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Court

Shelby Co(Ohio)

Ohio

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Case Information

Filed 2025-04-10
Status Closed
Type Divorce
Docket 38 entries
Disposition dismiss

Parties

Plaintiff Branscum, Darrell
Defendant Branscum, Catessa
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Judge

Hon. Sell, Timothy S

Shelby County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. COST BILL SENT AND FILED.
  2. COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE FILED. 04/10/2025 03:24 PM Attorney: ZIMMERMAN, JR, WILLIAM R Applies To: BRANSCUM, CATESSA (Defendant); TESTA, JENNA A (Attorney) on behalf of SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED) BD 4/11/2025
  3. MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER WITH SUPPORTING AFFIDAVIT ALONG WITH PROPOSED ORDER SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION 04/10/2025 03:24 PM Attorney: ZIMMERMAN, JR, WILLIAM R Applies To: BRANSCUM, CATESSA (Defendant); TESTA, JENNA A (Attorney) on behalf of SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED) BD 4/11/2025
  4. MOTION FOR TEMPORARY VISITATION FILED WITH SUPPORTING AFFIDAVIT ALONG WITH PROPOSED ORDER SUBMITTED. 04/10/2025 03:24 PM Attorney: ZIMMERMAN, JR, WILLIAM R Applies To: BRANSCUM, CATESSA (Defendant); TESTA, JENNA A (Attorney) on behalf of SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED) BD 4/11/2025
  5. MOTION FILED MOTION FOR TEMPORARY ORDERS HEARING FILED 04/10/2025 03:24 PM Attorney: ZIMMERMAN, JR, WILLIAM R Applies To: BRANSCUM, CATESSA (Defendant); TESTA, JENNA A (Attorney) on behalf of SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED) BD 4/11/2025
  6. AFFIDAVIT OF BASIC INFORMATION, INCOME AND EXPENSES FILED. 04/10/2025 03:24 PM Attorney: ZIMMERMAN, JR, WILLIAM R Applies To: BRANSCUM, CATESSA (Defendant); TESTA, JENNA A (Attorney) on behalf of SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED) BD 4/11/2025
  7. AFFIDAVIT OF PROPERTY AND DEBT FILED 04/10/2025 03:24 PM Attorney: ZIMMERMAN, JR, WILLIAM R Applies To: BRANSCUM, CATESSA (Defendant); TESTA, JENNA A (Attorney) on behalf of SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED) BD 4/11/2025
  8. AFFIDAVIT OF PARENTING PROCEEDING (R.C. 3127.23(A)) 04/10/2025 03:24 PM Attorney: ZIMMERMAN, JR, WILLIAM R Applies To: BRANSCUM, CATESSA (Defendant); TESTA, JENNA A (Attorney) on behalf of SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED) BD 4/11/2025
  9. AFFIDAVIT OF HEALTH INSURANCE FILED. 04/10/2025 03:24 PM Attorney: ZIMMERMAN, JR, WILLIAM R Applies To: BRANSCUM, CATESSA (Defendant); TESTA, JENNA A (Attorney) on behalf of SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED) BD 4/11/2025
  10. DR-6 FORM FILED. APPLICATION FOR CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES- IV-D APPLICATION 04/10/2025 03:24 PM Attorney: ZIMMERMAN, JR, WILLIAM R Applies To: BRANSCUM, CATESSA (Defendant); TESTA, JENNA A (Attorney) on behalf of SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED) BD 4/11/2025
  11. REQUEST FOR SERVICE 04/10/2025 03:24 PM Attorney: ZIMMERMAN, JR, WILLIAM R
  12. MAGISTRATE'S EX PARTE ORDER ENTRY FILED. This matter is before the Court on Plaintiff's Motion for Temporary Ex-Parte Orders. For good cause shown, IT IS ORDERED that Defendant, Catessa Branscum is restrained from directly or indirectly harassing, annoying, interfering with, harassing by telephone, assaulting or doing bodily harm to Plaintiff during the pendency this action. Applies To: BRANSCUM, DARRELL (Plaintiff); BRANSCUM, CATESSA (Defendant); ZIMMERMAN, JR, WILLIAM R (Attorney) on behalf of BRANSCUM, DARRELL (Plaintiff); TESTA, JENNA A (Attorney) on behalf of SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED) BD 4/11/2025 Receipt: 226810 Date: 11/13/2025
  13. MAGISTRATE'S TEMPORARY VISITATION ORDER FILED. Applies To: BRANSCUM, DARRELL (Plaintiff); BRANSCUM, CATESSA (Defendant); ZIMMERMAN, JR, WILLIAM R (Attorney) on behalf of BRANSCUM, DARRELL (Plaintiff); TESTA, JENNA A (Attorney) on behalf of SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED) BD 4/11/2025 Receipt: 226810 Date: 11/13/2025
  14. (INTERNAL USE ONLY) MAGISTRATE'S ORDER TO ATTEND PARENTING PROGRAM FILED. 04/11/2025 09:19 AM Applies To: BRANSCUM, DARRELL (Plaintiff); BRANSCUM, CATESSA (Defendant); ZIMMERMAN, JR, WILLIAM R (Attorney) on behalf of BRANSCUM, DARRELL (Plaintiff); TESTA, JENNA A (Attorney) on behalf of SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED) BD 4/11/2025 Receipt: 226810 Date: 11/13/2025
  15. SCHEDULING INFORMATION FILED. Judge: MORRIS, KRISTINA Event: TEMPORARY ORDERS HEARING Date: 05/07/2025 Time: 09:00 AM
  16. MAGISTRATE'S ORDER ENTRY FILED. The Court, upon Motion filed by Plaintiff, and for good cause shown, hereby sets this matter for a Temporary Orders Hearing on May 7, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Applies To: BRANSCUM, DARRELL (Plaintiff); BRANSCUM, CATESSA (Defendant); ZIMMERMAN, JR, WILLIAM R (Attorney) on behalf of BRANSCUM, DARRELL (Plaintiff); TESTA, JENNA A (Attorney) on behalf of SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED) BD 4/11/2025 Receipt: 226810 Date: 11/13/2025
  17. MOTION FILED WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. ALONG WITH PROPOSED ORDER EX PARTE MOTION FOR ORDER TO RELEASE PHONE NUMBER 04/11/2025 10:35 AM Attorney: ZIMMERMAN, JR, WILLIAM R Applies To: BRANSCUM, CATESSA (Defendant); TESTA, JENNA A (Attorney) on behalf of SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED) BD 4/11/2025
  18. MAGISTRATE'S ORDER ENTRY FILED. This matter is before the Court on Plaintiff's Ex-Parte Motion for Order to Release Phone Number. For good cause shown, IT IS ORDERED that Defendant shall immediately release the phone number 937-489-3473 via T-Mobile to Plaintiff. Plaintiff shall be responsible for any fees associated with the transfer. This Order is granted upon application of Plaintiff. Objections to this Order may be made by proper Motion and Affidavit to the Court within fourteen (14) days pursuant to Civil Rule 75(M)(2). Applies To: BRANSCUM, DARRELL (Plaintiff); BRANSCUM, CATESSA (Defendant); ZIMMERMAN, JR, WILLIAM R (Attorney) on behalf of BRANSCUM, DARRELL (Plaintiff); TESTA, JENNA A (Attorney) on behalf of SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED) BD 4/11/2025 Receipt: 226810 Date: 11/13/2025
  19. SUMMONS ON COMPLAINT COSTS (N) SUMMONS ON COMPLAINT Sent On: 04/11/2025 13:25:36
  20. SERVICE BY SHELBY COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT RETURNABLE ACCORDING TO LAW. Issue Date: 04/11/2025 Service: SUMMONS W/CERT. COPY COMPLAINT, RETURN REQUESTED Method: SERVICE BY SHELBY CO. SHERIFF RETURNABLE BY LAW Cost Per: 0.0000 CATESSA BRANSCUM DEFAULT ADDRESS 108 BRENTWOOD COURT ANNA, OH 45302 Tracking Number: 11111111111000019948
  21. POSTAGE/COPIES/CERTFIED COPY(S) Receipt: 226810 Date: 11/13/2025
  22. 100% DISTRIBUTION TO CL ACCOUNT Receipt: 226810 Date: 11/13/2025
  23. 100% DISTRIBUTION TO CP ACCOUNT Receipt: 226810 Date: 11/13/2025
  24. SERVICE SUCCESSFUL BY SHELBY COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT Method : SERVICE BY SHELBY CO. SHERIFF RETURNABLE BY LAW Issued : 04/11/2025 Service : SUMMONS W/CERT. COPY COMPLAINT, RETURN REQUESTED Served : 04/17/2025 Return : 04/17/2025 on : BRANSCUM, CATESSA Signed By : Reason : SHELBY COUNTY SHERIFF SERVICE SUCCESSFUL Comment : SERVED BY SHERIFF DEP JOEL MARCH Tracking #: 11111111111000019948
  25. ANSWER FILED WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. NOW COMES THE DEFENDANT, BY AND THROUGH UNDERSIGNED COUNSEL AND HEREBY RESPECTFULLY SUBMITS HER ANSWER TO THE PLAINTIFFS COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE eFiling submission date: 05/07/2025 10:34 AM Attorney: SULLIVAN, BONNIE BLUE T.
  26. MOTION FILED JOINT PETITION FOR CONCILIATION FILED ALONG WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE eFiling submission date: 05/09/2025 08:44 AM Attorney: SULLIVAN, BONNIE BLUE T.
  27. MAGISTRATE'S ORDER ENTRY FILED. NOTICE OF 90-DAY DELAY RE: PETITION FOR CONCILIATION Please be advised that the parties filed a Joint Motion for Reconciliation on May 9, 2025. The Petition for Conciliation shall be left pending for ninety (90) days so that the parties may pursue conciliation efforts. The ninety (90) days will end on August 7, 2025. Applies To: BRANSCUM, DARRELL (Plaintiff); BRANSCUM, CATESSA (Defendant); ZIMMERMAN, JR, WILLIAM R (Attorney) on behalf of BRANSCUM, DARRELL (Plaintiff); TESTA, JENNA A (Attorney) on behalf of SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED); SULLIVAN, BONNIE BLUE T. (Attorney) on behalf of BRANSCUM, CATESSA (Defendant) BD 5/13/2025 Receipt: 226810 Date: 11/13/2025
  28. POSTAGE/COPIES/CERTFIED COPY(S) Receipt: 226810 Date: 11/13/2025
  29. 100% DISTRIBUTION TO CL ACCOUNT Receipt: 226810 Date: 11/13/2025
  30. 100% DISTRIBUTION TO CP ACCOUNT Receipt: 226810 Date: 11/13/2025
  31. MOTION ONLY FILED ALONG WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. MOTION TO DISMISS 10/06/2025 07:52 PM Attorney: SULLIVAN, BONNIE BLUE T.
  32. PROPOSED FILING SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION 10/06/2025 07:52 PM Attorney: SULLIVAN, BONNIE BLUE T.
  33. AGREED ORDER ENTRY FILED. ORDER AND ENTRY DISMISSING COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE FILED Applies To: BRANSCUM, DARRELL (Plaintiff); BRANSCUM, CATESSA (Defendant); ZIMMERMAN, JR, WILLIAM R (Attorney) on behalf of BRANSCUM, DARRELL (Plaintiff); TESTA, JENNA A (Attorney) on behalf of SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED); SULLIVAN, BONNIE BLUE T. (Attorney) on behalf of BRANSCUM, CATESSA (Defendant) Receipt: 226810 Date: 11/13/2025
  34. POSTAGE/COPIES/CERTFIED COPY(S) Receipt: 226810 Date: 11/13/2025
  35. 100% DISTRIBUTION TO CL ACCOUNT Receipt: 226810 Date: 11/13/2025
  36. 100% DISTRIBUTION TO CP ACCOUNT Receipt: 226810 Date: 11/13/2025
  37. ITEMIZED BILL BRANSCUM, DARRELL was sent bill for $74.70 printed on 11/13/2025
  38. ITEMIZED BILL BRANSCUM, CATESSA was sent bill for $74.70 printed on 11/13/2025

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