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Court

Collin County

Texas

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Case Information

Filed 2022-06-02
Status Closed
Type Parent Child Relationship
Docket 75 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Keal, Alana Chantina Also Known As Keal, Alana Also Known As Keal, Chantina Alana
Defendant Studabaker, Cecilia Elizabeth Also Known As Studabaker, Cecilia Also Known As Studebaker, Cecilia Elizabeth
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Judge

Hon. Wheless, Cynthia

Collin County (TX)

Texas

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Docket Entries

  1. Mailed Certified Copy of both Orders mailed to Vital Statistics Unit
  2. Order Granting Name Change (Judicial Officer: Wheless, Cynthia M) Comment (Order Granting Change of Name of Child)
  3. Order Granting Name Change (Judicial Officer: Wheless, Cynthia M) Comment (Order Granting Change of Name of Child)
  4. Statement/Affidavit of Inability to Pay Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond
  5. Original Petition in Suit Affecting the PCR (OCA) $350.00 Petition in Suit Affecting the Parent- Child Relationship
  6. Request for Citation $8.00
  7. Constable Service Fee #3, $75.00
  8. Citation Studabaker, Cecilia Elizabeth Served 06/03/2022
  9. Constable Service Return
  10. Motion - Family - $80.00 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Writ of Attachment
  11. General Docket Entry After review of file, Pet for writ DEnied. MJR
  12. Counter Petition $80.00 Original Counterpetition in Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship
  13. Notice of Hearing Notice of Hearing
  14. Order Denied Order for Issuance of Writ of Attachment
  15. Order Denied Notice of Hearing on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Writ of Attachment
  16. Order Denied Order for Issuance of Writ of Habeas Corpus for Child/ Children
  17. Temporary Orders Hearing (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Wheless, Cynthia M) IN PERSON
  18. General Docket Entry Called hallway x3 Cecilia Studabaker. No reply. RW 9:22.am
  19. Order for Paternity Testing Order On Genetic Testing
  20. Motion Motion to Compel Order for DNA Testing and for Sanctions
  21. Subpoena Return - Not DC Issued Subpoena - Plano Police Department
  22. AG Intervention $80.00 (OAG Use Only)
  23. AG Citation $8.00 (OAG Use Only) NCP CITATION - Request
  24. AG Citation $8.00 (OAG Use Only) AP CITATION - Request
  25. Citation Faye, Dustin Served 05/30/2024
  26. Citation Studabaker, Cecilia Elizabeth Unserved
  27. Constable Service Return
  28. Test Results - Paternity DNA Test Report
  29. Motion to Withdraw Motion for Withdrawal of Counsel
  30. Letter Certified 10 Day Letter
  31. Subpoena Return - Not DC Issued Subpoena to Compel Production of Documents and Tangible Things
  32. Subpoena Return - Not DC Issued Subpoena to Compel Production of Documents and Tangible Things
  33. Notice of Hearing Notice of Hearing
  34. Motion for Withdrawal of Counsel (1:30 PM) (Judicial Officer Wheless, Cynthia M) WORLEY IN PERSON
  35. Order of Withdrawal of Counsel Order on Motion for Withdrawal of Counsel
  36. Notice of Appearance Notice of Appearance and Designation of Lead Counsel
  37. Court Admin - Mailed Notice DWOP
  38. Correspondence Sent by Court Re: DWOP Notice
  39. Amended Petition First Amended Counterpetition in Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship
  40. Temporary Restraining Order Ex Parte Temporary Restraining Order and Order Setting Hearing for Temporary Orders
  41. Request for Citation $8.00
  42. Request for Temporary Restraining Order $8.00
  43. Citation Studabaker, Cecilia Elizabeth Served 10/08/2024 Returned 10/15/2024
  44. Temporary Restraining Order Studabaker, Cecilia Elizabeth Served 10/08/2024 Returned 10/15/2024
  45. Request for Citation $8.00
  46. Request for Temporary Restraining Order $8.00
  47. Citation Keal, Alana Chantina Served 10/07/2024 Returned 10/10/2024
  48. Temporary Restraining Order Keal, Alana Chantina Served 10/07/2024 Returned 10/10/2024
  49. Original Answer Respondent's Original Answer (Answer in Counterpetition Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship)
  50. Service Return Return of Service - Citation - Alana Chantina Keal(Served10/7/2024)
  51. Service Return Return of Service - TRO - Alana Chantina Keal(Served10/7/2024)
  52. Motion Motion for Judge to Confer with Child
  53. Motion Emergency Motion to Extend Temporary Restraining Order
  54. Out of County Service Fee Citation & TRO - Cecilia Studabaker
  55. Motion Hearing (9:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Wheless, Cynthia M) to Extend Result: Motion Granted
  56. Order Extending Order Extending Temporary Ex-Parte Restraining Order and Order Setting Hearing for Temporary Orders
  57. Correspondence Dallas Constable - Officers Return of Service - TRO (Duplicate Service)
  58. Correspondence Dallas Constable - Officers Return of Service - Citation (Duplicate Service)
  59. Letter RE: Enclosed Order
  60. Temporary Restraining Order Hearing (9:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Davis, Richard) 10/16/2024 Reset by Court to 10/30/2024 Result: Hearing Held
  61. General Docket Entry Called Hallway x3 Dustin Faye, and Alana Keal. No reply. RW 9:39 am
  62. General Docket Entry Called hallway x3 Cecilia Studabaker. No reply. RW 9:47 am
  63. Judge's Docket Entry Record waived by Petitioner's Counsel, however, ruling only was placed on the record. Petitioner/Movant Father appeared with counsel; Respondent Mother did not appear by zoom or in person; Mother is currently in the Dallas County Jail. Parents are appointed JMC, Father has primary; Mother will have supervised visits only and will pay 100% of those costs. Court will NOT grant access to grandmother. Atty fees will be taken up at trial. RDAVIS
  64. General Docket Entry Mother emailed the Court at 12:06 pm- Bailiff provided Alana Keal - Judge's Ruling.
  65. Subpoena Return - Not DC Issued Henry Rogers Jr.
  66. CANCELED Dismissal for Want of Prosecution (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Wheless, Cynthia M) Scheduled Trial Setting
  67. Temporary Order Temporary Orders In Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship
  68. Amended Petition Second Amended Counterpetition in Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship
  69. Counter Claim - Family $80.00 Counterpetitoin In Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship
  70. Deputy Reporter Statement
  71. Notice of Hearing
  72. Mediation Action Partial Mediated Settlement Agreement
  73. Mailed judgment letters to parties/attorneys
  74. Trial Before the Court (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Wheless, Cynthia M) IN PERSON Result: Hearing Held
  75. Judge's Docket Entry Court GRANTS name change of child. CMWHELESS

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