Oldham Circuit Court Filing Rules

Should the agreement resolve all issues for which a hearing has been scheduled, the parties shall file notice with the Court, which may be within the agreed order, and notify Court Staff, (502)222-2490, that the hearing is remanded from the Court's docket.

In dissolution matters involving minor children, the Proof affidavit or interrogatories must not be signed until 60 days have elapsed from service or the Respondent’s entry of appearance.

The Judge may allow either hearing to proceed without service on the non-custodial parent if diligent efforts to serve all other parties are established on the record; the petitioner must continue efforts to locate and notify unserved persons, who retain their defenses.

During normal business hours, a person seeking an Emergency Custody Order must go to the Circuit Court Clerk's office to request one from an authorized judge.

Default-judgment motions for failure to plead or defend stand submitted upon filing and are not noticed for motion hour, unless the Court determines a hearing is necessary under CR 55.01.

All Adoption and Termination of Parental Rights proceedings must be confidential.

Unless the parties agree, a motion to change bond conditions must be made in writing.

Pleadings may not be delivered to the Circuit Clerk or the Court by facsimile.

The listed payment options are cash, check, money order, credit card (for an additional fee), and online payment with ePay.

The court may extend the sale deadline by up to 30 days upon motion and a showing of good cause.

Parties may send motions to the Court by mail or email before the hearing for informational purposes, but those copies are not recognized as motions until the original is received and filed.