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Missouri Unified County

Missouri

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Case Information

Filed 2022-06-22
Type Fc Pet For Child Custody/supp
Docket 46 entries
Disposition Default judgment

Parties

Defendant Smothers, Lawrence Ii
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Judge

Hon. MCNELLEY, AMANDA BUNDREN

St. Louis County (MO)

Missouri

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Docket Entries

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  2. Note to Clerk eFiling
  3. Request for Records Filed Request for Certified Copies; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
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  5. Judge/Clerk - Note NO TAX
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  7. Sound Recording Log Sheet
  8. Filing:
  9. Final Parenting Plan Filed SO ORDERED: AMANDA B. MCNELLEY
  10. Judgment Entered CHILD CUSTODY AND SUPPORT JUDGMENT ENTERED. PATERNITY WAS ACKNOWLEDGED BY BOTH PARTIES. MOTHER SHALL HAVE SOLE LEGAL AND PHYSICAL CUSTODY OF THE MINOR CHILDREN. THE COURT APPROVES THE PROVISIONS OF PARENTING PLAN PART A PERTAINING TO CUSTODY. THE COURT APPROVES THE PROVISIONS OF PARENTING PLAN PART B PERTAINING TO SUPPORT. RESPONDENT IS ORDERED TO PAY CHILD SUPPORT IN THE AMOUNT OF $753.00 PER MONTH FOR THE (3) CHILDREN IN THIS SAID. COURT COSTS ARE TO BE PAID FROM THE COURT COST DEPOSIT PREVIOUSLY POSTED. SO ORDERED: AMANDA B. MCNELLEY
  11. Default Judgment Associated Entries: 03/24/2023 - Non Contested Hrng Sched Scheduled For: 04/12/2023; 1:40 PM; AMANDA BUNDREN MCNELLEY; St Louis County
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  13. Non Contested Hrng Sched Associated Entries: 04/12/2023 - Default Judgment Scheduled For: 04/12/2023; 1:40 PM; AMANDA BUNDREN MCNELLEY; St Louis County
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  15. Notice of Hearing Filed Notice of Default Hearing. Filed By: DAVID B LACKS On Behalf Of: DANIELLE JOHNSON
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  17. Judge Assigned CAUSE REASSIGNED TO JUDGE AMANDA MCNELLEY, DIVISION 34 (FC 08), FOR HEARING AND DETERMINATION EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2023 PER ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
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  19. Memorandum Filed Memorandum. Filed By: DAVID B LACKS On Behalf Of: DANIELLE JOHNSON
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  21. Notice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing. Filed By: DAVID B LACKS On Behalf Of: DANIELLE JOHNSON
  22. Proposed Order Filed Temporary Restraining Order. Filed By: DAVID B LACKS
  23. Mot for Temp Restraining Order Petitioners Motion and Affidavit in Support of Application for Temporary Restraining Order, Preliminary Injunction and Permanent Injunction. Filed By: DAVID B LACKS
  24. Application Filed Petitioners Application for Temporary Restraining Order, Preliminary Injunction and Permanent Injunction. Filed By: DAVID B LACKS
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  26. Cert of Attendance Filed Filed By: DANIELLE JOHNSON
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  28. Filing: COURT REPORTER FORM. TRIAL CONTINUED
  29. Order RESPONDENT APPEAR AND REQUEST A CONTINANCE. GRANTED TO BE RESET UPON APPLICATION. SO ORDERED: JUDGE LORNE J. BAKER
  30. Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 08/03/2022 - Non Contested Hrng Sched Hearing Continued From: 10/12/2022; 2:30 PM Non Contested Hrng Sched
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  32. Order NOTICE OF DEFAULT HEARING SO ORDERED: JUDGE LORNE J. BAKER Associated Entries: 08/03/2022 - Notice of Hearing Filed +
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  34. Non Contested Hrng Sched Associated Entries: 10/12/2022 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 10/12/2022; 2:30 PM; LORNE J. BAKER; St Louis County
  35. Notice of Hearing Filed Notice of Default Hearing. Filed By: DAVID B LACKS On Behalf Of: DANIELLE JOHNSON Associated Entries: 08/05/2022 - Order +
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  37. Family Member/Roommate Served Document ID - 22-SM32-2095; Served To - SMOTHERS, LAWRENCE; Server - SEALS, KOBIE; Served Date - 02-JUL-22; Served Time - 00:00:00; Service Type - Territory 7; Reason Description - Served; Service Text - LC
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  39. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 22-SM32-2095, for SMOTHERS, LAWRENCE. Summons Attached in PDF Form for Attorney to Retrieve from Secure Case.Net and Process for Service.
  40. Judge/Clerk - Note Automatic Family Court Order Rule 68.3 and Mandatory Exchange of Documents Rule 68.5 forms, AND MEDIATION RULE 68.14 given/mailed/electronically sent to filing party.
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  42. Filing Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: DAVID B LACKS
  43. Note to Clerk eFiling Filed By: DAVID B LACKS
  44. Property Statement Filed Statement of Property. Filed By: DAVID B LACKS On Behalf Of: DANIELLE JOHNSON
  45. Income & Expense Stmnt Filed Statement of Income and Expenses. Filed By: DAVID B LACKS
  46. Pet Filed in Family Ct Petition for Order of Custody, Child Support and Attorneys Fees; Exhibit 1 - Birth Certificates. Filed By: DAVID B LACKS

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