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Case Information

Filed 2023-06-14
Type Pr Guardian/conserv Minor
Docket 94 entries
Disposition disposed

Parties

Plaintiff Mills, Nichole L
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Hon. Kruse Russell J

Lafayette County (MO)

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Docket Entries

  2. rder - No Further Process Associated Entries: 09/18/2024 - Pet for No Further Process +
  4. et for No Further Process PETITION FOR NO FURTHER PROCESS; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DAVID WYLIE On Behalf Of: NICHOLE L MILLS Associated Entries: 09/20/2024 - Order - No Further Process
  5. nventory and Appr Filing Inventory; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.; Amount of Personal Property - 0; Amount of Real Property - 0 Filed By: DAVID WYLIE On Behalf Of: NICHOLE L MILLS
  7. atisfaction of Judgment Filed Satisfaction of Judgment; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JENNIFER TEICHMAN KERR On Behalf Of: JENNIFER TEICHMAN KERR Associated Entries: 07/17/2024 - Judmt Appt Gar/Con for Minor Associated Entries: 07/17/2024 - Judgment for GAL
  9. otc of Delinquent Inventory
  11. udge/Clerk - Note On this day, the clerk releases $645.00 of the $750.00 deposit to Court appointed Guardian Ad Litem, Jennifer Teichman Kerr. The clerk releases the remaining balance of $105.00 to attorney David Wylie.
  12. trs Grdnshp/Consrhp Minor Date Inventory Due or Cont To - 16-AUG-2024; CERTIFIED Letters of Guardianship and Conservatorship of Minor emailed to attorney of record on this day. Associated Entries: 06/14/2023 - App-Ltrs of Guardianship + Associated Entries: 07/17/2024 - Judmt Appt Gar/Con for Minor
  13. udgment for GAL Associated Entries: 07/17/2024 - Petition Fees - Attorney Associated Entries: 07/17/2024 - Judmt Appt Gar/Con for Minor Associated Entries: 08/23/2024 - Satisfaction of Judgment Filed +
  14. udmt Appt Gar/Con for Minor Associated Entries: 06/14/2023 - App-Ltrs of Guardianship + Associated Entries: 07/17/2024 - Judgment for GAL Associated Entries: 07/17/2024 - Ltrs Grdnshp/Consrhp Minor + Associated Entries: 08/23/2024 - Satisfaction of Judgment Filed +
  15. etition Fees - Attorney Associated Entries: 07/17/2024 - Judgment for GAL
  16. ound Recording Log Sheet
  17. rng Appntmnt Probate Held On this day, the Court takes up for hearing the Petition for Appointment of Guardian and Conservator filed by Nichole L. Mills, Petitioner by and through attorney David Wylie. Present and in person for said hearing was Ms. Mills, Mr. Wylie and Jennifer Teichman Kerr, Court appointed Guardian Ad Litem. Judgment entered. (FTR B) Associated Entries: 06/25/2024 - Hrng Appntmnt Probate Sched + Scheduled For: 07/17/2024; 10:00 AM; RUSSELL J. KRUSE; Lafayette Hall
  19. otice of Hearing Filed NOTICE OF HEARING; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DAVID WYLIE On Behalf Of: NICHOLE L MILLS
  20. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIF- Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Notice of Hearing filed on 06/27/2024. Filed By: DAVID WYLIE On Behalf Of: NICHOLE L MILLS Associated Entries: 06/27/2024 - Notice of Hearing Filed +
  21. otice of Hearing Filed NOTICE OF HEARING; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DAVID WYLIE On Behalf Of: NICHOLE L MILLS Associated Entries: 06/27/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  23. rng Appntmnt Probate Sched PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AND CONSERVATOR Associated Entries: 07/17/2024 - Hrng Appntmnt Probate Held + Scheduled For: 07/17/2024; 10:00 AM; RUSSELL J. KRUSE; Lafayette Hall
  25. ummons Personally Served Document ID - 24-AASM-110; Served To - JOPLIN, SKYLER-JOSEPH; Server - LAFAYETTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT; Served Date - 24-MAY-24; Served Time - 13:39:00; Service Type - Sheriff Department; Reason Description - Served; Service Text - SERVICE FEE $43.00 Associated Entries: 04/25/2024 - Alias Summons Issued +
  27. udge/Clerk - Note On this day, the clerk releases the $500.00 deposit to Lorri Kobe, previous Court appointed Guardian Ad Litem. Associated Entries: 04/24/2024 - Judgment for GAL Associated Entries: 04/24/2024 - Order Allowing Fees - Atty Associated Entries: 05/20/2024 - Receipt Filed
  28. eceipt Filed Associated Entries: 04/24/2024 - Judgment for GAL Associated Entries: 04/24/2024 - Order Allowing Fees - Atty Associated Entries: 05/20/2024 - Judge/Clerk - Note +
  30. onf Con Financial History Confidential Guardian Financial History Report of Petitioner; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOSIAH HARPER On Behalf Of: NICHOLE L MILLS
  32. lias Summons Issued Document ID: 24-AASM-110, for JOPLIN, SKYLER-JOSEPH. 4th ALIAS Summons in Probate Case attached in PDF form for Petitioner's attorney to retrieve from secure Case.Net, for service on NFA. Associated Entries: 04/10/2024 - Alias Summons Requested + Associated Entries: 04/10/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document + Associated Entries: 05/28/2024 - Summons Personally Served +
  33. ummons Withdrawn Document ID - 24-AASM-109; Served To - JOPLIN, SKYLER-JOSEPH; Server - ; Served Date - 25-APR-24; Served Time - 00:00:00; Service Type - Other; Reason Description - Recalled/Withdrawn; Service Text - RECALLED: INCORRECT ADDRESS Associated Entries: 04/24/2024 - Alias Summons Issued +
  35. udgment for GAL Associated Entries: 12/05/2023 - Motion Filed + Associated Entries: 04/24/2024 - Order Allowing Fees - Atty Associated Entries: 05/20/2024 - Receipt Filed Associated Entries: 05/20/2024 - Judge/Clerk - Note +
  36. rder Allowing Fees - Atty Associated Entries: 12/05/2023 - Motion Filed + Associated Entries: 04/24/2024 - Judgment for GAL Associated Entries: 05/20/2024 - Receipt Filed Associated Entries: 05/20/2024 - Judge/Clerk - Note +
  37. lias Summons Issued Document ID: 24-AASM-109, for JOPLIN, SKYLER-JOSEPH. NFA 3rd ALIAS Summons in Probate Case attached in PDF form for Petitioner's attorney to retrieve from secure Case.Net, for service on NFA. Associated Entries: 04/25/2024 - Summons Withdrawn +
  38. ound Recording Log Sheet
  39. ismissal Hearing Held On this day, the Court takes up a dismissal hearing. Present and in person for said hearing was Nichole L. Mills, Petitioner by and through attorneys David Wylie and Josiah Harper. Also present and in person for said hearing was Jennifer Teichman Kerr, Court appointed Guardian Ad Litem. The Court takes up the Motion for Pay-Out of Fees filed on December 5, 2023 by Lorri L. Kobe, previous Court appointed Guardian Ad Litem and grants said motion. The Court ORDERS Nichole L. Mills, Petitioner, to pay said fees to the Lafayette County Circuit Clerk's office. The Court takes up the Request for Issuance of an Alias Summons to Respondent filed on April 10, 2024 by attorney David Wylie. Mr. Wylie advised the Court of a resolution to the issues of obtaining service on Skyler-Joseph Joplin, natural Father. The Court is satisfied of said resolution and will issue a 3rd Alias Summons to said natural Father. The Court advised Mr. Wylie that a credit history of Ms. Mills must be filed, per Sec. 475.050.4, RSMo. (FTR B) Associated Entries: 03/28/2024 - Dismissal Hearing Scheduled + Scheduled For: 04/24/2024; 9:15 AM; RUSSELL J. KRUSE; Lafayette Hall
  40. ound Recording Log Sheet
  41. RIFS/Unredacted Document Confidential Redacted Information Filing Sheet; Request for Alias Summons; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Alias filed on 04/10/2024. Filed By: DAVID WYLIE On Behalf Of: NICHOLE L MILLS Associated Entries: 04/10/2024 - Alias Summons Requested + Associated Entries: 04/25/2024 - Alias Summons Issued +
  42. lias Summons Requested Request for Alias Summons; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DAVID WYLIE On Behalf Of: NICHOLE L MILLS Associated Entries: 04/10/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document + Associated Entries: 04/25/2024 - Alias Summons Issued +
  43. RIFS/Unredacted Document Confidential Redacted Information Filing Sheet; Request for Alias Summons; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Alias filed on 04/10/2024. Filed By: DAVID WYLIE On Behalf Of: NICHOLE L MILLS Associated Entries: 04/10/2024 - Alias Summons Requested + Associated Entries: 04/25/2024 - Alias Summons Issued +
  44. otice of Court Hearing Sent On this day, the clerk mails notice of dismissal hearing to Nichole L. Mills, Skyler-Joseph Myhkal Joplin, Kalica Kayrin German, Timothy Drew Joplin, Kera Lynch and Susan Joplin. Attorneys David Wylie, Josiah Harper and Jennifer Teichman Kerr are all notified via electronic notification.
  45. ismissal Hearing Scheduled The Court, on its own motion, sets matter for dismissal hearing. Associated Entries: 04/24/2024 - Dismissal Hearing Held + Scheduled For: 04/24/2024; 9:15 AM; RUSSELL J. KRUSE; Lafayette Hall
  46. otice of Court Hearing Sent On this day, the clerk mails notice of dismissal hearing to Nichole L. Mills, Skyler-Joseph Myhkal Joplin, Kalica Kayrin German, Timothy Drew Joplin, Kera Lynch and Susan Joplin. Attorneys David Wylie, Josiah Harper and Jennifer Teichman Kerr are all notified via electronic notification.
  47. ummons Returned Non-Est Document ID - 24-AASM-33; Served To - JOPLIN, SKYLER-JOSEPH; Server - LAFAYETTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT; Served Date - 03-MAR-24; Served Time - 11:11:00; Service Type - Sheriff Department; Reason Description - Non-est; Service Text - SERVICE FEE $43.00 Associated Entries: 02/05/2024 - Alias Summons Issued +
  48. lias Summons Issued Document ID: 24-AASM-33, for JOPLIN, SKYLER-JOSEPH. NFA 2nd ALIAS Summons in Probate Case attached in PDF form for Petitioner's attorney to retrieve from secure Case.Net, for service on NFA. Associated Entries: 03/05/2024 - Summons Returned Non-Est +
  49. RIFS/Unredacted Document Confidential Redacted Information Filing Sheet; Request for Alias Summons; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Alias filed on 01/31/2024. Filed By: DAVID WYLIE On Behalf Of: NICHOLE L MILLS Associated Entries: 01/31/2024 - Alias Summons Requested +
  50. lias Summons Requested Request for Alias Summons; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DAVID WYLIE On Behalf Of: NICHOLE L MILLS Associated Entries: 01/31/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  51. RIFS/Unredacted Document Confidential Redacted Information Filing Sheet; Request for Alias Summons; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Alias filed on 01/31/2024. Filed By: DAVID WYLIE On Behalf Of: NICHOLE L MILLS Associated Entries: 01/31/2024 - Alias Summons Requested +
  52. udge/Clerk - Note On this day, the clerk received a phone call from Kalica German, natural Mother of subject minor, requesting the Court to update her address and phone number.
  53. rder ORDER ALLOWING GUARDIAN AD LITEM WITHDRAWAL AND APPOINTING SUCCESSOR GUARDIAN AD LITEM AND QUALIFIED PROTECTIVE ORDER Associated Entries: 12/05/2023 - Motion Filed +
  54. ummons Returned Non-Est Document ID - 23-AASM-285; Served To - JOPLIN, SKYLER-JOSEPH; Server - LAFAYETTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT; Served Date - 05-DEC-23; Served Time - 13:51:00; Service Type - Sheriff Department; Reason Description - Non-est Associated Entries: 11/02/2023 - Alias Summons Issued +
  55. rder ORDER ALLOWING GUARDIAN AD LITEM WITHDRAWAL AND APPOINTING SUCCESSOR GUARDIAN AD LITEM AND QUALIFIED PROTECTIVE ORDER Associated Entries: 12/05/2023 - Motion Filed +
  56. otion Filed MOTION FOR PAY-OUT OF FEES, MOTION TO WITHDRAW AND MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF SUCCESSOR GUARDIAN AD LITEM & Exhibit A - Billing Statement; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: LORRI L. KOBE On Behalf Of: LORRI L. KOBE Associated Entries: 12/06/2023 - Order + Associated Entries: 04/24/2024 - Judgment for GAL Associated Entries: 04/24/2024 - Order Allowing Fees - Atty
  57. amily Member/Roommate Served Document ID - 23-AASM-284; Served To - GERMAN, KALICA KAYRIN; Server - UNIT OF SERVICE & JUDGMENT ENFORCEMENT; Served Date - 14-NOV-23; Served Time - 09:53:00; Service Type - Sheriff Department; Reason Description - Served Associated Entries: 11/02/2023 - Alias Summons Issued + Associated Entries: 11/30/2023 - Notice of Service + Associated Entries: 11/30/2023 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  58. RIFS/Unredacted Document Confidential Redacted Information Filing Sheet; Return of Service of Natural Mother; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Service (other) filed on 11/30/2023. Filed By: DAVID WYLIE On Behalf Of: NICHOLE L MILLS Associated Entries: 11/30/2023 - Notice of Service + Associated Entries: 11/30/2023 - Family Member/Roommate Served +
  59. otice of Service Return of Service of Natural Mother; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DAVID WYLIE On Behalf Of: NICHOLE L MILLS Associated Entries: 11/30/2023 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document + Associated Entries: 11/30/2023 - Family Member/Roommate Served +
  60. RIFS/Unredacted Document Confidential Redacted Information Filing Sheet; Return of Service of Natural Mother; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Service (other) filed on 11/30/2023. Filed By: DAVID WYLIE On Behalf Of: NICHOLE L MILLS Associated Entries: 11/30/2023 - Notice of Service + Associated Entries: 11/30/2023 - Family Member/Roommate Served +
  61. nswer Filed Filed By: KALICA KAYRIN GERMAN
  62. lias Summons Issued Document ID: 23-AASM-285, for JOPLIN, SKYLER-JOSEPH. NFA ALIAS Summons in Probate Case attached in PDF form for Petitioner's attorney to retrieve from secure Case.Net, for service on NFA. Associated Entries: 12/06/2023 - Summons Returned Non-Est +
  63. lias Summons Issued Document ID: 23-AASM-284, for GERMAN, KALICA KAYRIN. NMO ALIAS Summons in Probate Case attached in PDF form for Petitioner's attorney to retrieve from secure Case.Net, for service on NMO. Associated Entries: 11/30/2023 - Family Member/Roommate Served +
  64. lias Summons Issued Document ID: 23-AASM-285, for JOPLIN, SKYLER-JOSEPH. NFA ALIAS Summons in Probate Case attached in PDF form for Petitioner's attorney to retrieve from secure Case.Net, for service on NFA. Associated Entries: 12/06/2023 - Summons Returned Non-Est +
  65. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIF - ALIAS SUMMONS; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Alias filed on 11/01/2023. Filed By: DAVID WYLIE On Behalf Of: NICHOLE L MILLS Associated Entries: 11/01/2023 - Alias Summons Requested +
  66. lias Summons Requested REQUEST FOR ALIAS SUMMONS; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DAVID WYLIE On Behalf Of: NICHOLE L MILLS Associated Entries: 11/01/2023 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  67. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIF - ALIAS SUMMONS; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Alias filed on 11/01/2023. Filed By: DAVID WYLIE On Behalf Of: NICHOLE L MILLS Associated Entries: 11/01/2023 - Alias Summons Requested +
  68. ummons Returned Non-Est Document ID - 23-ADSM-578; Served To - GERMAN, KALICA K; Server - ; Served Date - 27-OCT-23; Served Time - 00:00:00; Service Type - Other; Reason Description - Non-est Associated Entries: 07/17/2023 - Summons Issued-Associate + Associated Entries: 10/27/2023 - Notice of Service +
  69. otice of Service RETURN OF SERVICE - NON EST - KALICA KAYRIN GERMAN; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DAVID WYLIE On Behalf Of: NICHOLE L MILLS Associated Entries: 07/17/2023 - Summons Issued-Associate + Associated Entries: 10/27/2023 - Summons Returned Non-Est +
  70. ummons Returned Non-Est Document ID - 23-ADSM-577; Served To - JOPLIN, SKYLER-JOSEPH; Server - ; Served Date - 27-OCT-23; Served Time - 00:00:00; Service Type - Other; Reason Description - Non-est Associated Entries: 07/17/2023 - Summons Issued-Associate + Associated Entries: 10/27/2023 - Notice of Service +
  71. otice of Service RETURN OF SERVICE - NON EST - SKYLER JOSEPH JOPLIN; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DAVID WYLIE On Behalf Of: NICHOLE L MILLS Associated Entries: 07/17/2023 - Summons Issued-Associate + Associated Entries: 10/27/2023 - Summons Returned Non-Est +
  72. ummons Returned Non-Est Document ID - 23-ADSM-577; Served To - JOPLIN, SKYLER-JOSEPH; Server - ; Served Date - 27-OCT-23; Served Time - 00:00:00; Service Type - Other; Reason Description - Non-est Associated Entries: 07/17/2023 - Summons Issued-Associate + Associated Entries: 10/27/2023 - Notice of Service +
  73. udge/Clerk - Note On this day, the clerk emailed attorney David Wylie a second request for an update on the Summons' issued by this Court on July 17, 2023. The clerk also cc'd Lorri Kobe, Court appointed Guardian Ad Litem.
  74. udge/Clerk - Note On this day, the clerk emailed attorney David Wylie requesting an update on the Summons' issued by this Court on July 17, 2023. The clerk also cc'd Lorri Kobe, Court appointed Guardian Ad Litem.
  75. ome Study Filed Home Study; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Associated Entries: 07/10/2023 - Order for Home Study +
  76. ome Study Filed Guardian ad Litems Report; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: LORRI L. KOBE On Behalf Of: LORRI L. KOBE
  77. ummons Issued-Associate Document ID: 23-ADSM-578, for GERMAN, KALICA K. NMO Associate Division Summons attached in PDF form for Petitioner's attorney to retrieve from secure Case.Net, for service on NMO. Associated Entries: 10/27/2023 - Notice of Service + Associated Entries: 10/27/2023 - Summons Returned Non-Est +
  78. ummons Issued-Associate Document ID: 23-ADSM-577, for JOPLIN, SKYLER-JOSEPH. NFA Associate Division Summons attached in PDF form for Petitioner's attorney to retrieve from secure Case.Net, for service on NFA. Associated Entries: 10/27/2023 - Notice of Service + Associated Entries: 10/27/2023 - Summons Returned Non-Est +
  79. ummons Issued-Associate Document ID: 23-ADSM-578, for GERMAN, KALICA K. NMO Associate Division Summons attached in PDF form for Petitioner's attorney to retrieve from secure Case.Net, for service on NMO. Associated Entries: 10/27/2023 - Notice of Service + Associated Entries: 10/27/2023 - Summons Returned Non-Est +
  80. ertificate of Birth Filed Certificate of Birth; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DAVID WYLIE On Behalf Of: NICHOLE L MILLS
  81. dd Info/Corr to Pet for Ltrs Petition for Appointment of Guardian and Conservator Exhibit A Exhibit B Exhibit C Exhibit D.; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DAVID WYLIE On Behalf Of: NICHOLE L MILLS
  82. ertificate of Birth Filed Certificate of Birth; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: DAVID WYLIE On Behalf Of: NICHOLE L MILLS
  83. rder for Home Study On July 11, 2023, the clerk emailed the Home Study Order to Missouri Children's Division. On July 25, 2023 the clerk received a confirmation of email from MCD and case is assigned to TE. Associated Entries: 09/12/2023 - Home Study Filed +
  84. rd Appt Guardian Ad Litem
  85. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOSIAH HARPER On Behalf Of: NICHOLE L MILLS
  86. R Costs Minor-w/costs-Assoc
  87. iling Info Sheet eFiling
  88. onf Gar/Con Background Report Background Screening of Petitioner. On Behalf Of: NICHOLE L MILLS
  89. onsent by Natural Parent Consent of Natural Mother. On Behalf Of: NICHOLE L MILLS
  90. onsent by Natural Parent Consent of Natural Father. On Behalf Of: NICHOLE L MILLS
  91. onfid Filing Info Sheet Filed Information Re Proposed Ward. On Behalf Of: NICHOLE L MILLS
  92. ffidavit in Support of Pet Affidavit. On Behalf Of: NICHOLE L MILLS
  93. onfid Filing Info Sheet Filed Information Re Proposed Ward. On Behalf Of: NICHOLE L MILLS
  94. ffidavit in Support of Pet Affidavit. On Behalf Of: NICHOLE L MILLS

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