A comment concerning Local Rule 19

A comment concerning Local Rule 19.0 This version of Local Rule 19.0, which was adopted May 1, 2009, is the Court’s most recent standard parenting time rule. The Court’s adoption of this rule is authorized by Revised Code Section 3109.051 (F)(2). This most recent version of Local Rule 19.0 is actually the fourth version of this Rule that has been in effect during the time the Court has been in operation. The first version of Local Rule 19.0 was adopted by the Court on or about July 1, 1991. The second version was adopted on or about August 1, 1995. The third version, which is being replaced by this most recent version, was adopted on October 1, 2000. Parties wanting to know the rights and responsibilities they have under a divorce decree, dissolution decree or other order involving Local Rule 19.0 should first carefully review their decree or order and determine which of the four versions of the Rule applies to their particular case. To assist parties in doing this, the Court has posted copies of all three of the versions of Local Rule 19.0 that have previously been in effect as well as a copy of the most recent version, which is effective as of May 1, 2009. Rule 19.0 PARENTING TIMES ______________________________ 19.1 PREFACE: Children require the continued and regular involvement of both parents despite the termination of their parents’ marriage or relationship. No standard schedule will meet ...