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Alaska Unified

Alaska

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Case Information

Filed 2023-06-08
Status Closed
Type Change Of Name (3 Pa)|Change Of Name Minor
Docket 55 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Knipe, Shawna
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Judge

Hon. Kristiansen, Kari C

Anchorage Borough (AK)

Alaska

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Docket Entries

  1. CHANGE OF VENUE TO PALMER COURT Tracking # 91 7199 9991 7031 1371 8434
  2. LODGED: VS-405 Report of Change of Name
  3. Notice of Judicial Assignment and Referral to Master Notice of Judicial Assignment and Ref to Master Sent on: 08/30/2022 09:20:33.19
  4. Request for Exemption from Payment of Fees: Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: Lawson, Leo James; Seago, Leo Jessie-James; Knipe, Shawna Case Motion #1
  5. Order Granting Motion Lawson, Leo James Case Motion #1 Request for Exemption from Payment of Fees:
  6. Civil Deficiency Memo mailed re: The Petitioner to Change Child's Name filed 08/30/222 indicates a Protective Order is in place. Please provide a copy of this order in support of your statement. Minor Change of Name cases require service on the non-petitioning parent, an active protective order will affect the type of steps necessary for service on the father. [CURED 09/29/2022] Service of legal papers by the respondent about any other case involving the parties is permitted through a process server while the domestic violence order is in effect. If the respondent cannot afford a process server or there are no process servers in the area, the respondent may ask the court to modify the domestic violence order to permit service of legal papers using a different method.by filing: DV-135, Request to Modify or Dissolve Protective Order One Petitioner | Multiple Petitioners Wait until you get an order from the court stating how you may serve the opposing party before you serve the papers. You may call the Helpline at (907)264-0851 or (866) 279-0851 to talk about your options for serving someone in this situation. Civil Deficiency Memo (1/22) Sent on: 09/02/2022 10:36:24.67 Shawna Knipe (Petitioner); Shawna Knipe (Petitioner);
  7. Second Notice Civil Deficiency Memo mailed re: The Petitione to Change Child's Name filed 08/30/222 indicates a Protective Order is in place. Please provide a copy of this order in support of your statement. Minor Change of Name cases require service on the non-petitioning parent, an active protective order will affect the type of steps necessary for service on the father. [CURED 09/29/2022] Service of legal papers by the respondent about any other case involving the parties is permitted through a process server while the domestic violence order is in effect. If the respondent cannot afford a process server or there are no process servers in the area, the respondent may ask the court to modify the domestic violence order to permit service of legal papers using a different method.by filing: DV-135, Request to Modify or Dissolve Protective Order One Petitioner | Multiple Petitioners Wait until you get an order from the court stating how you may serve the opposing party before you serve the papers. You may call the Helpline at (907)264-0851 or (866) 279-0851 to talk about your options for serving someone in this situation. Civil Deficiency Memo (1/22) Sent on: 09/28/2022 10:53:35.73 Shawna Knipe (Petitioner);
  8. Protective Order Shawna Knipe (Petitioner);
  9. Certificate of Service (RE: Copy of Name Change Petition) Shawna Knipe (Petitioner);
  10. Notice of Hearing on Petition for Change of Name Event: Change of Name Hearing Date: 02/07/2023 Time: 1:30 pm Judge: Master, DV Location: Courtroom 15, Boney Courthouse Legal Notice Website Posting of this Notice: 11/29/2022 Result: Hearing Vacated
  11. Order for Hearing, Posting & Additional Service Order for Hearing, Publication, and Posting (2/16) Sent on: 11/28/2022 10:22:13.58
  12. Summons on Minor Name Change Issued Justin Patrick Lawson (Parent);
  13. Civil Memo Action Needed mailed re: Per Chambers the TF-700 Certificate of Service filed 09/29/2022 is not sufficient service. Service on the non-petitioning parent must be completed in compliance with Civil Rule 4. You will need to serve the minor change of name packet by either process server or certified mail with restricted delivery upon the non-petitioning parent. If service is completed through certified mail restricted delivery, once the signed green card is returned to you, attach it to the Affidavit-Service by Certified Mail (Court Form CIV-620) and file it with the court. Service on the Non-Petitioning Parent must be completed no less than 30 days prior to the date of the hearing. The Attached Minor Change of Name Without Parental Consent form outlines the process in further detail for your convenience. Civil Deficiency Memo (1/22) Sent on: 11/28/2022 10:32:07.04 Shawna Knipe (Petitioner);
  14. Completion of Posting on Alaska Court System's Legal Notice Website: Notice of Petition to Change Name and Hearing Posted for four consecutive weeks: [11/29/2022 thru 12/28/2022]
  15. Clerk's Certificate of Service by Posting to the ACS's Legal Notice Website on: Shawna Knipe (Petitioner);
  16. Motion to Modify Name Change Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: Knipe, Shawna Case Motion #2
  17. [Amended] Petition to Change Child's Name Shawna Knipe (Petitioner);
  18. Miscellaneous - USPS Certified Mail Receipt Shawna Knipe (Petitioner);
  19. Motion Deemed Moot - no motion needed Knipe, Shawna Case Motion #2 Motion to Modify Name Change
  20. Notice of Hearing on Petition for Change of Name Event: Change of Name Hearing Date: 03/21/2023 Time: 1:30 pm Judge: Master, DV Location: Courtroom 15, Boney Courthouse Legal Notice Website Posting of this Notice: 01/11/2023
  21. Order for Hearing, Posting & Additional Service Order for Hearing, Posting, & Addl Service (12/22) Sent on: 01/10/2023 15:47:35.50
  22. Summons - Child's Change of Name Justin Patrick Lawson (Parent);
  23. Administrative Reassignment from Judge Peter R Ramgren to Judge Not Assigned 3AN06
  24. Completion of Posting on Alaska Court System's Legal Notice Website: Notice of Petition to Change Name and Hearing Posted for four consecutive weeks: [01/11/2023 thru 02/09/2023]
  25. Clerk's Certificate of Service by Posting to the ACS's Legal Notice Website on: Shawna Knipe (Petitioner);
  26. Administrative Reassignment from Not Assigned (3AN06) Judge to Judge Laura Hartz
  27. Proof of Service by Certified Mail Shawna Knipe (Petitioner);
  28. Notice of Hearing on Petition for Change of Name The following event: Change of Name Hearing scheduled for 03/21/2023 at 1:30 pm has been rescheduled as follows: Event: Change of Name Hearing Date: 05/25/2023 Time: 1:30 pm Judge: Master, DV Location: Courtroom 15, Boney Courthouse Legal Notice Website Posting of this Notice: 03/24/2023
  29. Completion of Posting on Alaska Court System's Legal Notice Website: Notice of Petition to Change Name and Hearing Posted for four consecutive weeks: [03/24/2023 thru 04/22/2023]
  30. Completion of Posting on Alaska Court System's Legal Notice Website: Notice of Petition to Change Name and Hearing Posted for four consecutive weeks: [03/24/2023 thru 04/22/2023]
  31. Clerk's Certificate of Service by Posting to the ACS's Legal Notice Website on: Shawna Knipe (Petitioner);
  32. Change of Venue From: Anchorage Original Case Number: 3AN-22-07875CI
  33. Notice of Change of Venue Notice of Change of Venue (5/21) Sent on: 06/08/2023 10:42:33.61
  34. File Received from: Anchorage
  35. Notice of Hearing on Petition for Change of Name Event: Change of Name Hearing Date: 08/30/2023 Time: 3:00 pm Judge: Steketee, Hannah J Location: Palmer Courthouse Legal Notice Website Posting of this Notice: 06/14/2023
  36. Completion of Posting on Alaska Court System's Legal Notice Website: Notice of Petition to Change Name and Hearing Posted for four consecutive weeks: [06/14/2023 thru 07/13/2023]
  37. Objection to Name Change Justin Patrick Lawson (Parent);
  38. Civil Deficiency Memo mailed re: Objection to Name Change TO: JUSTIN PATRICK LAWSON ACTION NEEDED TO CORRECT FILING 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: You must give the other side in the case copies of every document you file in court. This is called service. You must fill out the certificate of service section at the end of the form or file a separate certificate of service form listing: the documents served, who you served, when you did service, and how you provided copies to the other side in the case. You may use the court's Certificate of Service (form TF-700), available at: https://public.courts.alaska.gov/web/forms/docs/tf-700.pdf. Serve by first-class mail or hand-delivery unless otherwise ordered by the court. Or, if the other side agreed to service by fax or e-mail by checking that option in the person's initial filing (or by filing a separate notice of consent), then you may serve by that method instead. Civil Rules 5(f) and 5.1(c)(3). Civil Deficiency Memo (1/22) Sent on: 08/24/2023 10:03:18.36
  39. Clerk's Certificate of Service by Posting to the ACS's Legal Notice Website on: 07/15/2023 Leo James Lawson (Old Name);
  40. Notice of Hearing on Petition for Change of Name The following event: Change of Name Hearing scheduled for 08/30/2023 at 3:00 pm has been rescheduled as follows: Event: Change of Name Hearing Date: 10/03/2023 Time: 10:30 am Judge: Steketee, Hannah J Location: Palmer Courthouse Legal Notice Website Posting of this Notice: 09/01/2023 Result: Calendared in Error
  41. Notice of Hearing on Petition for Change of Name The following event: Change of Name Hearing scheduled for 10/03/2023 at 10:30 am has been rescheduled as follows: Event: Change of Name Hearing Date: 10/03/2023 Time: 10:30 am Judge: Steketee, Hannah J Location: Palmer Courthouse Legal Notice Website Posting of this Notice: 09/19/2023
  42. Objection to Name Change Justin Patrick Lawson (Parent);
  43. Notice of Hearing on Petition for Change of Name The following event: Change of Name Hearing scheduled for 10/03/2023 at 10:30 am has been rescheduled as follows: Event: Change of Name Hearing Date: 10/24/2023 Time: 11:15 am Judge: Steketee, Hannah J Location: Palmer Courthouse Legal Notice Website Posting of this Notice: 10/06/2023
  44. Exhibit List for Plaintiff/Petitioner (PPK only) Shawna Knipe (Petitioner);
  45. Proof of Service by Certified Mail (PPK only) Justin Patrick Lawson (Parent);
  46. Notice of Hearing on Petition for Change of Name The following event: Change of Name Hearing scheduled for 10/24/2023 at 11:15 am has been rescheduled as follows: Event: Change of Name Hearing Date: 12/05/2023 Time: 10:30 am Judge: Steketee, Hannah J Location: Palmer Courthouse Legal Notice Website Posting of this Notice: 10/27/2023
  47. Completion of Posting on Alaska Court System's Legal Notice Website: Notice of Petition to Change Name and Hearing Posted for four consecutive weeks: [10/27/2023 thru 11/25/2023]
  48. Hearing Findings Taken Under Advisement Steketee, Hannah (2209075) Case Motion #3
  49. Master's Report Issued Steketee, Hannah (2209075) Participant(s): Judge Hannah J Steketee on behalf of Judge Kari C Kristiansen Case Motion #3: Hearing Findings Taken Under Advisement
  50. Order: Hearing Findings Taken Under Advisement Case Motion #3 Shawna Knipe (Petitioner);
  51. Objection to Master's Report (Titled as "Motion for Opposing Masters Report and Order") (PPK only) Shawna Knipe (Petitioner);
  52. Change of Name Denied
  53. Order Adopting Master's Report and Denying Petition for Name Change
  54. Order on Exhibits
  55. Electronic Delivery of Case Documents (Opt-In) Shawna Knipe (Petitioner);

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