Instructions for Service. TO THE CLERK:
Instructions for Service. Depending upon the parties to the Mediation Agreement, there may be other persons or entities who are interested in the disputed issues, and thus are entitled to receive a copy of the Motion, and thus have the opportunity to be heard by the Court. An example is if one of the parents is not a party to the Mediation Agreement. Another example could be another family member or a public agency such as Job and Family Services. You need to decide who must receive a copy of the Motion from the Clerk of Courts and provide the Clerk with instructions of service by preparing and filing the form titled “Instructions for Service” (GC JF 7.0). Note that if the address of such interested person is unknown, then you will need to arrange for service of the Motion by publication. In that event, you should make an appointment with the Help Center for more information and access to forms. LEGAL PRACTICE IN THE JUVENILE COURT IS RESTRICTED BY LAW TO ATTORNEYS WHO ARE LICENSED BY THE SUPREME COURT OF OHIO AND INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE HANDLING THEIR OWN LEGAL MATTERS. IF AN INDIVIDUAL WISHES TO HANDLE HIS OR HER OWN CASE, THAT PERSON MAY ATTEMPT TO DO SO, HOWEVER DUE TO THE COMPLEXITY OF THE LAW AND THE DESIRE TO AVOID COSTLY ERRORS, MANY PERSONS WHO HAVE MATTERS BEFORE THE COURT ARE REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY. IF YOU CHOOSE TO REPRESENT YOURSELF AND USE THE COURT’S FORMS, BE AWARE THAT STATE LAW PROHIBITS THE JUDGE, MAGISTRATE, AND EMPLOYEES OF THE GEAUGA COUNTY JUVENILE COURT, INCLUDING THE HELP CENTER STAFF, FROM PROVIDING YOU WITH LEGAL ADVICE. IF YOU NEED LEGAL ADVICE, THEN YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OF YOUR CHOOSING.
Instructions for Service. Depending upon the parties to the Mediation Agreement, there may be other persons or entities who are interested in the disputed issues, and thus are entitled to receive a “Summons” and a copy of the Complaint, and thus have the opportunity to be heard by the Court. An example is if one of the parents is not a party to the Mediation Agreement. Another example could be a family member or a public agency such as Job and Family Services. You need to decide who must receive a “Summons” from the Clerk of Courts and provide the Clerk with instructions for service by preparing and filing the form titled “Instructions for Service” (GC JF 7.0). Note that if the address of such interested person is unknown, then you will need to arrange for service of the summons by publication. In that event, you should make an appointment with the Help Center for more information and access to forms. Obtaining Court Order - Prior Legal Proceeding in this Court. If (i) the disputing parties resolved their dispute regarding child custody, parenting or companionship time (i.e. visitation rights), or child support by signing a mediation agreement, and
Instructions for Service. Depending upon the parties to the Mediation Agreement, there may be other persons or entities who are interested in the disputed issues, and thus are entitled to receive a copy of the Motion, and thus have the opportunity to be heard by the Court. An example is if one of the parents is not a party to the Mediation Agreement. Another example could be another family member or a public agency such as Job and Family Services. You need to decide who must receive a copy of the Motion from the Clerk of Courts and provide the Clerk with instructions of service by preparing and filing the form titled “Instructions for Service” (GC JF 7.0). Note that if the address of such interested person is unknown, then you will need to arrange for service of the Motion by publication. In that event, you should make an appointment with the Help Center for more information and access to forms.
Instructions for Service. Depending upon the parties to the Mediation Agreement, there may be other persons or entities who are interested in the disputed issues, and thus are entitled to receive a “Summons” and a copy of the Complaint, and thus have the opportunity to be heard by the Court. An example is if one of the parents is not a party to the Mediation Agreement. Another example could be a family member or a public agency such as Job and Family Services. You need to decide who must receive a “Summons” from the Clerk of Courts and provide the Clerk with instructions for service by preparing and filing the form
Instructions for Service. Depending upon the parties to the Mediation Agreement, there may be other persons or entities who are interested in the disputed issues, and thus are entitled to receive a “Summons” and a copy of the Complaint, and thus have the opportunity to be heard by the Court. An example is if one of the parents is not a party to the Mediation Agreement. Another example could be a family member or a public agency such as Job and Family Services. You need to decide who must receive a “Summons” from the Clerk of Courts and provide the Clerk with instructions for service by preparing and filing the form titled “Instructions for Service” (GC JF 7.0). Note that if the address of such interested person is unknown, then you will need to arrange for service of the summons by publication. In that event, you should make an appointment with the Help Center for more information and access to forms. Obtaining Court Order - Prior Legal Proceeding in this Court. If (i) the disputing parties resolved their dispute regarding child custody, parenting or companionship time (i.e. visitation rights), or child support by signing a mediation agreement, and (ii) a legal proceeding concerning such issues has already been started in this Court, then they may seek to obtain court approval and a court order regarding their mediation agreement by filing a motion with the Court in that 1 Juv. R. 10(A). 2 See R.C. § 3127.23(A). 3 R.C. § 3109.04(M). legal proceeding.4 If the parties elect to do so without the assistance of legal counsel, then the Help Center suggests that the parties prepare and file with the Court the following documents:
