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Case Information

Filed 2024-08-30
Status Closed
Type Divorce
Docket 54 entries
Disposition default

Parties

Plaintiff Knasel, Iii, James D.
Defendant Knasel, Rachel
Photo of Hon. Sell, Timothy S

Judge

Hon. Sell, Timothy S

Shelby County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. IN COLLECTIONS KNASEL, III, JAMES D amount sent to collections: 61.67;
  2. AFFIDAVIT OF BASIC INFORMATION, INCOME AND EXPENSES FILED. JAMES D. KNASEL, III eFiling submission date: 08/30/2024 04:28 PM Attorney: MOTHMILLER, EMILY J Applies To: KNASEL, RACHEL (Defendant); TESTA, JENNA A (Attorney) on behalf of SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED)
  3. AFFIDAVIT OF PROPERTY AND DEBT FILED JAMES D. KNASEL, III eFiling submission date: 08/30/2024 04:28 PM Attorney: MOTHMILLER, EMILY J Applies To: KNASEL, RACHEL (Defendant); TESTA, JENNA A (Attorney) on behalf of SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED)
  4. MOTION FOR EXCLUSIVE USE OF RESIDENCE WITH SUPPORTING AFFIDAVIT ALONG WITH PROPOSED ORDER SUBMITTED. 08/30/2024 04:28 PM Attorney: MOTHMILLER, EMILY J Applies To: KNASEL, RACHEL (Defendant); TESTA, JENNA A (Attorney) on behalf of SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED)
  5. MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER WITH SUPPORTING AFFIDAVIT ALONG WITH PROPOSED ORDER SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION 08/30/2024 04:28 PM Attorney: MOTHMILLER, EMILY J Applies To: KNASEL, RACHEL (Defendant); TESTA, JENNA A (Attorney) on behalf of SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED)
  6. COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE FILING FEE Receipt: 217191 Date: 09/04/2024
  7. PRAECIPE FOR SERVICE FILED. 09/04/2024 01:02 PM Attorney: MOTHMILLER, EMILY J
  8. MAGISTRATE'S EXCLUSIVE USE OF RESIDENCE ORDER FILED. Applies To: KNASEL, III, JAMES D. (Plaintiff); KNASEL, RACHEL (Defendant); TESTA, JENNA A (Attorney) on behalf of SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED); MOTHMILLER, EMILY J (Attorney) on behalf of KNASEL, III, JAMES D. (Plaintiff) Receipt: 222245 Date: 04/22/2025
  9. MAGISTRATE'S TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER FILED. Applies To: KNASEL, III, JAMES D. (Plaintiff); KNASEL, RACHEL (Defendant); TESTA, JENNA A (Attorney) on behalf of SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED); MOTHMILLER, EMILY J (Attorney) on behalf of KNASEL, III, JAMES D. (Plaintiff) Receipt: 222245 Date: 04/22/2025
  10. SUMMONS ON COMPLAINT COSTS (N) SUMMONS ON COMPLAINT Sent On: 09/10/2024 08:53:56 Receipt: 222245 Date: 04/22/2025
  11. SERVICE BY CERTIFIED MAIL Issue Date: 09/10/2024 Service: SUMMONS W/CERT. COPY COMPLAINT, RETURN REQUESTED Method: SERVICE BY CERTIFIED MAILER-RETURNABLE BY LAW Cost Per: 0.0000 RACHEL KNASEL DEFAULT ADDRESS 206 NORTH POMEROY AVE SIDNEY, OH 45365 Tracking Number: 9414726699042223739755
  12. 100% DISTRIBUTION TO CL ACCOUNT Receipt: 222245 Date: 04/22/2025
  13. 100% DISTRIBUTION TO CP ACCOUNT Receipt: 222245 Date: 04/22/2025
  14. POSTAGE/COPIES/CERTFIED COPY(S) Receipt: 224793 Date: 08/14/2025
  15. SERVICE SUCCESSFUL Method : SERVICE BY CERTIFIED MAILER-RETURNABLE BY LAW Issued : 09/10/2024 Service : SUMMONS W/CERT. COPY COMPLAINT, RETURN REQUESTED Served : 09/26/2024 Return : 10/04/2024 on : KNASEL, RACHEL Signed By : Reason : SUCCESSFUL Comment : SIGNED BY: RACHEL E. KNASEL Tracking #: 9414726699042223739755
  16. ANSWER FILED WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. DEFENDANT'S ANSWER TO THE COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE ALONG WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE eFiling submission date: 10/07/2024 12:01 PM Attorney: BAUER, RALPH A
  17. SCHEDULING INFORMATION FILED. Judge: MORRIS, KRISTINA Event: TELEPHONE SCHEDULING CONFERENCE Date: 11/04/2024 Time: 08:30 AM
  18. NOTICE FILED. TELEPHONE SCHEDULING CONFERENCE 11/04/2024 08:30 AM THE COURT WILL PLACE THE CALL. eFiling submission date: 10/16/2024 03:15 PM Applies To: KNASEL, III, JAMES D. (Plaintiff); KNASEL, RACHEL (Defendant); TESTA, JENNA A (Attorney) on behalf of SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED); MOTHMILLER, EMILY J (Attorney) on behalf of KNASEL, III, JAMES D. (Plaintiff); BAUER, RALPH A (Attorney) on behalf of KNASEL, RACHEL (Defendant)
  19. (COURT USE ONLY)ELECTRONIC SERVICE RECORD
  20. POSTAGE/COPIES/CERTFIED COPY(S) Receipt: 222245 Date: 04/22/2025
  21. NOTICE OF SUBMISSION FILED ALONG WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. 10/21/2024 04:14 PM Attorney: MOTHMILLER, EMILY J
  22. SCHEDULING INFORMATION FILED. Judge: MORRIS, KRISTINA Event: PRETRIAL Date: 12/23/2024 Time: 09:00 AM Result: EVENT CANCELLED
  23. SCHEDULING INFORMATION FILED. Judge: MORRIS, KRISTINA Event: FINAL HEARING Date: 01/21/2025 Time: 01:30 PM
  24. SCHEDULING INFORMATION FILED. NOTICE FILED PRETRIAL 12/23/2024 09:00 AM FINAL HEARING 01/21/2025 01:30 PM eFiling submission date: 11/06/2024 08:42 AM Applies To: KNASEL, III, JAMES D. (Plaintiff); KNASEL, RACHEL (Defendant); SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED); TESTA, JENNA A (Attorney) on behalf of SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED); MOTHMILLER, EMILY J (Attorney) on behalf of KNASEL, III, JAMES D. (Plaintiff); BAUER, RALPH A (Attorney) on behalf of KNASEL, RACHEL (Defendant)
  25. ELECTRONIC SERVICE RECORD
  26. POSTAGE/COPIES/CERTFIED COPY(S) Receipt: 222245 Date: 04/22/2025
  27. LIST OF EXHIBITS FILED. ALONG WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. 12/10/2024 03:52 PM Attorney: MOTHMILLER, EMILY J
  28. WITNESS LIST OF PLAINTIFF FILED ALONG WITH CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. 12/10/2024 03:52 PM Attorney: MOTHMILLER, EMILY J
  29. SCHEDULING INFORMATION FILED. Judge: MORRIS, KRISTINA Event: FINAL HEARING Date: 03/03/2025 Time: 11:00 AM
  30. SCHEDULING INFORMATION FILED. NOTICE FILED FINAL HEARING 03/03/2025 11:00 AM eFiling submission date: 01/22/2025 09:26 AM Applies To: KNASEL, III, JAMES D. (Plaintiff); KNASEL, RACHEL (Defendant); TESTA, JENNA A (Attorney) on behalf of SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED); MOTHMILLER, EMILY J (Attorney) on behalf of KNASEL, III, JAMES D. (Plaintiff); BAUER, RALPH A (Attorney) on behalf of KNASEL, RACHEL (Defendant) BD 1/23/2025
  31. (COURT USE ONLY)ELECTRONIC SERVICE RECORD
  32. POSTAGE/COPIES/CERTFIED COPY(S) Receipt: 222245 Date: 04/22/2025
  33. CHANGE OF ADDRESS FILED
  34. OFFICIAL SHORTHAND REPORTER'S CERTIFICATE FILED. 03/03/2025 04:06 PM Receipt: 222245 Date: 04/22/2025 Receipt: 224793 Date: 08/14/2025
  35. WAIVER OF MAGISTRATE'S DECISION & TIME PERIOD FOR FILING OBJECTIONS FILED. 03/03/2025 04:06 PM Applies To: KNASEL, III, JAMES D. (Plaintiff); KNASEL, RACHEL (Defendant); TESTA, JENNA A (Attorney) on behalf of SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED); MOTHMILLER, EMILY J (Attorney) on behalf of KNASEL, III, JAMES D. (Plaintiff); BAUER, RALPH A (Attorney) on behalf of KNASEL, RACHEL (Defendant)
  36. POSTAGE/COPIES/CERTFIED COPY(S) Receipt: 222245 Date: 04/22/2025
  37. PROPOSED FILING SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION 04/09/2025 01:53 PM Attorney: MOTHMILLER, EMILY J
  38. JUDGMENT ENTRY DECREE OF DIVORCE FILED. Applies To: KNASEL, III, JAMES D. (Plaintiff); KNASEL, RACHEL (Defendant); TESTA, JENNA A (Attorney) on behalf of SHELBY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (ASSOCIATED); MOTHMILLER, EMILY J (Attorney) on behalf of KNASEL, III, JAMES D. (Plaintiff); BAUER, RALPH A (Attorney) on behalf of KNASEL, RACHEL (Defendant) Receipt: 222245 Date: 04/22/2025
  39. CHANGE OF ADDRESS FILED
  40. SERVICE BY CERTIFIED MAIL Issue Date: 04/14/2025 Service: CERTIFIED MAILER ONLY Method: SERVICE BY CERTIFIED MAILER-RETURNABLE BY LAW Cost Per: 0.0000 JAMES D. KNASEL, III DEFAULT ADDRESS 6705 CR 559 BUSHNELL, FL 33513 Tracking Number: 9414726699042223747699 RACHEL KNASEL DEFAULT ADDRESS 9989 CISCO RD SIDNEY, OH 45365 Tracking Number: 9414726699042223747705
  41. 100% DISTRIBUTION TO CL ACCOUNT Receipt: 222245 Date: 04/22/2025
  42. 100% DISTRIBUTION TO CP ACCOUNT Receipt: 222245 Date: 04/22/2025
  43. POSTAGE/COPIES/CERTFIED COPY(S) Receipt: 224793 Date: 08/14/2025
  44. COST BILL SENT AND FILED.
  45. ITEMIZED BILL KNASEL, III, JAMES D was sent bill for $61.67 printed on 04/22/2025
  46. ITEMIZED BILL KNASEL, RACHEL was sent bill for $61.68 printed on 04/22/2025
  47. VITAL STATISTICS INFORMATION SENT TO: OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS
  48. SERVICE UNSUCCESSFUL Method : SERVICE BY CERTIFIED MAILER-RETURNABLE BY LAW Issued : 04/14/2025 Service : CERTIFIED MAILER ONLY Served : Return : 05/09/2025 on : KNASEL, RACHEL Signed By : Reason : CERTIFIED MAIL UNSUCCESSFUL Comment : RETURN TO SENDER. UNCLAIMED Tracking #: 9414726699042223747705
  49. SERVICE UNSUCCESSFUL Method : SERVICE BY CERTIFIED MAILER-RETURNABLE BY LAW Issued : 04/14/2025 Service : CERTIFIED MAILER ONLY Served : Return : 05/27/2025 on : KNASEL, III, JAMES D. Signed By : Reason : CERTIFIED MAIL UNSUCCESSFUL Comment : FORWARD. TIME EXPIRED. RETURN TO SENDER Tracking #: 9414726699042223747699 FILED IN CASE 05/28/2025 LK
  50. 30 DAY NOTICE SENT KNASEL, III, JAMES D was sent bill for $61.67 printed on 06/27/2025 Balance: $61.67 Past Due: $61.67
  51. 30 DAY NOTICE SENT KNASEL, RACHEL was sent bill for $61.68 printed on 06/27/2025 Balance: $61.68 Past Due: $61.68
  52. 60 DAY NOTICE SENT KNASEL, III, JAMES D was sent bill for $61.67 printed on 07/29/2025 Balance: $61.67 Past Due: $61.67
  53. 60 DAY NOTICE SENT KNASEL, RACHEL was sent bill for $61.68 printed on 07/29/2025 Balance: $61.68 Past Due: $61.68
  54. 90 DAY NOTICE SENT KNASEL, III, JAMES D was sent bill for $61.67 printed on 08/29/2025 Balance: $61.67 Past Due: $61.67

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