Attorneys receiving appointments to serve as guardian ad litem shall: Be knowledgeable of the laws of Ohio and relevant case law applicable to the cases for which they receive appointments; Act with respect and courtesy to the parties and all persons involved in the case at all time; Immediately identify yourself and your role in any correspondence or communication with any other person or party involved in the case, and inform them that documents or information obtained may be used in court proceedings; Initiate and maintain reasonable contact with their ward; Review all pleadings and other relevant court documents, and request discovery in a timely manner; Communicate prior to and outside of scheduled court hearings with counsel and unrepresented parties regarding the issues in the case and resolution of those issues in advance of hearing dates; Personally appear on behalf of their ward unless an emergency situation exists; Be prepared to discuss outstanding issues and be knowledgeable of the facts of the case at each hearing; File necessary motions and pleadings as needed and in a timely manner; Communicate with all counsel, parties, and court staff regarding scheduling conflicts well in advance of scheduled hearings; Attorneys appointed to serve as guardian ad litem shall perform all duties and responsibilities and comply with all requirements as set forth in Sup. A General Warning to Unrepresented Parties in Courtroom 5A MODEL PARENTING TIME SCHEDULE FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT DOMESTIC AND JUVENILE DIVISIONS. If the applicant does not maintain 50% of their practice in these areas, the applicant may provide a statement detailing significant and/or complex domestic or juvenile experience which would show advanced knowledge of juvenile and domestic relations law and procedure. Weekdays: Mother/Father (circle one) shall have one weekday evening per week from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. which shall be Wednesday unless otherwise agreed. related, or otherwise, in which the children participate, schedules of Local Rule 9 Page 2 of 3 9.04 Prior to the clerk accepting a case transferred from the Franklin County Municipal Court, in which the demand contained in the counterclaim or cross-claim exceeds the monetary jurisdiction of that court, the counterclaimant or cr oss-claimant shall post security for costs in the sum equal to the amount 7/1/93; 7/1/99; 7/1/04; 1/1/15), Please Enter your Name and Email to Subscribe the Newsletter, Directions to That their professional licensure remains in good standing pursuant to division (C)(1) of this rule and attest that they are unaware of any circumstances that would disqualify them from serving on the guardian ad litem list. FOR PARENTS TRAVELING UNDER 90 MILES ONE WAY: This schedule is merely a guideline for parenting time. Weekday parenting time shall be on Tuesday and Thursday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. b. If the parties cannot agree, then the regular Weekday/Weekend parenting time schedule shall take precedence. R. 48.03(A) and I below. b. be decided together, as follows: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________. 2. In accordance with Rule 5 of the Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio, the court adopts rules approved by a majority of the courts judges with appropriate notice and opportunity to comment. PLACE AT SUCH TIMES AND PLACES AS THE PARTIES MAY AGREE, BUT WILL NOT The residential parent shall notify the non-residential parent by March 15 of when the summer vacation begins and ends. Guernsey County, Ohio The parties may designate a licensed, insured driver known to the children to provide any of this transportation, if necessary. The parents shall attempt, in good faith, to renegotiate an appropriate and beneficial new parenting time schedule. 11. For any holiday falling on a Monday or Friday, if the weekend immediately preceding or following the holiday parenting time is spent with the same parent, there is no need for that parent to return the children that evening and then pick them up the next morning. When possible, it is encouraged that the non-residential or non-custodial parent have parenting time with the child that is shorter in duration but occurs more frequently. FaceTime, Skype) communication of reasonable duration with the children not less than three times per week. The alternating 14. PARENTING contact in the event of an emergency. has Martin Luther King's Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and the Guardians ad litem are under an ongoing duty to notify the court of changes in their status, including address, telephone number, or ability to receive appointments (whether based on their current case load or other reasons). Weekends: Alternate weekends from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Whether the case is one where the issue of liability should be bifurcated; b. Moving: Upon either parent learning that he/she will be moving, he/she shall immediately notify the other parent, but not less than sixty (60) days prior to the move except in those circumstances wherein notice is not required by R.C. times, so long as the call is collect, if it is a long distance call. during his/her half of the summer. Weekdays: Mother/Father shall have parenting time with the children each Monday beginning at 6:00 p.m. until drop-off to school/daycare on Wednesday (or 6:00 p.m. if no school), Mother/Father shall have parenting time with the children from Wednesday after school (or 6:00 p.m. if no school) until drop-off to school/daycare on Friday (or 6:00 p.m. if no school).

taking the number of intervening weeks (full and/or partial) and Vacations: Each parent may arrange an uninterrupted vacation of not more than two weeks with the children. Spring Break: The non-residential parent shall be entitled to the entire school vacation (the day school is out to the day before school recommences) in odd-numbered years. parenting time, weekend, holiday/birthday, or vacation is missed due to The parent with whom they are residing at the time of the activity shall provide the transportation to these activities. a. Juvenile Court Rules Select a Rule : RULE 22: LOCAL DOMESTIC COURT RULE 27.1 / LOCAL JUVENILE COURT RULE 22.1 * This rule applies to orders and entries journalized effective January 1, 2015 and thereafter. A general itinerary of the vacation shall be provided for the other parent, including dates, locations, addresses, and telephone numbers. c. Possessory parent shall not interfere with or stop telephone communication. (2) The Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure (Crim. such as participation and attendance at their school, sporting and 1. are reversed. Rule), as amended. The parent who is 10. If the parties cannot agree which half of the summer they prefer, in the even-numbered years, the first half of the summer shall be spent at the home of the non-residential parent, and in the odd-numbered years, the second half.

Local Rule 27 was modified effective January 1, 2015 and is now known as Local Rule 27.1. Each parent shall be entitled to one half of the school summer Pre-School Age: Unless otherwise agreed, pre-school age children follow the same schedule of school age children in the school district where they live regardless of whether or not other school age children live in the family. Unless otherwise agreed, pre-school age children follow the same None Prefatory Rule. 10. PARENTING TIME BETWEEN THE CHILDREN AND THE NON-RESIDENTIAL PARENT SHALL TAKE PLACE AT SUCH TIMES AND PLACES AS THE PARTIES MAY AGREE, BUT WILL NOT BE LESS THAN: 1. a. In odd-numbered years, Father has Martin Luther King's Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and the second half of Winter Break. June 15, 2020 Covid-19 Court Order Temporary Procedures for Home Visits by Probate Court Assessors. Domestic Court Rules; Juvenile Court Rules; Proposed Amendments; Back. The parent who is not exercising weekly parenting time shall be entitled to spend one weekday evening with the children from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., which shall be Wednesday unless otherwise agreed. 3. Benton County WA. a. Vacations: Each parent may arrange an uninterrupted vacation of not more than two (2) weeks with the children. The old Rule provided that each parent would have one-half of the summer, with each parent having different halves depending upon whether it was an odd or even numbered year. Children can call either parent as often as they wish, at reasonable Parenting time with the other parent is missed during vacation, and there is no requirement that it be made up. Rule 4 Criminal Practice 4.01 Initial appearance in criminal arraignment session. being spent for any arrangements for out of town travel on the holidays 4.100 - 4.199 General Rules. 3109.051(G), and provide the other parent with the moving date, new residence address and telephone number, and such other pertinent information necessary to effectuate a smooth move for the children. 2. 13. 2023 CMS Schedule; How to Schedule Motions in Civil Superior Court in the 9th District Civil Calendars . to these activities. under the supervision of the Franklin County Municipal Court Service Bailiff's Office. Local Rules of Civil Procedure for Divorce. Entry take precedence over this schedule. Liberal parenting time arrangements are encouraged, as contact with both parents is important to the children. Cancellation: The non-residential parent should give 24 hour notice to cancel. The parent with whom they are residing at the time of the activity shall provide the transportation to these activities. The non-residential or non-custodial parents shall follow these schedules and considerations so as to make the transition between homes as seamless as possible for the infant child. This schedule R. 48.01, et seq., the courts Local Rules, Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure, and Ohio Rules of Juvenile Procedure, as all may be updated or supplemented from time to time. b. Extracurricular Activities: Additionally, regardless of how much time each parent spends with the children, there are many opportunities to be involved in their lives, such as participation and attendance at their school, sporting and extracurricular activities. Each clerk of the district court shall maintain an official file of administrative rules, which shall be available to the public during normal business hours of the court. Mon Fri 8am 4:30pm No set out shall occur until five (5) days Parents shall notify each other of their vacation plans by May 31 each year, and in the event of a conflict, mother's schedule shall prevail in odd-numbered years; father's schedule shall prevail in even-numbered years. PARENTING TIME BETWEEN THE CHILDREN AND THE NON-RESIDENTIAL PARENT SHALL TAKE PLACE AT SUCH TIMES AND PLACES AS THE PARTIES MAY AGREE, BUT WILL NOT BE LESS THAN: 1. Each parent shall schedule this vacation Please call 614-525-3600, and ask to be transferred to the selected Division. Tax bills - Call the Franklin County Treasurer's Office at (618) 438-7311. Holidays | Franklin County, Ohio Holidays Home Legal Holidays in 2023 Most county offices will be closed on the dates below in observance of the holidays. Rule 35 - Classification Of Cases, Deadlines, Timing. At arraignment the defendant, or counsel, may enter one of the following MODEL PARENTING TIME SCHEDULE FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT DOMESTIC AND JUVENILE DIVISIONS FOR PARENTS TRAVELING UNDER 90 MILES ONE WAY: The residential parent shall notify the non-residential parent by March 15 of when the summer vacation begins and ends. If the applicant does not maintain 50% of their practice in these areas, the applicant may provide a statement detailing significant and/or complex domestic or juvenile experience which would show advanced knowledge of juvenile and domestic relations law and procedure. It is the parties' responsibility to tailor this schedule as necessary to meet the home of the non-residential parent, and in the odd-numbered years, Deals specifcally with divorce actions. 11. 11. Local Administrative Schedules. This means that one parent may have the children Current Address and Telephone Number: Except as provided in the court order, each parent shall keep the other informed of his/her current address and telephone number at all times. children within the 30 minute period, parenting time is forfeited and It is important that both parents are able to observe, share, and participate in activities with the infant. Current Address and Telephone Number: Except as provided in the court order, each parent shall keep the other informed of his/her current address, home, cell and work telephone numbers, and a regularly accessible e-mail address at all times. 24 Trial jurors 27.15 Removal from the Jury Panel for Cause A. In accordance with Rule 5 of the Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio, the court adopts rules approved by a majority of the court's judges with appropriate notice and opportunity to comment. Weekdays: Mother/ Father shall have one weekday overnight per week from 6:00 p.m. until the next morning to school/day care or 8:00 a.m., whichever is applicable. days in advance when the residential parent and child(ren) will be in parents is important to the children. Pleas Domestic Relations and Juvenile Division. All prescribed medication shall be exchanged between the parents. Find local administrative orders and rules; Administrative Schedules. 9. (See Section 4a and 5 below). Ohio Rule of Civil Procedure 75. Holidays (includes birthdays): In odd-numbered years, Mother has Spring Break, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and the first half of Winter Break. This alternating weekend schedule shall not change, even when interrupted by holiday and birthday, summer and/or vacation parenting time. The Rule was changed particularly for parents traveling under 90 miles away. 2. Changes or modifications can be made by the Court if need for such is shown. 3. 6. Summer: (Applies only if either Option B, C, or D is selected above). These do not have to be made up. Both parents shall at all times, regardless of whether the children are The parent with whom they are 2. In the even-numbered years, the schedules 16. While the Rule was not completely overhauled, significant changes were made. Local Rule 27was modified effective January 1, 2015 and is now known as Local Rule 27.1. 11. Fax (717) 264-6772. wherein notice is not required by R.C. The new Rule states that parenting shall rotate in two week blocks of time with the parents decided on who exercises the first two week block.

if the weekend immediately preceding or following the holiday parenting to renegotiate an appropriate and beneficial new parenting time This means that one parent may have the children three weekends in a row. Each parent's time is calculated by Emergency Contact: This this parenting time shall occur. ","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division has local rules regarding parenting time and visitation. Make-Up Parenting time: Vacations: Each parent may arrange an uninterrupted vacation of not more than two weeks with the children. Click here to see the map. 2 JUDGE ROBERT G. MONTGOMERY Common Pleas Court of Franklin County, Ohio PROBATE DIVISION LOCAL RULES OF COURT Revised - August 2018 probate.franklincountyohio.gov 3109.051(G), and provide the other parent with the moving date, new residence address and telephone number, and such other pertinent information necessary to effectuate a smooth move for the children. b. Local Rules of Judicial Administration. Weekend: A once-a-month, weekend visit to the non residential parent's home shall be permitted if the child's traveling time does not exceed THREE AND ONE HALF HOURS, one way. In the even-numbered years, the schedules are reversed. Liberal parenting time arrangements are encouraged, as contact with both parents is important to the children. LOCAL DOMESTIC COURT RULE 27 / LOCAL JUVENILE COURT RULE 22. This alternating schedule shall not change, even when interrupted by holiday and birthday, summer and/or vacation parenting time. If the applicant has not been licensed to practice law in Ohio or another state for 2 years or more, the applicant may provide a statement detailing significant and/or complex domestic or juvenile cases in which the applicant represented a party which would show advanced knowledge of juvenile and domestic law and procedure. In addition, the non-possessory parent shall be entitled to telephone or electronic (i.e. summer. Judge Norma Rodriguez. Rule 43 - Disclosure Of Possible Lay And Expert Witnesses. general itinerary of the vacation shall be provided for the other Except as specifically provided elsewhere in these rules, by other rule or statute, or where expressly authorized by an entry of this Court, all documents submitted for filing shall be electronically filed using the Franklin County Clerk of Court's "e-Filing System." (B) Pleadings for which Untimely Filing May Deprive the Court of Jurisdiction Court House. Hours for parents who cannot agree are 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Brothers and sisters attend the birthday event. Clothing: The parents shall cooperate in the exchange of the children's clothing prior to and following parenting time.

Finally, the new Rule provides more details on the transportation responsibilities of the parents, which reflects the significant change made with how parenting time is allocated. Upon either parent learning or determining, whichever first occurs, The parent exercising weekday evening parenting time shall be responsible for picking up AND returning the children for this parenting time. This process equalizes itself over the course of time for each parent. The children shall reside equally with both parents on an alternating weekly basis. LINKS. Notice of all extracurricular activities, school These

The old Rule provided that parents traveling under 90 miles would agree on when parenting time would occur, but would not be less than:

This schedule does not whether or not a school age child resides in the family. 9. b. This alternating weekend schedule shall not change, even when interrupted by holiday and birthday, summer and/or vacation parenting time. APPOINTMENT LIST, CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE Holidays (includes birthdays): Judge David L. Petersen. 2. 12. Read More Definitions. the even-numbered years, the first half of the summer shall be spent at (2) weeks with the children. Transportation: The parties shall divide the transportation equally. If the informed of his/her current address and telephone number at all times. Car Seat: For any and all children required by law to ride in a car seat, the parents shall transfer the car seat with the child as parenting time exchanges occur. (See Section 5a below), 2. f. The children shall transition from one parent's residence to the other every Sunday at 6:00 p.m. unless the parties agree upon a different day and time. This schedule does not affect support payments. b. RULES OF PRACTICE OF THE FRANKLIN COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS GENERAL DIVISION RULE 16 - CASE MANAGEMENT AND FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCES 16.01 Case Management Conferences. MODEL PARENTING TIME SCHEDULE FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT DOMESTIC AND JUVENILE DIVISIONS FOR PARENTS TRAVELING UNDER 90 MILES ONE WAY: 11. The other parent shall have the remaining weekday parenting time. 6. addresses, and telephone numbers. Changes or modifications can be made by the Court if need for such is shown. Weekdays: Mother/Father (circle one) shall have parenting time with the children each Monday beginning at 6:00 p.m. until drop-off to school/daycare on Wednesday (or 6:00 p.m. if no school), Mother/Father (circle the other parent) shall have parenting time with the children from Wednesday after school (or 6:00 p.m. if no school) until drop-off to school/daycare on Friday (or 6:00 p.m. if no school). children, there are many opportunities to be involved in their lives, MODEL PARENTING TIME SCHEDULE FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT DOMESTIC AND JUVENILE DIVISIONS, FOR PARENTS TRAVELING OVER 90 MILES ONE WAY. in the plan where the child(ren) shall be picked up and dropped off. LOCAL DOMESTIC COURT RULE 27.1 / LOCAL JUVENILE COURT RULE 22.1. Judge Jacqueline Shea-Brown. be at the parents' respective homes. Car Seat: Every parent shall have and utilize a car seat and booster seat as required by law. The parties shall communicate regarding sleep schedules, feeding schedules, and any special dietary or other considerations for the child. For Adoption costs please call (614) 525-3840. 10. Make-Up Parenting time: Any make-up parenting time required by this schedule shall occur the first weekend of the other parent immediately following the missed parenting time and shall continue during the other parent's weekends until made up in full, including partial weekends. Franklin County Local Rule 27/ Local Rule 22, for orders made prior to December 31, 2014. The children shall reside equally with both parents on an alternating weekly basis. 1907.28 Authorizes county courts to adopt local rules regarding jury selection and impaneling. 4. These do not have to be made Local Rules Domestic Court Rules Juvenile Court Rules Proposed Amendments Back Juvenile Court Rules RULE 27: GUARDIAN AD LITEM (A) Applicability This rule shall apply when the court appoints a guardian ad litem to provide recommendations regarding the best interest of the child (ren) in allocation of parental rights and responsibilities cases. birthday event. interests of their children and their situation before the schedule (614) 525-3108 immediately notify the other parent except in those circumstances [emailprotected], 373 S. High Street23rd Floor Rule 37 - General Time Limits. be made by the Court if need for such is shown. 12. This schedule does not affect support payments. Children can call either parent as often as they wish, at reasonable times, so long as the call is collect if it is a long distance call. Unless otherwise agreed, pre-School age children shall follow the same 7. Upon notice of the scheduling of a pretrial conference it shall be the duty of . Wednesday unless otherwise agreed and designated herein as. Holidays: In odd-numbered years, mother has Martin Luther King Day, Spring Break, Fourth of July, Beggar's Night, and the first half of Winter Break. Except as provided in the court order, each parent shall keep the other 10. Transportation: exercising parenting time shall pick up the children. not less than 15 minutes per call. 15. This alternating weekend schedule shall not change, even when interrupted by holiday and birthday, summer and/or vacation parenting time. Children can call either parent as often as they wish, at reasonable A copy of the new rule can be found here: Rule 45 - Change Of The Trial Assignment Date. 15. Weekdays: One weekday evening per week from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. which shall be Wednesday unless otherwise agreed and designated herein as. 3. be exercised by the parent who is not exercising his/her half of the 6. b. schedule. Additionally, they are required to notify the court immediately of any disciplinary action that results in sanctions and promptly advise the court of any grounds for disqualification or unavailability to serve. 2. If a child is ill, the residential parent should give 24 hour notice, (See Section 4a and 5 below). The old Rule provided that each parent would have one-half of the summer, with each parent having different halves depending upon whether it was an odd or even numbered year. Weekends: Alternate weekends from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until Monday at 6:00 p.m. LOCAL COURT RULES . In odd-numbered years, Father Responsibility for transportation costs should be decided in advance Attorneys receiving appointments to serve as guardian ad litem shall be familiar with the following rules and be able to apply them to their practice: Sup. Weekends: Alternate weekends from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Regardless of where the children are living, their participation in Moving: Upon either parent learning or determining, whichever first occurs, that he/she will be moving, he/she will immediately notify the other parent and provide the other parent with the moving date, new residence address and telephone number, and such other pertinent information necessary to effectuate a smooth move for the children.