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Portage Co

Ohio

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Case Information

Filed 2023-05-26
Status CLOSED
Type Dr Never Married
Docket 96 entries
Disposition other terminations

Parties

Plaintiff Schwab, Clara A
Defendant Smith, Franklin 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 ORDER FILED BY CSEA
  2. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE FILED BY CSEA
  3. SUMMONS ANSWER AND NOTICE OF HEARING FOR 6/06/18 @ 1:15 PM
  4. Issue Date: 03/15/2018 Service: SUMMONS FOR ANSWER W/ NOH FOR 6/06/18 @ 1:15 PM & COMPLT TO ADOPT (J) Method: CERTIFIED MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $0.00 SMITH, FRANKLIN J 3763 MAHONING AVE., NW WARREN, OH 44483 Tracking No: 7266990420900985364
  5. Issue Date: 03/15/2018 Service: SUMMONS FOR ANSWER W/ NOH FOR 6/06/18 @ 1:15 PM & COMPLT TO ADOPT (J) Method: REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $0.47 SCHWAB, CLARA 10010 N ASHINGTON RD GARRETTSVILLE, OH 44231 Tracking No: R000036549
  6. HEARING SET: Event: A HEARING ON MOTION TO ADOPT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS Date: 06/06/2018 Time: 1:15 pm Judge: LYLE, ROXANA R. Location: Portage County Juvenile Court
  7. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL (JUV) Issued : 03/15/2018 Service : SUMMONS FOR ANSWER (J) Served : 03/17/2018 Return : 03/19/2018 On : SMITH, FRANKLIN J Signed By : FRANKLIN J. SMITH Reason : (JUV) SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 7266990420900985364
  8. LETTER OF CORRESPONDENCE TO ATTY MORRISON ADVISING THAT THE ANS IN THIS MATTER WAS DUE 4/14/18, AND AS OF THIS DATE, NO ANS HAS BEEN FILED W/ THE COURT.
  9. MAGISTRATE'S DECISION/ORDER. - HRG 6/06/18. PLTF APPEARED AND WAS UNREP BY COUNSEL. DEF DID NOT APPEAR AND WAS UNREP BY COUNSEL. ATTY MORRISON APPEARED ON BEHALF OF PCCSEA. THE MAG FINDS UPON AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES THAT THE ADMIN ORDER FILED HEREIN AND ATTACHED AS EX 1 IS ADOPTED AND MADE AN ORDER OF THIS COURT. PLTF IS THE RP/LC OF THE CHILD. DEF, FRANKLIN J. SMITH SHALL BE THE CHILD SUPPT OBLIGOR. W/ INS, DEF SHALL PAY CHILD SUPPT IN THE AMT OF $134.60 / MO / CHILD (1) + 2% PROC FEE. W/O INS, DEF SHALL PAY CHILD SUPPT IN THE AMT OF $134.60 / MO / CHILD (1) + $0.00 CASH MED SUPPT / MO + 2% PROC FEE. EFFECT 1/01/17. HEALTH INS IS NOT CURRENTLY ACCESSIBLE @ REASON COST TO EITHER PARENT THRU EMPLOYMENT. PLTF AND DEF SHALL EACH BE RESPON FOR 50% OF ALL UNINSURED MED EXP.
  10. NUNC PRO TUNC - THIS ENTRY CORRECTS THE MAG DEC/ORDER FILED 6/0818 WHERE THE ORIG WORKSHEET HAS AN ERROR AND WAS CORRECTED (SEE ATTACHED)
  11. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE FILED BY CSEA
  12. Issue Date: 07/05/2018 Service: NUNC PRO TUNC MAGISTRATE'S DECISION/ORDER Method: REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $0.47 SCHWAB, CLARA 10010 N ASHINGTON RD GARRETTSVILLE, OH 44231 Tracking No: R000037372 SMITH, FRANKLIN J 3763 MAHONING AVE., NW WARREN, OH 44483 Tracking No: R000037373
  13. RETURN OF NUNC PRO TUNC MAG DEC/ORDER SENT TO FRANKLIN J. SMITH @ 3763 MAHONING AVE, NW, WARREN, WARREN, OH 44483 MARKED NOT DELIV AS ADDRESSED
  14. JOURNAL ENTRY: AN ORDER OF TRANSFER PURSUANT TO R.C. 2301.03(P)
  15. BATCH SCAN: COMPLETE FILE
  16. JUDGMENT ENTRY - ACCEPTANCE OF TRANSFER FILED.
  17. CSEA DISPOSITION.
  18. COPY ISSUED TO DOMESTIC COURT.
  19. TERMINATION OF SUPPORT PAYMENTS TO PO CTY WELFARE DEPT FILED (R58).
  20. CSEA NOTICE OF RULE 58 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL OR FACSIMILE CLARA A SCHWAB (PLAINTIFF); CSEA RULE 58 (NOTICE) Sent on: 06/02/2023 09:01:51.81 CLARA A SCHWAB (PLAINTIFF);
  21. CSEA NOTICE OF RULE 58 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL OR FACSIMILE FRANKLIN J SMITH (DEFENDANT);
  22. CSEA NOTICE OF RULE 58 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL OR FACSIMILE CSEA ATTY (Attorney) on behalf of PO CTY DEPT OF JOB & FAMILY SERVICES (INTERVENOR)
  23. (CSEA) FAILURE OF SERVICE. NOTICE ISSUED TO CSEA. FAILURE OF SERVICE (CSEA) Sent on: 06/09/2023 08:30:28.32
  24. RE-ISSUE INSTRUCTIONS FOR RE-SERVICE FROM CSEA FILED.
  25. Issue Date: 06/23/2023 Service: TITLE 4 D SERVICE Method: 4D REGULAR MAIL (CP) Cost Per: $0.00 SMITH, FRANKLIN J 2246 S FEEDERLE DR SE WARREN, OH 44484 Tracking No: M000035221
  26. HEARING SCHEDULED: Event: CSED SUPPORT HEARING Date: 10/19/2023 Time: 9:00 am Judge: LUDICK, TIMOTHY D. Location: DR COURTROOM 2 Result: HEARING HELD : ENTRY TO FOLLOW
  27. CSEA DISPOSITION.
  28. (CSEA) MOTION CHARGING CONTEMPT OF COURT AND AFFIDAVIT FILED (ORDER SUBMITTED TOJUDGE). Attorney: CSEA ATTY ()
  29. (CSEA) MOTION TO DETERMINE CHILD SUPPORT ARREARAGES AND FOR PAYMENT OF ARREARAGES FILED. Attorney: CSEA ATTY ()
  30. REQUEST FOR DISCOVERY PROPOUNDED ON DEFENDANT: REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS FILED.
  31. (CSEA) NOTICE OF HEARING FILED.
  32. (CSEA) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FILED.
  33. INSTRUCTIONS FROM CSEA FILED.
  34. Issue Date: 08/24/2023 Service: TITLE 4 D SERVICE Method: (DR) 4D E-CERTIFIED Cost Per: $0.00 SCHWAB, CLARA A Tracking No: 9171900005566800020214
  35. INSTRUCTIONS FILED FROM CSEA.
  36. (CSEA) SUMMONS FOR CONTEMPT WITH NOTICE OF HEARING AND ALL PERTINENT PAPERS ISSUED TO DEFT FRANKLIN J SMITH BY PROCESS SERVER TIM MOON. SUMMONS FOR CONTEMPT FAILURE TO PAY SUPPORT Sent on: 08/24/2023 14:37:35.42
  37. Issue Date: 08/24/2023 Service: (CSEA) CONTEMPT SUMMONS Method: (CSEA) PERSONAL SERVICE Provider: MOON, TIM Cost Per: $ SMITH, FRANKLIN J 2246 S FEEDERLE DR SE WARREN, OH 44484 Tracking No: R000000628
  38. CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIVED BY POST OFFICE USPS PRE-SHIPMENT INFO SENT USPS AWAITS ITEM - Service Date: 08/27/2023 23:17 Tracking Number: 91 7190 0005 5668 0002 0214
  39. SIGNATURE FILED PLNTF CLARA A SCHWAB Signature File Attached Tracking Number: 91 7190 0005 5668 0002 0214
  40. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : (CSEA) PERSONAL SERVICE Issued : 08/24/2023 Service : (CSEA) CONTEMPT SUMMONS Served : 09/05/2023 Return : 09/06/2023 On : SMITH, FRANKLIN J Signed By : Reason : IV-D SUCCESSFUL Comment : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE ON DEFT FRANKLIN J SMITH BY PROCESS SERVER TIM MOON. Tracking #: R000000628
  41. CSEA NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT FILED. DOMESTIC RELATIONS NOTICE (EDIT) Sent on: 10/19/2023 09:17:35.83
  42. HEARING SCHEDULED: Event: CSED SUPPORT HEARING Date: 01/18/2024 Time: 11:30 am Judge: LUDICK, TIMOTHY D. Location: DR COURTROOM 2 Result: HEARING HELD : ENTRY TO FOLLOW
  43. APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL FILED. (SEE IMAGE) PUBLIC DEFENDER (Attorney) on behalf of FRANKLIN J SMITH (DEFENDANT)
  44. PARTY REQUESTED APPOINTED COUNSEL OR PUBLIC DEFENDER FRANKLIN J SMITH (DEFENDANT);
  45. *FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE FORM FRANKLIN J SMITH (DEFENDANT);
  46. IN REGARDS TO APPOINTED COUNSEL NOTICE ISSUED TO FRANKLIN J SMITH BY REGULAR MAIL. APPOINTED COUNSEL Sent on: 10/23/2023 10:05:01.25
  47. CSEA, MAGISTRATES ORDER FILED (R53).
  48. CSEA NOTICE UNDER RULE 53 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL, FACSIMILE OR COURTHOUSE MAIL BOX CLARA A SCHWAB (PLAINTIFF);
  49. CSEA NOTICE UNDER RULE 53 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL, FACSIMILE OR COURTHOUSE MAIL BOX FRANKLIN J SMITH (DEFENDANT);
  50. CSEA NOTICE UNDER RULE 53 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL, FACSIMILE OR COURTHOUSE MAIL BOX PUBLIC DEFENDER (Attorney) on behalf of FRANKLIN J SMITH (DEFENDANT)
  51. INSTRUCTIONS FROM CSEA FILED.
  52. Issue Date: 10/27/2023 Service: TITLE 4 D SERVICE Method: 4D REGULAR MAIL (CP) Cost Per: $0.00 SCHWAB, CLARA A Tracking No: M000035833
  53. INSTRUCTIONS FROM CSEA FILED.
  54. Issue Date: 10/27/2023 Service: TITLE 4 D SERVICE Method: 4D REGULAR MAIL (CP) Cost Per: $0.00 SMITH, FRANKLIN J 2246 S FEEDERLE DR SE WARREN, OH 44484 Tracking No: M000035834
  55. CSEA NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT FILED. DOMESTIC RELATIONS NOTICE Sent on: 01/18/2024 15:29:25.23
  56. HEARING SCHEDULED: Event: CSED SUPPORT HEARING Date: 03/21/2024 Time: 8:30 am Judge: LUDICK, TIMOTHY D. Location: DR COURTROOM 2
  57. CSEA, MAGISTRATES ORDER FILED (R53).
  58. INSTRUCTIONS FROM CSEA FILED.
  59. INSTRUCTIONS FROM CSEA FILED.
  60. INSTRUCTIONS FROM CSEA FILED.
  61. CSEA NOTICE UNDER RULE 53 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL, FACSIMILE OR COURTHOUSE MAIL BOX CLARA A SCHWAB (PLAINTIFF);
  62. CSEA NOTICE UNDER RULE 53 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL, FACSIMILE OR COURTHOUSE MAIL BOX FRANKLIN J SMITH (DEFENDANT);
  63. CSEA NOTICE UNDER RULE 53 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL, FACSIMILE OR COURTHOUSE MAIL BOX PUBLIC DEFENDER (Attorney) on behalf of FRANKLIN J SMITH (DEFENDANT)
  64. Issue Date: 02/08/2024 Service: TITLE 4 D SERVICE Method: 4D REGULAR MAIL (CP) Cost Per: $0.00 SCHWAB, CLARA A Tracking No: M000036436
  65. Issue Date: 02/08/2024 Service: TITLE 4 D SERVICE Method: 4D REGULAR MAIL (CP) Cost Per: $0.00 SMITH, FRANKLIN J 2246 S FEEDERLE DR SE WARREN, OH 44484 Tracking No: M000036437
  66. Issue Date: 02/08/2024 Service: TITLE 4 D SERVICE Method: 4D REGULAR MAIL (CP) Cost Per: $0.00 SMITH, FRANKLIN J c/o ATTY: PUBLIC DEFENDER 209 S CHESTNUT ST STE 400 RAVENNA, OH 44266 Tracking No: M000036438
  67. CSEA NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT FILED. DOMESTIC RELATIONS NOTICE Sent on: 03/21/2024 09:37:22.85
  68. HEARING SCHEDULED: Event: CSED SUPPORT HEARING Date: 05/23/2024 Time: 9:00 am Judge: LUDICK, TIMOTHY D. Location: DR COURTROOM 2 Result: HEARING HELD : ENTRY TO FOLLOW
  69. DOMESTIC COURTS SERVICE FAILED. RETURN TO SENDER - NOT DELIVERABLE AS ADDRESSED - UNABLE TO FORWARD. RECEIVED AND NOT RESENT - NO OTHER ADDRESS. CLARA A SCHWAB (PLAINTIFF);
  70. CSEA, MAGISTRATES ORDER FILED (R53).
  71. CSEA NOTICE UNDER RULE 53 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL, FACSIMILE OR COURTHOUSE MAIL BOX CLARA A SCHWAB (PLAINTIFF);
  72. CSEA NOTICE UNDER RULE 53 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL, FACSIMILE OR COURTHOUSE MAIL BOX FRANKLIN J SMITH (DEFENDANT);
  73. CSEA NOTICE UNDER RULE 53 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL, FACSIMILE OR COURTHOUSE MAIL BOX PUBLIC DEFENDER (Attorney) on behalf of FRANKLIN J SMITH (DEFENDANT)
  74. INSTRUCTIONS FROM CSEA FILED.
  75. Issue Date: 04/16/2024 Service: TITLE 4 D SERVICE Method: 4D REGULAR MAIL (CP) Cost Per: $0.00 SCHWAB, CLARA A Tracking No: M000036832
  76. INSTRUCTIONS FROM CSEA FILED.
  77. Issue Date: 04/16/2024 Service: TITLE 4 D SERVICE Method: 4D REGULAR MAIL (CP) Cost Per: $0.00 SMITH, FRANKLIN J 2246 S FEEDERLE DR SE WARREN, OH 44484 Tracking No: M000036833
  78. INSTRUCTIONS FROM CSEA FILED.
  79. Issue Date: 04/16/2024 Service: TITLE 4 D SERVICE Method: 4D REGULAR MAIL (CP) Cost Per: $0.00 SMITH, FRANKLIN J c/o ATTY: PUBLIC DEFENDER 209 S CHESTNUT ST STE 400 RAVENNA, OH 44266 Tracking No: M000036834
  80. CSEA NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT FILED. DOMESTIC RELATIONS NOTICE Sent on: 05/23/2024 10:16:12.89
  81. HEARING SCHEDULED: Event: CSED SUPPORT HEARING Date: 07/02/2024 Time: 3:00 pm Judge: LUDICK, TIMOTHY D. Location: DR COURTROOM 2 Result: HEARING HELD : ENTRY TO FOLLOW
  82. CSEA, MAGISTRATES ORDER FILED (R53).
  83. CSEA NOTICE UNDER RULE 53 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL, FACSIMILE OR COURTHOUSE MAIL BOX CLARA A SCHWAB (PLAINTIFF);
  84. CSEA NOTICE UNDER RULE 53 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL, FACSIMILE OR COURTHOUSE MAIL BOX FRANKLIN J SMITH (DEFENDANT);
  85. CSEA NOTICE UNDER RULE 53 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL, FACSIMILE OR COURTHOUSE MAIL BOX PUBLIC DEFENDER (Attorney) on behalf of FRANKLIN J SMITH (DEFENDANT)
  86. CSEA NOTICE UNDER RULE 53 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL, FACSIMILE OR COURTHOUSE MAIL BOX CSEA ATTY (Attorney) on behalf of PO CTY DEPT OF JOB & FAMILY SERVICES (INTERVENOR)
  87. CSEA, MAGISTRATES ORDER FILED (R53).
  88. CSEA NOTICE UNDER RULE 53 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL, FACSIMILE OR COURTHOUSE MAIL BOX CLARA A SCHWAB (PLAINTIFF);
  89. CSEA NOTICE UNDER RULE 53 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL, FACSIMILE OR COURTHOUSE MAIL BOX FRANKLIN J SMITH (DEFENDANT);
  90. CSEA NOTICE UNDER RULE 53 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL, FACSIMILE OR COURTHOUSE MAIL BOX PUBLIC DEFENDER (Attorney) on behalf of FRANKLIN J SMITH (DEFENDANT)
  91. CSEA NOTICE UNDER RULE 53 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL, FACSIMILE OR COURTHOUSE MAIL BOX CSEA ATTY (Attorney) on behalf of PO CTY DEPT OF JOB & FAMILY SERVICES (INTERVENOR)
  92. (CSEA) FAILURE OF SERVICE. NOTICE ISSUED TO CSEA. FAILURE OF SERVICE (CSEA) Sent on: 08/08/2024 08:46:18.24
  93. CSEA JUDGMENT ENTRY FILED (R58).
  94. CSEA NOTICE OF RULE 58 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL OR FACSIMILE CLARA A SCHWAB (PLAINTIFF); CSEA RULE 58 (NOTICE) Sent on: 08/12/2024 10:53:51.03 CLARA A SCHWAB (PLAINTIFF); CLARA A SCHWAB (PLAINTIFF);
  95. CSEA NOTICE OF RULE 58 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL OR FACSIMILE FRANKLIN J SMITH (DEFENDANT);
  96. CSEA NOTICE OF RULE 58 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL OR FACSIMILE PUBLIC DEFENDER (Attorney) on behalf of FRANKLIN J SMITH (DEFENDANT)

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