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  34. MOTION TO CONTINUE AND TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE A RESPONSIVE PLEADING FILED. PO Attorney: ICKES, JAMES E (0072892)
  35. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  36. MAGISTRATES ORDER FILED. (RE: CONTINUANCE OF CMC/TO HEARING, EXTENSION)
  37. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  38. CASE SCHEDULED Event: TEMPORARY MOTIONS HEARING (TM) Date: 09/05/2023 Time: 9:00 am Judge: STARRETT, KEVIN L Location: Result: COMPLETED Result: HEARING CONVERTED INTO
  39. MAGISTRATE'S ORDER FILED. [RE: RESETTING CMC/TO HEARING]
  40. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  41. STIPULATED MOTION TO CONTINUE TEMPORARY HEARING SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 AT 9:00 A.M. FILED. PO Attorney: ICKES, JAMES E (0072892)
  42. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  43. ACKNOWLEDGMENT/WAIVER OF SERVICE FILED. (SUMMONS & COMPLAINT)
  44. CASE SCHEDULED Event: PRETRIAL Date: 12/08/2023 Time: 9:00 am Judge: STARRETT, KEVIN L Location: Result: COMPLETED
  45. MAGISTRATES ORDER FILED. (RE: STATUS, PRETRIAL)
  46. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  47. CASE SCHEDULED Event: ATTORNEY CONFERENCE Date: 09/05/2023 Time: 9:00 am Judge: STARRETT, KEVIN L Location: Result: COMPLETED
  48. ORDER FILED. RE: STIPULATED CONTINUANCE OF CMC/TO HEARING
  49. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  50. ANSWER OF DEFENDANT FILED. Attorney: ICKES, JAMES E (0072892)
  51. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  52. CASE SCHEDULED Event: PRETRIAL Date: 01/24/2024 Time: 9:00 am Judge: STARRETT, KEVIN L Location: Result: COMPLETED
  53. MAGISTRATE'S ORDER FILED. [RE: STATUS, PRETRIAL NOTICE]
  54. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  55. MAGISTRATES ORDER FILED. (RE: STATUS, FINAL PRETRIAL, TRIAL NOTICE)
  56. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  57. AGREED MAGISTRATE'S ORDER FILED. [TEMPORARY ORDERS]
  58. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  59. CASE SCHEDULED Event: PRETRIAL Date: 03/15/2024 Time: 10:00 am Judge: STARRETT, KEVIN L Location: Result: COMPLETED
  60. CASE SCHEDULED Event: CONTESTED DIVORCE Date: 04/18/2024 Time: 9:00 am Judge: STARRETT, KEVIN L Location: Result: HEARING CONVERTED INTO
  61. CASE SCHEDULED Event: PRETRIAL Date: 04/18/2024 Time: 9:00 am Judge: STARRETT, KEVIN L Location: Result: CASE SETTLED
  62. CASE SCHEDULED Event: PRETRIAL Date: 05/30/2024 Time: 10:00 am Judge: STARRETT, KEVIN L Location: Result: CASE CLOSED
  63. CASE SCHEDULED Event: CONTESTED DIVORCE Date: 07/02/2024 Time: 9:00 am Judge: STARRETT, KEVIN L Location: Result: CASE CLOSED
  64. MAGISTRATES ORDER FILED. (RE: STATUS, SCHEDULING, TRIAL NOTICE)
  65. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  66. JUDGMENT ENTRY AND DECREE OF DIVORCE FILED (COSTS TO PLAINTIFF, MICHAEL COREY OBRIEN)
  67. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  68. AGREED JUDGMENT ENTRY FILED (GAL FEES)
  69. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  70. ORDER FILED. HEALTH INSURANCE & EXPENSES
  71. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  72. CERT COPY OF JE DECREE AND TS HEALTH ORDER ALL MADE AND SENT TO ATTY DENNIS IBOLD AND ATTY JAMES ICKES

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