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Missouri Unified County

Missouri

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Case Information

Filed 2023-10-04
Type Pr Guardianship Minor
Docket 37 entries
Disposition disposed
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Hon. McGaugh Joseph Donald

Carroll County (MO)

Missouri

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Docket Entries

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  2. Ltrs of Guardianship Minor
  3. Judgment Appt Gar for Minor JUDGMENT APPOINTING GUARDIAN OF MINOR CHILD Filed By: JOSEPH DONALD MCGAUGH
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  5. PR Costs Minor-w/costs-Assoc
  6. Filing Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: CASSANDRA N BROWN
  7. Consent by Natural Parent CONSENTS. Filed By: CASSANDRA N BROWN On Behalf Of: DONNA JEAN HENSON
  8. CRIFS/Unredacted Document AFFIDAVIT; AFFIDAVIT in associated to Petition (Probate) filed on 10/04/2023. Filed By: CASSANDRA N BROWN On Behalf Of: DONNA JEAN HENSON
  9. CRIFS/Unredacted Document PETITION FOR APPOINMENT OF GUARDIAN OF MINORS; PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF MINORS in associated to Petition (Probate) filed on 10/04/2023. Filed By: CASSANDRA N BROWN On Behalf Of: DONNA JEAN HENSON
  10. iling of Briefs Redacted After Trial Brief; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MAGGIE MCCONVILLE On Behalf Of: MADDISON SKYE SCHENK, BRENT SCHENK Associated Entries: 09/18/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  12. RIFS/Unredacted Document Confidential Redacted Information Filing Sheet; Memorandum, Clean; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Memorandum filed on 09/12/2024. Filed By: CULLEN GERARD JEKEL On Behalf Of: CULLEN GERARD JEKEL Associated Entries: 09/12/2024 - Memorandum Filed +
  13. emorandum Filed Memorandum; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CULLEN GERARD JEKEL On Behalf Of: CULLEN GERARD JEKEL Associated Entries: 09/12/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  15. ause Taken Under Advisement Filed By: JOSEPH DONALD MCGAUGH Associated Entries: 12/23/2024 - Order
  16. ound Recording Log Sheet SOUND RECORDING LOG SHEET
  17. uardianship Hearing Held The Movants appear in person and by Counsel Maggie McConville. The Guardian appears in person, pro se. Guardian ad Litem for the Minor Children appears in person. Parties announce ready for hearing on Movant's Motion to Terminate Guardianship. Evidence Heard. Matter Recessed pending results of Hair Follicle Testing and Movant's written closing argument, at which time testing results are submitted the matter will be considered submitted and taken under advisement. Associated Entries: 08/22/2024 - Guardianship Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 09/05/2024; 10:00 AM; JOSEPH DONALD MCGAUGH; Carroll Circuit Division
  18. RIFS/Unredacted Document Unredacted Motion to Terminate Guardianship or in the Alternative Motion for Visitation; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Motion (other) filed on 08/30/2024. Filed By: MAGGIE MCCONVILLE On Behalf Of: MADDISON SKYE SCHENK, BRENT SCHENK Associated Entries: 08/30/2024 - Motion Filed +
  19. otion Filed Redacted Motion to Terminate Guardianship or in the Alternative Motion for Visitation; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MAGGIE MCCONVILLE On Behalf Of: MADDISON SKYE SCHENK, BRENT SCHENK Associated Entries: 08/30/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  20. ubpoena Issued BLANK SUPOENA ISSUED FOR THE REQUESTING PARTY
  21. ubpoena Requested REQUEST FOR BLANK SUBPOENA Filed By: DONNA JEAN HENSON
  22. uardianship Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 09/05/2024 - Guardianship Hearing Held + Scheduled For: 09/05/2024; 10:00 AM; JOSEPH DONALD MCGAUGH; Carroll Circuit Division
  23. uardianship Hearing Held The Movant/Natural Parents appear in person and by Counsel Maggie McConville. Guardian appears in person, pro se. Minor children appear not, but by Court appointed Guardian Ad Litem appears in person. Discussion held with parties. Attorney for Movants/Natural Parents granted leave to amend petition for termination of guardianship. GAL makes oral motion for funds to be deposited by each party. Court Order Guardian and Natural Mother to each submit $300 in the Court's registry as Guardian Ad Litem deposit. Cause continued to September 5, 2024, at 10:00 AM for Docket Call by request of parties. Associated Entries: 07/03/2024 - Guardianship Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 08/22/2024; 9:00 AM; JOSEPH DONALD MCGAUGH; Carroll Circuit Division
  24. ubpoena Issued Subpoena issued in blank for the requesting party
  25. ubpoena Requested Blank Subpoena Request Filed By: DONNA JEAN HENSON
  26. eturned Mail-Undeliverable MAIL RETURNED UNDELIVERABLE
  27. otice of Court Hearing Sent NOTICE OF COURT HEARING AND APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM MAILED TO GUARDIAN AND NATURAL PARENTS. PARTIES ALSO INFORMED BY CLERK BY PHONE.
  28. uardianship Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 08/22/2024 - Guardianship Hearing Held + Scheduled For: 08/22/2024; 9:00 AM; JOSEPH DONALD MCGAUGH; Carroll Circuit Division
  29. rd Appt Guardian Ad Litem Order Appointing Cullen Jekel as Guardian for Minor Child. Filed By: JOSEPH DONALD MCGAUGH
  30. etition for Term Gdn/Cons PETITION TO TERMINATE GUARDIANSHIP Filed By: MADDISON SKYE SCHENK On Behalf Of: MADDISON SKYE SCHENK, BRENT SCHENK
  31. trs of Guardianship Minor
  32. udgment Appt Gar for Minor JUDGMENT APPOINTING GUARDIAN OF MINOR CHILD Filed By: JOSEPH DONALD MCGAUGH
  33. R Costs Minor-w/costs-Assoc
  34. iling Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: CASSANDRA N BROWN
  35. onsent by Natural Parent CONSENTS. Filed By: CASSANDRA N BROWN On Behalf Of: DONNA JEAN HENSON
  36. RIFS/Unredacted Document AFFIDAVIT; AFFIDAVIT in associated to Petition (Probate) filed on 10/04/2023. Filed By: CASSANDRA N BROWN On Behalf Of: DONNA JEAN HENSON
  37. RIFS/Unredacted Document PETITION FOR APPOINMENT OF GUARDIAN OF MINORS; PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF MINORS in associated to Petition (Probate) filed on 10/04/2023. Filed By: CASSANDRA N BROWN On Behalf Of: DONNA JEAN HENSON

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