Court Rules
Court-wide rules apply

Judge Martin D Burchfield

Judge • Van Wert County Court of Common Pleas, Ohio

Limits & Logistics

Court-wide

Document Limits

Arbitration Memorandum
10 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Original Pleading, Post Decree Motion, Response

  • 1 copy

Original Pleadings, Post Decree Motions, Responses

  • 1 copy

Adjournments

Court-wide

Request must include

Reason for RequestProposed Rescheduled Date

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

Van Wert County Court of Common Pleas, Ohio publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 390 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Notice of intent to relocate

    A parent relocating from the residence identified in the last parenting order must file a notice with the court that issued the order.

  • Applies to
    Judgment entry

    A Judgment Entry ordering parenting time under an Appendix A option must have Appendix A attached and incorporated.

  • Applies to
    Certificate of completion

    After completing a parenting program, you must print the Certificate of Completion.

Filing Timing

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  • The notice of intent to relocate must be filed at least 30 days before relocation unless emergency circumstances apply.

  • The other parent must file a written hearing request within 20 days of receiving the election; absent a timely request, the election is automatically granted.

  • Absent a further court order, the residential parent may relocate after 14 days have elapsed from service of the notice on the other party.

Service

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  • The vacationing parent must provide the other parent an itinerary stating the vacation dates and locations.

  • For a school-age child, each party must give the other written notice of requested vacation dates no later than April 1 each year.

  • For a child who is not of school age, the vacationing parent must give the other parent written notice of the requested dates at least 60 days before the vacation starts.

Fees

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  • A party unable to pay arbitrators’ fees due to poverty may file a motion and affidavit in forma pauperis.

  • Scheduled costs generally must be deposited with the Clerk when filing; stated entities are excepted, the Court may waive costs, and a filing with unpaid costs may be refused or later stricken.

  • Fee
    275
    Applies to
    Civil filing

    A civil deposit of $275 is listed.

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