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Trumbull County

Ohio

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Case Information

Filed 2024-09-09
Status CLOSED
Type Dr Divorce
Docket 149 entries
Disposition final decree

Parties

Plaintiff Brown, Cassandra
Defendant Brown, David
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Judge

Hon. Bluedorn Samuel F

Trumbull County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. REFUND OF DEPOSIT TO:
  2. COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE WITH CHILDREN, INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE, MUTUAL TRO, MOTION FOR TEMPORARY ORDERS, NOTICE OF HEARING, AND PARENTING PROCEEDING AFFIDAVIT FILED BY ATTY JOHN H CHANEY III ON BEHALF OF CASSANDRA BRWON (PLAINTIFF) Receipt: 487927 Date: 09/09/2024
  3. CAUSE OF ACTION: GROSS NEGLECT OF DUTY
  4. FILING FEE FOR EACH CAUSE OF ACTION AND EACH UNDERTAKING Receipt: 505780 Date: 07/10/2025
  5. NOTARY SEAL Receipt: 505780 Date: 07/10/2025
  6. HEARING SET: Event: MOTION FOR TEMPORARY ORDERS Date: 10/08/2024 Time: 2:30 pm Judge: SWAUGER, TERRY Location: JUVENILE COURTROOM-1ST FLOOR 1HR HEARING, SET ON NEW MOTION FOR TEMP ORDERS FILED BY ATTY. CHANEY. Event Staff: Staff: ASSIGNMENT COMMISSIONER: JIMENEZ, STEPHANIE Result Staff: Staff: ASSIGNMENT COMMISSIONER: JIMENEZ, STEPHANIE Result: CONTINUED
  7. SUMMONS WITH COPY OF COMPLAINT AND AFFIDAVIT ISSUED TO PROCESS SERVER TOM COOL FOR PERSONAL SERVICE ON DAVID BROWN Receipt: 505780 Date: 07/10/2025
  8. Issue Date: 09/10/2024 Service: DR SUMMONS Method: PERSONAL SERVICE Provider: PROCESS SERVER - TOM COOL Cost Per: $ BROWN, DAVID 306 BRUNSWICK DRIVE VIENNA, OH 44473 Tracking No: P000069165
  9. NOTICE TO SERVE RETURNED ENDORSED ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 FOR PERSONAL SERVICE ON DAVID BROWN BY PROCESS SERVER THOMAS COOL.
  10. MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE, CERTIFICATION, AND JUDGMENT ENTRY FILED BY: DAVID BROWN (DEFENDANT); SENT TO JUDGE Receipt: 489018 Date: 09/25/2024
  11. NOTICE SENT: DR SPEEDY MAILER Sent on: 09/27/2024 10:34:53.54
  12. HEARING SET: The following event: MOTION FOR TEMPORARY ORDERS scheduled for 10/08/2024 at 2:30 pm has been rescheduled as follows: Event: MOTION FOR TEMPORARY ORDERS Date: 11/06/2024 Time: 3:30 pm Judge: SWAUGER, TERRY Location: JUVENILE COURTROOM-1ST FLOOR 1HR HEARING, SET ON MOTION FOR TEMP ORDERS FILED BY ATTY. CHANEY. HEARING CONTINUED AND RESET FROM 10/8/24 TO 11/6/24 AT 3:30PM. Event Staff: Staff: ASSIGNMENT COMMISSIONER: JIMENEZ, STEPHANIE Result Staff: Staff: ASSIGNMENT COMMISSIONER: JIMENEZ, STEPHANIE Result: COMPLETED
  13. JOURNAL ENTRY GRANTING CONTINUANCE TO NOVEMBER 6, 2024 AT 3:30 PM. SEE J/E: BLUEDORN, JUDGE Receipt: 505780 Date: 07/10/2025
  14. RULE 58 NOTICE ISSUED TO PARTIES AND ATTY CHANEY
  15. POSTAGE Receipt: 505780 Date: 07/10/2025
  16. ANSWER AND COUNTERCLAIM WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE, MOTION FOR PARENTAGE ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (CUSTODY) AND PARENTING TIME (COMPANIONSHIP AND VISITATION), PARENTING PROCEEDING AFFIDAVIT FILED BY ROGER R. BAUER (Attorney) on behalf of DAVID BROWN (DEFENDANT) - SENT TO JUDGE Receipt: 490910 Date: 10/30/2024
  17. COUNTERCLAIM AND SERVICE FILED BY DEFENDANT. Receipt: 490910 Date: 10/30/2024
  18. HEALTH INSURANCE AFFIDAVIT FILED BY ROGER R. BAUER (Attorney) on behalf of DAVID BROWN (DEFENDANT)
  19. AFFIDAVIT OF BASIC INFORMATION, INCOME, AND EXPENSES FILED BY ROGER R. BAUER (Attorney) on behalf of DAVID BROWN (DEFENDANT)
  20. AFFIDAVIT OF PROPERTY AND DEBT FILED BY ROGER R. BAUER (Attorney) on behalf of DAVID BROWN (DEFENDANT)
  21. REPLY TO COUNTERCLAIM FOR DIVORCE WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY JOHN H. CHANEY III (Attorney) on behalf of CASSANDRA BROWN (PLAINTIFF)
  22. MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY ROGER R. BAUER (Attorney) on behalf of DAVID BROWN (DEFENDANT) - SENT TO JUDGE
  23. MAGISTRATE'S ORDER FILED RE: TEMPORARY ORDERS ON CUSTODY, VISITATION, CHILD SUPPORT AND LIVING EXPENSES. ATTY THOMAS MIKULKA APPOINTED AS GAL. SEE J/E: SWAUGER, MAGISTRATE Receipt: 505780 Date: 07/10/2025
  24. ORDER OF APPOINTMENT AND AUTHORITY FOR GAL FILED. SEE J/E: SWAUGER, MAGISTRATE Receipt: 505780 Date: 07/10/2025
  25. RULE 58 NOTICE ISSUED TO PARTIES, ATTY CHANEY, ATTY BAUER, ATTY/GAL MIKULKA AND TCCSEA (2 JES)
  26. POSTAGE Receipt: 505780 Date: 07/10/2025
  27. NOTICE SENT: DR SPEEDY MAILER Sent on: 11/21/2024 11:08:17.02
  28. HEARING SET: Event: PRE TRIAL Date: 01/06/2025 Time: 10:00 am Judge: BLUEDORN, SAMUEL F Location: COURTROOM B ONE HOUR HEARING SET WITH BOTH OFFICES AND GAL OFFICE. CASSANDRA BROWN (PLAINTIFF); DAVID BROWN (DEFENDANT); THOMAS MIKULKA (GUARDIAN AD LITEM); JOHN H. CHANEY III (Attorney) on behalf of CASSANDRA BROWN (PLAINTIFF); ROGER R. BAUER (Attorney) on behalf of DAVID BROWN (DEFENDANT) Result: COMPLETED
  29. AFFIDAVIT OF BASIC INFORMATION, INCOME, AND EXPENSES FILED BY CASSANDRA BROWN (PLAINTIFF)
  30. AFFIDAVIT OF PROPERTY AND DEBT FILED BY CASSANDRA BROWN (PLAINTIFF)
  31. JOURNAL ENTRY FILED; RE: PRETRIAL HELD. SECOND PRETRIAL MARCH 4, 2025 AT 10:00 AM. SEE J/E: BLUEDORN, JUDGE Receipt: 505780 Date: 07/10/2025
  32. RULE 58 NOTICE ISSUED TO ATTY CHANEY, ATTY BAUER AND ATTY/GAL MIKULKA
  33. POSTAGE Receipt: 505780 Date: 07/10/2025
  34. NOTICE SENT: DR SPEEDY MAILER Sent on: 01/08/2025 09:52:15.74
  35. HEARING SET: Event: 2ND PRE TRIAL Date: 03/04/2025 Time: 10:00 am Judge: BLUEDORN, SAMUEL F Location: COURTROOM B ONE HOUR HEARING SET PER 1-6-25 COURT ORDER. CASSANDRA BROWN (PLAINTIFF); DAVID BROWN (DEFENDANT); THOMAS MIKULKA (GUARDIAN AD LITEM); JOHN H. CHANEY III (Attorney) on behalf of CASSANDRA BROWN (PLAINTIFF); ROGER R. BAUER (Attorney) on behalf of DAVID BROWN (DEFENDANT) Result: COMPLETED
  36. JOURNAL ENTRY FILED; RE: SECOND PRETRIAL HELD. SEE J/E: BLUEDORN, JUDGE Receipt: 505780 Date: 07/10/2025
  37. RULE 58 NOTICE ISSUED TO ATTY CHANEY, ATTY BAUER AND ATTY/GAL MIKULKA
  38. POSTAGE Receipt: 505780 Date: 07/10/2025
  39. NOTICE SENT: DR SPEEDY MAILER Sent on: 03/06/2025 09:04:56.54
  40. HEARING SET: Event: CONTESTED DIVORCE Date: 04/21/2025 Time: 9:00 am Judge: BLUEDORN, SAMUEL F Location: COURTROOM B FULL DAY HEARING STARTING AT 9:00 AM SET PER 3-4-25 COURT ORDER. CASSANDRA BROWN (PLAINTIFF); DAVID BROWN (DEFENDANT); THOMAS MIKULKA (GUARDIAN AD LITEM); JOHN H. CHANEY III (Attorney) on behalf of CASSANDRA BROWN (PLAINTIFF); ROGER R. BAUER (Attorney) on behalf of DAVID BROWN (DEFENDANT) Result: UNDER ADVISEMENT
  41. MOTION FOR IN-CAMERA INTERVIEW, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND JE FILED BY ROGER R. BAUER (Attorney) on behalf of DAVID BROWN (DEFENDANT) - SENT TO JUDGE
  42. MOTION TO MODIFY CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATION AND ARREARAGES, NOTICE OF HEARING, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE, AND CHILD SUPPORT WORKSHEET FILED BY ROGER R. BAUER (Attorney) on behalf of DAVID BROWN (DEFENDANT) - SENT TO JUDGE
  43. NOTICE SENT: DR SPEEDY MAILER Sent on: 03/13/2025 11:22:04.86
  44. HEARING SET: Event: MOTION TO MODIFY CHILD SUPPORT Date: 04/09/2025 Time: 2:30 pm Judge: SWAUGER, TERRY Location: JUVENILE COURTROOM-1ST FLOOR 1HR HEARING, SET ON THE MOTION TO MODIFY CHILD SUPPORT FILED BY ATTY. BAUER. Event Staff: Staff: ASSIGNMENT COMMISSIONER: JIMENEZ, STEPHANIE Result Staff: Staff: ASSIGNMENT COMMISSIONER: JIMENEZ, STEPHANIE Result: COMPLETED
  45. NOTICE SENT: DR SPEEDY MAILER Sent on: 03/14/2025 08:43:41.32
  46. JOURNAL ENTRY FILED. IN CAMERA INTERVIEW OF MINOR CHILD SHALL BE CONDUCTED AT THE END OF TRIAL. SEE J/E: BLUEDORN, JUDGE (NO COPIES NOTED) Receipt: 505780 Date: 07/10/2025
  47. MOTION TO SHOW CAUSE AND FOR CONTEMPT ORDER (FAILING TO COMPLY WITH TERMS AND OBLIGATIONS OF NOVEMBER 8, 2024), NOTICE OF HEARING, INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CLERK, AFFIDAVIT AND SOA FILED BY JOHN H. CHANEY III (Attorney) on behalf of CASSANDRA BROWN (PLAINTIFF) - SENT TO JUDGE
  48. SUMMONS AND ORDER TO APPEAR. SEE J/E: BLUEDORN, JUDGE Receipt: 505780 Date: 07/10/2025
  49. Issue Date: 03/20/2025 Service: DOMESTIC RELATIONS MOTION CONTEMPT Method: PERSONAL SERVICE Provider: PROCESS SERVER - TOM COOL Cost Per: $ BROWN, DAVID 306 BRUNSWICK DRIVE VIENNA, OH 44473 Tracking No: P000070816
  50. NOTICE TO SERVE RETURNED ENDORSED ON MARCH 21, 2025 FOR PERSONAL SERVICE ON DAVID BROWN BY PROCESS SERVER THOMAS COOL
  51. ANSWER TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO SHOW CAUSE (ARREARAGES OF CHILD SUPPORT AND CASH MEDICAL SUPPORT) WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY ROGER R. BAUER (Attorney) on behalf of DAVID BROWN (DEFENDANT) - SENT TO JUDGE
  52. MOTION FOR CONTEMPT OBEY MANDATORY RESTRAINING ORDER, NOTICE OF HEARING, INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICE, EXHIBITS AND SOA FILED BY ROGER R. BAUER (Attorney) on behalf of DAVID BROWN (DEFENDANT) - SENT TO JUDGE
  53. SUMMONS AND ORDER TO APPEAR. SEE J/E: BLUEDORN, JUDGE
  54. Issue Date: 04/10/2025 Service: DOMESTIC RELATIONS MOTION CONTEMPT MANDATORY RESTRAINING ORDER Method: PERSONAL SERVICE Provider: PROCESS SERVER - MANNY NITES Cost Per: $ BROWN, CASSANDRA 476 PRENTICE ROAD WARREN, OH 44481 Tracking No: P000071011
  55. GUARDIAN AD LITEM'S MOTION TO ATTEND HEARING BY TELEPHONE, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND JE FILED BY THOMAS MIKULKA (Attorney) on behalf of THOMAS MIKULKA (GUARDIAN AD LITEM) - SENT TO JUDGE
  56. MAGISTRATE'S ORDER FILED RE: MODIFICATION OF SUPPORT. SEE J/E: SWAUGER, MAGISTRATE Receipt: 505780 Date: 07/10/2025
  57. RULE 58 NOTICE ISSUED TO PARTIES, ATTY CHANEY, ATTY BAUER AND TCCSEA
  58. POSTAGE Receipt: 505780 Date: 07/10/2025
  59. JOURNAL ENTRY FILED. GAL TO ATTEND APRIL 21, 2025 9:00 AM HEARING BY PHONE IS GRANTED. SEE J/E: BLUEDORN, JUDGE (NO COPIES NOTED) Receipt: 505780 Date: 07/10/2025
  60. GUARDIAN AD LITEM REPORT FILED BY ATTY THOMAS L MIKULKA, GAL SENT TO JUDGE
  61. NOTICE TO SERVE RETURNED ENDORSED ON APRIL14, 2025 AT 8:02 P.M. BY PROCESS SERVER MANNY NITES FOR SERVICE (RESIDENCE) ON ROBERT BARBE CO-RESIDENT (476 PRENTICE RD NW WARREN OH 44481)
  62. FINAL DECREE OF DIVORCE GRANTED TO PARTIES ON THE GROUNDS OF INCOMPATIBILITY. PARTIES TO SHARE COSTS. SEE J/E: BLUEDORN, JUDGE Receipt: 505780 Date: 07/10/2025 Receipt: 505781 Date: 07/10/2025
  63. CERTIFIED COPIES ISSUED TO: PARTIES, ATTY CHANEY, ATTY BAUER AND ATTY/GAL MIKULKA Receipt: 505780 Date: 07/10/2025
  64. POSTAGE Receipt: 505780 Date: 07/10/2025
  65. Issue Date: 06/27/2025 Service: FINAL APPEALABLE ORDER Method: REGULAR MAIL - ENVELOPE Cost Per: $ BROWN, CASSANDRA 476 PRENTICE ROAD WARREN, OH 44481 Tracking No: R000189698 BROWN, CASSANDRA c/o ATTY: CHANEY III, JOHN H. DANIEL DANILUK LLC 1129 NILES CORTLAND RD WARREN, OH 44484 Tracking No: R000189699 BROWN, DAVID 306 BRUNSWICK DRIVE VIENNA, OH 44473 Tracking No: R000189700 BROWN, DAVID c/o ATTY: BAUER, ROGER R. 244 SENECA AVENUE WARREN, OH 44481 Tracking No: R000189701 MIKULKA, THOMAS 134 WESTCHESTER DRIVE #1 YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44515 Tracking No: R000189702 TRUMBULL COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT 159 E. MARKET STREET SUITE 200 WARREN, OH 44481 Tracking No: R000189703
  66. BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS Receipt: 505780 Date: 07/10/2025
  67. VITAL STATISTICS FEE Receipt: 505780 Date: 07/10/2025
  68. COMPLETE RECORD Receipt: 505781 Date: 07/10/2025 Receipt: 508068 Date: 08/18/2025 Receipt 508068 reversed by 508100 on 08/19/2025. Receipt: 508104 Date: 08/19/2025
  69. XXX DOMESTIC COST STATEMENT SENT TO: 132.98-124=8.98 ****PARTIES TO SHARE COSTS PLAINTIFF TO PAY $8.98**** CASSANDRA BROWN (PLAINTIFF);
  70. XXX DOMESTIC COST STATEMENT SENT TO: 132.98-60.00=72.98 ****PARTIES TO SHARE COSTS DEFENDANT TO PAY $72.98**** DAVID BROWN (DEFENDANT);
  71. FIRST NOTICE OF DELINQUENT COURT COSTS SENT BROWN, CASSANDRA was sent notice for $8.98. Balance: $8.98 Past Due: $8.98 Printed on 08/13/2025 10:57:04.18.
  72. FIRST NOTICE OF DELINQUENT COURT COSTS SENT BROWN, DAVID was sent notice for $72.98. Balance: $72.98 Past Due: $72.98 Printed on 08/13/2025 10:57:04.21.
  73. REFUND OF DEPOSIT LESS COSTS TO: DANIEL DANILUK LLC
  74. REFUND OF DEPOSIT LESS COSTS TO: DANIEL DANILUK LLC
  75. DEPOSIT FROM:
  76. COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE WITH CHILDREN
  77. CAUSE OF ACTION:
  78. FILING FEE FOR EACH CAUSE OF ACTION AND EACH UNDERTAKING
  79. NOTARY SEAL
  80. HEARING SET:
  81. SUMMONS WITH COPY OF COMPLAINT AND AFFIDAVIT ISSUED TO DEFENDANT BY
  82. PERSONAL OR RESIDENCE SERVICE BY
  83. NOTICE TO SERVE RETURNED ENDORSED ON [___] FOR PERSONAL SERVICE ON [___].
  84. MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE, CERTIFICATION, AND JUDGMENT ENTRY FILED BY:
  85. Hearing
  86. NOTICE SENT:
  87. HEARING SET:
  88. JOURNAL ENTRY GRANTING CONTINUANCE TO:
  89. RULE 58 NOTICE ISSUED
  90. POSTAGE
  91. ANSWER AND COUNTERCLAIM WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FILED BY
  92. COUNTERCLAIM AND SERVICE FILED BY DEFENDANT.
  93. AFFIDAVIT FILED
  94. AFFIDAVIT FILED
  95. AFFIDAVIT FILED
  96. REPLY TO
  97. MOTION
  98. MAGISTRATE'S ORDER FILED
  99. ORDER FILED
  100. RULE 58 NOTICE ISSUED
  101. POSTAGE
  102. NOTICE SENT:
  103. HEARING SET:
  104. AFFIDAVIT FILED
  105. AFFIDAVIT FILED
  106. JOURNAL ENTRY FILED; RE:
  107. RULE 58 NOTICE ISSUED
  108. POSTAGE
  109. NOTICE SENT:
  110. HEARING SET:
  111. JOURNAL ENTRY FILED; RE:
  112. RULE 58 NOTICE ISSUED
  113. POSTAGE
  114. NOTICE SENT:
  115. HEARING SET:
  116. MOTION
  117. MOTION
  118. NOTICE SENT:
  119. HEARING SET:
  120. NOTICE SENT:
  121. JOURNAL ENTRY FILED; RE:
  122. MOTION
  123. SUMMONS AND ORDER TO APPEAR
  124. PERSONAL OR RESIDENCE SERVICE BY
  125. NOTICE TO SERVE RETURNED ENDORSED ON [___] FOR PERSONAL SERVICE ON [___].
  126. ANSWER FILED BY
  127. MOTION
  128. SUMMONS AND ORDER TO APPEAR
  129. PERSONAL OR RESIDENCE SERVICE BY
  130. MOTION
  131. MAGISTRATE'S ORDER FILED
  132. RULE 58 NOTICE ISSUED
  133. POSTAGE
  134. JOURNAL ENTRY FILED; RE:
  135. GUARDIAN AD LITEM REPORT FILED
  136. NOTICE TO SERVE RETURNED ENDORSED ON [___] FOR PERSONAL SERVICE ON [___].
  137. FINAL DECREE OF DIVORCE GRANTED
  138. CERTIFIED COPIES ISSUED TO:
  139. POSTAGE
  140. NOTICE OF FINAL APPEALABLE ORDER SENT
  141. BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS
  142. VITAL STATISTICS FEE
  143. COMPLETE RECORD
  144. ONE-HALF COSTS FOR DEFENDANT'S COSTS FOR FILING FEE
  145. XXX DOMESTIC COST STATEMENT SENT TO:
  146. XXX DOMESTIC COST STATEMENT SENT TO:
  147. FIRST NOTICE OF DELINQUENT COURT COSTS SENT
  148. FIRST NOTICE OF DELINQUENT COURT COSTS SENT
  149. REFUND OF DEPOSIT TO:

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