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Fairfield Co

Ohio

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Case Information

Filed 2026-01-06
Status OPEN
Type Complaint For Divorce With Children (e Filing)
Docket 30 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Franklin, Tharon
Defendant Franklin, Nicholas
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Judge

Hon. Smith, Laura

Fairfield County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. NOTICE THAT PLAINTIFF'S EMERGENCY EX PARTE MOTION FOR EXCLUSIVE AND BENEFICIAL USE SHALL COME ON FOR ORAL HEARING BEFORE JUDGE LAURA B SMITH ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026 AT 1:30 PM
  2. COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE WITH CHILDREN 01/06/2026 08:54 AM Attorney: LARSON, AARON J Receipt: 533102 Date: 01/06/2026
  3. PLAINTIFF THARON FRANKLIN'S MOTION FOR SALE OF MARITAL RESIDENCE 01/06/2026 08:54 AM Attorney: LARSON, AARON J
  4. PLAINTIFF THARON FRANKLIN'S MOTION FOR TEMPORARY ORDERS 01/06/2026 08:54 AM Attorney: LARSON, AARON J
  5. PLAINTIFF THARON FRANKLIN'S MOTION TO APPOINT GUARDIAN AD LITEM 01/06/2026 08:54 AM Attorney: LARSON, AARON J
  6. PARENTING PROCEEDING AFFIDAVIT (R.C. 3127.23(A)) 01/06/2026 08:54 AM Attorney: LARSON, AARON J
  7. PERSONAL IDENTIFIER FORM (THIS FORM IS NOT SUBJECT TO PUBLIC DISCLOSURE UNDER SUP.R. 45(D)(2)) 01/06/2026 08:54 AM Attorney: LARSON, AARON J
  8. FAMILY FILE-NOTICE OF FILING 01/06/2026 08:54 AM Attorney: LARSON, AARON J
  9. FAMILY FILE - AFFIDAVIT OF INCOME AND EXPENSES 01/06/2026 08:54 AM Attorney: LARSON, AARON J
  10. FAMILY FILE - AFFIDAVIT OF PROPERTY 01/06/2026 08:54 AM Attorney: LARSON, AARON J
  11. FAMILY FILE - HEALTH INSURANCE AFFIDAVIT 01/06/2026 08:54 AM Attorney: LARSON, AARON J
  12. INSTRUCTIONS AND DEPOSIT FOR PERSONAL/RESIDENTIAL SERVICE BY SHERIFF SERVICE FEE: $50.00 (1 AT $50.00 PER PARTY) eFiled: 01/06/2026 08:54 AM Attorney: LARSON, AARON J Receipt: 533102 Date: 01/06/2026
  13. JUDGMENT ENTRY/RESTRAINING ORDER
  14. NOTICE THAT A NON-ORAL HEARING ON PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR SALE OF MARITAL RESIDENCE, MOTION FOR TEMP ORDERS AND MOTION TO APPOINT A GAL IS HEREBY SET FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026 AT 9:00 AM BEFORE JUDGE LAURA B SMITH.
  15. SUMMONS
  16. SERVICE COPIES FOR E-FILING
  17. CERTIFIED MAIL DELIVERY COSTS Issue Date: 01/06/2026 Service: DOMESTIC SUMMONS Method: CERTIFIED MAIL FOURTH FLOOR Cost Per: 10.0000 NICHOLAS FRANKLIN MAILING ADDRESS 7567 HEATHERWOOD DRIVE CANAL WINCHESTER, OH 43110 Tracking Number: 9414726699042242086779
  18. ISSUED SUMMONS, COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE, JE/RESTRAINING ORDER, PARENTING AFF, NOTICE OF FILING, AFFIDAVIT OF INCOME, AFFIDAVIT OF PROPERTY, HEALTH AFFIDAVIT, MOTION TO APPT GAL, MOTION FOR SALE OF MARITAL RESIDENCE, MOTION FOR TEMP ORDERS, NOTICE OF NON ORAL HEARING UPON NICHOLAS FRANKLIN BY CERTIFIED MAIL AND FAIRFIELD CO SHERIFF
  19. SERVICE FEE-FAIRFIELD Issue Date: 01/06/2026 Service: DOMESTIC SUMMONS Method: FAIRFIELD COUNTY SHERIFF Cost Per: 0.0000 NICHOLAS FRANKLIN MAILING ADDRESS 7567 HEATHERWOOD DRIVE CANAL WINCHESTER, OH 43110 Tracking Number: 000025147
  20. PLAINTIFF'S EMERGENCY EX PARTE MOTION FOR EXCLUSIVE AND BENEFICIAL USE eFiled: 01/07/2026 12:09 PM Attorney: LARSON, AARON J
  21. PRECIPE / INSTRUCTIONS 01/07/2026 12:09 PM Attorney: LARSON, AARON J
  22. CERTIFIED MAIL DELIVERY COSTS Issue Date: 01/07/2026 Service: ISSUING PAPERWORK ASSOCIATED WITH CASE Method: CERTIFIED MAIL FOURTH FLOOR Cost Per: 10.0000 NICHOLAS FRANKLIN MAILING ADDRESS 7567 HEATHERWOOD DRIVE CANAL WINCHESTER, OH 43110 Tracking Number: 9414726699042242086830
  23. ISSUED PLAINTIFF'S EMERGENCY EX PARTE MOTION FOR EXCLUSIVE AND BENEFICIAL USE UPON NICHOLAS FRANKLIN BY CERTIFIED MAIL
  24. POSTAGE
  25. RETURN OF PERSONAL SERVICE BY FAIRFIELD COUNTY SHERIFF - I RECEIVED THIS SUMMONS, COMPLAINT, AFFIDAVIT, NOTICE, MOTION, ENTRY ON JANUARY 6, 2026 AT 3:00 PM AND MADE PERSONAL SERVICE OF IT UPON NICHOLAS FRANKLIN BY DETECTIVE AUSTIN SCHORR ON JANUARY 7, 2026.
  26. FOR SERVICE & MILEAGE RET
  27. POSTAGE
  28. RECEIPT RETURNED ENDORSED Method : CERTIFIED MAIL FOURTH FLOOR Issued : 01/06/2026 Service : DOMESTIC SUMMONS Served : 01/09/2026 Return : 01/13/2026 on : FRANKLIN, NICHOLAS Signed By : M. FRANKLIN Reason : RECEIPT RETURNED ENDORSED Comment : Tracking #: 9414726699042242086779
  29. PRECIPE FOR SUBPOENAS X 2 Attorney: LARSON, AARON J
  30. ISSUED SUBPOENA X 2 Attorney: LARSON, AARON J

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