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Portage Co

Ohio

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Case Information

Filed 2024-03-26
Status CLOSED
Type Dr Never Married
Docket 104 entries
Disposition other terminations

Parties

Plaintiff Wheeler, Stephanie L
Defendant Kiser, Jr, Johnny R
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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 Attorney: MORRISON, NANCY (66028) Receipt: 93274 Date: 05/12/2022
  2. REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS FILED BY: Attorney: MORRISON, NANCY (66028)
  3. COMPUTERIZATION FEE Receipt: 93274 Date: 05/12/2022
  4. COMPUTERIZED RESEARCH Receipt: 93274 Date: 05/12/2022
  5. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
  6. SUMMONS ANSWER AND NOTICE OF HEARING FOR 10/15/15 @ 1:30 PM Receipt: 93274 Date: 05/12/2022
  7. Issue Date: 08/11/2015 Service: SUMMONS FOR ANSWER W/ NOH FOR 10/15/15 @ 1:30 PM, COMPLT FOR SUPPT, REQ FOR DOCS (J) Method: CERTIFIED MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $ 6.71 KISER JR, JOHNNY R 71 HEIGHTS AVE NORTHFIELD, OH 44067 Tracking No: 7266990420300393919 Receipt: 93274 Date: 05/12/2022
  8. Issue Date: 08/11/2015 Service: SUMMONS FOR ANSWER W/ NOH FOR 10/15/15 @ 1:30 PM, COMPLT FOR SUPPT, REQ FOR DOCS (J) Method: REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $ 0.71 WHEELER, STEPHANIE L 447 MILL RD RAVENNA, OH 44266 Tracking No: R000028925 Receipt: 93274 Date: 05/12/2022
  9. HEARING SET: Event: A CIVIL PRETRIAL Date: 10/15/2015 Time: 1:30 pm Judge: LYLE, ROXANA R. Location: Result: CONTINUED (J)
  10. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL (JUV) Issued : 08/11/2015 Service : SUMMONS FOR ANSWER (J) Served : 08/13/2015 Return : 08/17/2015 On : KISER JR, JOHNNY R Signed By : JENNA HILLIS Reason : (JUV) SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 7266990420300393919
  11. LETTER/CORRESPONDENCE TO ATTY MORRISON ADVISING THAT THE ANS IN THIS MATTER WAS DUE ON 9/10/15, AND AS OF THIS DATE, NO ANS HAS BEEN FILED W/ THE COURT.
  12. MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE FOR HRG ON 10/15/2015 FILED BY JOHNNY KISER JR
  13. HEARING SET: Event: A TRIAL -NOTICE TO: STEPHANIE WHEELER JOHNNY KISER JR NANCY MORRISON Date: 11/12/2015 Time: 3:30 pm Judge: LYLE, ROXANA R. Location: Receipt: 93274 Date: 05/12/2022
  14. MAGISTRATE'S ORDER - PRETRIAL 10/15/15. PLTF DID NOT APPEAR AND WAS UNREP BY COUNSEL. DEF DID NOT APPEAR, BUT REQ A CONTINUANCE PRIOR TO THE HRG, AND WAS UNREP BY COUNSEL. ATTY MORRISON APPEARED ON BEHALF OF PCCSEA. THE MAG FINDS THAT DEF, JOHNNY R. KISER, JR., HAS REQ A CONTINUANCE AND ORDERS THAT THIS MATTER BE RE-SCHED FOR HRG ON 11/12/15 @ 3:30 PM. Receipt: 93274 Date: 05/12/2022
  15. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
  16. Issue Date: 10/26/2015 Service: MAGISTRATE'S ORDER (J) Method: REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $ 0.49 WHEELER, STEPHANIE L 447 MILL RD RAVENNA, OH 44266 Tracking No: R000029564 KISER JR, JOHNNY R 71 HEIGHTS AVE NORTHFIELD, OH 44067 Tracking No: R000029565 Receipt: 93274 Date: 05/12/2022
  17. MAGISTRATE'S DEC./ORDER - TRIAL 11/12/15. PLTF APPEARED AND WAS UNREP BY COUNSEL. DEF APPEARED AND WAS UNREP BY COUNSEL. ATTY MORRISON APPEARED ON BEHALF OF PCCSEA. THE MAG FINDS UPON THE AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES THAT DEF, JOHNNY R. KISER, SHALL BE THE CHILD SUPPT OBLIGOR. IF HEALTH INS IS BEING PROVIDED: DEF SHALL PAY CHILD SUPPT IN THE AMT OF $85.93 / MO / CHILD (1) + 2% PROC FEE / MO. IF HEALTH INS IS NOT BEING PROVIDED: DEF SHALL PAY CHILD SUPPT IN THE AMT OF $85.93 / MO / CHILD (1) + $0.00 CASH MED SUPPT / MO + 2% PROC FEE / MO. 1ST PMNT DUE 9/01/15. HEALTH INS COVERAGE IS NOT CURRENTLY ACCESSIBLE @ REASON COST TO EITHER PARENT THRU EMPLOYMENT. PLTF SHALL BE RESPON FOR 43% OF ALL UNINSURED MED EXP & DEF SHALL BE RESPON FOR 57%. DEF TO PAY CC. Receipt: 93274 Date: 05/12/2022
  18. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE
  19. Issue Date: 11/24/2015 Service: MAGISTRATE'S DECISION/ORDER Method: REGULAR MAIL (JUV) Cost Per: $ 0.49 WHEELER, STEPHANIE L 447 MILL RD RAVENNA, OH 44266 Tracking No: R000029783 KISER JR, JOHNNY R 71 HEIGHTS AVE NORTHFIELD, OH 44067 Tracking No: R000029784 Receipt: 93274 Date: 05/12/2022
  20. COST BILL SENT TO JOHNNY R. KISER, JR. @ 71 HEIGHTS AVE., NORTHFIELD, OH 44067 IN THE AMT OF $58.36 DUE IN FULL BY 12/24/15. COST BILL PLTF VS DEF Sent on: 11/24/2015 13:42:36
  21. DEPOSIT MADE FOR FILING ON BEHALF OF JOHN R. KISER Receipt: 89861 Date: 01/06/2020
  22. NOTICE OF REPRESENTATION FILED ON BEHALF OF JOHN R. KISER BY: Attorney: KOVOLYAN, JERROLD M (97519)
  23. MOTION FOR EX-PARTE INTERIM ORDER OF CUSTODY FILED ON BEHALF OF JOHN R. KISER BY: Attorney: KOVOLYAN, JERROLD M (97519) Receipt: 93274 Date: 05/12/2022
  24. AFFIDAVIT OF JOHN KISER
  25. COMPUTERIZED RESEARCH Receipt: 93274 Date: 05/12/2022
  26. COMPUTERIZATION FEE Receipt: 93274 Date: 05/12/2022
  27. JUV SPECIAL PROJ FUND Receipt: 93274 Date: 05/12/2022
  28. PARENTING AFFIDAVIT OF JOHN KISER
  29. CIVIL COMPLAINT ASSIGNMENT
  30. MAGISTRATE'S ORDER. THIS MATTER CAME BEFORE MAG SZYMANSKI ON 1/7/2020 ON "MOT FOR EX-PARTE INTERIM ORDER OF CUSTODY." IN ERROR, THE PARTIES ARE REVERSED ON CASE CAPTION IN THE MOTION. THE MOTION FAILS TO COMPLY WITH SECTIONS 31.01, 31.02, 31.05, AND 31.06 OF THE PORTAGE COUNTY LOCAL RULES. ACCORDINGLY, THE MOTION IS DENIED. COSTS TO JOHNNY KISER, JR. COPY TO ATTY KOVYLAN & JOHNNY KISER Receipt: 93274 Date: 05/12/2022
  31. BATCH SCAN
  32. COST BILL SENT TO JOHNNY JISER JR IN THE AMOUNT OF $15.86 DUE IN FULL BY 9/2/22 COST BILL PLTF VS DEF Sent on: 08/02/2022 11:07:42.32
  33. RETURN OF COST BILL SENT TO JOHNNY KISER
  34. BATCH SCAN: COMPLETE FILE
  35. JOURNAL ENTRY: AN ORDER OF TRANSFER PURSUANT TO R.C. 2301.03(P) OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE.
  36. (CSEA) JUDGMENT ENTRY- ACCEPTANCE OF TRANSFER FILED.
  37. (CSEA) JUDGMENT ENTRY FILED.
  38. CSEA DISPOSITION.
  39. COPY ISSUED TO DOMESTIC COURT.
  40. COPY ISSUED TO DOMESTIC COURT.
  41. NOTICE OF REVISED AMOUNT OF CHILD SUPPORT AND CASH MEDICAL SUPPORT.
  42. INSTRUCTIONS FROM CSEA FILED.
  43. Issue Date: 04/01/2024 Service: TITLE 4 D SERVICE Method: 4D REGULAR MAIL (CP) Cost Per: $0.00 WHEELER, STEPHANIE L Tracking No: M000036741
  44. INSTRUCTIONS FROM CSEA FILED.
  45. Issue Date: 04/01/2024 Service: TITLE 4 D SERVICE Method: 4D REGULAR MAIL (CP) Cost Per: $0.00 KISER JR, JOHNNY R 6210 OAK ST ATWATER, OH 44201 Tracking No: M000036742
  46. CSEA, MAGISTRATES DECISION FILED (R53).
  47. CSEA NOTICE UNDER RULE 53 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL, FACSIMILE OR COURTHOUSE MAIL BOX STEPHANIE L WHEELER (PLAINTIFF);
  48. SEA NOTICE UNDER RULE 53 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL, FACSIMILE OR COURTHOUSE MAIL BOX JOHNNY R KISER JR (DEFENDANT);
  49. EPOSIT RECEIVED / SPDMCM JOHNNY R KISER JR (DEFENDANT); Receipt: 506325 Date: 04/11/2024
  50. UPPLEMENTAL EMERGENCY MOTION FOR CHANGE OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITES (CUSTODY) FILED. Attorney: PRO SE (JOHNNY R KISER JR) Receipt: 507215 Date: 04/26/2024
  51. ssue Date: 04/11/2024 Service: POST DECREE MOTION Method: (DOMESTIC) E-CERTIFIED Cost Per: $12.00 WHEELER, STEPHANIE L Tracking No: 9489090000556670003096 Receipt: 507215 Date: 04/26/2024
  52. AFFIDAVIT OF INCOME AND EXPENSES JOHNNY R KISER JR (DEFENDANT);
  53. PARENTING PROCEEDING AFFIDAVIT (R.C. 3127.23 (A). JOHNNY R KISER JR (DEFENDANT);
  54. NSTRUCTIONS FILED. (SEE IMAGE) JOHNNY R KISER JR (DEFENDANT);
  55. OPIES FOR SERVICE JOHNNY R KISER JR (DEFENDANT); Receipt: 507215 Date: 04/26/2024
  56. EARING SCHEDULED: Event: EMERGENCY MOTION Date: 04/12/2024 Time: 10:00 am Judge: GIULITTO, PAULA C Location: DR COURTROOM 1 Result: HEARING HELD: JUDGE TO RULE
  57. EARING SCHEDULED: Event: EMERGENCY MOTION Date: 04/22/2024 Time: 8:30 am Judge: GIULITTO, PAULA C Location: DR COURTROOM 1 Result: HEARING HELD & CONTINUED TO OBTAIN COUNSEL
  58. OMESTIC COURT NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT FILED. DOMESTIC RELATIONS NOTICE Sent on: 04/12/2024 10:39:50.72 Receipt: 507215 Date: 04/26/2024
  59. UDGMENT ENTRY FILED (SEE IMAGE). Receipt: 507215 Date: 04/26/2024
  60. ERTIFIED MAIL RECEIVED BY POST OFFICE USPS PRE-SHIPMENT INFO SENT USPS AWAITS ITEM - Service Date: 04/12/2024 15:18 Tracking Number: 94 8909 0000 5566 7000 3096
  61. OPY ISSUED TO DOMESTIC COURT.
  62. OTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL OF RECORD FILED. (ORDER SUBMITTED TO JUDGE). JERROLD M KOVOLYAN (Attorney) on behalf of JOHNNY R KISER JR (DEFENDANT)
  63. OMESTIC COURT NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT FILED. DOMESTIC RELATIONS NOTICE Sent on: 04/22/2024 13:32:42.45 Receipt: 507215 Date: 04/26/2024 Receipt: 511118 Date: 07/17/2024
  64. EARING SCHEDULED: Event: EMERGENCY MOTION Date: 05/09/2024 Time: 9:30 am Judge: GIULITTO, PAULA C Location: DR COURTROOM 1 Result: MOTION WITHDRAWN
  65. RDER FILED (SEE IMAGE). JERROLD M KOVOLYAN (Attorney) on behalf of JOHNNY R KISER JR (DEFENDANT) Receipt: 507215 Date: 04/26/2024
  66. ROOF OF EMAIL FILED FOR JERROLD M KOVOLYAN (Attorney) on behalf of JOHNNY R KISER JR (DEFENDANT)
  67. ROOF OF EMAIL FILED FOR JOHNNY R KISER JR (DEFENDANT);
  68. OPIES ON A CASE STEPHANIE L WHEELER (PLAINTIFF); Receipt: 507215 Date: 04/26/2024
  69. CSEA) JUDGMENT ENTRY REVISED CHILD SUPPORT AND CASH MEDICAL SUPPORT ORDER FILED.
  70. OPY ISSUED TO STEPHANIE L WHEELER (PLAINTIFF);
  71. OPY ISSUED TO JOHNNY R KISER JR (DEFENDANT);
  72. OPY ISSUED TO CSEA ATTY (Attorney) on behalf of PO CTY DEPT OF JOB & FAMILY SERVICES (INTERVENOR)
  73. UDGMENT ENTRY FILED (SEE IMAGE). Receipt: 511118 Date: 07/17/2024
  74. OPY ISSUED TO DOMESTIC COURT.
  75. PPEARANCE OF COUNSEL FILED. (SEE IMAGE) JERROLD M KOVOLYAN (Attorney) on behalf of JOHNNY R KISER JR (DEFENDANT)
  76. OMESTIC MOTION TO WITHDRAW REQUEST FOR EMERGENCY ORDERS FILED (ORDER SUBMITTED TO JUDGE). JERROLD M KOVOLYAN (Attorney) on behalf of JOHNNY R KISER JR (DEFENDANT)
  77. NSUCCESSFUL SERVICE USPS UNCLAIMED/BEING RETURNED TO SENDER - Service Date: 05/03/2024 03:09 Tracking Number: 94 8909 0000 5566 7000 3096
  78. RDER FILED (SEE IMAGE). JERROLD M KOVOLYAN (Attorney) on behalf of JOHNNY R KISER JR (DEFENDANT) Receipt: 511118 Date: 07/17/2024
  79. ROOF OF EMAIL FILED FOR JOHNNY R KISER JR (DEFENDANT);
  80. ROOF OF EMAIL FILED FOR JERROLD M KOVOLYAN (Attorney) on behalf of JOHNNY R KISER JR (DEFENDANT)
  81. OPIES ON A CASE STEPHANIE L WHEELER (PLAINTIFF); Receipt: 511118 Date: 07/17/2024
  82. AILURE OF SERVICE BY CERTIFIED MAIL. NOTICE ISSUED TO JOHNNY KISER JR BY EMAIL. FAILURE OF SERVICE Sent on: 05/08/2024 15:36:43.29 Receipt: 511118 Date: 07/17/2024
  83. UDGMENT ENTRY FILED (SEE IMAGE). Receipt: 514935 Date: 09/20/2024
  84. OPY ISSUED TO DOMESTIC COURT.
  85. UDGMENT ENTRY FILED. COSTS ASSESSED TO DEFT. (SEE IMAGE) (R58). Receipt: 514935 Date: 09/20/2024
  86. OMPLETE RECORD, 2303.20 H Receipt: 514935 Date: 09/20/2024
  87. OTICE UNDER RULE 58 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL OR FACSIMILE OR EMAIL DOMESTIC RULE 58 (NOTICE) Sent on: 09/17/2024 10:58:43.09 STEPHANIE L WHEELER (PLAINTIFF); Receipt: 514935 Date: 09/20/2024
  88. OTICE UNDER RULE 58 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL OR FACSIMILE OR EMAIL JERROLD M KOVOLYAN (Attorney) on behalf of JOHNNY R KISER JR (DEFENDANT) Receipt: 514935 Date: 09/20/2024
  89. ROOF OF EMAIL FILED FOR JERROLD M KOVOLYAN (Attorney) on behalf of JOHNNY R KISER JR (DEFENDANT)
  90. OPIES ON A CASE STEPHANIE L WHEELER (PLAINTIFF); Receipt: 514935 Date: 09/20/2024
  91. EPOSIT REFUND JOHNNY R KISER JR Check Issued: 09/30/24 Check #77719 $10.40 Payable to: JOHNNY R KISER JR.
  92. SEA DISPOSITION.
  93. OTICE OF REVISED AMOUNT OF CHILD SUPPORT AND CASH MEDICAL SUPPORT.
  94. NSTRUCTIONS FROM CSEA FILED.
  95. ssue Date: 10/31/2024 Service: TITLE 4 D SERVICE Method: 4D REGULAR MAIL (CP) Cost Per: $0.00 WHEELER, STEPHANIE L Tracking No: M000037161
  96. NSTRUCTIONS FROM CSEA FILED.
  97. ssue Date: 10/31/2024 Service: TITLE 4 D SERVICE Method: 4D REGULAR MAIL (CP) Cost Per: $0.00 KISER JR, JOHNNY R 6210 OAK ST ATWATER, OH 44201 Tracking No: M000037162
  98. SEA, MAGISTRATES DECISION FILED (R53).
  99. SEA NOTICE UNDER RULE 53 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL, FACSIMILE OR COURTHOUSE MAIL BOX STEPHANIE L WHEELER (PLAINTIFF);
  100. SEA NOTICE UNDER RULE 53 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL, FACSIMILE OR COURTHOUSE MAIL BOX JOHNNY R KISER JR (DEFENDANT);
  101. SEA 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)
  102. CSEA) JUDGMENT ENTRY REVISED CHILD SUPPORT AND CASH MEDICAL SUPPORT ORDER FILED WITH EXHIBITS ATTACHED (R58).
  103. SEA NOTICE OF RULE 58 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL OR FACSIMILE CSEA RULE 58 (NOTICE) Sent on: 11/21/2024 09:26:49.33 STEPHANIE L WHEELER (PLAINTIFF);
  104. SEA NOTICE OF RULE 58 ISSUED TO ATTYS/PARTIES BY REGULAR MAIL OR FACSIMILE JOHNNY R KISER JR (DEFENDANT);

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