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Shelby Co(Ohio)

Ohio

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Case Information

Filed 2024-02-15
Status Closed
Type Divorce
Docket 73 entries
Disposition default

Parties

Plaintiff Lynch, Amy
Defendant Lynch, Carl
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Judge

Hon. STEVENSON JAMES F

Shelby County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE FILED. 02/15/2024 03:47 PM Attorney: FAY, ROBERTA S LP 2/20/2024 Applies To: LYNCH, CARL (Defendant); SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED)
  2. PRAECIPE FOR SERVICE FILED. 02/15/2024 03:47 PM Attorney: FAY, ROBERTA S
  3. MOTION FILED NOT OTHERWISE LISTED WITH SUPPORTING AFFIDAVIT ALONG WITH PROPOSED ORDER SUBMITTED. MOTION TO APPOINT A PROCESS SERVER eFiling submission date: 02/15/2024 03:47 PM Attorney: FAY, ROBERTA S SENT TO PROCESS SERVER & CSEA -LP 2/20/2024
  4. MOTION FOR EXCLUSIVE USE OF RESIDENCE WITH SUPPORTING AFFIDAVIT ALONG WITH PROPOSED ORDER SUBMITTED. 02/15/2024 03:47 PM Attorney: FAY, ROBERTA S LP 2/20/2024 Applies To: LYNCH, CARL (Defendant); SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED)
  5. MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER WITH SUPPORTING AFFIDAVIT ALONG WITH PROPOSED ORDER SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION 02/15/2024 03:47 PM Attorney: FAY, ROBERTA S LP 2/20/2024 Applies To: LYNCH, CARL (Defendant); SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED)
  6. AFFIDAVIT OF HEALTH INSURANCE FILED. 02/15/2024 03:47 PM Attorney: FAY, ROBERTA S LP 2/20/2024 Applies To: LYNCH, CARL (Defendant); SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED)
  7. AFFIDAVIT OF BASIC INFORMATION, INCOME AND EXPENSES FILED. 02/15/2024 03:47 PM Attorney: FAY, ROBERTA S LP 2/20/2024 Applies To: LYNCH, CARL (Defendant); SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED)
  8. AFFIDAVIT OF PROPERTY AND DEBT FILED 02/15/2024 03:47 PM Attorney: FAY, ROBERTA S LP 2/20/2024 Applies To: LYNCH, CARL (Defendant); SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED)
  9. DR-6 FORM FILED. APPLICATION FOR CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES- IV-D APPLICATION 02/15/2024 03:47 PM Attorney: FAY, ROBERTA S LP 2/20/2024 Applies To: LYNCH, CARL (Defendant); SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED)
  10. COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE FILING FEE Receipt: 212911 Date: 02/16/2024
  11. MAGISTRATE'S ORDER DESIGNATING PROCESS SERVER FILED. SENT TO PROCESS SERVER -LP 2/20/2024 Applies To: FAY, ROBERTA S (Attorney) on behalf of LYNCH, AMY (Plaintiff)
  12. MAGISTRATE'S EXCLUSIVE USE OF RESIDENCE ORDER FILED. LP 2/20/2024 Applies To: LYNCH, AMY (Plaintiff); LYNCH, CARL (Defendant); SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED); FAY, ROBERTA S (Attorney) on behalf of LYNCH, AMY (Plaintiff)
  13. MAGISTRATE'S TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER FILED. LP 2/20/2024 Applies To: LYNCH, AMY (Plaintiff); LYNCH, CARL (Defendant); SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED); FAY, ROBERTA S (Attorney) on behalf of LYNCH, AMY (Plaintiff)
  14. MAGISTRATE'S ORDER TO ATTEND PARENTING PROGRAM FILED. 02/16/2024 02:30 PM LP 2/20/2024 Applies To: LYNCH, AMY (Plaintiff); LYNCH, CARL (Defendant); SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED); FAY, ROBERTA S (Attorney) on behalf of LYNCH, AMY (Plaintiff)
  15. SUMMONS ON COMPLAINT COSTS (N) SUMMONS ON COMPLAINT Sent On: 02/20/2024 12:57:34
  16. SERVICE BY PROCESS SERVER Issue Date: 02/20/2024 Service: SUMMONS W/CERT. COPY COMPLAINT, RETURN REQUESTED Method: SERVICE BY PROCESS. SERVER. RETURNABLE BY LAW CARL LYNCH DEFAULT ADDRESS 1023 N MAIN AVENUE SIDNEY, OH 45365 Tracking Number: 33333333333000002087
  17. 100% DISTRIBUTION TO CL ACCOUNT
  18. 100% DISTRIBUTION TO CP ACCOUNT
  19. POSTAGE/COPIES/CERTFIED COPY(S)
  20. NOTICE FILED RETURN OF SERVICE eFiling submission date: 02/26/2024 03:08 PM Attorney: FAY, ROBERTA S
  21. PROCESS SERVER SERVICE RETURNED Method : SERVICE BY PROCESS. SERVER. RETURNABLE BY LAW Issued : 02/20/2024 Service : SUMMONS W/CERT. COPY COMPLAINT, RETURN REQUESTED Served : 02/26/2024 Return : 02/26/2024 on : LYNCH, CARL Signed By : Reason : PROCESS SERVER SERVICE SUCCESSFUL Comment : PERSONALLY SERVED BY PROCESS SERVER Tracking #: 33333333333000002087
  22. POSTAGE/COPIES/CERTFIED COPY(S)
  23. SCHEDULING INFORMATION FILED. Judge: MORRIS, KRISTINA Event: FINAL HEARING Date: 05/21/2024 Time: 11:00 AM Result: EVENT CONVERTED
  24. SCHEDULING INFORMATION FILED. FINAL HEARING 05/21/2024 11:00 AM eFiling submission date: 04/26/2024 09:43 AM Applies To: LYNCH, AMY (Plaintiff); LYNCH, CARL (Defendant); TESTA, JENNA A (Attorney) on behalf of SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED); FAY, ROBERTA S (Attorney) on behalf of LYNCH, AMY (Plaintiff)
  25. (COURT USE ONLY)ELECTRONIC SERVICE RECORD
  26. POSTAGE/COPIES/CERTFIED COPY(S)
  27. CHANGE OF ADDRESS FILED
  28. REQUEST BY DEFENDANT FOR CONTINUANCE ON THE FINAL HEARING Applies To: LYNCH, CARL (Defendant); TESTA, JENNA A (Attorney) on behalf of SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED); FAY, ROBERTA S (Attorney) on behalf of LYNCH, AMY (Plaintiff), COURT BD 5/6/2024
  29. MAGISTRATE'S ORDER ORDER DENYING DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO CONTINUE eFiling submission date: 05/07/2024 02:34 PM LP 5/9/2024 Applies To: LYNCH, AMY (Plaintiff); LYNCH, CARL (Defendant); SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED); FAY, ROBERTA S (Attorney) on behalf of LYNCH, AMY (Plaintiff)
  30. 100% DISTRIBUTION TO CL ACCOUNT
  31. 100% DISTRIBUTION TO CP ACCOUNT
  32. POSTAGE/COPIES/CERTFIED COPY(S)
  33. NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL FILED ALONG WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. 05/15/2024 07:17 AM Attorney: GUDGEL, JAMES R
  34. MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE FILED ALONG WITH PROPOSED ORDER 05/15/2024 07:17 AM Attorney: GUDGEL, JAMES R
  35. NOTICE CONFIRMING PARENTING PROGRAM ATTENDANCE AMY LYNCH eFiling submission date: 05/15/2024 11:24 AM
  36. SCHEDULING INFORMATION FILED. Judge: MORRIS, KRISTINA Event: TELEPHONE SCHEDULING CONFERENCE Date: 05/21/2024 Time: 11:00 AM
  37. MAGISTRATE'S ORDER ENTRY FILED. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED that the final hearing scheduled for May 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. shall be VACATED and converted to a Telephone Scheduling Conference. The court will place the cal Applies To: LYNCH, AMY (Plaintiff); LYNCH, CARL (Defendant); GUDGEL, JAMES R (Attorney) on behalf of LYNCH, CARL (Defendant); TESTA, JENNA A (Attorney) on behalf of SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED); FAY, ROBERTA S (Attorney) on behalf of LYNCH, AMY (Plaintiff) BD 5/21/2024
  38. SCHEDULING INFORMATION FILED. Judge: MORRIS, KRISTINA Event: PRETRIAL Date: 06/14/2024 Time: 09:00 AM
  39. SCHEDULING INFORMATION FILED. PRETRIAL 06/14/2024 09:00 AM eFiling submission date: 05/21/2024 01:22 PM Applies To: LYNCH, AMY (Plaintiff); LYNCH, CARL (Defendant); GUDGEL, JAMES R (Attorney) on behalf of LYNCH, CARL (Defendant); TESTA, JENNA A (Attorney) on behalf of SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED); FAY, ROBERTA S (Attorney) on behalf of LYNCH, AMY (Plaintiff) BD 5/23/2024
  40. (COURT USE ONLY)ELECTRONIC SERVICE RECORD
  41. POSTAGE/COPIES/CERTFIED COPY(S)
  42. 100% DISTRIBUTION TO CL ACCOUNT
  43. 100% DISTRIBUTION TO CP ACCOUNT
  44. POSTAGE/COPIES/CERTFIED COPY(S)
  45. SCHEDULING INFORMATION FILED. Judge: MORRIS, KRISTINA Event: FINAL HEARING Date: 07/22/2024 Time: 09:30 AM
  46. SCHEDULING INFORMATION FILED. FINAL HEARING 07/22/2024 09:30 AM eFiling submission date: 06/17/2024 03:24 PM Applies To: LYNCH, AMY (Plaintiff); LYNCH, CARL (Defendant); GUDGEL, JAMES R (Attorney) on behalf of LYNCH, CARL (Defendant); TESTA, JENNA A (Attorney) on behalf of SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED); FAY, ROBERTA S (Attorney) on behalf of LYNCH, AMY (Plaintiff)
  47. (COURT USE ONLY)ELECTRONIC SERVICE RECORD
  48. (COURT USE ONLY)ELECTRONIC SERVICE RECORD
  49. POSTAGE/COPIES/CERTFIED COPY(S) Receipt: 217048 Date: 08/27/2024
  50. WAIVER OF MAGISTRATE'S DECISION & TIME PERIOD FOR FILING OBJECTIONS FILED. 07/26/2024 02:12 PM Applies To: LYNCH, AMY (Plaintiff); LYNCH, CARL (Defendant); GUDGEL, JAMES R (Attorney) on behalf of LYNCH, CARL (Defendant); FAY, ROBERTA S (Attorney) on behalf of LYNCH, AMY (Plaintiff) BD 7/29/2024
  51. POSTAGE/COPIES/CERTFIED COPY(S) Receipt: 217048 Date: 08/27/2024
  52. SEPARATION AGREEMENT FILED. 08/05/2024 11:42 AM Attorney: FAY, ROBERTA S Applies To: LYNCH, AMY (Plaintiff); LYNCH, CARL (Defendant); GUDGEL, JAMES R (Attorney) on behalf of LYNCH, CARL (Defendant); TESTA, JENNA A (Attorney) on behalf of SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED); FAY, ROBERTA S (Attorney) on behalf of LYNCH, AMY (Plaintiff) BD 8/8/2024
  53. PROPOSED FILING SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION DECREE OF DIVORCE eFiling submission date: 08/05/2024 11:42 AM Attorney: FAY, ROBERTA S
  54. PROPOSED FILING SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION ENTRY RESTORING MAIDEN NAME eFiling submission date: 08/05/2024 11:42 AM Attorney: FAY, ROBERTA S
  55. JUDGMENT ENTRY DECREE OF DIVORCE FILED. Applies To: LYNCH, AMY (Plaintiff); LYNCH, CARL (Defendant); GUDGEL, JAMES R (Attorney) on behalf of LYNCH, CARL (Defendant); TESTA, JENNA A (Attorney) on behalf of SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED); FAY, ROBERTA S (Attorney) on behalf of LYNCH, AMY (Plaintiff) BD 8/8/2024 Receipt: 217048 Date: 08/27/2024
  56. ENTRY RESTORING MAIDEN NAME FILED. This matter came before the Court upon the request of Amy Lynch to be restored to her maiden name of Amy Warfield. The Court upon consideration does find the request WELL TAKEN; and, IT IS, THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that Amy Lynch be and she hereby is restored to her maiden name of Amy Warfield. IT IS SO ORDERED. Applies To: LYNCH, AMY (Plaintiff); LYNCH, CARL (Defendant); GUDGEL, JAMES R (Attorney) on behalf of LYNCH, CARL (Defendant); TESTA, JENNA A (Attorney) on behalf of SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED); FAY, ROBERTA S (Attorney) on behalf of LYNCH, AMY (Plaintiff) BD 8/8/2024 Receipt: 217048 Date: 08/27/2024
  57. SERVICE BY CERTIFIED MAIL Issue Date: 08/08/2024 Service: CERTIFIED COPIES OF DIVORCE DECREE AND ENTRY RESTORING MAIDEN NAME, SEPARATION AGREEMENT Method: SERVICE BY CERTIFIED MAILER-RETURNABLE BY LAW Cost Per: 0.0000 AMY LYNCH DEFAULT ADDRESS 1023 N MAIN AVENUE SIDNEY, OH 45365 Tracking Number: 9414726699042223738710 CARL LYNCH DEFAULT ADDRESS 209 PIKE STREET SIDNEY, OH 45365 Tracking Number: 9414726699042223738727 Receipt: 222387 Date: 04/28/2025 Receipt 222387 has been reapplied. Receipt 222387 has been reapplied.
  58. POSTAGE/COPIES/CERTFIED COPY(S) Receipt: 222387 Date: 04/28/2025 Receipt 222387 has been reapplied. Receipt 222387 has been reapplied.
  59. 100% DISTRIBUTION TO CL ACCOUNT Receipt: 217048 Date: 08/27/2024
  60. 100% DISTRIBUTION TO CP ACCOUNT Receipt: 217048 Date: 08/27/2024
  61. SERVICE SUCCESSFUL Method : SERVICE BY CERTIFIED MAILER-RETURNABLE BY LAW Issued : 08/08/2024 Service : CERTIFIED MAILER ONLY Served : 08/12/2024 Return : 08/14/2024 on : LYNCH, CARL Signed By : Reason : SUCCESSFUL Comment : SIGNED FOR BY CARL T LYNCH Tracking #: 9414726699042223738727
  62. SERVICE SUCCESSFUL Method : SERVICE BY CERTIFIED MAILER-RETURNABLE BY LAW Issued : 08/08/2024 Service : CERTIFIED MAILER ONLY Served : 08/15/2024 Return : 08/16/2024 on : LYNCH, AMY Signed By : Reason : SUCCESSFUL Comment : SIGNED BY AMY LYNCH Tracking #: 9414726699042223738710
  63. COST BILL SENT AND FILED.
  64. ITEMIZED BILL LYNCH, AMY was sent bill for $58.20 printed on 08/27/2024
  65. ITEMIZED BILL LYNCH, CARL was sent bill for $58.20 printed on 08/27/2024
  66. VITAL STATISTICS INFORMATION SENT TO: OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS
  67. 30 DAY NOTICE SENT LYNCH, AMY was sent bill for $58.20 printed on 10/15/2024 Balance: $58.20 Past Due: $58.20
  68. 30 DAY NOTICE SENT LYNCH, CARL was sent bill for $58.20 printed on 10/15/2024 Balance: $58.20 Past Due: $58.20
  69. 60 DAY NOTICE SENT LYNCH, AMY was sent bill for $58.20 printed on 11/15/2024 Balance: $58.20 Past Due: $58.20
  70. 60 DAY NOTICE SENT LYNCH, CARL was sent bill for $58.20 printed on 11/15/2024 Balance: $58.20 Past Due: $58.20
  71. 90 DAY NOTICE SENT LYNCH, AMY was sent bill for $58.20 printed on 12/18/2024 Balance: $58.20 Past Due: $58.20
  72. 90 DAY NOTICE SENT LYNCH, CARL was sent bill for $58.20 printed on 12/18/2024 Balance: $58.20 Past Due: $58.20
  73. IN COLLECTIONS LYNCH, AMY amount sent to collections: 58.20;

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