child have any concerns regarding the presence of a therapy dog, they are directed to raise those concerns with the presiding judge at any stage of the proceedings.

Rule 1915.12. Enforcement. Contempt.

  • Upon the filing of any motion or petition alleging violation of a custody order, and seeking enforcement of an order, whether or not sanctions are requested, the matter shall be scheduled for custody presentation to attempt to resolve the matter.
  • If the request is not disposed of at the custody presentation, the court shall direct appropriate additional proceedings, which may include a custody conciliation conference, a directive to participate in counseling and/or mediation, temporary orders relative to interpretation of the existing order pending further conciliation or trial, scheduling of a trial date, or such additional matters as justice may require.
  • Actions referred to the conciliator shall be subject to the administrative fees and conciliation procedures set forth in these Rules.
  • If no agreement is reached at the conciliation conference, a conciliator's report shall be filed and the matter shall be scheduled for a hearing before the court.

Rule 1915.13. Special Relief.

  • Emergency Petitions. If an emergency complaint for custody, petition for modification of custody, and/or petition for contempt is filed, the moving party shall indicate on the petition that it is an emergency and shall aver the reason(s) for the emergency nature of the request. It is not necessary to hand-deliver, e-mail or fax these documents to the presiding judge's chambers. Ex parte communications are strictly prohibited. The presiding judge's staff will schedule the matter to be heard on the next available custody presentation date, at the discretion of the presiding judge. Counsel and parties shall make themselves readily available to attend all emergency proceedings.
  • All petitions and motions for special relief may be referred to the custody conciliator, pursuant to these Rules, at the discretion of the court.
  • Alternatively, the court may schedule a hearing to determine the appropriateness of such a request for special relief. If a hearing is granted, the court may continue a scheduled conciliation conference until the court has rendered a decision on the request for special relief.
  • If, in an emergency, the court grants ex parte special relief, the court shall schedule a hearing, within ten (10) days, to address the merits of the petition for special relief. The court may continue the hearing, if requested to do so by the non-moving party, for reasonable time to allow that party to seek counsel and prepare a defense to the petition.

ACTION OF DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT OF MARRIAGE

Rule 1920.1. Form of Divorce or Annulment Complaint.

A complaint or counterclaim for divorce or annulment which includes a count for custody shall contain the attachments set forth in Adams C.Civ.R. No. 1915.3 and follow all other custody action