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Court

Alaska Unified

Alaska

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Case Information

Filed 2022-07-22
Status Closed
Type Div Or Cust W/children (4 Fa)|Spouses With Minor Children Do Not Agree On All Issues To End Marriage
Docket 96 entries
Disposition transfer

Parties

Plaintiff Plata, Sara Kay
Defendant Plata, Eric Christopher
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Judge

Hon. Welch, Amy K

Denali Borough (AK)

Alaska

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Docket Entries

  1. Initial Judicial Assignment: Honorable Paul Lyle
  2. Complaint for Divorce (With Children) Receipt: 1987878 Date: 07/22/2022
  3. Child Custody Jurisdiction Affidavit
  4. LODGED: VS-401 Certificate of Absolute Divorce or Dissolution
  5. Domestic Relations Procedural Order and Assignment
  6. Summons and Notice to Both Parties of Judicial Assignment
  7. Information Sheet - Confidential Document per Civil Rule 90.1(f)(1)
  8. Child Support Guidelines Affidavit
  9. Motion For Spouse Support Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: Plata, Sara Kay Filing Party: Plata, Sara Kay Case Motion #1
  10. Notice of Motion Sara Kay Plata (Plaintiff); Case Motion #1: Motion For Spouse Support
  11. Notice to the Court Sara Kay Plata (Plaintiff);
  12. Information Sheet - Confidential Document per Civil Rule 90.1(f)(1) Sara Kay Plata (Plaintiff);
  13. Summons Issued
  14. Answer and Counterclaim Eric Christopher Plata (Defendant);
  15. Child Custody Jurisdiction Affidavit Eric Christopher Plata (Defendant);
  16. Financial Declaration Eric Christopher Plata (Defendant);
  17. Child Support Guidelines Affidavit Eric Christopher Plata (Defendant);
  18. Information Sheet - Confidential Document per Civil Rule 90.1(f)(1) Eric Christopher Plata (Defendant);
  19. Motion For Claim Children For Taxes Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Eric Christopher Plata (Defendant); Filing Party: Plata, Eric Christopher Case Motion #2
  20. Supplemental Filing to Motion For Claim Children for Taxes Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Eric Christopher Plata (Defendant); Case Motion #2: Motion For Claim Children For Taxes
  21. Motion For Property Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Eric Christopher Plata (Defendant); Filing Party: Plata, Eric Christopher Case Motion #3
  22. Supplemental Filing Motion For Property Eric Christopher Plata (Defendant); Case Motion #3: Motion For Property
  23. Motion For Parenting Agreement Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Eric Christopher Plata (Defendant); Filing Party: Plata, Eric Christopher Case Motion #4
  24. Supplemental Filing Motion For Parenting Agreement Case Motion #4: Motion For Parenting Agreement
  25. Motion For Selling the House & and Add Loan Amount to Defendant's Portion Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Eric Christopher Plata (Defendant); Filing Party: Plata, Eric Christopher Case Motion #5
  26. Supplemental Filing Motion For Selling the House & and Add Loan Amount to Defendant's Portion Case Motion #5: Motion For Selling the House & and Add Loan Amount to Defendant's Portion
  27. Motion For More Time To Respond Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Sara Kay Plata (Plaintiff); Filing Party: Plata, Sara Kay Case Motion #6
  28. Civil Deficiency Memo mailed re: Sara Plata ****CIVIL DEFICIENCY MEMO**** You have recently submitted documents related to the above case. You filed a Motion For More Time To Respond on Jan. 9, 2023 with the court. All filings must be served on the other party in the case. The court has done a courtesy service for this filing. All future filings must be served on the other party in this case. Pursuant to Civil Rule 5. Civil Deficiency Memo (1/22) Sent on: 01/11/2023 10:06:29.12
  29. Response To Motion For Property Sara Kay Plata (Plaintiff); Case Motion #3: Motion For Property
  30. Response To Motion For Parenting Plan Sara Kay Plata (Plaintiff); Case Motion #4: Motion For Parenting Agreement
  31. Reaponse To Motion For Came Kids On Taxes Sara Kay Plata (Plaintiff); Case Motion #2: Motion For Claim Children For Taxes
  32. Response To Motion For Selling of the House ANd Adding Lone Amount To De Sara Kay Plata (Plaintiff); Case Motion #5: Motion For Selling the House & and Add Loan Amount to Defendant's Portion
  33. Notice of Outcome Parenting Plan Facilitation
  34. Motion Deemed Moot Case Motion #6 Motion For More Time To Respond
  35. Response To Motion For Property Sara Kay Plata (Plaintiff); Case Motion #3: Motion For Property
  36. Response To Motion For Parenting Plan Sara Kay Plata (Plaintiff); Case Motion #4: Motion For Parenting Agreement
  37. Response To Motion For Selling of the House And Adding Lone Amount to De Sara Kay Plata (Plaintiff); Case Motion #5: Motion For Selling the House & and Add Loan Amount to Defendant's Portion
  38. Response To Motion For Came Kids On Taxes Sara Kay Plata (Plaintiff); Case Motion #2: Motion For Claim Children For Taxes
  39. Motion for Child Support Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: Plata, Sara Kay Case Motion #7
  40. Motion for Childrens Testimony from Mediator be Used Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: Plata, Sara Kay Case Motion #8
  41. Opposition to Motion for Children's Testimony from Mediator be Used Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Eric Christopher Plata (Defendant); Case Motion #8: Motion for Childrens Testimony from Mediator be Used
  42. Order Denying Motion Case Motion #1 Motion For Spouse Support
  43. Order Granting Motion on Record Case Motion #2 Motion For Claim Children For Taxes
  44. Order Denying Motion on Record Case Motion #8 Motion for Childrens Testimony from Mediator be Used
  45. Temporary Orders (Case Motion No.'s 1 through 5 and 7-8) Case Motion #1: Motion For Spouse Support, Case Motion #2: Motion For Claim Children For Taxes, Case Motion #3: Motion For Property, Case Motion #4: Motion For Parenting Agreement, Case Motion #5: Motion For Selling the House & and Add Loan Amount to Defendant's Portion, Case Motion #7: Motion for Child Support, Case Motion #8: Motion for Childrens Testimony from Mediator be Used
  46. Order Granting Motion in Part Case Motion #4 Motion For Parenting Agreement
  47. Proposed Order Not Used Plata, Eric Christopher Case Motion #5 Motion For Selling the House & and Add Loan Amount to Defendant's Portion
  48. Proposed Order Not Used Plata, Sara Kay Case Motion #7 Motion for Child Support
  49. Pretrial Order
  50. Child Support Guidelines Affidavit Eric Christopher Plata (Defendant);
  51. Civil Deficiency Memo mailed re: Eric Christopher Plata The following documents are being returned to you: Affidavit filed 04/17/2023 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: -The document does not include a case caption. Every document must contain a caption setting forth the title of the court, the judicial district in which the action is filed, the city in which the court is located, the title of the action (i.e., the names of the parties), and the case number. Form TF-940 (Affidavit) complies with these requirements and is available online at courts.alaska.gov. Rules 10 and 76. -Documents filed with the court, including any attached documentation, may not be double-sided. Text may only be typed or printed on one side of the paper. Civil Rule 76.
  52. Affidavit Eric Christopher Plata (Defendant);
  53. Proposed Child Support Order Case Motion #9
  54. Motion (Request) for Reconsideration [Objection to Proposed Child Support Order] Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Case Motion #9: Proposed Child Support Order
  55. Proposed Order Not Used Plata, Sara Kay Case Motion #7 Motion for Child Support
  56. Order Granting Motion Case Motion #9 Proposed Child Support Order
  57. Order Vacating Child Support Order Entered on June 6, 2023 Case Motion #9: Proposed Child Support Order
  58. Response to Motion for Motion for Reconsideration Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Case Motion #9: Proposed Child Support Order
  59. Order for Hearing on Interim Child Support Case Motion #9: Proposed Child Support Order
  60. Administrative Reassignment from Judge Paul Lyle to Judge Not Assigned 4FA01
  61. Administrative Reassignment from Judge Not Assigned (4FA01) to Judge Amy K Welch
  62. Proposed Order Not Used Plata, Sara Kay Case Motion #9 Proposed Child Support Order
  63. Order Denying Motion Case Motion #9: Proposed Child Support Order
  64. Motion for Change of Child Custody Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: Plata, Eric Christopher Case Motion #10
  65. Motion & Affidavit to Enforce Order Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: Plata, Eric Christopher Case Motion #11
  66. Motion for Sole Custody Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: Plata, Sara Kay Case Motion #12
  67. Motion for Children to be Heard Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: Plata, Sara Kay Case Motion #13
  68. Response to Motion for Children to be Heard Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Case Motion #13: Motion for Children to be Heard
  69. Response to Motion for Sole Custody Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Case Motion #12: Motion for Sole Custody
  70. Civil Deficiency Memo re: Eric Christopher Plata The court is in receipt of your Motion for Change of Child Custody and Motion & Affidavit to Enforce Order filed on 10/02/2023. Your document is not being rejected at this time. However, failure to comply with the Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure in the future may result in rejection for filing. Pursuant to Civil Rule 5, all documents filed with the court must contain a completed certificate of service and be sent to the opposing party. The certificate of service on your Motion for Change of Child Custody is not signed. The certificate of service on your Motion & Affidavit to Enforce Order is blank. Please complete and file a corrected certificate of service, court form TF-700. Eric Christopher Plata (Defendant);
  71. Order Denying Motion Case Motion #10 Motion for Change of Child Custody
  72. Order Denying Motion Case Motion #12 Motion for Sole Custody
  73. Order Denying Motion Case Motion #13 Motion for Children to be Heard
  74. Electronic Delivery of Case Documents (Opt-In) Sara Kay Plata (Plaintiff);
  75. Financial Documents Eric Christopher Plata (Defendant);
  76. Affidavit in Support of Motion for Order for Supplemental Information [Notice] Sara Kay Plata (Plaintiff);
  77. Civil Deficiency Memo mailed re: Sara Kay Plata The court is in receipt of your Affidavit in Support of Motion for Order for Supplemental Information filed on 12/18/23. Your document is not being rejected at this time. However, failure to comply with the Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure in the future may result in rejection for filing. Pursuant to Civil Rule 5, all documents filed with the court must contain a completed certificate of service and be sent to the opposing party. The certificate of service on your Affidavit in Support of Motion for Order for Supplemental Information is not signed or dated. The clerk has completed courtesy service to the opposing party. Sara Kay Plata (Plaintiff);
  78. Civil Deficiency Memo mailed re: Eric Christopher Plata The court is in receipt of financial documents TrueFiled on 12/15/23. The documents have been accepted for filing; however, failure to comply with the Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure in the future may result in rejection for filing. The document does not meet the content/formatting requirements of filing. Pursuant to Civil Rule 76, documents filed with the court must contain a caption on the first page (mailing address, phone number, party names, case number, etc.). Additionally, pursuant to Civil Rule 11, all documents filed with the court must be signed. Attached is a blank Notice to the Court form (TF-701 FBKS). Please review this as an example of the information and formatting required for all documents filed with the court. Any future miscellaneous documentation (pay stubs, letters, etc.) that you wish to file can be submitted by attaching the document to a completed Notice to the Court form. Eric Christopher Plata (Defendant);
  79. Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law
  80. Divorce Decree Granted
  81. Property Distribution Order
  82. Custody and Visitation Order
  83. Divorce Granted After Contested Hearing
  84. PROCESSED: VS-401 Certificate of Absolute Divorce or Dissolution
  85. Motion Deemed Moot Case Motion #11 Motion & Affidavit to Enforce Order
  86. Motion Deemed Moot Case Motion #3 Motion For Property
  87. Child Support Order - Final
  88. [Proposed] Retirement Benefits Court Order Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: Plata, Eric Christopher Case Motion #14
  89. Order Granting Motion Case Motion #14 [Proposed] Retirement Benefits Court Order
  90. Motion for Enforce Divorce Decree Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: Plata, Eric Christopher Case Motion #15
  91. Hearing Findings Taken Under Advisement RE: Evidentiary Hearing 11/4/24 - Motion #15 Attorney: Welch, Amy Kate (1409064) Filing Party: Plata, Sara Kay Case Motion #16
  92. Motion for Paperwork for Car Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: Plata, Sara Kay Case Motion #17
  93. Motion for Paperwork for Car [Duplicate] Sara Kay Plata (Plaintiff); Case Motion #17: Motion for Paperwork for Car
  94. Motion for Expedited Consideration of My Motion for Paperwork for Car Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: Plata, Sara Kay Case Motion #18
  95. Response to Motion for Paperwork for Car Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Case Motion #17: Motion for Paperwork for Car
  96. Electronic Delivery of Case Documents (Opt-In) Sara Kay Plata (Plaintiff);

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