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Court

Lorain Co

Ohio

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Case Information

Filed 2025-03-05
Type Dissolution
Docket 21 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Messer, Christine|P
Defendant N/a|Dodge, Justin
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Judge

Hon. Janik, Judge Frank

Lorain County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  2. PETITION, WAIVER OF SUMMONS AND SEPARATION AGREEMENT FILED.
  3. CIV.R. 4.7 WAIVER OF SERVICE FORM FILED FOR PARTIES
  4. CONTACT INFORMATION FORM FILED.
  5. FINAL HEARING SET FOR 5/19/25 AT 9:00 AM. STATUS HEARING SET FOR 4/30/25 AT 10:00 AM. SEE JOURNAL (FJJ) CC: PET-1(COUNTER); PET-2(COUNTER)
  6. MATTER IS SCHEDULED FOR A STATUS CONF PN 4/30/25 AT 10:00 AM. VIA ZOOM. SEE JOURNAL (MAG ORDER) (AJB) CC: PET-1(BAINBRIDGE RD); PET-2(NATIONAL DR)
  7. CLERKS OFFICE CERTIFIES COPIES OF ABOVE ENTRIES DATED 3/11/25 PLACED IN ATTY FOLDER OR SENT ORDINARY MAIL TO: PET-1(BAINBRIDGE RD); PET-2(NATIONAL DR)
  8. MATTER CAME BEFORE THE COURT TODAY FOR A STATUS HEARING ON THE PARTIES PETITION FOR A DISSOLUTION. MATTER REMAINS SET FOR A FINAL HEARING ON 5/19/25 AT 9:00 AM. SEE JRNL (MAG ORDER) (AJB) CC: PET-1(BAINBRIDGE RD); PET-2(NATIONAL DR)
  9. CLERKS OFFICE CERTIFIES COPIES OF ABOVE ENTRY DATED 4/30/25 PLACED IN ATTY FOLDER OR SENT ORDINARY MAIL TO: PET-1(BAINBRIDGE RD); PET-2(NATIONAL DR)
  10. COURT REPORTER CERTIFICATION COST ENTRY
  11. MATTER CAME BEFORE THE COURT FOR A FINAL HEARING ON THE PARTIES' PETITION FOR A DISSOLUTION. DISSOLUTION GRANTED. CASE CLOSED. SEE JOURNAL (FJJ) CC: PET 1(BAINBRIDGE RD), PET 2(NATIONAL DR)
  12. HEARING HAD. DISSOLUTION GRANTED. SEE JOURNAL. (FJJ) CC: PET 1(BAINBRIDGE RD), PET 2(NATIONAL DR) Voided Receipt #25-0015670, Receipt Date 5/22/2025
  13. CIVIL RULE 58 (B) NOTICE SENT ORDINARY MAIL TO PET 1(BAINBRIDGE RD), PET 2(NATIONAL DR)
  14. CLERKS OFFICE CERTIFIES COPIES OF ABOVE ENTRY DATED 5/20/25 AND/OR CIVIL RULE 58 NOTICE DATED 5/21/25 PLACED IN ATTY FOLDER OR SENT ORDINARY MAIL TO: PET 1(BAINBRIDGE RD), PET 2(NATIONAL DR)
  15. CERTIFIED ABSTRACT OF DIVORCE/ DISSOLUTION/ ANNULMENT ISSUED TO OH DEPT OF HEALTH, BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS
  16. Receipt #: 25-0015670 Processed.
  17. CASE TAXED AND CLOSED - COSTS TO BE SPLIT EQUALLY PER COURT ORDER. BILL SENT TO CHRISTINE MESSER IN THE AMOUNT OF $83.57.
  18. Receipt #: 25-0015675 Processed.
  19. RETURNED MAIL - BAD ADDRESS ATTEMPTED DELIVERY DATE: 6/01/25 REASON: ATTEMPTED NOT KNOWN PARTY: CHRISTINE MESSER; 33548 BAINBRIDGE RD. N. RIDGEVILLE, OHIO 44039
  20. 30-DAY DELINQUENT COURT COST LETTER SENT TO CHRISTINE MESSNER.
  21. 60-DAY DELINQUENT COURT COST LETTER SENT TO CHRISTINE MESSNER.

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