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Court

Geauga County

Ohio

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Case Information

Filed 2023-02-27
Status Closed
Type Divorce With Children (dc)
Docket 157 entries
Disposition uncontested

Parties

Plaintiff Richards, Jason
Defendant Richards, Jody
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Judge

Hon. Paschke Carolyn J

Geauga County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. (DR) CHECK ISSUED TO: STEVEN L AUGUST CO LPA
  2. INITIAL FILING FEES ON DOMESTIC CASES Receipt: 152599 Date: 02/27/2023
  3. CASE DESIGNATION SHEET FILED. Attorney: MAGYAROS, ANNE S (0047586)
  4. CONFIDENTIAL/SEALED PRIVACY INFO FILED. Attorney: MAGYAROS, ANNE S (0047586)
  5. COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE WITH MINOR CHILDREN FILED. Attorney: MAGYAROS, ANNE S (0047586) Receipt: 160520 Date: 04/25/2024
  6. PRECIPE FILED. (FEDEX) Attorney: MAGYAROS, ANNE S (0047586)
  7. PARENTING PROCEEDING AFFIDAVIT (R.C. 3127.23(A)) FILED. (JASON RICHARDS) Attorney: MAGYAROS, ANNE S (0047586)
  8. CONVENIENCE FEE - PAYPAL Convenience Fee Receipt: 152599 Date: 02/27/2023
  9. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  10. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  11. MAGISTRATES ORDER FILED. (TEMPORARY MUTUAL RESTRAINING ORDER) Receipt: 160520 Date: 04/25/2024
  12. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  13. Issue Date: 03/03/2023 Service: SUMMONS WITH COMPLAINT, AFFIDAVIT & TRO - FX Method: FEDERAL EXPRESS SERVICE - CP Cost Per: $22.00 RICHARDS, JODY 8551 TANGLEWOOD TRAIL CHAGRIN FALLS, OH 44023 Tracking No: F000005294 Receipt: 160520 Date: 04/25/2024
  14. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT, AFFIDAVIT AND TRO SENT SUMMONS - CIVIL - FX Sent on: 03/03/2023 15:45:34.46 Receipt: 160520 Date: 04/25/2024
  15. Proof of Delivery FEDEX JOY RICHARDS (SIGNED J RUCHARDS 03/07/23)
  16. NOTICE OF APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT, JODY RICHARDS FILED. Attorney: AUGUST, STEVEN L (0059886)
  17. ANSWER AND COUNTERCLAIM FOR DIVORCE, CHILD SUPPORT, SPOUSAL SUPPORT, ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, AND OTHER EQUITABLE RELIEF FILED. DEPOSIT ON ANSWER, CROSSCLAIM OR COUNTERCLAIM - DOMESTIC PAID BY STEPHEN AUGUST CO LPA/ATTY FOR DEFENDANT Attorney: AUGUST, STEVEN L (0059886) Receipt: 153141 Date: 03/27/2023
  18. NOTICE OF SERVICE OF DEFENDANT'S REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS DIRECTED TO PLAINTIFF FILED. Attorney: AUGUST, STEVEN L (0059886)
  19. CONVENIENCE FEE - PAYPAL Convenience Fee Receipt: 153141 Date: 03/27/2023
  20. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  21. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  22. CASE SCHEDULED Event: PRETRIAL Date: 10/26/2023 Time: 9:00 am Judge: HEFFTER, SARAH L Location:
  23. AFFIDAVIT REGARDING PARENTING PROCEEDING (R.C. 3127.23) FILED. (JODY RICHARDS) Attorney: AUGUST, STEVEN L (0059886)
  24. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  25. REPLY TO COUNTERCLAIM FILED. Attorney: MAGYAROS, ANNE S (0047586)
  26. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  27. MAGISTRATES ORDER 1) PRETRIAL NOTICE 2) TRIAL NOTICE AND STATEMENT 3) DISCOVERY DEADLINE FILED. Receipt: 160520 Date: 04/25/2024
  28. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  29. MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO DISCOVERY FILED. PO Attorney: MAGYAROS, ANNE S (0047586)
  30. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  31. CASE SCHEDULED Event: CONTESTED DIVORCE Date: 01/10/2024 Time: 9:00 am Judge: HEFFTER, SARAH L Location: Result: CASE TRANSFERRED
  32. CASE SCHEDULED Event: CONTESTED DIVORCE Date: 01/11/2024 Time: 9:00 am Judge: HEFFTER, SARAH L Location: Result: CASE TRANSFERRED
  33. NOTICE OF APPEARANCE FILED. Attorney: BLY, BRIAN L (0083199)
  34. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  35. MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL WITH CONSENT FILED. PO Attorney: MAGYAROS, ANNE S (0047586)
  36. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  37. MAGISTRATES ORDER FILED. GRANTING ATTORNEY MAGYAROS WITHDRAWAL AS COUNSEL Receipt: 160520 Date: 04/25/2024
  38. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  39. AGREED MAGISTRATE'S ORDER FILED. RE: MODIFYING 3/3/2023 MAG ORDER Receipt: 160520 Date: 04/25/2024
  40. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  41. MAGISTRATES ORDER FILED. RE: EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO DISCOVERY Receipt: 160520 Date: 04/25/2024
  42. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  43. NOTICE OF SERVICE FILED. Attorney: BLY, BRIAN L (0083199)
  44. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  45. MOTION TO SHOW CAUSE, FOR ATTORNEY FEES, LITIGATION EXPENSES, AND OTHER RELIEF. (PO) Attorney: AUGUST, STEVEN L (0059886)
  46. MOTION FOR ORDER REQUIRING PLAINTIFF TO VACATE MARITAL RESIDENCE FILED. (PO) Attorney: AUGUST, STEVEN L (0059886)
  47. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE FILED. (CERTIFIED MAIL) Attorney: AUGUST, STEVEN L (0059886)
  48. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  49. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  50. JUDGMENT ENTRY FILED. TRANSFERRING MATTER (TO KLS) Receipt: 160520 Date: 04/25/2024
  51. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  52. MAGISTRATE'S SUMMONS AND ORDER FILED. TO: JASON RICHARDS Receipt: 160520 Date: 04/25/2024
  53. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  54. Issue Date: 09/15/2023 Service: COPY MOTION SHOW CAUSE & MAG.SUMMONS & ORDER SENT Method: CERTIFIED MAIL - CP Cost Per: $15.00 RICHARDS, JASON 8551 TANGLEWOOD TRAIL CHAGRIN FALLS, OH 44023 Tracking No: 9414726699042213919891 Receipt: 160520 Date: 04/25/2024
  55. MAGISTRATES ORDER FILED. (RE: MARITAL RESIDENCE, NOTICE OF PRETRIAL/SETTLEMENT CONF) Receipt: 160520 Date: 04/25/2024
  56. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  57. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE-RICHARDS, JASON Method : CERTIFIED MAIL - CP Issued : 09/15/2023 Service : COPY MOTION SHOW CAUSE & MAG.SUMMONS & ORDER SENT Served : 09/25/2023 Return : 09/25/2023 On : RICHARDS, JASON Signed By : UNREADABLE SIGNATURE Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : SIGNED - NO SERVICE DATE. Tracking #: 9414726699042213919891
  58. CASE SCHEDULED Event: PRETRIAL Date: 11/21/2023 Time: 3:00 pm Judge: STARRETT, KEVIN L Location: Result: COMPLETED
  59. CASE SCHEDULED Event: PRETRIAL Date: 10/26/2023 Time: 9:00 am Judge: STARRETT, KEVIN L Location: Result: CASE TRANSFERRED
  60. CASE SCHEDULED Event: PRETRIAL Date: 10/26/2023 Time: 9:00 am Judge: HEFFTER, SARAH L Location: Result: CASE TRANSFERRED
  61. CASE SCHEDULED Event: CONTEMPT Date: 11/21/2023 Time: 3:00 pm Judge: STARRETT, KEVIN L Location: Result: COMPLETED
  62. CASE SCHEDULED Event: CONTESTED DIVORCE Date: 01/10/2024 Time: 9:00 am Judge: STARRETT, KEVIN L Location: Result: CANCELLED Result: CONTINUED
  63. CASE SCHEDULED Event: CONTESTED DIVORCE Date: 01/11/2024 Time: 9:00 am Judge: STARRETT, KEVIN L Location: Result: CONTINUED
  64. PLAINTIFF'S NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS FILED. Attorney: BLY, BRIAN L (0083199)
  65. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  66. MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM FILED. PO Attorney: AUGUST, STEVEN L (0059886)
  67. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  68. MAGISTRATES ORDER FILED. (RE: APPOINTMENT OF GAL) Receipt: 160520 Date: 04/25/2024
  69. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  70. MOTION TO SHOW CAUSE, FOR ATTORNEY FEES, LITIGATION EXPENSES, AND OTHER RELIEF FILED. PO Attorney: AUGUST, STEVEN L (0059886)
  71. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE FILED. (CERTIFIED MAIL) Attorney: AUGUST, STEVEN L (0059886)
  72. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  73. MAGISTRATE'S SUMMONS AND ORDER FILED. TO: JASON RICHARDS Receipt: 160520 Date: 04/25/2024
  74. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  75. Issue Date: 11/13/2023 Service: COPY MOTION SHOW CAUSE & MAG.SUMMONS & ORDER SENT Method: CERTIFIED MAIL - CP Cost Per: $15.00 RICHARDS, JASON 5014 NOB HILL DRIVE CHAGRIN FALLS, OH 44022 Tracking No: 9414726699042213922044 Receipt: 160520 Date: 04/25/2024
  76. DEFENDANT'S WITNESS LIST FILED. Attorney: AUGUST, STEVEN L (0059886)
  77. DEFENDANT'S EXHIBIT LIST FILED. Attorney: AUGUST, STEVEN L (0059886)
  78. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  79. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  80. PLAINTIFF'S WITNESS AND EXHIBIT LIST FILED. Attorney: BLY, BRIAN L (0083199)
  81. AFFIDAVIT OF PROPERTY AND DEBT FILED. (JODY RICHARDS) Attorney: AUGUST, STEVEN L (0059886)
  82. AFFIDAVIT OF BASIC INFORMATION, INCOME, AND EXPENSES FILED. (JODY RICHARDS) Attorney: AUGUST, STEVEN L (0059886)
  83. DEFENDANT'S PRETRIAL STATEMENT FILED. Attorney: AUGUST, STEVEN L (0059886)
  84. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  85. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  86. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  87. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  88. AFFIDAVIT OF BASIC INFORMATION, INCOME AND EXPENSES(JASON RICHARDS) Attorney: BLY, BRIAN L (0083199)
  89. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  90. AFFIDAVIT OF PROPERTY AND DEBT FILED (JASON RICHARDS) Attorney: BLY, BRIAN L (0083199)
  91. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  92. PLAINTIFFS PRE-TRIAL STATEMENT FILED Attorney: BLY, BRIAN L (0083199)
  93. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  94. CASE SCHEDULED Event: CONTESTED DIVORCE Date: 02/16/2024 Time: 9:00 am Judge: STARRETT, KEVIN L Location: Result: COMPLETED
  95. MAGISTRATES ORDER FILED. (RE: STATUS, SCHEDULING NOTICE) Receipt: 160520 Date: 04/25/2024
  96. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  97. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE - RICHARDS, JASON Method : CERTIFIED MAIL - CP Issued : 11/13/2023 Service : COPY MOTION SHOW CAUSE & MAG.SUMMONS & ORDER SENT Served : Return : 11/27/2023 On : RICHARDS, JASON Signed By : UNREADABLE Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 9414726699042213922044
  98. MOTION FOR TEMPORARY ORDERS FILED. PO Attorney: AUGUST, STEVEN L (0059886)
  99. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  100. MAGISTRATE'S ORDER FILED. [RE: NOTICE OF ATTORNEY TELEPHONE CONFERENCE] Receipt: 160520 Date: 04/25/2024
  101. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  102. MAGISTRATE'S ORDER FILED. [RE: TEMPORARY ORDERS] Receipt: 160520 Date: 04/25/2024
  103. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  104. PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR COMMUNICATION THROUGH OUR FAMILY WIZARD FILED. PO Attorney: BLY, BRIAN L (0083199)
  105. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  106. MAGISTRATES ORDER FILED. ORDER REGARDING OURFAMILYWIZARD FILED. Receipt: 160520 Date: 04/25/2024
  107. MAGISTRATES ORDER FILED. RE: COMMUNICATION THROUGH OUR FAMILY WIZARD - GRANTED Receipt: 160520 Date: 04/25/2024
  108. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  109. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  110. MOTION FOR TEMPORARY CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD, TO TERMINATE DEFENDANT'S VISITATION, AND FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS FILED. Attorney: AUGUST, STEVEN L (0059886)
  111. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  112. MAGISTRATES ORDER FILED. (RE:CUSTODY, VISITATION, RESTRAINING ORDER) Receipt: 160520 Date: 04/25/2024
  113. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  114. AMENDED MAGISTRATE'S ORDER FILED. [RE: CUSTODY, VISITATION, RESTRAINING ORDER] Receipt: 160520 Date: 04/25/2024
  115. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  116. DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE WITNESS AND EXHIBIT LIST AND TO EXCHANGE EXHIBITS FILED. Attorney: AUGUST, STEVEN L (0059886)
  117. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  118. MAGISTRATES ORDER FILED. RE: EXTENSION TO FILE WITNESS LIST - GRANTED Receipt: 160520 Date: 04/25/2024
  119. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  120. DEFENDANT'S WITNESS AND EXHIBIT LIST FILED. Attorney: AUGUST, STEVEN L (0059886)
  121. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  122. MOTION FOR EXTENSION TO FILE GAL REPORT (PO) Attorney: ZUKOWSKY, AMICHAI E (0093007)
  123. PLAINTIFFS MOTION TO CONTINUE TRIAL (PO) Attorney: BLY, BRIAN L (0083199)
  124. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  125. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  126. MAGISTRATES ORDER FILED. (RE: CONTINUANCE OF TRIAL) - DENIED Receipt: 160520 Date: 04/25/2024
  127. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  128. MAGISTRATES ORDER FILED. (RE: EXTENSION TO FILE GAL REPORT) - DENIED Receipt: 160520 Date: 04/25/2024
  129. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  130. PLAINTIFF'S SUPPLEMENTAL WITNESS AND EXHIBIT LIST FILED. Attorney: BLY, BRIAN L (0083199)
  131. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  132. NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM REPORT FILED. Attorney: ZUKOWSKY, AMICHAI E (0093007)
  133. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  134. MAGISTRATE'S ORDER FILED. [RE: OURFAMILYWIZARD COMMUNICAION SERVICES] Receipt: 160520 Date: 04/25/2024
  135. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  136. AGREED JUDGMENT ENTRY FIELD. [RE: GAL FEES] Receipt: 160520 Date: 04/25/2024 Receipt: 160522 Date: 04/25/2024
  137. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  138. JUDGMENT ENTRY OF DIVORCE FILED. (DECREE) ***PLAINTIFF PAY COSTS AFTER APPLICATION OF FILING FEE*** Receipt: 160522 Date: 04/25/2024 Receipt: 160714 Date: 05/02/2024
  139. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  140. ORDER FILED. (HEALTH INSURANCE AND EXPENSES ORC 3119.29 - .56) Receipt: 160522 Date: 04/25/2024
  141. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  142. CERT COPY OF JE DECREE AND TS COPY OF HEALTH ORDER MADE AND SENT TO ATTY BLY AND ATTY AUGUST BY REGULAR MAIL. Receipt: 160522 Date: 04/25/2024
  143. NOTICE TO VITAL STATISTICS SENT TO STATE OF OHIO Receipt: 160714 Date: 05/02/2024
  144. COST BILL
  145. IMAGE FOR A/R COLLECTIONS BILLING Initial Billing Sent on: 04/25/2024 09:07:58.31
  146. INITIAL NOTICE WITH ITEMIZED STATEMENT SENT TO RICHARDS, JASON was sent bill for $38.56. Printed on 04/25/2024 09:08:07.26.
  147. ENTRY OF APPEARANCE FILED Attorney: DRAIN, MICHAEL (0003656)
  148. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  149. JOINT MOTION TO ADOPT AGREED JUDGMENT ENTRY FILED. PO Attorney: AUGUST, STEVEN L (0059886) Attorney: DRAIN, MICHAEL (0003656)
  150. DOMESTIC - DEPOSIT ON POST DECREE MOTION: PAID BY: STEVEN L AUGUST CO LPA/ATTY FOR DEFENDANT Attorney: AUGUST, STEVEN L (0059886) Receipt: 161799 Date: 06/13/2024
  151. CONVENIENCE FEE - PAYPAL Convenience Fee Receipt: 161799 Date: 06/13/2024
  152. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  153. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  154. AGREED JUDGMENT ENTRY FILED AGREEMENT PERTAINING TO 24DV39- INCORPORATE TERMS IN THIS CASE Receipt: 168130 Date: 04/01/2025
  155. EFILING CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
  156. COST ON MOTION TO: ADOPT AJE Receipt: 168130 Date: 04/01/2025
  157. COST BILL (06/13/2024 - 02/28/2025)

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