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Trumbull County

Ohio

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Case Information

Filed 2023-06-07
Status CLOSED
Type Dr Divorce
Docket 146 entries
Disposition decree

Parties

Plaintiff Motika, Susan
Defendant Motika, Stephen
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Judge

Hon. Harwood, Sandra Stabile

Trumbull County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. DEPOSIT FROM: J.P. MORGAN (Attorney) on behalf of SUSAN MOTIKA (PLAINTIFF) Receipt: 464520 Date: 06/07/2023
  2. COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE WITHOUT CHILDREN, INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE, MOTION FOR TEMPORARY ORDERS, NOTICE OF HEARING, AND MUTUAL TRO FILED BY ATTY J P MORGAN ON BEHALF OF SUSAN MOTIKA (PLAINTIFF) Receipt: 464520 Date: 06/07/2023
  3. CAUSE OF ACTION: INCOMPATIBILITY, EXTREME MENTAL CRUELTY, AND GROSS NEGLECT OF DUTY
  4. FILING FEE FOR EACH CAUSE OF ACTION AND EACH UNDERTAKING
  5. NOTICE SENT: DR SPEEDY MAILER Sent on: 06/20/2023 10:01:54.53
  6. HEARING SET: Event: MOTION FOR TEMPORARY ORDERS Date: 07/05/2023 Time: 2:30 pm Judge: SWAUGER, TERRY Location: JUVENILE COURTROOM-1ST FLOOR 1HR HEARING, SET ON NEW MOTION FOR TEMP ORDERS FILED BY ATTY. MORGAN. SUSAN MOTIKA (PLAINTIFF); J.P. MORGAN (Attorney) on behalf of SUSAN MOTIKA (PLAINTIFF) Event Staff: Staff: ASSIGNMENT COMMISSIONER: JIMENEZ, STEPHANIE Result Staff: Staff: ASSIGNMENT COMMISSIONER: JIMENEZ, STEPHANIE Result: CONTINUED
  7. SUMMONS WITH COPY OF COMPLAINT AND AFFIDAVIT ISSUED TO PROCESS SERVER MANNY NITES FOR PERSONAL SERVICE ON STEPHEN MOTIKA
  8. Issue Date: 06/20/2023 Service: DR SUMMONS Method: PERSONAL SERVICE Provider: PROCESS SERVER - MANNY NITES Cost Per: $ MOTIKA, STEPHEN 275 PORTAL DRIVE CORTLAND, OH 44410 Tracking No: P000065634
  9. NOTICE TO SERVE RETURNED ENDORSED ON JUNE 22, 2023 @11:21 AM FOR PERSONAL SERVICE ON STEPHEN MOTIKA (275 PORTAL DR., CORTLAND, OH 44410) BY PROCESS SERVER MANNY NITES.
  10. NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL WITH SERVICE FILED BY ATTY ANTHONY G ROSSI III ON BEHALF OF STEPHEN MOTIKA (DEFENDANT)
  11. MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE, CERTIFICATION, AND JUDGMENT ENTRY FILED BY: ANTHONY G ROSSI III (Attorney) on behalf of STEPHEN MOTIKA (DEFENDANT) FOR THE HEARING ON JULY 5, 2023 AT 2:30 P.M. SENT TO JUDGE Receipt: 465990 Date: 07/05/2023
  12. ANSWER TO COMPLAINT AND COUNTERCLAIM FOR DIVORCE WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND MUTUAL TRO FILED BY ANTHONY G ROSSI III (Attorney) on behalf of STEPHEN MOTIKA (DEFENDANT) Receipt: 466054 Date: 07/06/2023
  13. COUNTERCLAIM AND SERVICE FILED BY DEFENDANT. Receipt: 466054 Date: 07/06/2023
  14. ANSWER TO COUNTERCLAIM WITH PROOF OF SERVICE FILED BY J.P. MORGAN (Attorney) on behalf of SUSAN MOTIKA (PLAINTIFF)
  15. NOTICE OF DISCOVERY WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY ANTHONY G ROSSI III (Attorney) on behalf of STEPHEN MOTIKA (DEFENDANT)
  16. NOTICE OF DISCOVERY FILED BY J.P. MORGAN (Attorney) on behalf of SUSAN MOTIKA (PLAINTIFF)
  17. REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS DIRECTED TO PLAINTIFF WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY ANTHONY G ROSSI III (Attorney) on behalf of STEPHEN MOTIKA (DEFENDANT)
  18. HEARING SET: The following event: MOTION FOR TEMPORARY ORDERS scheduled for 07/05/2023 at 2:30 pm has been rescheduled as follows: Event: MOTION FOR TEMPORARY ORDERS Date: 08/28/2023 Time: 1:30 pm Judge: SWAUGER, TERRY Location: JUVENILE COURTROOM-1ST FLOOR 1HR HEARING, SET ON MOTION FOR TEMP ORDERS FILED BY ATTY. MORGAN. HEARING CONTINUED FROM 7/5/23 TO 8/28/23 AT 1:30PM. HEARING SET WITH BOTH COUNSEL. SUSAN MOTIKA (PLAINTIFF); STEPHEN MOTIKA (DEFENDANT); J.P. MORGAN (Attorney) on behalf of SUSAN MOTIKA (PLAINTIFF); ANTHONY G ROSSI III (Attorney) on behalf of STEPHEN MOTIKA (DEFENDANT) Event Staff: Staff: ASSIGNMENT COMMISSIONER: JIMENEZ, STEPHANIE Result Staff: Staff: ASSIGNMENT COMMISSIONER: JIMENEZ, STEPHANIE Result: COMPLETED
  19. NOTICE SENT: DR SPEEDY MAILER Sent on: 07/10/2023 11:12:00.67
  20. JOURNAL ENTRY GRANTING CONTINUANCE TO AUGUST 28, 2023 AT 1:30 PM. SEE J/E SWAUGER, MAGISTRATE
  21. RULE 58 NOTICE ISSUED TO PARTIES, ATTY MORGAN AND ATTY ROSSI
  22. POSTAGE
  23. NOTICE OF ANTHONY G ROSSI III (Attorney) on behalf of STEPHEN MOTIKA (DEFENDANT)
  24. AFFIDAVIT OF BASIC INFORMATION, INCOME, AND EXPENSES FILED BY J.P. MORGAN (Attorney) on behalf of SUSAN MOTIKA (PLAINTIFF)
  25. NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE FILED BY J.P. MORGAN (Attorney) on behalf of SUSAN MOTIKA (PLAINTIFF)
  26. DEPOSIT FROM:
  27. COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE WITHOUT CHILDREN FILED
  28. CAUSE OF ACTION:
  29. FILING FEE FOR EACH CAUSE OF ACTION AND EACH UNDERTAKING
  30. NOTICE SENT:
  31. HEARING SET:
  32. SUMMONS WITH COPY OF COMPLAINT AND AFFIDAVIT ISSUED TO DEFENDANT BY
  33. PERSONAL OR RESIDENCE SERVICE BY
  34. NOTICE TO SERVE RETURNED ENDORSED ON [___] FOR PERSONAL SERVICE ON [___].
  35. NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL WITH SERVICE FILED BY
  36. MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE, CERTIFICATION, AND JUDGMENT ENTRY FILED BY:
  37. ANSWER AND COUNTERCLAIM WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY
  38. COUNTERCLAIM AND SERVICE FILED BY DEFENDANT.
  39. ANSWER FILED BY
  40. NOTICE OF
  41. NOTICE OF
  42. REQUEST FOR
  43. Hearing
  44. HEARING SET:
  45. NOTICE SENT:
  46. JOURNAL ENTRY GRANTING CONTINUANCE TO:
  47. RULE 58 NOTICE ISSUED
  48. POSTAGE
  49. NOTICE OF
  50. AFFIDAVIT FILED
  51. HEARING SET:
  52. NOTICE SENT:
  53. JOURNAL ENTRY GRANTING CONTINUANCE TO:
  54. RULE 58 NOTICE ISSUED
  55. POSTAGE
  56. NOTICE OF
  57. AFFIDAVIT FILED
  58. NOTICE OF
  59. AFFIDAVIT FILED
  60. MAGISTRATE'S ORDER FILED
  61. RULE 58 NOTICE ISSUED
  62. POSTAGE
  63. NOTICE SENT:
  64. HEARING SET:
  65. REFUND OF DEPOSIT LESS COSTS TO: J.P. MORGAN
  66. REFUND OF DEPOSIT LESS COSTS TO: J.P. MORGAN
  67. POST DECREE MOTION TO COMPEL (SIGN QDRO), PROOF OF SERVICE, REQUEST FOR SERVICE AND EXHIBIT FILED BY J.P. MORGAN (Attorney) on behalf of SUSAN MOTIKA (PLAINTIFF) - SENT TO JUDGE Receipt: 487461 Date: 08/28/2024
  68. NOTICE SENT: DR SPEEDY MAILER Sent on: 09/17/2024 10:45:38.75
  69. HEARING SET: Event: MOTION TO COMPEL Date: 10/30/2024 Time: 1:30 pm Judge: SWAUGER, TERRY Location: JUVENILE COURTROOM-1ST FLOOR 1HR HEARING, SET ON NEW MOTION TO COMPEL ON THE QUDRO FILED BY ATTY. MORGAN. HEARING SET WITH BOTH COUNSEL. Event Staff: Staff: ASSIGNMENT COMMISSIONER: JIMENEZ, STEPHANIE
  70. DR CERTIFIED MAIL - RESTRICTED DELIVERY TO DEFENDANT
  71. Issue Date: 09/17/2024 Service: DR MOTION SENT BY C-MAIL, RESTRICTED DELIVERY Method: DR CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Cost Per: $9.58 MOTIKA, STEPHEN 2802 BUSHNELL CAMPBELL RD FOWLER, OH 44418 Tracking No: 9489009000276500853814
  72. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : DR CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Issued : 09/17/2024 Service : DR MOTION SENT BY C-MAIL, RESTRICTED DELIVERY Served : 09/23/2024 Return : 10/02/2024 On : MOTIKA, STEPHEN Signed By : STEPHEN MOTIKA Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 948900900027650085381
  73. FIRST NOTICE OF DELINQUENT COURT COSTS SENT MOTIKA, STEPHEN was sent notice for $60.67. Balance: $60.67 Past Due: $60.67 Printed on 10/11/2024 14:03:45.83.
  74. DEPOSIT FROM:
  75. COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE WITHOUT CHILDREN FILED
  76. CAUSE OF ACTION:
  77. FILING FEE FOR EACH CAUSE OF ACTION AND EACH UNDERTAKING
  78. NOTICE SENT:
  79. HEARING SET:
  80. SUMMONS WITH COPY OF COMPLAINT AND AFFIDAVIT ISSUED TO DEFENDANT BY
  81. PERSONAL OR RESIDENCE SERVICE BY
  82. NOTICE TO SERVE RETURNED ENDORSED ON [___] FOR PERSONAL SERVICE ON [___].
  83. NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL WITH SERVICE FILED BY
  84. MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE, CERTIFICATION, AND JUDGMENT ENTRY FILED BY:
  85. ANSWER AND COUNTERCLAIM WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY
  86. COUNTERCLAIM AND SERVICE FILED BY DEFENDANT.
  87. ANSWER FILED BY
  88. NOTICE OF
  89. NOTICE OF
  90. REQUEST FOR
  91. Hearing
  92. HEARING SET:
  93. NOTICE SENT:
  94. JOURNAL ENTRY GRANTING CONTINUANCE TO:
  95. RULE 58 NOTICE ISSUED
  96. POSTAGE
  97. NOTICE OF
  98. AFFIDAVIT FILED
  99. NOTICE OF
  100. AFFIDAVIT FILED
  101. MAGISTRATE'S ORDER FILED
  102. RULE 58 NOTICE ISSUED
  103. POSTAGE
  104. NOTICE SENT:
  105. HEARING SET:
  106. SUBPOENA FILED SHOWING ISSUED BY ATTORNEY FOR SERVICE ON:
  107. NOTICE OF
  108. SUBPOENA FILED SHOWING ISSUED BY ATTORNEY FOR SERVICE ON:
  109. AFFIDAVIT FILED
  110. AFFIDAVIT FILED
  111. JOURNAL ENTRY FILED; RE:
  112. RULE 58 NOTICE ISSUED
  113. POSTAGE
  114. NOTICE SENT:
  115. HEARING SET:
  116. JOURNAL ENTRY FILED; RE:
  117. RULE 58 NOTICE ISSUED
  118. POSTAGE
  119. NOTICE SENT:
  120. HEARING SET:
  121. NOTICE SENT:
  122. HEARING SET:
  123. NOTICE SENT:
  124. HEARING SET:
  125. JOURNAL ENTRY FILED; RE:
  126. RULE 58 NOTICE ISSUED
  127. POSTAGE
  128. NOTICE SENT:
  129. HEARING SET:
  130. FINAL DECREE OF DIVORCE GRANTED
  131. CERTIFIED COPIES ISSUED TO:
  132. PERSONAL OR RESIDENCE SERVICE BY
  133. COMPLETE RECORD
  134. BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS
  135. VITAL STATISTICS FEE
  136. ONE-HALF COSTS FOR DEFENDANT'S COSTS FOR FILING FEE
  137. XXX COSTS APPLIED TO:
  138. XXX COST STATEMENT SENT TO:
  139. REFUND OF DEPOSIT TO:
  140. REFUND OF DEPOSIT TO:
  141. POST DECREE MOTION FILED; RE: OTHER
  142. NOTICE SENT:
  143. HEARING SET:
  144. DR CERTIFIED MAIL - RESTRICTED DELIVERY
  145. CERTIFIED MAIL ISSUED TO
  146. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE

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