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Portage Co

Ohio

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Case Information

Filed 2023-10-05
Status CLOSED
Type Dr Never Married
Docket 72 entries
Disposition other terminations

Parties

Plaintiff Balluh, Amber L
Defendant Matheny, Francis J
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Judge

Hon. Berger Robert W Probate

Portage County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. COMPLAINT FOR CHILD SUPPORT TO ADOPT. ADMIN. ORDERS Attorney: MORRISON, NANCY (66028)
  2. COMPUTERIZED RESEARCH
  3. COMPUTERIZATION FEE
  4. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
  5. SUMMONS ANSWER AND NOTICE OF HEARING FOR 11/03/15 @ 2:45 PM
  6. Issue Date: 08/12/2015 Service: SUMMONS FOR ANSWERW/ NOH FOR 11/03/15 @ 2:45 PM & COMPLT TO ADOPT ADMIN ORDER (J) Method: CERTIFIED MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $ 6.71 MATHENY, FRANCIS J 147 GAME DRIVE MUNROE FALLS, OH 44262 Tracking No: 7266990420300393932
  7. Issue Date: 08/12/2015 Service: SUMMONS FOR ANSWERW/ NOH FOR 11/03/15 @ 2:45 PM & COMPLT TO ADOPT ADMIN ORDER (J) Method: REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $ 0.71 BALLUH, AMBER L 1738 STATE ROUTE 303; APT 153 STREETSBORO, OH 44241 Tracking No: R000028942
  8. HEARING SET: Event: A HEARING ON MOTION TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS Date: 11/03/2015 Time: 2:45 pm Judge: LYLE, ROXANA R. Location:
  9. UNSUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL (JUV) Issued : 08/12/2015 Service : SUMMONS FOR ANSWER (J) Served : 09/08/2015 Return : 09/09/2015 On : MATHENY, FRANCIS J Signed By : Reason : (JUV) UNSUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : RETURNED UNCLAIMED. ITEMS TO BE SENT REG MAIL. HRG REMAINS SET 11/3/15 @ 2:45PM Tracking #: 7266990420300393932
  10. INNER OFFICE MAIL FAILURE OF SERVICE NOTIFICATION - RETURNED UNCLAIMED. ITEMS TO BE SENT REG MAIL. HRG REMAINS SET 11/3/15 @ 2:45PM Requester Notified Tracking number: 7266990420300393932
  11. INSTRUCTIONS FOR RE-SERVICE
  12. Issue Date: 09/09/2015 Service: SUMMONS FOR ANSWERW/ NOH FOR 11/03/15 @ 2:45 PM & COMPLT TO ADOPT ADMIN ORDER (J) Method: REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $ .71 MATHENY, FRANCIS J 147 GAME DRIVE MUNROE FALLS, OH 44262 Tracking No: R000029183
  13. LETTER/CORRESPONDENCE TO ATTY MORRISON TO INFORM HER THE ANSWER DAY FOR THIS CASE IS 10-08-15 & AS OF THIS DATE, NO ANSWER HAS BEEN FILED W THE COURT
  14. MAGISTRATE'S DEC./ORDER. 11-03-15 CMPLT TO ADOPT ADMIN ORDER HRG. NEITHER PLTF, NOR DEF APPEARED. ATTY MORRISON APPEARED ON BEHALF OF PCCSEA. THE MAGISTRATE MAKES FINDINGS UPON AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES PRESENT & THE PLEADINGS AS FOLLOWS: 1. THE ADMIN ORDER FILED HEREIN IS ADOPTED & MADE AN ORDER OF THIS COURT; 2. THE PLTF IS THE R/P AND L/C OF THE CHILD; 3. CHILD SUPPT & MEDICAL SUPPT SHALL BE PAID AS FOLLOWS: EFFECT 03-01-15 ON THE 1ST DAY OF THE MONTH IF PRIV HEALTH INS IS BEING PROV THE DEF, FRANCIS J MATHENY SHALL PAY CHILD SUPPT IN THE AMT OF $186.78/MO PER CHILD (1) + 2% PROC CHRG FOR A TOTAL OBLIG OF $190.52/MO. IF HEALTH INS IS NOT BEING PROV, DEF SHALL PAY CHILD SUPPT IN THE AMT OF $186.78/MO PER CHILD (1) + 2% PROC CHRG AND CASH MEDICAL SUPPT IN THE AMT OF $0.00/MO + 2% PROC CHRG FOR A TOTAL OBLIG IN THE AMT OF $190.52/MO. PRIV HEALTH INS IS NOT AVAIL AT A REAS COSTS TO EITHER PARTY. DEF SHALL BE RESPON FOR 43% OF THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF THE CHILD & THE PLTF SHALL BE RESPON FOR 57%. DEF TO PAY CC OF THESE PROCEEDINGS. COPY TO A. BALLUH, F. MATHENY, CSEA
  15. COST BILL SENT TO FRANCIS MATHENY, 147 GAME DR, MUNROW FALLS OH 44262 IN THE AMT OF $57.30 DUE IN FULL BY 12-05-15 COST BILL PLTF VS DEF Sent on: 11/05/2015 07:27:07
  16. MOTION TO DETERMINE ARREARAGE AND PAYMENT OF ARREARAGE Attorney: MORRISON, NANCY (66028)
  17. REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS FILED BY: Attorney: MORRISON, NANCY (66028)
  18. COMPUTERIZED RESEARCH
  19. COMPUTERIZATION FEE
  20. MOTION FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT FILED BY: Attorney: MORRISON, NANCY (66028)
  21. ENTRY CITING PARTY OF CONTEMPT OF COURT
  22. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
  23. SUMMONS FOR CONTEMPT FAILURE TO PAY SUPPORT W/NOH FOR 9/06/16 @ 2:15PM
  24. Issue Date: 07/15/2016 Service: SUMMONS FOR CONTEMPT W/NOH 9/06/16 @ 2:15PM, MTDA, RQST FOR DOCS, MOT CHGING CONTEMPT & ENTRY CITING (J) Method: CERTIFIED MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $0.00 MATHENY, FRANCIS J 147 GAME DRIVE MUNROE FALLS, OH 44262 Tracking No: 7266990420600912758
  25. Issue Date: 07/15/2016 Service: SUMMONS FOR CONTEMPT (J) Method: REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $0.47 BALLUH, AMBER L 1486 SAINT CHARLES DR STREETSBORO, OH 44241 Tracking No: R000031837
  26. HEARING SET: Event: A HRG. ON MOT. TO DETERMINE ARREARAGES & CONTEMPT Date: 09/06/2016 Time: 2:15 pm Judge: LYLE, ROXANA R. Location: Portage County Juvenile Court Result: CANCELLED(J)
  27. UNSUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL (JUV) Issued : 07/15/2016 Service : SUMMONS FOR CONTEMPT (J) Served : 08/12/2016 Return : 08/15/2016 On : MATHENY, FRANCIS J Signed By : Reason : (JUV) UNSUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : RET OF CERT MAIL MARKED "UNCLAIMED" FOR HRG SCHED 09/06/16 @ 2:15 . HRG TO BE RESET TO 9/20/16 @ 1:00PM. ITEMS SENT REG MAIL Tracking #: 7266990420600912758
  28. INNER OFFICE MAIL FAILURE OF SERVICE NOTIFICATION - RET OF CERT MAIL MARKED "UNCLAIMED" FOR HRG SCHED 09/06/16 @ 2:15 . HRG TO BE RESET TO 9/20/16 @ 1:00PM. ITEMS Requester Notified Tracking number: 7266990420600912758
  29. INSTRUCTIONS FOR RE-SERVICE & NEW NOH 09/20/16 @ 1:00PM. COPY TO A. BALLUH
  30. Issue Date: 08/15/2016 Service: NEW NOH 9/20/16 @ 1:00PM, SUMMONS FOR CONTEMPT, MOT FOR CONT, ENTRY CITING MTDA & RQST FOR DOCS(J) Method: REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $0.47 MATHENY, FRANCIS J 147 GAME DRIVE MUNROE FALLS, OH 44262 Tracking No: R000032098
  31. HEARING SET: Event: A HRG. ON MOT. TO DETERMINE ARREARAGES & CONTEMPT Date: 09/20/2016 Time: 1:00 pm Judge: LYLE, ROXANA R. Location: Portage County Juvenile Court
  32. AFFIDAVIT OF INDIGENCY SIGNED BY: FRANCIS J. MATHENY
  33. ORDER ASSIGNING COUNSEL ORDER ASSIGNING COUNSEL PLTF VS DFNT Sent on: 09/21/2016 08:41:05.22 Attorney: PUBLIC DEFENDER ()
  34. HEARING SET: Event: A HRG. ON MOT. TO DETERMINE ARREARAGES & CONTEMPT -NOTICE TO: AMBER BALLUH FRANCIS MATHENY NANCY MORRISON PUBLIC DEFENDER Date: 11/10/2016 Time: 3:00 pm Judge: LYLE, ROXANA R. Location: Portage County Juvenile Court
  35. MAGISTRATE'S ORDER - MTDA & CONTEMPT HRG 09/20/16. PLTF APPEARED AND WAS UNREP BY COUNSEL. DEF APPEARED AND WAS UNREP BY COUNSEL. ATTY MORRISON APPEARED ON BEHALF OF PCCSEA. THE COURT FINDS THAT THIS MATTER IS CONTINUED TO 11/10/16 @ 3:00PM TO AFFORD DEF AN OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN COUNSEL.
  36. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
  37. Issue Date: 10/04/2016 Service: MAGISTRATE'S ORDER(J) Method: REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $0.47 BALLUH, AMBER L 1486 SAINT CHARLES DR STREETSBORO, OH 44241 Tracking No: R000032566 MATHENY, FRANCIS J 147 GAME DRIVE MUNROE FALLS, OH 44262 Tracking No: R000032567
  38. HEARING SET: Event: A HRG. ON MOT. TO DETERMINE ARREARAGES & CONTEMPT NOTICE TO: AMBER L BALLUH FRANCIS J MATHENY NANCY MORRISON PUBLIC DEFENDER Date: 01/05/2017 Time: 2:30 pm Judge: LYLE, ROXANA R. Location: Portage County Juvenile Court
  39. MAGISTRATE'S ORDER - MTDA & CONT HRG 11/10/16. PLTF DID NOT APPEAR AND WAS UNREP BY COUNSEL. DEF DID NOT APPEAR AND WAS REP BY THE PUBLIC DEF. ATTY MORRISON APPEARED ON BEHALF OF PCCSEA. THE MAG FINDS THAT CSEA HAS REQ A CONTINUANCE AND ORDERS THIS MATTER SHALL BE RE-SCHED FOR HRG ON 01/05/17 @ 2:30PM
  40. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
  41. Issue Date: 12/21/2016 Service: MAGISTRATE'S ORDER(J) Method: REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $0.47 BALLUH, AMBER L 1486 SAINT CHARLES DR STREETSBORO, OH 44241 Tracking No: R000033177 MATHENY, FRANCIS J 147 GAME DRIVE MUNROE FALLS, OH 44262 Tracking No: R000033178
  42. Issue Date: 12/21/2016 Service: MAGISTRATE'S ORDER(J) Method: INNER OFFICE (JUV) Cost Per: $ MATHENY, FRANCIS J c/o ATTY: PUBLIC DEFENDER 209 S CHESTNUT ST STE 400 RAVENNA, OH 44266 Tracking No: I000001709
  43. HEARING SET: Event: A HEARING ON SENTENCING NOTICE TO: AMBER L BALLUH FRANCIS J MATHENY NANCY MORRISON PUBLIC DEFENDER Date: 03/30/2017 Time: 2:00 pm Judge: LYLE, ROXANA R. Location: Portage County Juvenile Court
  44. MAGISTRATE'S DEC./ORDER - MTDA & CONTEMPT HRG 01/05/17. PLTF, AMBER BALLUH, DID NOT APPEAR AND WAS UNREP BY COUNSEL. DEF, FRANCIS MATHENY, APPEARED AND WAS REP BY THE PUBLIC DEF. ATTY MORRISON APPEARED ON BEHALF OF PCCSEA. MAG FINDS THAT DEF, UPON THE RECORD, ADMITTED HE IS IN CONTEMPT OF THIS COURT'S ORDER BY FAILING TO PAY HIS CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATION, AND THAT HE KNOWINGLY WAIVED A HRG AND CONSENTED TO THE COURT ENTERING A FINDING OF CONTEMPT. THE MAG FINDS THAT AN ARREARAGE IN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS HAS ACCRUED IN THIS MATTER IN THE AMT OF $3,681.73 AS OF 12/31/16. IN CONSIDERATION THEREOF, DEF, FRANCIS MATHENY, IS FOUND TO BE IN CONTEMPT OF COURT FOR FAILING TO PAY HIS CHILD SUPPORT AS ORDERED. PURGE/SANCTIONS/SENTENCING IN THIS MATTER IS SCHED FOR 03/3017. DEF SHALL MAKE ALL FUTURE REG SUPPORT PYMTS IN THE AMT OF $186.78/MO/CHILD (1) PLUS PROC FEE AND SHALL PAY AN ADDITIONAL $37.36/MO ON ARREARS PLUS PROC FEE. FRANCIS MATHENY MAY PURGE THIS CONTEMPT BY PAYING THE ARREARS PAYMENT OF $37.36 AS ORDERED ON A MONTHLY BASIS BETWEEN NOW AND NEXT HRG DATE. THIS ARREARS PYMT CAN ONLY BE MADE ON THE CASE ONCE THE MONTHLY CURRENT SUPPORT OBLIGATION HAS BEEN PAID IN FULL FOR THAT MONTH. CC TO BE PAID BY DEF.
  45. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
  46. Issue Date: 01/27/2017 Service: MAGISTRATE'S DECISION/ORDER Method: REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $0.46 BALLUH, AMBER L 1486 SAINT CHARLES DR STREETSBORO, OH 44241 Tracking No: R000033442 MATHENY, FRANCIS J 147 GAME DRIVE MUNROE FALLS, OH 44262 Tracking No: R000033443
  47. Issue Date: 01/27/2017 Service: MAGISTRATE'S DECISION/ORDER Method: INNER OFFICE (JUV) Cost Per: $ MATHENY, FRANCIS J c/o ATTY: PUBLIC DEFENDER 209 S CHESTNUT ST STE 400 RAVENNA, OH 44266 Tracking No: I000001727
  48. MAGISTRATE'S DEC./ORDER - SENTENCING HRG 03/30/17. PLTF DID NOT APPEAR AND WAS UNREP BY COUNSEL. DEF APPEARED AND REP BY PUBLIC DEF. ATTY MORRISON APPEARED ON BEHALF OF PCCSEA. THE MAG HEARD STATEMENTS OF COUNSEL AND THE PARTIES. THE MAG FINDS THAT BASED UPON DEF'S PAYMENTS AND THE FACT HE PURGED THE CONTEMPT, THE CONTEMPT IS CONSIDERED DISMISSED. IN CONSIDERATION THEREOF, THE CONTEMPT IS PURGED AND DISMISSED. ALL OTHER ORDERS REMAIN IN EFFECT. DEF, FRANCIS MATHENY, IS TO REMAIN CURRENT IN HIS CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATION, INCLUDING PAYMENTS ON ARREARAGES, FOR 12 CONSECUTIVE MONTHS FOLLOWING THE DATE OF THE HEARING. DEF SHALL MAKE ALL FUTURE REG SUPPORT PAYMENTS IN THE AMT OF $186.78/MO/CHILD (1) PLUS PROC FEE AND SHALL PAY AN ADDITIONAL $37.36/MO ON ARREARS PLUS PROC FEE. ASSIGNED COUNSEL FEE IS ASSESSED IN THE AMT OF $25.00. CC TO BE PAID BY DEF, FRANCIS MATHENY
  49. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
  50. Issue Date: 04/13/2017 Service: MAGISTRATE'S DECISION/ORDER Method: REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $0.46 BALLUH, AMBER L 16849 LIBBY RD MAPLE HTS, OH 44137 Tracking No: R000034071 MATHENY, FRANCIS J 147 GAME DRIVE MUNROE FALLS, OH 44262 Tracking No: R000034072
  51. Issue Date: 04/13/2017 Service: MAGISTRATE'S DECISION/ORDER Method: INNER OFFICE (JUV) Cost Per: $ MATHENY, FRANCIS J c/o ATTY: PUBLIC DEFENDER 209 S CHESTNUT ST STE 400 RAVENNA, OH 44266 Tracking No: I000001811
  52. PARTY REQUESTED APPOINTED COUNSEL OR PUBLIC DEFENDER
  53. COST BILL SENT TO FRANCIS MATHENY, 147 GAME DR, MUNROE FALLS, OH 44262 IN THE AMT OF $152.88 DUE IN FULL BY 5/13/17 COST BILL PLTF VS DEF Sent on: 04/13/2017 11:34:36.14
  54. NOTICE OF REVISED CHILD SUPPORT FILED BY CSEA Attorney: FRANK, REGINA (84550)
  55. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION/ORDER. AMBER L BALLUH IS THE RP OF THE CHILD. FRANCIS J MATHENY SHALL BE THE CHILD SUPPT OBLIGOR. AMBER L BALLUH SHALL BE THE HEALTH INSURANCE OBLIGOR. CHILD SUPPT OBLIGOR SHALL PAY $119.97/MO, PLUS 2% PROC CHG AND $18.20/MO, PLUS 2% PROC CHG FOR CASH MED SUPPT, FOR A TOTAL OF $140.93/MO. OBLIGOR SHALL PAY $23.99/MO, PLUS 2% PROC CHG AS PAYMENT ON ARREARS. OBLIGOR SHALL PAY 56% AND OBLIGEE SHALL PAY 44% OF THE COSTS OF THE UNINSURED MED EXPENSES.
  56. Issue Date: 03/13/2020 Service: NOTICE OF REVISED CHILD SUPPORT (J) Method: REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $0.50 BALLUH, AMBER L 3601 MARTENEY AVE KENT, OH 44240 Tracking No: R000042051 MATHENY, FRANCIS J 747 LONGBOW LN APT B BOZEMAN, MT 59718 Tracking No: R000042052
  57. BATCH SCAN: COMPLETE FILE
  58. JOURNAL ENTRY: AN ORDER OF TRANSFER PURSUANT TO R.C. 2301.03(P)
  59. JUDGMENT ENTRY - ACCEPTANCE OF TRANSFER FILED.
  60. CSEA DISPOSITION.
  61. COPY ISSUED TO DOMESTIC COURT.
  62. NOTICE OF REVISED AMOUNT OF CHILD SUPPORT AND CASH MEDICAL SUPPORT.
  63. CSEA, MAGISTRATES DECISION FILED (R53).
  64. CSEA NOTICE UNDER RULE 53 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL, FACSIMILE OR COURTHOUSE MAIL BOX AMBER L BALLUH (PLAINTIFF);
  65. CSEA NOTICE UNDER RULE 53 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL, FACSIMILE OR COURTHOUSE MAIL BOX FRANCIS J MATHENY (DEFENDANT);
  66. INSTRUCTIONS FROM CSEA FILED.
  67. Issue Date: 10/13/2023 Service: TITLE 4 D SERVICE Method: 4D REGULAR MAIL (CP) Cost Per: $0.00 BALLUH, AMBER L Tracking No: M000035773
  68. INSTRUCTIONS FROM CSEA FILED.
  69. Issue Date: 10/13/2023 Service: TITLE 4 D SERVICE Method: 4D REGULAR MAIL (CP) Cost Per: $0.00 MATHENY, FRANCIS J 89 E MAGNOLIA DR BELGRADE, MT 59714 Tracking No: M000035774
  70. (CSEA) JUDGMENT ENTRY REVISED CHILD SUPPORT AND CASH MEDICAL SUPPORT ORDER FILED WITH EXHIBITS ATTACHED (R58).
  71. CSEA NOTICE OF RULE 58 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL OR FACSIMILE AMBER L BALLUH (PLAINTIFF); CSEA RULE 58 (NOTICE) Sent on: 11/01/2023 08:48:12.21 AMBER L BALLUH (PLAINTIFF); AMBER L BALLUH (PLAINTIFF);
  72. CSEA NOTICE OF RULE 58 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL OR FACSIMILE FRANCIS J MATHENY (DEFENDANT);

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