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Court

Fort Bend County

Texas

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Case Information

Filed 2024-02-14
Status Pending
Type Parent Child No Divorce
Docket 122 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Attorney General Of Texas|Stypulczak, Joseph Robert
Defendant Perez, Marivel
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Judge

Hon. Morgan Kali

Fort Bend County (TX)

Texas

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Docket Entries

  1. Temporary Orders Hearing (1:30 PM) (Judicial Officer Morgan, Kali)
  2. Request Index # 2 Request for Process
  3. Issuance Index # 3 Citation Issued to Marivel Perez
  4. Citation e-Service Perez, Marivel Served 02/28/2024 Returned 02/29/2024
  5. Officers Return Index # 4 Citation Return for Marivel Perez. Issued on 02/19/2024
  6. Notice Index # 5 Notice of Intention to Take Deposition by Written Questions
  7. Answer/Contest/Response/Waiver Index # 6 Respondent's Original Answer
  8. Amended Filing Index # 7 Amended Notice of Intention to Take Deposition by Written Questions
  9. Notice Index # 8 Notice of Intention to Take Deposition By Written Questions
  10. Notice Index # 9 Notice of Delivery
  11. Interpleader/Intervention (AG) Index # 10 Intervention
  12. Notice Index # 11 Notice of Appearance of Lead Counsel
  13. Motion (No Fee) Index # 12 Motion to Compel Mediation
  14. No Fee Documents Index # 13 Certificate of Written Discovery
  15. M/Compel Mediation (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Morgan, Kali)
  16. Judge Docket Entry Motion to Compel Mediation set for hearing by submission. Certificate of Service on file. No response/objection has been filed. Motion granted. Order signed. -klm
  17. Order Index # 15 Order on Motion to Compel Mediation
  18. Judgment Notice Sent/Rule 306A3 Index # 16
  19. Judgment Notice Sent/Rule 306A3 Index # 17
  20. Judgment Notice Sent/Rule 306A3 Index # 18
  21. Motion (No Fee) Index # 19 Motion to Compel Discovery and for Sanctions
  22. No Fee Documents Index # 20 Joseph Stypulczak's Exhibit List for Motion to Compel Discovery
  23. M/Compel (9:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Clayton, LaTosha McGill)
  24. Judge Docket Entry Atty. Zand appeared via ZOOM on M/compel. Non-Movant did not appear. Record made. Sufficient notice to Non-movant. Non-movant's name called inside the courtroom and in the hallway by deputy. No response. Non-movant in default on M/compel. The court heard the argument of counsel on m/compel. Exhibits admitted. Motion to compel granted. Ruling on the record. Attorney's fees taken under advisement. lmc
  25. Judge Docket Entry In addition to the 1/29/2025 hearing, the court grants attorney's fees in the amount of $750.00 to be paid by non-Movant on or before April 1, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. to Atty. Zand's office in the form of payment as requested by Atty. Zand. Entry of the M/Compel set for 2/21/2025 at 9:00 a.m. by submission. lmc
  26. Motion (No Fee) Index # 22 Motion for Change of Mediator Due to Conflict of Interest
  27. Request Index # 23 Request for De Novo Hearing
  28. Judge Docket Entry Please contact coordinator for De Novo hearing date. -klm
  29. Notice Index # 24 Notice of Hearing for Motion of Different Mediator Due to Conflict of Interest
  30. Notice Index # 25 Notice of Hearing for De Novo
  31. M/Hearing (9:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Morgan, Kali) Motion for Different Mediator
  32. No Fee Documents Index # 26 Trial Protective Order
  33. Judge Docket Entry Respondent appeared pro se on M/Appoint New Mediator. Attorney Zand did not appear due to a conflict. No action taken. -klm
  34. Entry (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Clayton, LaTosha McGill)
  35. Judge Docket Entry The Court reviewed the file for entry on M/compel from 1/29/2025 hearing. The Court signed the order. lmc
  36. Order Index # 27 Order on Motion to Compel Discovery and for Sanctions
  37. No Fee Documents Index # 28 Letter to Court Regarding Mediation
  38. Motion (No Fee) Index # 29 Notice of Court Proceeding for Temporary Orders Hearing
  39. Motion (No Fee) Index # 30 Motion to Dismiss respondert's Written Interrogatories to Petitioner Due to Not Having Written Authorization Consent From Respondent To Deliver Electronically
  40. Proposed Order Index # 31 Order on Motion to Dismiss respondert's Written Interrogatories to Petitioner Due to Not Having Written Authorization Consent From Respondent To Deliver Electronically
  41. Motion (No Fee) Index # 32 Motion for Continuance and Notice of Hearing
  42. No Fee Documents Index # 33 Joseph Stypulczak's Exhibit List for Hearing on Respondent's Request for De Novo
  43. M/Hearing (9:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Morgan, Kali) De Nov Hearing on Motion to Compel
  44. Judge Docket Entry Counsel for Petitioner appeared. Respondent (M. Perez) appeared pro se. Record by Melinda Bowers. Respondent's request for a De Novo hearing on Petitioner's M/Compel Discovery denied. Respondent requested a new hearing due to her not "authorizing" Petitioner to send hearing notices via e-mail or e-service. Respondent ordered to respond to all propounded discovery by 5:00 PM on 3/26/25. -klm
  45. Motion (No Fee) Index # 34 Motion for Sanctions
  46. Amended Filing Index # 35 Amended Notice of Court Proceeding for Temporary Orders Hearing
  47. Amended Filing Index # 36 Amended Motion for Sanctions
  48. No Fee Documents Index # 37 Petitioner Joseph Robert Stypulczak's Requested Relief for Temporary Orders
  49. Notice Index # 38 Notice of Filing of Financial Information Statement
  50. No Fee Documents Index # 39 Joseph Stypulczak's Exhibit List for Temporary Orders Hearing
  51. No Fee Documents Index # 40 Joseph Stypulczak's Exhibit List for Motion for Sanctions
  52. Officers Return Index # 41 Subpoena Return for Detective Jeffrey Gragg. Not Issued by D/C
  53. Temporary Orders Hearing (9:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Clayton, LaTosha McGill) 1. Temporary Orders (Zand) 2. Motion for Continuance (Perez) 3. Motion for Sanctions (Zand)
  54. Judge Docket Entry Atty. Zand appeared with his client. Atty. Ly with OAG's office appeared. Respondent appeared self represented. All parties and counsel appeared on Temporary Orders hearing, M/Continuance, and M/Sanctions. Record made #250401_0163, 250401_0165. Parties sworn. The Court heard the M/Continuance and M/Conflict of mediator. The Court heard the argument of counsel and testimony of Movant. Motion granted on continuance and temporary orders hearing reset to April 23, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. in person. R testified that she would not agree to periods of possession and access even if the court assigned a new mediator to mediate temporary orders. The Court waives further mediation for temporary orders. The Court heard possession and access issue only for band-aid orders to determine whether to grant possession pending temporary orders. The Court heard testimony and evidence presented on the issue of possession and access. Ruling taken under advisement. Witness sworn to return to April 23, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. for temporary orders. This is a preferential setting. lmc
  55. Order Index # 42 Associate Judge's Rendition
  56. No Fee Documents Index # 44 Joseph Stypulczak's Exhibit List for Entry of Band-Aid Order
  57. Entry (9:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Clayton, LaTosha McGill) Entry of Band Aid Order
  58. Judge Docket Entry Atty. Zand appeared. Respondent appeared. Party and counsel appeared on entry of band-aid order per the court's rendition. Respondent agrees the band-aid order conforms with the court's ruling. The court signed the band-aid order for possession and access. lmc
  59. Order Index # 45 Band-Aid Orders for Possession and Access
  60. No Fee Documents Index # 46 Petitioner Joseph Robert Stypulczak's Exhibit List for Temporary Orders Hearing
  61. Temporary Orders Hearing (9:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Clayton, LaTosha McGill)
  62. Judge Docket Entry Atty. Zand appeared with his client. Respondent appeared self-represented. OAG waived appearance as Petitioner has stipulated to providing medical and dental insurance for the child. Parties and counsel appeared for temporary orders. Record made. Parties sworn. Opening arguments made. Hearing recessed to May 14, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. lmc
  63. Judge Docket Entry In addition to previous note, the record # is 250423_0177. lmc
  64. Letters Improper Correspondence to the Court
  65. Request Index # 47 Subpoena Application
  66. Affidavit/Statement of Inability to Afford Costs Index # 48 Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond
  67. Issuance Index # 49 Subpoena Issued to Detective Jeffrey Gragg
  68. Subpoena PCT #4 Detective Jeffrey Gragg Served 05/12/2025
  69. No Fee Documents Index # 50 Petitioner Joseph Robert Stypulczak's Supplemental Exhibit List for Temporary Orders Hearing
  70. Temporary Orders Hearing (9:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Clayton, LaTosha McGill) In Person
  71. Officers Return Index # 51 Subpoena Return for Detective Jeffrey Gragg. Issued on 05/09/2025
  72. Judge Docket Entry Atty. Zand appeared with his client. Respondent appeared self-represented. All parties and counsel appeared to resume temporary orders. Record made #250514_0192, 250514_0193, 25014_0194. Parties and Witnesses sworn. Testimony and evidence presented. Ruling taken under advisement. lmc
  73. Order Index # 52 Associate Judge's Rendition
  74. Proposed Order Index # 53 Temporary Orders in Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship
  75. Motion (No Fee) Index # 54 A Motion for the Judge to Not Sign the Proposed Temporary Orders in Suit Affecting the Parent Child Relationship Constructed by Attorney Zand for Joseph Robert Stypulazd K
  76. Proposed Order Index # 55 Order on Motion for the Judge to Not Sign the Proposed Temporary Orders in Suit Affecting the Parent Child Relationship Constructed by Attorney Zand for Joseph Robert Stypulazd K
  77. Exhibit Exhibit List for 1/29/25
  78. Exhibit Exhibit List for 04/01/25
  79. Entry (9:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Clayton, LaTosha McGill)
  80. Judge Docket Entry The Court reviewed the file for entry. Objection filed. After review of the objection to entry, the court has determined that a hearing will need to be held on the motion to enter. Parties will need to contact the court coordinator for an approved hearing date. The hearing may take place via ZOOM. lmc
  81. Exhibit Exhibit List for 01/29/25
  82. Exhibit Exhibit List for 04/23/25 & 05/14/25
  83. Notice Index # 56 Notice of Court Proceeding for Hearing on Order Entry
  84. Entry (9:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Clayton, LaTosha McGill) Contested Entry
  85. Judge Docket Entry Atty. Zand appeared with his client. Respondent appeared self represented. All parties and counsel appeared via ZOOM on Contested entry. Record made. Parties sworn. Ruling on entry, including supplement to the court's rendition, made on the record. Entry set for August 29, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. by submission. R may respond, if needed by August 26, 2025. lmc
  86. Motion (No Fee) Index # 57 Motion for: An Objection; A Motion for the Judge not to Sign the Proposed Temporary Orders in Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship Contructed by Attorny Zand for Joseph Robert Stypulczak and Motion to Enter Order Including Child Support
  87. Motion (No Fee) Index # 58 Motion for Emergency motion to Modify the Current Temporary/Band Aid Orders Concerning the Possession of and Access to the Child and to Suspend VIsitation
  88. Proposed Order Index # 59 Order on Motion for Emergenc motion to Modify the Current Temporary/Band Aid Orders Concerning the Possession of and Access to the Child and to suspend VIsitation
  89. Proposed Order Index # 60 Order on Motion for: An Objection; A Motion for the Judge not to Sign the Proposed Temporary Orders in Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship Contructed by Attorny Zand for Joseph Robert
  90. Non Jury Trial (9:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Morgan, Kali)
  91. Motion (No Fee) Index # 62 Motion for Emergency Motion to Modify the Current Temporary /Band - AId Orders Concerning the possesion of and Access to the Child and to Suspend Visitation
  92. Proposed Order Index # 63 the Current Temporary /Band - AId Orders Concerning the possesion of and Access to the Child and to Suspend Visitation
  93. Judge Docket Entry Respondent appeared self-represented at the trial docket. Attorney Zand did not appear. Respondent is requesting to modify the temporary orders. Hearing may be set with the AJ. No action taken. -klm
  94. Judge Docket Entry The court reviewed a Notice of Hearing on M/Modify Temporary Orders. The court signed the order with edit to include the location of the hearing. lmc
  95. Motion (No Fee) Index # 64 Motion for an Objection; A Motion for the Judge not to Sign the Proposed Temporary Orders in Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship Contructed by Attorney Zand for Joseph Robert Stypulczak
  96. Proposed Order Index # 65 Order on Motion: an Objection; A Motion for the Judge not to Sign the Proposed Temporary Orders in Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship Contructed by Attorney Zand for Joseph Robert Stypulczak
  97. Entry (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Clayton, LaTosha McGill)
  98. Judge Docket Entry The Court reviewed the Temporary Order from the court's rendition. Objection filed. The court reviewedthe objection filed. Objection overruled. The court signed the Temporary Order. lmc
  99. Temporary Order Index # 66 Temporary Orders in Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship
  100. No Fee Documents Index # 67 Copy of Signed Trial Protective Order for 387th Case
  101. Motion (No Fee) Index # 68 Motion to Modify Temporary Orders
  102. Temporary Orders Hearing (9:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Clayton, LaTosha McGill)
  103. Judge Docket Entry Movant appeared on M/Temporary Orders. Protective Order for Attorney Zand on file. No action taken. Hearing passed. Movant may contact the court coordinator for a reset hearing date. No action at this time. lmc
  104. No Fee Documents Index # 69 Petitioner's Designation of Expert Witnesses
  105. Answer/Contest/Response/Waiver Index # 70 Respondent's Response to Petitioner's Motion to Modify Temporary
  106. Proposed Order Index # 71 Order on Motion for: The Respondent's Response to the Petitioner's Motion be Approved and to not Modify Temporary Orders as Requested by Petitioner
  107. Motion (No Fee) Index # 72 Motion for: Modification of the Current Tempory Orders Concerning the Possession of and Access to the Child and to Suspend all Visitation with Joseph Robert Stypulczak as he has Sexually Assaulted our Minor Daughter
  108. Proposed Order Index # 73 Order on Motion for: Modification of the Current Tempory Orders Concerning the Possession of and Access to the Child and to Suspend all Visitation with Joseph Robert Stypulczak as he has Sexually Assaulted our Minor Daughter
  109. Motion (No Fee) Index # 75 Motion for Continuance and Notice of Hearing
  110. Proposed Order Index # 76 Order on Motion for Continuance
  111. No Fee Documents Index # 74 Petitioner Joseph Robert Stypulczak's Exhibit List for Hearing on Motion to Modify Temporary Orders
  112. Temporary Orders Hearing (9:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Clayton, LaTosha McGill)
  113. Judge Docket Entry Atty. Zand appeared with his client. R appeared self represented. All parties and counsel appeared on m/modify temporary orders. R filed and requested a continuance. Record made #251002_0324. Parties sworn. The Court heard argument on the M/continuance. Pending application for protective order. M/Continuance granted. Hearing reset to Oct. 16, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. This is a preferential setting. lmc
  114. Motion (No Fee) Index # 77 Motion for Continuance and Notice of Hearing
  115. Proposed Order Index # 78 Order on Motion for Continuance
  116. Notice Index # 79 Notice of Filing of Business Records Affidavit
  117. No Fee Documents Index # 80 Petitioner Joseph Robert Stypulczak's Exhibit List for Hearing on Motion to Modify Temporary Orders
  118. Temporary Orders Hearing (9:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Clayton, LaTosha McGill) Pref Set 1. Temporary Orders 2. M/Continuance
  119. Judge Docket Entry Atty. Zand appeared with his client. Respondent appeared self represented. All parties and counsel appeared on M/Modify Temporary Orders. Record made #251016_0337. Parties sworn. Testimony and evidence presented. Ruling made on the record. Entry set for 11/14/2025 at 9:00 a.m. by submission. lmc
  120. Entry (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Clayton, LaTosha McGill)
  121. Judge Docket Entry The Court reviewed the file on entry set by submission per the court's ruling. Order sent to opposing party on 11/10/2025. No response on file, The Court signed the Order on Motion to modify temporary orders. lmc
  122. Temporary Order Index # 81 Order on Motion to Modify Temporary Orders

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