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Missouri

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Case Information

Filed 2023-10-02
Type Pr Guardianship Minor
Docket 96 entries
Disposition disposed
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Hon. Purschke Joseph W

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Docket Entries

  2. udgment Appt Gar for Minor
  4. trs of Guardianship Minor CERTIFIED COPY MAILED TO GUARDIAN 10-28-2024
  5. uardianship Hearing Held CASE CALLED. ATTORNEY ROBERT DAVIS APPEARS IN PERSON. GAL TAYLOR RESNIK APPEARS IN PERSON. COURT TO ISSUE JUDGMENT AND LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP TO PETITIONER. Associated Entries: 06/20/2024 - Guardianship Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 10/23/2024; 9:00 AM; JOSEPH W PURSCHKE; Franklin County
  7. equest for Notc of Hrg Filed NOTICE OF HEARING; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TAYLOR R RESNIK On Behalf Of: EZEKIEL ROBERT HOPWOOD
  8. otion Filed MOTION FOR CONTEMPT; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TAYLOR R RESNIK On Behalf Of: EZEKIEL ROBERT HOPWOOD
  9. otion to Shorten Time MOTION TO SHORTEN TIME; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TAYLOR R RESNIK On Behalf Of: EZEKIEL ROBERT HOPWOOD
  11. otion Granted/Sustained Associated Entries: 08/22/2024 - Motion Filed +
  12. otion Hearing Held CASE CALLED. ATTORNEY MARY ZASTROW-HIATT APPEARS AND ANNOUNCES ON BEHALF OF ATTORNEY RACHEL REAGAN-PURSCHKE. ATTORNEY FOR NMO MOTION FOR LEAVE TO WITHDRAW GRANTED. Associated Entries: 08/23/2024 - Motion Hearing Scheduled + Scheduled For: 09/04/2024; 9:00 AM; JOSEPH W PURSCHKE; Franklin County
  14. otion Hearing Scheduled PROBATE MOTION HEARINGS HELD AT 9:00 A.M. Associated Entries: 09/04/2024 - Motion Hearing Held + Scheduled For: 09/04/2024; 9:00 AM; JOSEPH W PURSCHKE; Franklin County
  16. otion Filed Motion for Leave to Withdraw; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: RACHEL E REAGAN-PURSCHKE On Behalf Of: TAYLOR D HOPWOOD Associated Entries: 09/04/2024 - Motion Granted/Sustained
  17. otice Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: RACHEL E REAGAN-PURSCHKE On Behalf Of: TAYLOR D HOPWOOD
  19. rder to Pay GAL Fees Associated Entries: 06/21/2024 - Motion Filed + Associated Entries: 06/21/2024 - Proposed Order Filed +
  20. rial Setting Held CASE CALLED. ATTORNEY STEVEN KUENZEL APPEARS AND ANNOUNCES ON BEHALF OF ATTORNEY TAYLOR RESNIK. ORDER FOR GAL FEES. Associated Entries: 07/31/2024 - Trial Setting Scheduled + Scheduled For: 08/07/2024; 8:30 AM; JOSEPH W PURSCHKE; Franklin County
  21. emorandum Filed Memorandum of Available Dates; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: RACHEL E REAGAN-PURSCHKE On Behalf Of: TAYLOR D HOPWOOD
  23. rial Setting Scheduled SETTING GAL MOTION FOR ADDITIONAL FEE DEPOSIT Associated Entries: 08/07/2024 - Trial Setting Held + Scheduled For: 08/07/2024; 8:30 AM; JOSEPH W PURSCHKE; Franklin County
  25. mended Notice of Hrng Filed Amended Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TAYLOR R RESNIK On Behalf Of: TAYLOR R RESNIK, TAYLOR R RESNIK
  27. udge/Clerk - Note ALL PROBATE HEARINGS ARE HELD ON WEDNESDAYS. PLEASE FILE AMENDED NOTICE OF HEARING.
  29. equest for Notc of Hrg Filed NOTICE OF HEARING; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TAYLOR R RESNIK On Behalf Of: EZEKIEL ROBERT HOPWOOD
  30. roposed Order Filed ORDER FOR GAL FEES; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TAYLOR R RESNIK On Behalf Of: EZEKIEL ROBERT HOPWOOD Associated Entries: 08/07/2024 - Order to Pay GAL Fees
  31. otion Filed MOTION FOR ADDITIONAL GAL FEES; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TAYLOR R RESNIK On Behalf Of: EZEKIEL ROBERT HOPWOOD Associated Entries: 08/07/2024 - Order to Pay GAL Fees
  33. uardianship Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 10/23/2024 - Guardianship Hearing Held + Scheduled For: 10/23/2024; 9:00 AM; JOSEPH W PURSCHKE; Franklin County
  34. rial Setting Held ATTORNEY WILLIAM ECKELKAMP APPEARS IN PERSON ON BEHALF OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM TAYLOR RESNIK, GUARDIANSHIP HEARING SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 23, 2024 @ 9:00 AM. Associated Entries: 05/03/2024 - Trial Setting Scheduled + Scheduled For: 06/05/2024; 8:30 AM; JOSEPH W PURSCHKE; Franklin County
  36. emorandum Filed Memorandum of Available Dates; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: RACHEL E REAGAN-PURSCHKE On Behalf Of: TAYLOR D HOPWOOD
  37. vailable/Conflict Dates Filed Memorandum to the Court Counsels Available Dates .pdf; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ROBERT L DAVIS On Behalf Of: ROBBIE LEA AYE BARKER
  38. rial Setting Scheduled RESET GUARDIANSHIP HEARING Associated Entries: 06/20/2024 - Trial Setting Held + Scheduled For: 06/05/2024; 8:30 AM; JOSEPH W PURSCHKE; Franklin County
  39. rial Setting Held CASE CALLED. GUARDIAN AD LITEM TAYLOR RESNIK APPEARS. CASE PASSED TO JUNE 5, 2024 Associated Entries: 03/19/2024 - Trial Setting Scheduled + Scheduled For: 05/01/2024; 8:30 AM; JOSEPH W PURSCHKE; Franklin County
  40. vailable/Conflict Dates Filed Memorandum to the Court Counsels Available Dates .pdf; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ROBERT L DAVIS On Behalf Of: ROBBIE LEA AYE BARKER
  41. rial Setting Scheduled RESET GUARDIANSHIP HEARING Associated Entries: 05/01/2024 - Trial Setting Held + Scheduled For: 05/01/2024; 8:30 AM; JOSEPH W PURSCHKE; Franklin County
  42. earing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 02/08/2024 - Guardianship Hearing Scheduled Hearing Continued From: 03/20/2024; 9:00 AM Guardianship Hearing Scheduled
  43. vailable/Conflict Dates Filed Memorandum to the Court Counsels Available Dates .pdf; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ROBERT L DAVIS On Behalf Of: ROBBIE LEA AYE BARKER
  44. otion for Continuance Continuance by Consent .pdf; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ROBERT L DAVIS On Behalf Of: ROBBIE LEA AYE BARKER
  45. uardianship Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 03/19/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 03/20/2024; 9:00 AM; JOSEPH W PURSCHKE; 2; Franklin County
  46. rial Setting Held CASE CALLED. ATTORNEY ROBERT DAVIS APPEARS. ATTORNEY RACHEL REAGAN-PURSCHKE APPEARS. ATTORNEY TAYLOR RESNIK APPEARS. GUARDIANSHIP HEARING MARCH 20, 2024 Associated Entries: 12/07/2023 - Trial Setting Scheduled + Scheduled For: 02/07/2024; 8:30 AM; JOSEPH W PURSCHKE; Franklin County
  47. rial Setting Held CASE CALLED. ATTORNEY ROBERT DAVIS APPEARS IN PERSON. GUARDIAN AD-LITEM TAYLOR RESNIK APPEARS IN PERSON. ATTORNEY RACHEL REAGAN-PURSCHKE APPEARS IN PERSON. CASE PASSED TO FEBRUARY 7, 2024 Associated Entries: 12/13/2023 - Trial Setting Scheduled + Scheduled For: 01/03/2024; 8:30 AM; JOSEPH W PURSCHKE; Franklin County
  48. rder Granting Leave Associated Entries: 12/21/2023 - Motion for Leave +
  49. otion Denied RESPONDENT'S MOTION TO DISMISS IS DENIED IN PART. PETITIONER IS GRANTED LEAVE UNTI 1/30/2024 TO FILE AMENDED PLEADINGS. SO ORDERED, JWP 12/21/2023 Associated Entries: 12/18/2023 - Motion Filed +
  50. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIFS; Amended Motion for Emergency Appointment of Guardian for a Minor.pdf; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Emergency Appointment of Temp Guardian/Conservator filed on 12/21/2023. Filed By: ROBERT L DAVIS On Behalf Of: ROBBIE LEA AYE BARKER Associated Entries: 12/21/2023 - App-Emerg Appt Temp of Gar/Con +
  51. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIFS; First Amended Petition for Appointment of Guaridan of a Minor.pdf; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to File Amended Petition filed on 12/21/2023. Filed By: ROBERT L DAVIS On Behalf Of: ROBBIE LEA AYE BARKER Associated Entries: 12/21/2023 - Motion to File Amended Pet +
  52. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIFS; Motion and Order for Leave to File AMended Pleadings.pdf; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Leave filed on 12/21/2023. Filed By: ROBERT L DAVIS On Behalf Of: ROBBIE LEA AYE BARKER Associated Entries: 12/21/2023 - Motion for Leave +
  53. pp-Emerg Appt Temp of Gar/Con Amended Motion for Emergency Appointment of Guardian for a MinorRedacted.pdf; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ROBERT L DAVIS On Behalf Of: ROBBIE LEA AYE BARKER Associated Entries: 12/21/2023 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  54. otion to File Amended Pet First Amended Petition for Appointment of Guaridan of a MinorRedacted.pdf; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ROBERT L DAVIS On Behalf Of: ROBBIE LEA AYE BARKER Associated Entries: 12/21/2023 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  55. otion for Leave Motion and Order for Leave to File AMended PleadingsRedacted.pdf; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ROBERT L DAVIS On Behalf Of: ROBBIE LEA AYE BARKER Associated Entries: 12/21/2023 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document + Associated Entries: 12/27/2023 - Order Granting Leave
  56. otion for Continuance Request for Continuance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: TAYLOR R RESNIK On Behalf Of: TAYLOR R RESNIK, TAYLOR R RESNIK
  57. otice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: RACHEL E REAGAN-PURSCHKE On Behalf Of: TAYLOR D HOPWOOD
  58. otion Filed Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: RACHEL E REAGAN-PURSCHKE On Behalf Of: TAYLOR D HOPWOOD Associated Entries: 12/21/2023 - Motion Denied +
  59. rial Setting Scheduled ARGUMENT/STATUS Associated Entries: 01/03/2024 - Trial Setting Held + Scheduled For: 01/03/2024; 8:30 AM; JOSEPH W PURSCHKE; Franklin County
  60. otion Hearing Held CASE CALLED. ATTORNEYS CONFERENCE IN CHAMBERS. ATTORNEY ROBERT DAVIS APPEARS BY PHONE. ATTORNEY RACHEL REAGAN-PURSCHKE APPEARS IN PERSON. ATTORNEY AND GAL TAYLOR RESNIK APPEARS IN PERSON. CASE PASSED TO JANUARY 3, 2024 FOR ARGUMENT/STATUS Associated Entries: 12/07/2023 - Motion Hearing Scheduled + Scheduled For: 12/13/2023; 9:00 AM; JOSEPH W PURSCHKE; Franklin County
  61. rial Setting Scheduled STATUS Associated Entries: 02/07/2024 - Trial Setting Held + Scheduled For: 02/07/2024; 8:30 AM; JOSEPH W PURSCHKE; Franklin County
  62. otion Hearing Scheduled MOTION TO SET ASIDE Associated Entries: 12/13/2023 - Motion Hearing Held + Scheduled For: 12/13/2023; 9:00 AM; JOSEPH W PURSCHKE; Franklin County
  63. rder Associated Entries: 12/06/2023 - Motion Hearing Held +
  64. otion Hearing Held ATTORNEYS CONFERENCE IN CHAMBERS. ATTORNEY ROBERT DAVIS APPEARS IN PERSON. ATTORNEY RACHEL REAGAN-PURSCHKE APPEARS IN PERSON. MOTION TO SET ASIDE PASSED TO DECEMBER 13, 2023. TAYLOR RESNIK APPOINTED GUARDIAN AD-LITEM. EACH PARTY TO PAY A SUM OF $500.00 TO GAL BY JANUARY 15, 2024. Associated Entries: 12/04/2023 - Motion Hearing Scheduled + Associated Entries: 12/06/2023 - Order Scheduled For: 12/06/2023; 9:00 AM; JOSEPH W PURSCHKE; Franklin County
  65. rial Setting Held ATTORNEYS CONFERENCE IN CHAMBERS. ATTORNEY ROBERT DAVIS APPEARS IN PERSON. ATTORNEY RACHEL REAGAN-PURSCHKE APPEARS IN PERSON. CASE PASSED TO FEBRUARY 7, 2024 (NOT FEBRUARY 1, 2024) FOR STATUS. Associated Entries: 10/04/2023 - Trial Setting Scheduled + Scheduled For: 12/06/2023; 8:30 AM; JOSEPH W PURSCHKE; Franklin County
  66. otion Hearing Scheduled MOTION HEARING Associated Entries: 12/06/2023 - Motion Hearing Held + Scheduled For: 12/06/2023; 9:00 AM; JOSEPH W PURSCHKE; Franklin County
  67. otice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: RACHEL E REAGAN-PURSCHKE On Behalf Of: TAYLOR D HOPWOOD
  68. onfid Filing Info Sheet Filed Confidential Filing Sheet; Unredacted Motion for More Definite Statement; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: RACHEL E REAGAN-PURSCHKE On Behalf Of: TAYLOR D HOPWOOD
  69. onfid Filing Info Sheet Filed Confidential Filing Sheet; Unredacted Motion to Set Aside; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: RACHEL E REAGAN-PURSCHKE On Behalf Of: TAYLOR D HOPWOOD
  70. otion Filed Motion for More Definite Statement; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: RACHEL E REAGAN-PURSCHKE On Behalf Of: TAYLOR D HOPWOOD
  71. otion Filed Motion to Set Aside; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: RACHEL E REAGAN-PURSCHKE On Behalf Of: TAYLOR D HOPWOOD
  72. ffd-Publctn of Serv Unk Par Document ID - 23-NOSP-83; Served To - DOE, JOHN; Server - MISSOURIAN PUBLISHING CO; Served Date - 11-OCT-23; Served Time - 00:00:00; Service Type - Publication; Reason Description - Served Associated Entries: 10/03/2023 - Not Ord for Serv by Pub Issued +
  73. otc Change of Address Filed Memorandum to Court Clerk Petitioners New Address.pdf. Filed By: ROBERT L DAVIS On Behalf Of: ROBBIE LEA AYE BARKER
  74. otice of Service Service by Publication. Filed By: ROBERT L DAVIS On Behalf Of: ROBBIE LEA AYE BARKER
  75. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: RACHEL E REAGAN-PURSCHKE On Behalf Of: TAYLOR D HOPWOOD
  76. otice of Service RETURN; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
  77. ummons Personally Served Document ID - 23-SMCC-607; Served To - TAYLOR D HOPWOOD; Server - FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF; Served Date - 10/11/2023; Served Time - 11:12:03; Service Type - SD; Reason Description - SERV; Service Text -SERVED BRANDON BROWN LIVES AT ADDRESS WITH TAYLOR
  78. rial Setting Scheduled STATUS OF FULL GUARDIANSHIP HEARING Associated Entries: 12/06/2023 - Trial Setting Held + Scheduled For: 12/06/2023; 8:30 AM; JOSEPH W PURSCHKE; Franklin County
  79. rder to Transfer Custody
  80. mergency/Temp Letters Associated Entries: 10/02/2023 - App-Emerg Appt Temp of Gar/Con +
  81. ound Recording Log Sheet
  82. uardianship Hearing Held CASE CALLED. PETITIONER APPEARS IN PERSON AND BY ATTORNEY ROBERT DAVIS. COURT TO ISSUE TEMPORARY LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP TO PETITIONER. Associated Entries: 10/02/2023 - Guardianship Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 10/04/2023; 11:00 AM; JOSEPH W PURSCHKE; Franklin County
  83. otice of Service RETURN; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
  84. ot Ord for Serv by Pub Issued Document ID: 23-NOSP-83, for DOE, JOHN. Associated Entries: 11/07/2023 - Affd-Publctn of Serv Unk Par +
  85. udge/Clerk - Note NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION HAS BEEN SENT TO THE SULLIVAN INDEPENDENT NEWS. THE PUBLISHER WILL SEND YOU AN INVOICE FOR PUBLICATION. PLEASE PAY THE PUBLISHER DIRECTLY AFTER RECEIVING INVOICE.
  86. rd Serv Publctn Unk Par/Whbt
  87. ummons Issued-Associate Document ID: 23-SMCC-607, for HOPWOOD, TAYLOR D
  88. uardianship Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 10/04/2023 - Guardianship Hearing Held + Scheduled For: 10/04/2023; 11:00 AM; JOSEPH W PURSCHKE; Franklin County
  89. iling Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: ROBERT L DAVIS
  90. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIFS; Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor.pdf; Child Care Authorization signed by Mother.pdf; Minor Childs Birth Certificate.pdf; Minor Childs Health Ins. and SSN.pdf; Request for Service by Publication.pdf; Motion for Emergency Appointment of a Guardian For a Minor.pdf; Order Appointing GAL.pdf; Notice and Order for Service by Publication.pdf; Order for Service by Publication of Notice.pdf; Request for Summons.pdf in associated to Guardianship filed on 10/02/2023. Filed By: ROBERT L DAVIS On Behalf Of: EZEKIEL ROBERT HOPWOOD, ROBBIE LEA AYE BARKER Associated Entries: 10/02/2023 - App-Ltrs of Guardianship +
  91. equest Filed Request for SummonsRedacted.pdf. Filed By: ROBERT L DAVIS On Behalf Of: EZEKIEL ROBERT HOPWOOD, ROBBIE LEA AYE BARKER
  92. roposed Order Filed Order for Service by Publication of NoticeRedacted.pdf. Filed By: ROBERT L DAVIS On Behalf Of: EZEKIEL ROBERT HOPWOOD, ROBBIE LEA AYE BARKER
  93. otice of Service Notice and Order for Service by PublicationRedacted.pdf. Filed By: ROBERT L DAVIS On Behalf Of: EZEKIEL ROBERT HOPWOOD, ROBBIE LEA AYE BARKER
  94. roposed Order Filed Order Appointing GALRedacted.pdf. Filed By: ROBERT L DAVIS On Behalf Of: EZEKIEL ROBERT HOPWOOD, ROBBIE LEA AYE BARKER
  95. pp-Emerg Appt Temp of Gar/Con Motion for Emergency Appointment of a Guardian For a MinorRedacted.pdf. Filed By: ROBERT L DAVIS On Behalf Of: EZEKIEL ROBERT HOPWOOD, ROBBIE LEA AYE BARKER Associated Entries: 10/04/2023 - Emergency/Temp Letters
  96. ffd for Serv by Publication Request for Service by PublicationRedacted.pdf. Filed By: ROBERT L DAVIS On Behalf Of: EZEKIEL ROBERT HOPWOOD, ROBBIE LEA AYE BARKER

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