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Filed 2022-02-28
Status Closed
Type Guardianship Managed
Docket 89 entries

Docket Entries

  1. Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor
  2. Affidavit Disclosing Care and Custody
  3. Verified Motion for Appointment of Temporary Guardian
  4. Temporary Bond Without Sureties Filed
  5. Permanent Bond Without Sureties Filed
  6. Affidavit as to Military Service
  7. Notice of Appointment of Guardian of a Minor issued. Hearing date 04/25/2022 09:40 AM Motion.
  8. Notice of Hearing and Certificate of Service
  9. Event Resulted: Motion scheduled on: 03/21/2022 09:00 AM Has been: Order Issued Hon. Dana Doyle, Presiding Appeared: Petitioner Nichole M Deveno Petitioner Douglas D Seymour Biological Father Daniel Lombardo
  10. Order 03/21/2022, ORDER FOR DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES REPRESENTATIVE TO BE PRESENT OR REPORT TELEPHONICALLY Notified 03/22/2022 Judge: Doyle, Hon. Dana Applies To: Lombardo, Daniel (Biological Father); Deveno, Nichole M (Temporary Guardian); Seymour, Douglas D (Temporary Guardian)
  11. Order Appointing Temporary Guardian dated on 03/21/2022 Judge: Doyle, Hon. Dana Notified 03/22/2022: Lombardo, Daniel (Biological Father); Deveno, Nichole M (Temporary Guardian); Seymour, Douglas D (Temporary Guardian)
  12. Temporary Bond Approved of Temporary Guardian dated 03/21/2022, by Theresa Cullinan
  13. Fee Generating Appointment, Lisa Lee Penna Morace, Esq. appointed as B Counsel for minor GM/Adoption On 03/29/2022 by Hon. Dana Doyle For children Reason: Unable to reach next name on list Judge: Doyle, Hon. Dana Notified 04/20/2022: Deveno, Nichole M (Temporary Guardian); Seymour, Douglas D (Temporary Guardian); Lombardo, Daniel (Parent Two); Morace, Esq., Lisa Lee Penna (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Abigail R (Ward/Respondent)
  14. Appointment of Lisa Lee Penna Morace, Esq. for the purpose of Counsel for Minor in Guardianship by Judge Hon. Dana Doyle. Judge: Doyle, Hon. Dana Notified 04/20/2022: Deveno, Nichole M (Temporary Guardian); Seymour, Douglas D (Temporary Guardian); Lombardo, Daniel (Parent Two); Morace, Esq., Lisa Lee Penna (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Abigail R (Ward/Respondent)
  15. THIS ENTRY WAS MADE IN ERROR AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DELETED Fee Generating Appointment, Ashley Moran Reed, Esq. appointed as BP Counsel for Bio Parent GM/Adoption On 03/29/2022 by Hon. Dana Doyle For the Parent Reason: Unable to reach next name on list Appointment Terminated on 04/19/2022
  16. THIS ENTRY WAS MADE IN ERROR AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DELETED Appointment of Ashley Moran Reed, Esq. for the purpose of Counsel for Parent(s) in Guardianship of Minor by Judge Hon. Dana Doyle.
  17. Order Regarding Indigency Status, Contribution to Cost of Counsel and $150 Counsel Fee Judge: Doyle, Hon. Dana Notified 04/20/2022: Deveno, Nichole M (Temporary Guardian); Seymour, Douglas D (Temporary Guardian); Lombardo, Daniel (Parent Two); Morace, Esq., Lisa Lee Penna (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Abigail R (Ward/Respondent)
  18. Motion For child suppport Applies To: Deveno, Nichole M (Petitioner)
  19. Letters Issued. Letters of Authority (Guardianship of a Minor) Sent On: 05/16/2022 11:40:12
  20. Appearance by Attorney, Charles Sclafani, Esq.,Party Name Daniel Lombardo
  21. Event Resulted: Review Hearing scheduled on: 06/13/2022 02:00 PM Has been: Order Issued Hon. Stephen M Rainaud, Presiding Appeared: Ward/Respondent Lisa Lee Penna Morace, Esq., Appointed Temporary Guardian Nichole M Deveno Temporary Guardian Douglas D Seymour Parent Two Daniel Lombardo Charles Sclafani, Esq.,
  22. Order Extending the Appointment of Temporary Guardian/Conservator Judge: Rainaud, Hon. Stephen M Applies To: Deveno, Nichole M (Temporary Guardian); Seymour, Douglas D (Temporary Guardian); Sclafani, Esq., Charles (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Daniel (Parent Two); Morace, Esq., Lisa Lee Penna (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Abigail R (Ward/Respondent)
  23. Order 06/13/2022, for DCF to report in person or telephonically Judge: Rainaud, Hon. Stephen M Applies To: Deveno, Nichole M (Temporary Guardian); Seymour, Douglas D (Temporary Guardian); Sclafani, Esq., Charles (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Daniel (Parent Two); Morace, Esq., Lisa Lee Penna (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Abigail R (Ward/Respondent)
  24. Motion To Withdraw As Counsel For Minor Children
  25. Affidavit In Support of Motion to Withdraw As Counsel/Certificate of Service and Notice of Motion
  26. Event Resulted: Motion scheduled on: 08/01/2022 10:20 AM Has been: Order Issued Hon. Dana Doyle, Presiding Appeared: Ward/Respondent Lisa Lee Penna Morace, Esq., Appointed Parent Two Charles Sclafani, Esq.,
  27. Motion To Withdraw as Counsel ALLOWED on 08/01/2022 File Reference # 21 NOTIFIED 8/11/2022 Judge: Doyle, Hon. Dana Applies To: Seymour, Douglas D (Petitioner); Deveno, Nichole M (Temporary Guardian); Seymour, Douglas D (Temporary Guardian); Lombardo, Sandy (Parent One); Lombardo, Daniel (Parent Two); Sclafani, Esq., Charles (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Daniel (Parent Two); Morace, Esq., Lisa Lee Penna (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Abigail R (Ward/Respondent)
  28. Request For Counsel Applies To: Deveno, Nichole M (Temporary Guardian)
  29. Motion For Support Ex-Parte Applies To: Deveno, Nichole M (Temporary Guardian)
  30. Affidavit In Support of the Emergency
  31. Order 08/11/2022, ORDER TO FILE FINANCIAL STATEMENT Notified 08/31/2022 Applies To: Deveno, Nichole M (Temporary Guardian); Seymour, Douglas D (Temporary Guardian); Sclafani, Esq., Charles (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Daniel (Parent Two)
  32. Respondent/Father's Motion To Expand Time to Comply with Court Order to File Financial Statement Dated August 11, 2022 to be heard Administratively.
  33. Financial Statement Applies To: Lombardo, Daniel (Parent Two)
  34. Event Resulted: Review Hearing scheduled on: 09/12/2022 11:00 AM Has been: Order Issued Hon. Dana Doyle, Presiding Appeared: Petitioner Nichole M Deveno Petitioner Douglas D Seymour Parent Two Daniel Lombardo Charles Sclafani, Esq.,
  35. Motion For Child Support ALLOWED on 09/12/2022 File Reference # 25 Notified 09/12/2022 Judge: Rainaud, Hon. Stephen M Applies To: Deveno, Nichole M (Temporary Guardian); Seymour, Douglas D (Temporary Guardian); Sclafani, Esq., Charles (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Daniel (Parent Two)
  36. Order Extending the Appointment of Temporary Guardian dated on 09/12/2022 Judge: Rainaud, Hon. Stephen M Notified 09/12/2022: Deveno, Nichole M (Temporary Guardian); Seymour, Douglas D (Temporary Guardian); Sclafani, Esq., Charles (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Daniel (Parent Two)
  37. Letters Issued. Letters of Authority (Temporary Guardianship of a Minor) Sent On: 09/12/2022 To: Deveno, Nichole M (Temporary Guardian); Seymour, Douglas D (Temporary Guardian)
  38. Fee Generating Appointment, Helena Sue Friedman, Esq. appointed as B Counsel for minor GM/Adoption On 09/14/2022 by Hon. Dana Doyle For children Reason: Unable to reach next name on list Judge: Doyle, Hon. Dana Notified 09/20/2022: Deveno, Nichole M (Temporary Guardian); Seymour, Douglas D (Temporary Guardian); Sclafani, Esq., Charles (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Daniel (Parent Two); Friedman, Esq., Helena Sue (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Abigail R (Ward/Respondent)
  39. Appointment for the purpose of Counsel for Minor in Guardianship by Judge Hon. Dana Doyle. Judge: Doyle, Hon. Dana Notified 09/20/2022: Deveno, Nichole M (Temporary Guardian); Seymour, Douglas D (Temporary Guardian); Sclafani, Esq., Charles (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Daniel (Parent Two); Friedman, Esq., Helena Sue (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Abigail R (Ward/Respondent)
  40. Order Regarding Indigency Status, Contribution to Cost of Counsel and $150 Counsel Fee Judge: Doyle, Hon. Dana Notified 09/20/2022: Deveno, Nichole M (Temporary Guardian); Seymour, Douglas D (Temporary Guardian); Sclafani, Esq., Charles (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Daniel (Parent Two); Friedman, Esq., Helena Sue (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Abigail R (Ward/Respondent)
  41. Appearance by Attorney, Helena Sue Friedman, Esq.,Party Name Abigail R Lombardo
  42. Petition for Child Support
  43. Subsequent Action Contempt Filed
  44. Affidavit as to Military Service
  45. Citation on General Probate Petition for on Child Support issued.
  46. Summons Issued on Contempt #38
  47. Citation on General Probate Petition for for Child Support issued.
  48. Answer to For Complaint for Contempt with Certificate of Service
  49. Pre-Trial Notice and Order Sent Judge: Doyle, Hon. Dana Event: Pretrial Conference - Probate and Guardianship Date: 03/08/2023 Time: 09:00 AM Result: Order Issued
  50. Event Resulted: Summons Issued, Contempt Returnable scheduled on: 11/21/2022 08:30 AM Has been: Judgment/Decree Issued Hon. Dana Doyle, Presiding Appeared: Ward/Respondent Helena Sue Friedman, Esq., Appointed Petitioner Nichole M Deveno Petitioner Douglas D Seymour Parent Two Daniel Lombardo Charles Sclafani, Esq.,
  51. Event Resulted: Review Hearing scheduled on: 11/21/2022 08:30 AM Has been: Order Issued Hon. Dana Doyle, Presiding Appeared: Ward/Respondent Helena Sue Friedman, Esq., Appointed Petitioner Nichole M Deveno Petitioner Douglas D Seymour Parent Two Daniel Lombardo Charles Sclafani, Esq.,
  52. Motion For Release of Unredacted DCF Records with Assent
  53. Order 11/16/2022, for DCF Representative to be Present or Report Telephonically Judge: Doyle, Hon. Dana
  54. Motion For Release of Unredacted DCF Records with Assent ALLOWED on 11/21/2022 File Reference # 43
  55. Order 11/21/2022, for DCF Representative to be Representative to be present or report telephonically
  56. Order After Case Management Conference Judge: Doyle, Hon. Dana Applies To: Seymour, Douglas D (Petitioner); Deveno, Nichole M (Temporary Guardian); Sclafani, Esq., Charles (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Daniel (Parent Two); Friedman, Esq., Helena Sue (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Abigail R (Ward/Respondent)
  57. Order Extending the Appointment of Temporary Guardian of a Minor dated 11/21/22, until 3/8/23 Judge: Doyle, Hon. Dana
  58. Letters Issued. Letters of Authority (Guardianship of a Minor) Sent On: 11/30/2022 12:24:15
  59. Judgment/Decree of Dismissal on Complaint for Contempt entered on 11/21/2022 Related to File Reference # 38 Judge: Doyle, Hon. Dana
  60. Pre-Trial Memorandum of Abigail Lombardo, filed by Helena S. Friedman, Esq. And Certificate of Service
  61. Pre-Trial Memorandum of Respondent/Father Danny Lombardo
  62. Financial Statement
  63. Event Resulted: Pretrial Conference - Probate and Guardianship scheduled on: 03/08/2023 09:00 AM Has been: Order Issued Hon. Dana Doyle, Presiding Appeared: Ward/Respondent Helena Sue Friedman, Esq., Appointed Temporary Guardian Nichole M Deveno Temporary Guardian Douglas D Seymour Parent Two Daniel Lombardo Charles Sclafani, Esq.,
  64. Order Extending the Appointment of Temporary Guardian dated on 03/08/2023 Judge: Doyle, Hon. Dana Notified 03/10/2023: Deveno, Nichole M (Temporary Guardian); Seymour, Douglas D (Temporary Guardian); Sclafani, Esq., Charles (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Daniel (Parent Two); Friedman, Esq., Helena Sue (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Abigail R (Ward/Respondent)
  65. Order After Pre Trial Conference dated on 03/08/2023 Judge: Doyle, Hon. Dana Notified 03/10/2023: Deveno, Nichole M (Temporary Guardian); Seymour, Douglas D (Temporary Guardian); Sclafani, Esq., Charles (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Daniel (Parent Two); Friedman, Esq., Helena Sue (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Abigail R (Ward/Respondent)
  66. Letters Issued. Letters of Authority (Guardianship of a Minor) Sent On: 03/10/2023 07:39:14 To: Deveno, Nichole M (Temporary Guardian); Seymour, Douglas D (Temporary Guardian)
  67. Abigail Lombardo's Pre-Trial Memorandum and Certificate of Service
  68. Daniel Lombardo's Pretrial Memorandum Second Supplement And Certificate of Service
  69. Event Resulted: Pretrial Continued scheduled on: 06/14/2023 10:30 AM Has been: Order Issued Hon. Dana Doyle, Presiding Appeared: Ward/Respondent Helena Sue Friedman, Esq., Appointed Petitioner Nichole M Deveno Petitioner Douglas D Seymour Parent Two Daniel Lombardo Charles Sclafani, Esq.,
  70. Order Extending the Appointment of Temporary Guardian Dated 6/14/23 Notified 6/15/23 Judge: Army, Jr., Hon. Lawrence F Applies To: Deveno, Nichole M (Petitioner); Seymour, Douglas D (Petitioner); Morace, Esq., Lisa Lee Penna (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Abigail R (Ward/Respondent); Friedman, Esq., Helena Sue (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Abigail R (Ward/Respondent)
  71. Letters Issued. Letters of Authority (Guardianship of a Minor) Sent On: 06/15/2023 10:21:41
  72. Motion To Continue Review Hearing Scheduled and Certificate of Service
  73. Respondent's/Father's Motion For Short Order of Notice
  74. Event Resulted: Review Hearing scheduled on: 07/24/2023 08:30 AM Has been: Order Issued Hon. Lawrence F Army, Jr., Presiding Appeared: Ward/Respondent Helena Sue Friedman, Esq., Appointed Parent Two Charles Sclafani, Esq.,
  75. Pre-Trial Notice and Order Sent Judge: Army, Jr., Hon. Lawrence F Event: Pretrial Conference - Probate and Guardianship Date: 11/01/2023 Time: 10:30 AM Result: Judgment/Decree Issued
  76. Motion To Continue/Reschedule Review Hearing ALLOWED on 07/24/2023 File Reference # 60 Notified 8/1/23 Judge: Army, Jr., Hon. Lawrence F Applies To: Deveno, Nichole M (Petitioner); Lombardo, Sandy (Parent One); Sclafani, Esq., Charles (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Daniel (Parent Two); Friedman, Esq., Helena Sue (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Abigail R (Ward/Respondent)
  77. Motion For Short Order of Notice ALLOWED on 07/24/2023 File Reference # 61 Notified 8/1/23 Judge: Army, Jr., Hon. Lawrence F Applies To: Deveno, Nichole M (Petitioner); Seymour, Douglas D (Petitioner); Sclafani, Esq., Charles (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Daniel (Parent Two); Friedman, Esq., Helena Sue (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Abigail R (Ward/Respondent); Reed, Esq., Ashley Moran (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Daniel (Parent Two)
  78. Order Extending the Appointment of Temporary Guardian/Conservator Dated 7/24/23 Notified 8/1/23 Judge: Army, Jr., Hon. Lawrence F Applies To: Deveno, Nichole M (Petitioner); Seymour, Douglas D (Petitioner); Sclafani, Esq., Charles (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Daniel (Parent Two); Friedman, Esq., Helena Sue (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Abigail R (Ward/Respondent); Reed, Esq., Ashley Moran (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Daniel (Parent Two)
  79. Letters Issued. Letters of Authority (Guardianship of a Minor) Sent On: 08/01/2023 09:04:37
  80. Assented- To Motion To Continue Review Hearing Scheduled for Monday, October 2,2023
  81. Motion To Continue Review Hearing Scheduled for Monday, October 2,2023 ALLOWED on 09/29/2023 File Reference # 67 Notified 10/3/2023 Applies To: Seymour, Douglas D (Petitioner); Deveno, Nichole M (Temporary Guardian); Sclafani, Esq., Charles (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Daniel (Parent Two); Friedman, Esq., Helena Sue (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Abigail R (Ward/Respondent)
  82. Daniel Lombardo's Pretrial Memorandum
  83. Financial Statement Applies To: Lombardo, Daniel (Parent Two)
  84. Child's Pre-Trial Memorandum Applies To: Lombardo, Abigail R (Ward/Respondent)
  85. Event Resulted: Pretrial Conference - Probate and Guardianship scheduled on: 11/01/2023 10:30 AM Has been: Judgment/Decree Issued Hon. Lawrence F Army, Jr., Presiding Appeared: Ward/Respondent Helena Sue Friedman, Esq., Appointed Petitioner Nichole M Deveno Petitioner Douglas D Seymour Parent Two Daniel Lombardo Charles Sclafani, Esq.,
  86. Event Resulted: Review Hearing scheduled on: 11/01/2023 10:30 AM Has been: Judgment/Decree Issued Hon. Lawrence F Army, Jr., Presiding Appeared: Ward/Respondent Helena Sue Friedman, Esq., Appointed Petitioner Nichole M Deveno Petitioner Douglas D Seymour Parent Two Daniel Lombardo Charles Sclafani, Esq.,
  87. Judgment/Decree of Dismissal on General Petitions entered on 11/01/2023 Related to File Reference # 37 Notified 11/2/2023 Judge: Army, Jr., Hon. Lawrence F Applies To: Deveno, Nichole M (Temporary Guardian); Seymour, Douglas D (Temporary Guardian); Lombardo, Sandy (Parent One); Sclafani, Esq., Charles (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Daniel (Parent Two); Morace, Esq., Lisa Lee Penna (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Abigail R (Ward/Respondent)
  88. Decree Appointing Guardian of Minor Dated 11/1/2023 Notified 11/2/2023 Judge: Army, Jr., Hon. Lawrence F Applies To: Deveno, Nichole M (Guardian); Seymour, Douglas D (Guardian); Lombardo, Sandy (Parent One); Sclafani, Esq., Charles (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Daniel (Parent Two); Morace, Esq., Lisa Lee Penna (Attorney) on behalf of Lombardo, Abigail R (Ward/Respondent)
  89. Permanent Bond Approved of Guardian dated 11/01/2023, by Thomas LeBlanc Judge: LeBlanc, Thomas

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