Your case is unique, but you are not alone.

About 41,000 new cases are filed in U.S. courts every weekday. Behind each one is a person trying to understand what happens next. Here’s what the public record can tell you about this matter — and about the people deciding it.

  • Know your judge

    Every judge has a pattern — what they grant, what they deny, how they handle the kinds of motions your case will see.

  • Know your attorney

    See an attorney’s actual track record — case types, courts, and how they’ve performed in front of this judge before.

  • Know your court

    Every courthouse has its own rhythm — filing-to-resolution times, common dispositions, how often cases like yours settle.

Is this judge more likely to rule for the plaintiff or the defendant in cases of this type?

How has your attorney actually performed in front of this judge?

AICasePredict surfaces patterns from public court records. We don’t predict outcomes and we don’t recommend changing your attorney — that’s a conversation for you and them. We just show you what the record already says.

Full Analytics Report

  • Complete case narrative
  • Judge details and rulings
  • Case disposition and outcome
  • All docket entries
  • Related cases and filings
$20
One-time purchase

Case Information

Filed 2023-10-03
Status CLOSED
Type Dissolution
Docket 43 entries
Disposition voluntary dismissal
Photo of Hon. BUCKLER JERRY L

Judge

Hon. BUCKLER JERRY L

Scioto County (OH)

Ohio

View Judge Profile

Docket Entries

  1. RETURN ENVELOPE REG US MAIL - LAURA L LHILLARD - JUDGMENT ENTRY FILED ON MAY 27, 2025 - RETURN TO SENDER (1223 TIMBER LN KINGSTON TN 37763 )
  2. DOMESTIC FILING FEES Receipt: 111534 Date: 10/03/2023
  3. PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE AND WAIVER OF SERVICE OF SUMMONS Receipt: 114261 Date: 01/08/2024 Receipt: 115575 Date: 02/22/2024
  4. NOTICE OF HEARING Judge: BUCKLER, JERRY L Event: DISSO/NC Date: 11/21/2023 Time: 09:45 AM Receipt: 113127 Date: 11/29/2023
  5. WAIVER OF SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING
  6. SEPARATION AGREEMENT
  7. DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION (CLASSIFICATION FORM) DM- DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE WITHOUT CHILDREN - APPROVED BY A BROWN
  8. NOTICE OF HEARING JUDGE: JERRY L BUCKLER EVENT: DISSOLUTION / NO CHILDREN DATE AND TIME: NOVEMBER 21, 2023, BEGINNING AT 9:45 AM Receipt: 113127 Date: 11/29/2023
  9. CERTIFICATE FOR COURT REPORTER FEES Receipt: 113127 Date: 11/29/2023 Receipt: 114261 Date: 01/08/2024
  10. JUDGMENT ENTRY GRANTING DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE - FINAL DECREE - THE COSTS FO THIS PROCEEDING, ABOVE THE DEPOSIT, SHALL BE PAID BY PETITIONER 2 Judge: BUCKLER, JERRY L Receipt: 115575 Date: 02/22/2024 Receipt: 117215 Date: 04/12/2024
  11. ISSUED CERT COPY OF ENTRY TO: - PETITIONER 1 LAURA LYNN HILLARD BY PERSONAL SERVICE BY T.C. - PETITIONER 2 JOHN M HILLARD BY PERSONAL SERVICE BY T.C. Judge: BUCKLER, JERRY L Receipt: 113127 Date: 11/29/2023
  12. ITEMIZED BILL HILLARD, JOHN M was sent bill for $88.00 printed on 11/29/2023
  13. STATE ABSTRACT PROCESSED
  14. AR NOTICE TO PAY COSTS - 30 DAYS PAST DUE HILLARD, JOHN M was sent bill for $88.00 printed on 01/03/2024 Balance: $88.00 Past Due: $88.00
  15. DEFT (JOHN M HILLARD) CONTACTED CLERKS OFFICE TO SET UP PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS: - PAYMENT SCHEDULED FOR - 25TH OF EACH MONTH - FIRST PAYMENT - 1/25/24
  16. AR NOTICE TO PAY COSTS - 30 DAYS PAST DUE HILLARD, JOHN M was sent bill for $10.00 printed on 03/25/2024 Balance: $38.00 Past Due: $10.00
  17. MOTION DEPOSIT Judge: BUCKLER, JERRY L Receipt: 124094 Date: 11/12/2024
  18. MOTION FILING FEES Judge: BUCKLER, JERRY L Receipt: 124094 Date: 11/12/2024
  19. MOTION FOR CONTEMPT, AFFIDAVIT, AND INSTRUCTION FOR SERVICE FILED BY: PETITIONER 2 JOHN M HILLARD, PRO SE
  20. ISSUED CERTIFIED COPY OF MOTION FOR CONTEMPT, AFFIDAVIT, AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE TO: - PETITIONER 1 LAURA L HILLARD BY CERTIFIED MAIL Receipt: 132434 Date: 06/20/2025
  21. NOTICE OF HEARING Judge: JOHNSON, ROBERT M Event: CONTEMPT Date: 01/21/2025 Time: 01:00 PM Receipt: 132434 Date: 06/20/2025
  22. SHOW CAUSE ORDER AND NOTICE - JANUARY 21, 2025 AT 1:00 PM - PLAINTIFF IS ORDERED TO APPEAR Receipt: 133457 Date: 07/17/2025
  23. ENVELOPE RETURNED. ADDRESSED TO: - LAURA L HILLARD - MOTION FOR CONTEMPT - NOT DELIVERABLE AS ADDRESSED Receipt: 133457 Date: 07/17/2025 Receipt: 134083 Date: 08/04/2025
  24. ISSUED CERTIFIED COPY OF MOTION FOR CONTEMPT AND SHOW CAUSE ORDER AND NOTICE TO: - PETITIONER 1 LAURA L HILLARD BY CERTIFIED MAIL ISSUED CERTIFIED COPY OF SHOW CAUSE ORDER TO: - PETITIONER 2 JOHN M HILLARD BY REGULAR MAIL Receipt: 132434 Date: 06/20/2025
  25. ENVELOPE RETURNED. ADDRESSED TO: - LAURA L HILLARD - MOTION FOR CONTEMPT AND SHOW CAUSE ORDER AND NOTICE FOR JANUARY 21, 2025 AT 1:00 PM - NOT DELIVERABLE AS ADDRESSED Receipt: 134083 Date: 08/04/2025 Receipt: 134944 Date: 08/29/2025
  26. NOTICE OF HEARING Judge: JOHNSON, ROBERT M Event: CONTEMPT Date: 02/26/2025 Time: 01:30 PM Receipt: 132434 Date: 06/20/2025
  27. NOTICE OF HEARING Judge: JOHNSON, ROBERT M Event: CONTEMPT Date: 04/14/2025 Time: 10:00 AM Receipt: 132434 Date: 06/20/2025
  28. NOTICE OF HEARING Judge: JOHNSON, ROBERT M Event: CONTEMPT Date: 04/14/2025 Time: 10:00 AM Receipt: 132434 Date: 06/20/2025
  29. JUDGMENT ENTRY - HEARING IS HEREBY RESCHEDULED FOR APRIL 14, 2025, BEGINNING AT 10:00 AM Receipt: 133457 Date: 07/17/2025
  30. ISSUED CERTIFIED COPY OF JUDGMENT ENTRY TO: - PETITIONER 1 LAURA L HILLARD BY REGULAR MAIL - PETITIONER 2 JOHN M HILLARD BY CERTIFIED MAIL Receipt: 132434 Date: 06/20/2025 Receipt: 133457 Date: 07/17/2025
  31. RETURN RECEIPT FILED. SERVED - JOHN M HILLARD - ON 3/7/25 - SIGNED BY JOHN HILLARD Receipt: 134944 Date: 08/29/2025
  32. RETURN ENVELOPE REG US MAIL - LAURA L. HILLARD - JUDGMENT ENTRY FILED 2/28/2025 - "REFUSED" - REISSUED BY CERTIFIED US MAIL Receipt: 132434 Date: 06/20/2025
  33. MAIL RETURN FROM DOMESTIC RELATIONS - LAURA L HILLARD - SEE ATTACHED
  34. NOTICE OF HEARING Judge: JOHNSON, ROBERT M Event: CONTEMPT Date: 05/27/2025 Time: 09:00 AM Receipt: 132434 Date: 06/20/2025
  35. JUDGMENT ENTRY - HEARING IS RESCHEDULED FOR MAY 27, 2025 BEGINNING AT 9:00 AM Receipt: 133457 Date: 07/17/2025
  36. NOTICE OF HEARING Judge: JOHNSON, ROBERT M Event: CONTEMPT Date: 05/27/2025 Time: 09:00 AM Receipt: 132434 Date: 06/20/2025
  37. ISSUED CERTIFIED COPY OF JUDGMENT ENTRY TO: - PETITIONER 1 LAURA L HILLARD BY CERTIFIED MAIL Receipt: 132434 Date: 06/20/2025
  38. ENVELOPE RETURNED. ADDRESSED TO: - LAURA L HILLARD - JUDGMENT ENTRY FILED ON FEBRUARY 28, 2025 - UNCLAIMED - NO REISSUE, HEARING DATE (APRIL 14, 2025) EXPIRED Receipt: 134083 Date: 08/04/2025
  39. CERTIFICATE FOR COURT REPORTER FEES Receipt: 134944 Date: 08/29/2025
  40. JUDGMENT ENTRY - DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR CONTEMPT IS HEREBY DISMISSED - COSTS ASSESSED TO DEFT JOHN M HILLARD Receipt: 133457 Date: 07/17/2025
  41. ISSUED CERTIEFIED COPY OF JUDGMENT ENTRY TO: - PLAINTIFF LAURA L HILLARD BY REGULAR MAIL - DEFENDANT JOHN M HILLARD BY REGULAR MAIL Receipt: 132434 Date: 06/20/2025
  42. ITEMIZED BILL HILLARD, JOHN M was sent bill for $132.89 printed on 05/28/2025
  43. ENVELOPE RETURNED. ADDRESSED TO: - LAURA L HILLARD - JUDGMENT ENTRY FILED 4/16/25 - UNCLAIMED - MOTION FOR CONTEMPT DISMISSED, NO REISSUE

See the patterns behind this case

The free view above tells you who’s in the room. The detailed reports below show how the room tends to behave — using the same public records lawyers quietly rely on before every hearing.

  • Judge Report

    How this judge has ruled in cases like yours — case mix, motion outcomes, and historical docket. Judges set the floor of what’s possible in your courtroom.

  • Attorney vs Judge Report

    Everything in the Judge Report, plus how your attorney has actually performed in front of this judge. Attorneys move you off the floor — or don’t.

Get Free Case Details

Enter your email to receive case information including parties, docket entries, and status updates.

By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.

Need this case removed? Enter your email above — the confirmation email includes a case removal link.