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Case Information

Filed 2024-03-07
Status Open
Type Divorce Wo\children
Docket 93 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Ball, Lenora M Plaintiff
Defendant Ball, Paul J Defendant

Docket Entries

  1. DEPOSIT Receipt: 90859 Date: 03/07/2024
  2. DIVORCE WITHOUT CHILDREN Receipt: 90859 Date: 03/07/2024
  3. FILING FEE
  4. SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND - 149 REC Receipt: 90859 Date: 03/07/2024
  5. ATTORNEY FOR LEONORA BALL Attorney: KENTNER, MATTHEW J (0000059720)
  6. DIVORCE COMPLAINT Attorney: KENTNER, MATTHEW J (0000059720)
  7. MOTION FOR TEMPORARY ORDERS Attorney: KENTNER, MATTHEW J (0000059720)
  8. AFFIDAVIT OF LENORA M. BALL Attorney: KENTNER, MATTHEW J (0000059720)
  9. DOMESTIC AFFIDAVIT OF BASIC INFORMATION, INCOME AND EXPENSES OF LENORA M. BALL
  10. INFORMATION SHEET
  11. SUMMONS ISSUED
  12. Issue Date: 03/07/2024 Service: DOMESTIC SUMMONS ISSUED Method: SHERIFF SERVICE Cost Per: $0.00 BALL, PAUL J 14337 ROAD 24 CLOVERDALE, OH 45827 Tracking No: S000000582
  13. NOTICE OF HEARING Event: TEMPORARY ORDERS Date: 04/23/2024 Time: 1:00 pm Judge: SCHIERLOH, KEITH H Location:
  14. ASSIGNMENT NOTICES - PRE-TRIAL/HEARING ON PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR TEMPORARY ORDERS IS SCHEDULED ON APRIL 23, 2024 AT 1:00PM. FAXED: MATTHEW J KENTNER. CC: PAUL J. BALL
  15. FAX CORRESPONDENCE
  16. FAX CORRESPONDENCE @2:25 PM Attorney: KENTNER, MATTHEW J (0000059720)
  17. AFFIDAVIT OF PROPERTY AND DEBT OF LENORA BALL
  18. CERTIFIED MAIL RETURNED SIGNED Method : SHERIFF SERVICE Issued : 03/07/2024 Service : DOMESTIC SUMMONS ISSUED Served : 03/15/2024 Return : 03/19/2024 On : BALL, PAUL J Signed By : PAUL J. BALL Reason : SUCCESSFUL Comment : Tracking #: S000000582
  19. SHERIFF FEES- PUTNAM COUNTY SHERIFF - PAUL BALL PERSONALLY SERVED ON MARCH, 15, 2024.
  20. FAX CORRESPONDENCE @ 9:30 AM Attorney: HERMILLER, GREGORY J (0000071160)
  21. NOTICE OF APPEARANCE Attorney: HERMILLER, GREGORY J (0000071160)
  22. ANSWER OF DEFENDANT Attorney: HERMILLER, GREGORY J (0000071160)
  23. ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT Attorney: HERMILLER, GREGORY J (0000071160)
  24. FAX CORRESPONDENCE
  25. FAX CORRESPONDENCE @ 8:09AM Attorney: HERMILLER, GREGORY J (0000071160)
  26. DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR TEMPORARY ORDERS Attorney: HERMILLER, GREGORY J (0000071160)
  27. AFFIDAVIT OF DEFENDANT
  28. DOMESTIC AFFIDAVIT OF BASIC INFORMATION, INCOME AND EXPENSES OF PAUL BALL
  29. NOTICE OF HEARING Event: FINAL HEARING Date: 08/07/2024 Time: 9:00 am Judge: SCHIERLOH, KEITH H Location: Result: CONVERTED TO PRETRIAL
  30. JUDGMENT ENTRY - DOMESTIC PRE-TRIAL ORDERS - 1)DISCOVERY MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE FINAL PRE-TRIAL HEARING CONFERENCE. FURTHER DISCOVERY SHALL ONLY OCCUR BY AGREEMENT OR UPON LEAVE GRANTED; 2)WITNESS LISTS SHALL BE EXCHANGED NO LATER THAN 10 DAYS BEFORE THE FINAL HEARING CONFERENCE. A COPY SHALL BE FILED W/THE COURT. UNDISCLOSED WITNESSES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO TESTIFY ABSENT GOOD CAUSE; 3)EXHIBIT LISTS SHALL BE EXCHANGED & FILED W/COURT NO LATER THAN 10 DAYS OF THE FINAL HEARING. UNDISCLOSED EXHIBITS WILL NOT BE ADMITTED ABSENT GOOD CAUSE;4)FINAL HEARING BRIEF, BOTH PARTIES MUST FILE W/COURT & EXCHANGE NO LATER THAN 10 DAYS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED FINAL HEARING. BRIEF SHALL OUTLINE THE AGREED ISSUES OF THE PARTIES AS WELL AS THE ISSUES REMAINING NEEDING ATTENTION BY THE COURT. A FINAL PRETRIAL IS SET FOR JULY 10, 2024 AT 9:00AM. A FINAL HEARING/EVIDENTIARY HEARING IS SET FOR AUGUST 7, 2024 AT 9:00AM; 5)PROPERTY DIVISION CHART MUST BE FILED W/THE COURT & EXCHANGED NO LATER THAN 10 DAYS PRIOR TO THE FINAL HEARING. FAILURE TO FILE A CHART WILL RESULT IN THE OTHER PARTY'S CHART BEING USED BY THE COURT TO DETERMINE PROPERTY VALUES. IF NEITHER PARTY FILES THE CHART, COURT WILL CONSIDER ALL PROPERTY MATTERS. CHART SHALL LIST A DESCRIPTION, VALUE & AMOUNT OF ANY DEBT ON EACH ITEM/PROPERTY, & WHETHER THE PARTY DESIRES AN AWARD OF THE ITEM/PROPERTY. DEFENDANT'S CHART SHALL BE REVISED PRIOR TO FINAL HEARING SO THAT THE ITEMS/PROPERTIES ARE PRESENTED IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME ORDER AS IN THE PLAINTIFF'S CHART;6)SPOUSAL SUPPORT (ALIMONY) IS OR BECOMES AN ISSUE, BOTH PARTIES SHALL PREPARE COMPUTATIONS PROVIDING BASIS FOR CALCULATIONS. THE MEMORANDA SHALL BE EXCHANGED NO LATER THAN 10 DAYS PRIOR TO FINAL HEARING; 7)FINAL HEARING SHALL BEGIN AT THE DESIGNATED TIME PERMITTED BY COURT'S SCHEDULE.); 8)SPECIAL NEEDS, IF A PARTY, ATTORNEY OR WITNESS HAS ANY HANDICAP OR SPECIAL NEED, PLEASE CONTACT JUDGE'S OFFICE PRIOR TO SCHEDULING ANY HEARING. COURT SOUND SYSTEM DOES CONSIST OF DEVICES THAT WILL ASSIST PEOPLE W/A HEARING LOSS; 9)UNCONTESTED DIVORCES: IN EVENT THAT ALL MATTERS HAVE BEEN RESOLVED PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED HEARING PLTF'S COUNSEL SHALL CONTACT COURT SO THAT THE SCHEDULED TIME CAN BE UTILIZED FOR OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE COURT. FAXED: MATTHEW KENTNER, GREGORY HERMILLER
  31. ASSIGNMENT NOTICES - 1) FINAL PRE-TRIAL IS SCHEUDLED ON JULY 10, 2024 AT 9:00AM. 2) FINAL HEARING IS SCHEUDLED ON AUGUST 7, 2024 AT 9:00AM (ALL DAY IS ALLOTTED). FAXED: MATTHEW KENTNER, GREGORY HERMILLER
  32. FAX CORRESPONDENCE
  33. FAX CORRESPONDENCE (UNSIGNED JE) @ 12:26 PM FROM Attorney: KENTNER, MATTHEW J (0000059720)
  34. JUDGMENT ENTRY - AGREED ENTRY TEMPORARY ORDER - THIS MATTER CAME TO COURT ON APRIL 23, 2024 FOR A PRE-TRIAL. THE PARTIES ADVISED THE COURT THEY HAD REACHED AN AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY ORDERS. THE DEFENDANT SHALL HAVE EXCLUSIVE USE AND OCCUPANCY OF THE PARTIES MARITAL HOME LOCATED AT 14337 ROAD 24, CLOVERDAYL, OHIO 45844 DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE DIVORCE. THE DEFENDANT SHALL HAVE EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE 2018 FORD FLEX. THE DEFENDANT SHALL PAY THE MONTHLY EXPENSES FOR THE CLOVERDALE RESIDENCE AND HIS OTHER OBLIGATINGS, AN ESTIMATED TOTAL OF $1,478.95. THESE AMOUNTS OF MONTHLY EXPENSES ARE ESTIMATES AND MAY CHANGE EACH MONTH. DEFENDANT SHALL PAY THE MONTHLY DEBTS AND ANY FLUCTUATION FOR EACH EXPENSE. CC: LENORA BALL, PAUL BALL. FAXED: MATTHEW KENTNER, GREGORY HERMILLER
  35. FAX CORRESPONDENCE
  36. CLERKS CERTIFICATE OF ORDINARY MAIL SERVICE TO PAUL BALL AND LENORA BALL
  37. FAX CORRESPONDENCE @ 1:29 PM FROM Attorney: KENTNER, MATTHEW J (0000059720)
  38. NOTICE OF FILING DISCOVERY Attorney: KENTNER, MATTHEW J (0000059720)
  39. PLAINTIFF'S FIRST SET OF INTERROGATORIES AND REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS DIRECTED TO DEFENDANT Attorney: KENTNER, MATTHEW J (0000059720)
  40. REQUEST FOR MEIDATION: Attorney: HERMILLER, GREGORY J (0000071160)
  41. MOTION TO CONTINUE AND RESCHEDULE HEARING Attorney: HERMILLER, GREGORY J (0000071160)
  42. JUDGMENT ENTRY ORDERING MEDIATION - IT IS ORDERED THAT ALL PARTIES SHALL SUBMIT THE ISSUES IN THIS MATTER TO THE NORTHWEST OHIO COURT MEDIATION SERVICES. ANY PART WHO INTENTIONALLY FAILS TO APPEAR FOR A MEDIATION SESSION AS ORDERED BY THE COURT SHALL BE SUBJECT TO SANCTIONS, INCLUDING THOSE FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT THE NORTHWEST OHIO COURT MEDIATION SERVICES WILL NOTIFY THE PARTIES OF THEIR SCHEDULED MEDIATION. SAID MEDIATION SHALL BE CONDUCTED DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST, 2024 (FINAL PRE-TRIAL IS SCHEUDLED ON AUGUST 7, 2024 AT 9:00AM). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE MEDIATION SERVICES OR PRIOR TO THAT COMPLETION, AT THE DISCRETION OF THE MEDIATOR, THE MEDIATOR SHALL FILE WITH THE COURT AND MAKE AVAILABLE TO COUNSEL FOR ALL PARTIES APPROPRIATE MEDIATION REPORTS CONCERNING THE PROGRESS OF THE MEDIATION. CC: MATTHEW KENTNER, GREGORY HERMILLER, CHRISTOPHER DELFAVERO.
  43. JUDGMENT ENTRY - ORDER OF THE COURT - UPON THE MOTION FILED BY COUNSEL FOR PARTIES, THE PRE-TRIAL HEARING SCHEDULED IN THIS MATTER FOR JULY 10TH, 2024 AT 9:00AM IS VACATED AND THE FINAL HEARING SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 7, 2024 AT 9:00AM IS CONVERTED TO A FINAL PRE-TRIAL HEARING. FAXED: MATTHEW KENTNER, GREGORY HERMILLER
  44. FAX CORRESPONDENCE
  45. LETTER FROM NORTHWEST OHIO COURT MEDIATION SERVICES SENT TO LENORA BALL AND PAUL BALL
  46. FAX CORRESPONDENCE @ 7:58AM Attorney: HERMILLER, GREGORY J (0000071160)
  47. AFFIDAVIT OF PROPERTY AND DEBT OF PAUL J BALL Attorney: HERMILLER, GREGORY J (0000071160)
  48. FAX CORRESPONDENCE @ 1:47 PM FROM Attorney: KENTNER, MATTHEW J (0000059720)
  49. MOTION TO MODIFY AGREED ENTRY TEMPORARY ORDERS (EXCLUSIVE USE AND MORTGAGE PAYMENT) Attorney: KENTNER, MATTHEW J (0000059720)
  50. NOTICE OF HEARING Event: HEARING ON MOTION Date: 08/07/2024 Time: 9:00 am Judge: SCHIERLOH, KEITH H Location:
  51. ASSIGNMENT NOTICES - HEARING ON PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO MODIFY AGREED ENTRY TEMPORARY ORDERS (EXCLUSIVE USE AND MORTGAGE PAYMENT) IS SCHEUDLED ON AUGUST 7, 2024 AT 9:00 AM. FAXED: MATTHEW KENTNER, GRAGORY HERMILLER
  52. FAX CORRESPONDENCE
  53. RESULTS: The following event: FINAL PRE-TRIAL scheduled for 08/07/2024 at 9:00 am has been resulted as follows: Result: HELD Judge: SCHIERLOH, KEITH H Location:
  54. JUDGMENT ENTRY - DOMESTIC PRE-TRIAL ORDER FOR THE HEARING DATE - 1) DISCOVERY MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE SEPTEMBER 27, 2024. FURTHER DISCOVERY SHALL ONLY OCCUR BY AGREEMENT OR UPON LEAVE GRANTED 2) WITNESS LISTS SHALL BE EXCHANGED NO LATER THAN 7 DAYS BEFORE THE FINAL HEARING CONFERENCE. A COPY SHALL BE FILED W/THE COURT. UNDISCLOSED WITNESSES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO TESTIFY ABSENT GOOD CAUSE 3) EXHIBIT LISTS SHALL BE EXCHANGED & FILED W/THE COURT NO LATER THAN 7 DAYS OF FINAL HEARING. UNDISCLOSED EXHIBITS WILL NOT BE ADMITTED ABSENT GOOD CAUSE 4) FINAL HEARING BRIEF: BOTH PARTIES MUST FILE W/THE COURT & EXCHANGE NO LATER THAN 7 DAYS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED FINAL HEARING. BRIEF SHALL OUTLINE THE AGREED ISSUES OF THE PARTIES AS WELL AS THE ISSUES REMAINING NEEDING ATTENTION BY THE COURT. A FINAL HEARING IS SET FOR OCTOBER 29, 2024 AT 8:30 AM 5) FINAL HEARINGS SHALL BEGIN AT THE DESIGNATED TIME PERMITTED BY THE COURT'S SCHEDULE 6) SPECIAL NEEDS: IF A PARTY, ATTY OR WITNESS HAS ANY HANDICAP OR SPECIAL NEED, PLEASE CONTACT THE JUDGE'S OFFICE PRIOR TO SCHEDULING ANY HEARING. THE COURT SOUND SYSTEM DOES CONSIST OF DEVISES THAT WILL ASSIST PEOPLE WITH A HEARING LOSS 7) UNCONTESTED HEARING: IN THE EVENT THAT ALL MATTERS HAVE BEEN RESOLVED PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED HEARING PLAINTIFF'S COUNSEL SHALL CONTACT THE COURT SO THAT THE SCHEDULED TIME CAN BE UTILIZED FOR OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE COURT CC: HAND DELVED: MATTHEW KENTNER, FAXED: GREGORY HERMILLER
  55. ASSIGNMENT NOTICES - FINAL HEARING IS SCHEDULED ON OCTOBER 29, 2024 AT 8:30 AM (ALL DAY IS ALLOTTED) CC: HAND DLVD: MATTHEW KENTNER, FAXED: GREGORY HERMILLER
  56. FAX CORRESPONDENCE
  57. NOTICE OF HEARING Event: FINAL HEARING Date: 10/29/2024 Time: 8:30 am Judge: SCHIERLOH, KEITH H Location: Result: CONVERTED TO PRETRIAL
  58. FAX CORRESPONDENCE @ 9:32AM Attorney: HERMILLER, GREGORY J (0000071160)
  59. JUDGMENT ENTRY - AGREED ENTRY TEMPORARY ORDER - IN ADDITION TO THE OBLIGATIONS OF DEFENDANT AS CONTAINED IN THIS COURT'S AGREED ENTRY TEMPORARY ORDER OF MAY 15, 2024, THE DEFENDANT SHALL ALSO PAY THE 1ST MORTGAGE, FOR THE REAL ESTATE 14337 ROAD 24, CLOVERDALE, OH 45844 OF APPROXIMATELY $1,574.00 PER MONTH AND THE MONTHLY HOUSE INSURANCE PAYMENT OF APPROXIMATELY $276.12 PER MONTH. FAXED: MATTHEW KENTNER, GREGORY HERMILLER; CC: LENORA BALL, PAUL BALL
  60. COPIES
  61. POSTAGE DUE
  62. FAX CORRESPONDENCE
  63. FAX CORRESPONDENCE (UNSIGNED JE) @ 9:28 AM FROM Attorney: HERMILLER, GREGORY J (0000071160)
  64. JUDGMENT ENTRY - AGREED ENTRY TEMPORARY ORDER - DEF SHALL PAY THE 1ST MORTGAGE FOR REAL ESTATE 14337 ROAD 24, CLOVERDALE OF APPROX $1,574.00 PER MONTH AND THE MONTHLY HOUSE INSURANCE PAYMENT OF APPROX $276.12 PER MONTH. CC: FAXED: MATTHEW KENTER, GREG HERMILLER
  65. FAX CORRESPONDENCE
  66. REPORT OF MEDIATION Attorney: DELFAVERO, CHRISTOPHER D (64845)
  67. PRECIPE FOR SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM FILED ON BRAD NELSON Attorney: KENTNER, MATTHEW J (0000059720)
  68. PRECIPE FOR SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM FILED FOR AARON BAKER & BARBARA KOHNEN Attorney: KENTNER, MATTHEW J (0000059720)
  69. SUBPOENA ISSUED TO BRAD NELSON, AARON BAKER & BARBARA KOHNEN
  70. FAX CORRESPONDENCE @ 3:30 PM FROM Attorney: KENTNER, MATTHEW J (0000059720)
  71. NOTICE OF WITNESSES Attorney: KENTNER, MATTHEW J (0000059720)
  72. NOTICE OF EXHIBITS Attorney: KENTNER, MATTHEW J (0000059720)
  73. SUBPEONA FOR BRAD NELSON RETURNED BY PUTNAM COUNTY SHERIFF
  74. EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE Attorney: KENTNER, MATTHEW J (0000059720)
  75. PROPERTY DIVISION CHART Attorney: KENTNER, MATTHEW J (0000059720)
  76. FAX CORRESPONDENCE @ 7:58 AM FROM Attorney: HERMILLER, GREGORY J (0000071160)
  77. NOTICE OF FILING OF DEFENDANT'S WITNESS AND EXHIBIT LIST Attorney: HERMILLER, GREGORY J (0000071160)
  78. EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE @ 9:58 AM FROMAttorney: KENTNER, MATTHEW J (0000059720)
  79. COPIES TO PRINT EMAIL
  80. TRIAL BRIEF Attorney: KENTNER, MATTHEW J (0000059720)
  81. MOTION TO CONTINUE AND RESCHEDULE HEARING Attorney: HERMILLER, GREGORY J (0000071160)
  82. JUDGMENT ENTRY - UPON MOTION FILED BY COUNSEL FOR THE PARTIES THE FINAL HEARING SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 29, 2024 AT 9:00 AM IS CONVERTED TO A FINAL PRE-TRIAL HEARING. FAXED: GREGORY HERMILLER, MATTHEW KENTNER
  83. FAX CORRESPONDENCE
  84. SUBPOENA RETURNED BY FOREIGN SHERIFF - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE ON BARBARA KOHNEN CPA ON 10/22/24 BY VAN WERT CO SHERIFF
  85. SUBPOENA RETURNED BY FOREIGN SHERIFF - RESIDENTIAL SERVICE ON AARON BAKER ON 10/22/24 BY VAN WERT CO SHERIFF
  86. DEFENDANT'S TRIAL BRIEF Attorney: HERMILLER, GREGORY J (0000071160)
  87. NOTICE OF HEARING Event: FINAL HEARING Date: 01/14/2025 Time: 9:00 am Judge: SCHIERLOH, KEITH H Location:
  88. ASSIGNMENT NOTICES - FINAL HEARING IS SCHEDULED ON JANUARY 14, 2024 AT 9:00 AM (ALL DAY IS ALLOTTED). FAXED: MATTHEW J KENTNER, GREGORY J HERMILLER
  89. FAX CORRESPONDENCE
  90. EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE @ 10:36 AM FROM Attorney: KENTNER, MATTHEW J (0000059720)
  91. PRECIPE FOR SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM FILED FOR AARON BAKER & BARBARA KOHNEN Attorney: KENTNER, MATTHEW J (0000059720)
  92. PRECIPE FOR SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM FILED FOR BRAD NELSON Attorney: KENTNER, MATTHEW J (0000059720)
  93. SUBPOENAS DECUM TECUM ISSUED TO AARON BAKER, BARBARA KOHNEN AND BRAD NELSON

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