Judge Timothy R. VanSickle

Applies to

Motion

Must include

proposed order

An emergency ex parte motion must include a proposed order with blank spaces for the opposing party's review-hearing date and time.

Applies to

Divorce forms

The court accepts Ohio Supreme Court–approved forms and also permits substantially similar alternative forms for divorce matters governed by the rule.

Applies to

Initial divorce filing involving minor children

Every initial divorce filing involving minor children must include the court-specified forms, with the child support worksheet and application for child support services required even when child support is not requested and certain forms applying only when a fee deposit is not made or temporary orders are sought.

A party objecting to a proposed judgment entry must file the objection within seven days after receipt.

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine must be filed at least three days before trial unless good cause is shown.

Applies to

Trial brief

When requested by the Court, parties must file trial briefs at least one day before trial, stating their factual and legal cases and identifying anticipated legal issues, and furnish copies to opposing counsel before trial.

Applies to

Extension request

A copy of the written extension request must be served on all counsel of record and all unrepresented parties.

The attorney's client and opposing counsel or party must be served in connection with a motion to withdraw, with the service reflected in the certificate of service.

Service

Court service to all parties

If a continuance motion is granted, the Clerk of Courts must serve the order on the moving party and all other parties listed in the motion's certificate of service.

A party seeking additional time to file a pleading may obtain leave by court order.

If no prior leave has been obtained, a party may receive one automatic leave of no more than 28 days by filing a written certification with the clerk for court approval.

Continuance requests must be submitted as early as possible by motion and proposed journal entry, stating the reason and the current assignment information, and obtaining a new date from the Assignment Commissioner if granted.