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Case Information

Filed 2023-05-02
Status Closed
Type Div Or Cust W/children (4 Fa)|Spouses With Minor Children Do Not Agree On All Issues To End Marriage
Docket 22 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Smith, James
Defendant Smith, Simone
Photo of Hon. Haines Patricia L

Judge

Hon. Haines Patricia L

Denali Borough (AK)

Alaska

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Docket Entries

  1. Electronic Delivery of Case Documents (Opt-In) 09/13/2023 Simone Smith (Defendant);
  2. Complaint for Divorce (With Children) Receipt: 2084947 Date: 05/05/2023
  3. Child Custody Jurisdiction Affidavit
  4. Domestic Relations Procedural Order and Assignment
  5. Information Sheet - Confidential Document per Civil Rule 90.1(f)(1)
  6. Child Support Guidelines Affidavit
  7. Civil Deficiency Memo mailed re: James Smith ACTION NEEDED TO CORRECT FILING You have recently submitted documents related to the above case. Additional action is required before the case can proceed. Please do the following: Fill out the enclosed Certificate of Divorce, Dissolution of Marriage, or Annulment form (VS-401) and mail or hand deliver it to the court. This form cannot have any cross outs, whiteouts, or corrections of any kind. AS 18.50.280. The complaint must be accompanied by a completed case description form (CIV-125S). Mark the box that matches the case type you filed, and write the case number on top. Civil Rule 3(a). There is a $250.00 fee to file this case. You may pay by either searching your case number online at https://courts.alaska.gov/main/search-cases.htm, providing check/money order payable to State of Alaska, or with cash at the Clerks' Office. If you cannot pay, you may file a Request for Exemption from Payment of Fees (TF-920). Forms are available online at https://courts.alaska.gov/forms/index.htm. Civil Deficiency Memo (1/22) Sent on: 05/03/2023 14:33:04.64
  8. Case Description Sheet James Smith (Plaintiff);
  9. LODGED: VS-401 Certificate of Absolute Divorce or Dissolution James Smith (Plaintiff);
  10. Summons and Notice to Both Parties of Judicial Assignment Simone Smith (Defendant);
  11. Civil Deficiency Memo mailed re: S Smith You have recently submitted documents related to the above case. These documents are either incomplete or do not follow correct procedures. Please do the following: Answer and Counterclaim to Divorce with Children filed 09/13/2023 does not have a completed case number on the document. In addition, there is no Child Support Guidelines Affidavit attached to the answer as indicated on page 9. The certificate of service is missing signature certifying to the court service has been completed. Pursuant to Civil Rule 5, 76 and 90.3. The Child Custody Jurisdiction Affidavit filed 09/13/2023 does not have the caption filled in, the case number is not complete and the certificate of service on page 3 is not filled out. Pursuant to Civil Rule 5 and 76. Document titled Fairbanks Courthouse does not meet the standards of filing with the court. A caption is needed, along with case number, contact information of filer, signatures, dates, and certificate of service only if one party has signed. Pursuant to Civil Rule 5 and 76. You may attach this document to Agreement and Order form (SCH-1061) or a Notice to Court form (TF-701). Please make these corrections, serve and file with the court. Civil Deficiency Memo (1/22) Sent on: 09/15/2023 11:45:48.28
  12. Information Sheet - Confidential Document per Civil Rule 90.1(f)(1) Simone Smith (Defendant);
  13. Child Support Guidelines Affidavit Simone Smith (Defendant);
  14. Child Custody Jurisdiction Affidavit Simone Smith (Defendant);
  15. Answer and Counterclaim Simone Smith (Defendant);
  16. Notice of Hearing
  17. Divorce Decree Granted
  18. Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law
  19. Child Support Order - Final
  20. Divorce Granted After Contested Hearing
  21. PROCESSED: VS-401 Certificate of Absolute Divorce or Dissolution
  22. Electronic Delivery of Case Documents (Opt-In) on 05/02/2023 James Smith (Plaintiff);

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