In re Disqualification of Blanchard

{¶ 1} J.D. and F.D., the parents of the minor children in the above-captioned neglect and dependency cases, have filed, through counsel, affidavits with the clerk of this court under R.C. 2701.03 seeking to disqualify Judge Van Blanchard II from presiding over any further proceedings in the cases. Various motions are pending before the court, including a motion by the Coshocton County Depart*1261ment of Job and Family Services for permanent custody of one of the parents’ children.

{¶ 2} According to the affidavits, F.D.’s ease plan requires her to participate in the Coshocton County Family…