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Trumbull County

Ohio

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Case Information

Filed 2024-06-10
Status OPEN
Type Dr Divorce
Docket 131 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Nyitrai Middleton, Megan
Defendant Middleton, Christopher
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Judge

Hon. Bluedorn Samuel F

Trumbull County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. DEPOSIT FROM: GARY R. RICH (Attorney) on behalf of MEGAN NYITRAI MIDDLETON (PLAINTIFF) Receipt: 483449 Date: 06/10/2024
  2. COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE WITH CHILDREN, AFFIDAVIT, MUTUAL TRO, PRECIPE FOR SERVICE, AND PARENTING PROCEEDING AFFIDAVIT FILED BY ATTY GARY R RICH ON BEHALF OF MEGAN NYITRAI MIDDLETON (PLAINTIFF) Receipt: 483449 Date: 06/10/2024
  3. CAUSE OF ACTION: INCOMPATIBILITY
  4. FILING FEE FOR EACH CAUSE OF ACTION AND EACH UNDERTAKING
  5. AFFIDAVIT OF PROPERTY AND DEBT FILED BY MEGAN NYITRAI MIDDLETON
  6. NOTARY SEAL
  7. SUMMONS WITH COPY OF COMPLAINT AND AFFIDAVIT ISSUED TO PROCESS SERVER B ADKINS FOR PERSONAL SERVICE ON CHRISTOPHER MIDDLETON
  8. Issue Date: 06/10/2024 Service: DR SUMMONS Method: PERSONAL SERVICE Provider: PROCESS SERVER - BRIAN ADKINS Cost Per: $ MIDDLETON, CHRISTOPHER 1200 NORTH RD NE APT 12 WARREN, OH 44483 Tracking No: P000068425
  9. DEPOSIT FROM:
  10. COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE WITH CHILDREN
  11. CAUSE OF ACTION:
  12. FILING FEE FOR EACH CAUSE OF ACTION AND EACH UNDERTAKING
  13. AFFIDAVIT FILED
  14. NOTARY SEAL
  15. SUMMONS WITH COPY OF COMPLAINT AND AFFIDAVIT ISSUED TO DEFENDANT BY
  16. PROOF OF PUBLICATION FILED BY TRUMBULL COUNTY LEGAL NEWS
  17. ANSWER AND COUNTERCLAIM, INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE, MOTION AND AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF TEMPORARY PARENTING TIME ORDERS, CHRISTOPER MIDDLETON'S AFFIDAVIT, EXHIBITS, PARENTING PROCEEDING AFFIDAVIT AND NOTICE OF HEARING FILED BY COLTON WILLIAMS (Attorney) on behalf of CHRISTOPHER MIDDLETON (DEFENDANT) - SENT TO JUDGE Receipt: 488654 Date: 09/20/2024
  18. COUNTERCLAIM AND SERVICE FILED BY DEFENDANT. Receipt: 488654 Date: 09/20/2024
  19. AFFIDAVIT OF PROPERTY AND DEBT FILED BY CHRISTOPHER MIDDLETON (DEFENDANT)
  20. HEALTH INSURANCE AFFIDAVIT FILED BY CHRISTOPHER MIDDLETON (DEFENDANT)
  21. AFFIDAVIT OF BASIC INFORMATION, INCOME, AND EXPENSES FILED BY CHRISTOPHER MIDDLETON (DEFENDANT)
  22. NOTICE SENT: DR SPEEDY MAILER Sent on: 10/03/2024 17:21:43.74
  23. HEARING SET: Event: MOTION FOR TEMPORARY ORDERS Date: 11/18/2024 Time: 2:30 pm Judge: SWAUGER, TERRY Location: JUVENILE COURTROOM-1ST FLOOR 1HR HEARING, SET ON MOTION FOR TEMP ORDERS FILED. HEARING SET WITH BOTH COUNSEL. Event Staff: Staff: ASSIGNMENT COMMISSIONER: JIMENEZ, STEPHANIE Result Staff: Staff: ASSIGNMENT COMMISSIONER: JIMENEZ, STEPHANIE Result: COMPLETED
  24. SUMMONS ON ANSWER AND CROSS-COMPLAINT WITH COPIES OF PLEADINGS AND AFFIDAVIT ISSUED TO PLAINTIFF BY C-MAIL
  25. Issue Date: 10/04/2024 Service: DR SUMMONS- ANSWER/CROSS COMPLAINT Method: DR CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Cost Per: $9.58 NYITRAI MIDDLETON, MEGAN 1340 N LEAVITT RD NW LEAVITTSBURG, OH 44430 Tracking No: 9489009000276500854248
  26. PLAINTIFF'S NOTICE SERVICE OF DISCOVERY UPON DEFENDANT FILED BY GARY R. RICH (Attorney) on behalf of MEGAN NYITRAI MIDDLETON (PLAINTIFF)
  27. NOTICE OF SERVICE OF DISCOVERY REQUESTS WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY COLTON WILLIAMS (Attorney) on behalf of CHRISTOPHER MIDDLETON (DEFENDANT)
  28. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : DR CERTIFIED MAIL WITH BAR CODE NEW Issued : 10/04/2024 Service : DR SUMMONS- ANSWER/CROSS COMPLAINT Served : 10/07/2024 Return : 10/17/2024 On : NYITRAI MIDDLETON, MEGAN Signed By : SIGNATURE NOT LEGIBLE Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 948900900027650085424
  29. ANSWER TO COUNTERCOMPLAINT WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY GARY R. RICH (Attorney) on behalf of MEGAN NYITRAI MIDDLETON (PLAINTIFF)
  30. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL TIME TO ANSWER DISCOVERY, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND JE FILED BY COLTON WILLIAMS (Attorney) on behalf of CHRISTOPHER MIDDLETON (DEFENDANT) - SENT TO JUDGE
  31. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO ANSWER DISCOVERY, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND JE FILED BY GARY R. RICH (Attorney) on behalf of MEGAN NYITRAI MIDDLETON (PLAINTIFF) - SENT TO JUDGE
  32. MOTION TEMPORARY ORDERS, NOTICE OF HEARING AND CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY GARY R. RICH (Attorney) on behalf of MEGAN NYITRAI MIDDLETON (PLAINTIFF) - SENT TO JUDGE
  33. JOURNAL ENTRY GRANTING EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL DECEMBER 11, 2024 TO RESPOND TO DEFENDANTS REQUEST FOR ADMISSION, INTERROGATORIES AND REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS FILED. SEE J/E: BLUEDORN, JUDGE (NO COPIES NOTED)
  34. JOURNAL ENTRY GRANTING EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL DECEMBER 11, 2024 TO RESPOND TO ONE ANOTHERS DISCOVERY REQUESTS. SEE J/E: BLUEDORN, JUDGE (NO COPIES NOTED)
  35. MOTION FOR TEMPORARY ORDERS WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY COLTON WILLIAMS (Attorney) on behalf of CHRISTOPHER MIDDLETON (DEFENDANT) - SENT TO JUDGE
  36. NOTICE OF ANSWERING DISCOVERY FILED BY GARY R. RICH (Attorney) on behalf of MEGAN NYITRAI MIDDLETON (PLAINTIFF)
  37. MAGISTRATE'S ORDER FILED RE: TEMPORARY ORDERS ON CUSTODY, VISITATION, CHILD SUPPORT AND MONTHLY LIVING EXPENSES. ATTY CHLOE BUCHER APPOINTED AS GAL. SEE J/E: SWAUGER, MAGISTRATE
  38. ORDER OF APPOINTMENT AND AUTHORITY FOR GAL FILED. SEE J/E: SWAUGER, MAGISTRATE
  39. RULE 58 NOTICE ISSUED TO PARTIES, ATTY RICH, ATTY WILLIAMS, TCCSEA AND ATTY/GAL BUCHER (2 J/ES)
  40. POSTAGE
  41. MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL OF RECORD, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND JE FILED BY COLTON WILLIAMS (Attorney) on behalf of CHRISTOPHER MIDDLETON (DEFENDANT) - SENT TO JUDGE
  42. ORDER TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT IS GRANTED TO ATTY COLTON D WILLIAMS. SEE J/E: BLUEDORN, JUDGE
  43. RULE 58 NOTICE ISSUED TO PARTIES, ATTY RICH AND ATTY WILLIAMS
  44. POSTAGE
  45. NOTICE SENT: DR SPEEDY MAILER Sent on: 01/06/2025 16:06:35.59
  46. HEARING SET: Event: PRE TRIAL Date: 02/10/2025 Time: 2:30 pm Judge: BLUEDORN, SAMUEL F Location: COURTROOM B ONE HOUR HEARING SET WITH OFFICE AND GAL OFFICE. MEGAN NYITRAI MIDDLETON (PLAINTIFF); CHRISTOPHER MIDDLETON (DEFENDANT); CHLOE BUCHER (GUARDIAN AD LITEM); GARY R. RICH (Attorney) on behalf of MEGAN NYITRAI MIDDLETON (PLAINTIFF) Result: COMPLETED
  47. MOTION TO COMPEL, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE, EXHIBIT AND JE FILED BY GARY R. RICH (Attorney) on behalf of MEGAN NYITRAI MIDDLETON (PLAINTIFF) - SENT TO JUDGE
  48. JOURNAL ENTRY FILED. DEFENDANT TO PROVIDE RESPONSES TO DISCOVERY ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 30, 2025. SEE J/E: BLUEDORN, JUDGE (NO COPIES NOTED)
  49. NOTICE TO SERVE RETURNED ON JANUARY 10, 2025 (UNABLE TO LOCATE - RETURN AS PER ATTY GARY RICH'S OFFICE) BY PROCESS SERVER BRIAN ADKINS
  50. MOTION FOR MEDIATION SERVICES AND JE FILED BY CHRISTOPHER MIDDLETON (DEFENDANT) - SENT TO JUDGE
  51. NOTICE SENT: DR SPEEDY MAILER Sent on: 01/31/2025 11:49:35.11
  52. JOURNAL ENTRY FILED; RE: PRETRIAL HELD. PARTIES CONSIDERING POTENTIAL MARRIAGE COUNSELING. SEE J/E: BLUEDORN, JUDGE
  53. RULE 58 NOTICE ISSUED TO ATTY RICH, CHRISTOPHER MIDDLETON AND ATTY/GAL BUCHER
  54. POSTAGE
  55. NOTICE SENT: DR SPEEDY MAILER Sent on: 02/12/2025 11:24:37.51
  56. HEARING SET: Event: STATUS HEARING Date: 03/19/2025 Time: 1:30 pm Judge: BLUEDORN, SAMUEL F Location: COURTROOM B ONE HOUR HEARING SET PER 2-10-25 COURT ORDER. MEGAN NYITRAI MIDDLETON (PLAINTIFF); CHRISTOPHER MIDDLETON (DEFENDANT); CHLOE BUCHER (GUARDIAN AD LITEM); GARY R. RICH (Attorney) on behalf of MEGAN NYITRAI MIDDLETON (PLAINTIFF) Result: COMPLETED
  57. JOURNAL ENTRY FILED; RE: STATUS HEARING HELD. PARTIES ATTENDING MARITAL COUNSELING. SEE J/E: BLUEDORN, JUDGE
  58. RULE 58 NOTICE ISSUED TO ATTY RICH, CHRISTOPHER MIDDLETON AND ATTY/GAL BUCHER
  59. POSTAGE
  60. NOTICE SENT: DR SPEEDY MAILER Sent on: 03/25/2025 15:03:45.14
  61. HEARING SET: Event: STATUS CONFERENCE Date: 06/16/2025 Time: 10:00 am Judge: BLUEDORN, SAMUEL F Location: COURTROOM B ONE HOUR STATUS HEARING SET WITH BOTH OFFICES. MEGAN NYITRAI MIDDLETON (PLAINTIFF); CHRISTOPHER MIDDLETON (DEFENDANT); CHLOE BUCHER (GUARDIAN AD LITEM); GARY R. RICH (Attorney) on behalf of MEGAN NYITRAI MIDDLETON (PLAINTIFF) Result: COMPLETED
  62. JOURNAL ENTRY FILED; RE: STATUS CONFERENCE HELD. PARTIES STILL COMPLETING RECONCILIATION. SEE J/E: BLUEDORN, JUDGE
  63. RULE 58 NOTICE ISSUED TO ATTY RICH, CHRIS MIDDLETON AND ATTY/GAL BUCHER
  64. POSTAGE
  65. NOTICE SENT: DR SPEEDY MAILER Sent on: 07/02/2025 10:51:44.57
  66. HEARING SET: Event: CONTESTED DIVORCE Date: 09/17/2025 Time: 9:00 am Judge: BLUEDORN, SAMUEL F Location: COURTROOM B HALF DAY HEARING STARTING AT 9:00 AM SET PER 6-16-25 JOURNAL ENTRY. MEGAN NYITRAI MIDDLETON (PLAINTIFF); CHRISTOPHER MIDDLETON (DEFENDANT); CHLOE BUCHER (GUARDIAN AD LITEM); GARY R. RICH (Attorney) on behalf of MEGAN NYITRAI MIDDLETON (PLAINTIFF)
  67. DEPOSIT FROM:
  68. COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE WITH CHILDREN
  69. CAUSE OF ACTION:
  70. FILING FEE FOR EACH CAUSE OF ACTION AND EACH UNDERTAKING
  71. AFFIDAVIT FILED
  72. NOTARY SEAL
  73. SUMMONS WITH COPY OF COMPLAINT AND AFFIDAVIT ISSUED TO DEFENDANT BY
  74. PERSONAL OR RESIDENCE SERVICE BY
  75. MOTION
  76. ORDER FILED
  77. RULE 58 NOTICE ISSUED
  78. POSTAGE
  79. CERTIFIED MAIL ISSUED TO
  80. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE
  81. NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL WITH SERVICE FILED BY
  82. PROOF OF PUBLICATION FILED BY TRUMBULL COUNTY LEGAL NEWS
  83. ANSWER AND COUNTERCLAIM WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY
  84. COUNTERCLAIM AND SERVICE FILED BY DEFENDANT.
  85. AFFIDAVIT FILED
  86. AFFIDAVIT FILED
  87. AFFIDAVIT FILED
  88. NOTICE SENT:
  89. HEARING SET:
  90. SUMMONS ON ANSWER AND CROSS-COMPLAINT WITH COPIES OF PLEADINGS AND AFFIDAVIT ISSUED BY
  91. CERTIFIED MAIL ISSUED TO
  92. NOTICE OF DISCOVERY WITH SERVICE FILED BY:
  93. NOTICE OF DISCOVERY WITH SERVICE FILED BY:
  94. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE
  95. ANSWER FILED BY
  96. REQUEST FOR
  97. REQUEST FOR
  98. MOTION
  99. JOURNAL ENTRY GRANTING EXTENSION FILED
  100. JOURNAL ENTRY GRANTING EXTENSION FILED
  101. MOTION
  102. NOTICE OF
  103. MAGISTRATE'S ORDER FILED
  104. ORDER FILED
  105. RULE 58 NOTICE ISSUED
  106. POSTAGE
  107. MOTION
  108. ORDER TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL FOR
  109. RULE 58 NOTICE ISSUED
  110. POSTAGE
  111. NOTICE SENT:
  112. HEARING SET:
  113. MOTION
  114. JOURNAL ENTRY FILED; RE:
  115. NOTICE TO SERVE RETURNED ENDORSED ON [___] FOR PERSONAL SERVICE ON [___].
  116. MOTION
  117. NOTICE SENT:
  118. JOURNAL ENTRY FILED; RE:
  119. RULE 58 NOTICE ISSUED
  120. POSTAGE
  121. NOTICE SENT:
  122. HEARING SET:
  123. JOURNAL ENTRY FILED; RE:
  124. RULE 58 NOTICE ISSUED
  125. POSTAGE
  126. NOTICE SENT:
  127. HEARING SET:
  128. JOURNAL ENTRY FILED; RE:
  129. RULE 58 NOTICE ISSUED
  130. POSTAGE
  131. NOTICE SENT:

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