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Missouri Unified County

Missouri

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Case Information

Filed 2022-09-30
Type Fc Dissolution W/ Children
Docket 74 entries
Disposition Consent Judgment

Parties

Defendant Roth, Joel R.|Appelbaum, John Stephen
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Judge

Hon. Melenbrink Victor Joseph

Jefferson County (MO)

Missouri

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Docket Entries

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  2. Satisfaction of Judgment Filed SATISFACTION OF JUDGMENT
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  4. Order Withdrawing Attorney: SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE
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  6. Memorandum of Withdrawal Memorandum of Withdrawal; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: SARAH M BURTON-PARTNEY On Behalf Of: LINDSEY N. ROTH
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  8. Judge/Clerk - Note PLEASE FILE A COMPLETED INFORMATION STATEMENT INCLUDING FULL SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS FOR ALL PARTIES TO PROCESS CHILD SUPPORT AND OR MAINTENANCE ORDERS. ALL ORDERS MUST BE ENTERED INTO THE MISSOURI AUTOMATED CHILD SUPPORT SYSTEM INCLUDING $0, DIRECT PAY, NO ORDER OF CHILD SUPPORT, FSPC AS THE TRUSTEE, ORDER BEING PAID BY IWO. METHOD OF PAYMENT MUST BE OUTLINED IN THE JUDGEMENT. PLEASE INCLUDE ALL INFORMATION REQUESTED. AN INCOMPLETE INFORMATION STATEMENT COULD RESULT IN CHILD SUPPORTOR MAINTENACE ORDERS NOT BEING PROCESSED IN A TIMELY MANNER
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  10. Certificate of Mailing CERTIFIED COPIES MAILED TO ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER AND ATTORNEY FOR RESONDENT
  11. Judge/Clerk - Note ASSIGNED TO BOOKKEEPING AND CHILD SUPPORT
  12. Judgment on Dissolution ***JUDGMENT OF DISSOLUTION***. JOINT CUSTODY ORDERED. CHILD SUPPORT ORDERED. NO MAINTENANCE ORDERED. (SEE JUDGMENT). SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE
  13. Consent Judgment Associated Entries: 04/28/2023 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Associated Entries: 04/28/2023 - Pre-trial Conference Scheduled + Scheduled For: 06/16/2023; 9:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  14. Judge/Clerk - Note COPIES TO BE MAILED OUT
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  16. Confid Dom Rel Info File Sheet Information Statement for Child Support Payments; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: SARAH M BURTON-PARTNEY On Behalf Of: LINDSEY N. ROTH
  17. Final Parenting Plan Filed Parenting Plan; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: SARAH M BURTON-PARTNEY On Behalf Of: LINDSEY N. ROTH
  18. Separation Agreement Filed Separation Agreement; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: SARAH M BURTON-PARTNEY
  19. Affidavit Filed Affidavits for Judgment; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: SARAH M BURTON-PARTNEY
  20. Proposed Judmt/Dec Dis Filed Judgment and Decree of Dissolution; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: SARAH M BURTON-PARTNEY
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  22. Hearing/Trial Cancelled Associated Entries: 01/26/2023 - Bench Trial Scheduled Scheduled For: 05/31/2023; 9:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
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  24. Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Continuance Reason - No Reason Given; Continuance Requestor - Other; This case will be heard remotely via the WEBEX teleconference platform. Parties appearing for this docket must either install the "Cisco Webex Meetings" application on a phone or tablet, or must use the Webex software on a laptop or desktop computer. Registration for a Webex account is required for attorneys, and encouraged for everyone else. Presence by video is also strongly encouraged, but not required. Upon signing in to the meeting you will be assigned to the waiting room until your case is taken up. It is recommended that attendees use test their ability to connect to the meeting beforehand. If an attorney or party is unable to comply with the above requirements, contact the court BEFORE the court date. JeffCo Div 5 (Melenbrink) Docket. Meeting number: 146 323 9063. Meeting password: 23D5. If you cannot use the Webex application, call (408) 418-9388, and then enter the meeting ID to join by audio only. Associated Entries: 01/26/2023 - Pre-trial Conference Scheduled + Associated Entries: 06/15/2023 - Consent Judgment Hearing Continued From: 04/28/2023; 9:00 AM Pre-trial Conference
  25. Pre-trial Conference Scheduled This case will be heard remotely via the WEBEX teleconference platform. Parties appearing for this docket must either install the "Cisco Webex Meetings" application on a phone or tablet, or must use the Webex software on a laptop or desktop computer. Registration for a Webex account is required for attorneys, and encouraged for everyone else. Presence by video is also strongly encouraged, but not required. Upon signing in to the meeting you will be assigned to the waiting room until your case is taken up. It is recommended that attendees use test their ability to connect to the meeting beforehand. If an attorney or party is unable to comply with the above requirements, contact the court BEFORE the court date. JeffCo Div 5 (Melenbrink) Docket. Meeting number: 146 323 9063. Meeting password: 23D5. If you cannot use the Webex application, call (408) 418-9388, and then enter the meeting ID to join by audio only. Associated Entries: 06/15/2023 - Consent Judgment Scheduled For: 06/16/2023; 9:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
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  27. Order Withdrawing Attorney: SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE
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  29. Motion to Withdraw Motion to Withdraw; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: NATHAN BAIRD STEWART On Behalf Of: ADLEE ROTH
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  31. Notice of Mediation Compliance Notice of Mandatory Mediation Compliance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: NATHAN BAIRD STEWART
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  33. Order TRIAL SET: 05-31-23 AT 9 A.M. AND PRE TRIAL VIA WEBEX: 04-27-23 AT 9 AM. PARTIES ARE ORDERED TO ATTEMPT MEDIATION WITH NATHAN STEWART. PARTIES SHALL MEDIATE REGARDING PROPERTY WITHIN 7 DAYS. SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE
  34. Pre-trial Conference Scheduled This case will be heard remotely via the WEBEX teleconference platform. Parties appearing for this docket must either install the "Cisco Webex Meetings" application on a phone or tablet, or must use the Webex software on a laptop or desktop computer. Registration for a Webex account is required for attorneys, and encouraged for everyone else. Presence by video is also strongly encouraged, but not required. Upon signing in to the meeting you will be assigned to the waiting room until your case is taken up. It is recommended that attendees use test their ability to connect to the meeting beforehand. If an attorney or party is unable to comply with the above requirements, contact the court BEFORE the court date. JeffCo Div 5 (Melenbrink) Docket. Meeting number: 146 323 9063. Meeting password: 23D5. If you cannot use the Webex application, call (408) 418-9388, and then enter the meeting ID to join by audio only. Associated Entries: 04/28/2023 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Scheduled For: 04/28/2023; 9:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  35. Bench Trial Scheduled Associated Entries: 05/31/2023 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled Scheduled For: 05/31/2023; 9:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  36. Motion Hearing Held Associated Entries: 12/16/2022 - Motion Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 01/26/2023; 11:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
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  38. Notice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing on Motion for Child Support PDL; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: SARAH M BURTON-PARTNEY On Behalf Of: LINDSEY N. ROTH
  39. Motion Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 01/26/2023 - Motion Hearing Held Scheduled For: 01/26/2023; 11:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  40. Case Mgmt Conf Held Associated Entries: 12/01/2022 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled + Scheduled For: 12/16/2022; 9:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
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  42. Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled This case will be heard remotely via the WEBEX teleconference platform. Parties appearing for this docket must either install the "Cisco Webex Meetings" application on a phone or tablet, or must use the Webex software on a laptop or desktop computer. Registration for a Webex account is required for attorneys, and encouraged for everyone else. Presence by video is also strongly encouraged, but not required. Upon signing in to the meeting you will be assigned to the waiting room until your case is taken up. It is recommended that attendees use test their ability to connect to the meeting beforehand. If an attorney or party is unable to comply with the above requirements, contact the court BEFORE the court date. JeffCo Div 5 (Melenbrink) Docket. Meeting number: 146 323 9063. Meeting password: 23D5. If you cannot use the Webex application, call (408) 418-9388, and then enter the meeting ID to join by audio only. Associated Entries: 12/16/2022 - Case Mgmt Conf Held Scheduled For: 12/16/2022; 9:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
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  44. Judge Assigned PER ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 11-04-22 THIS CAUSE IS ASSIGNED TO DIVISION FIVE
  45. Hearing/Trial Cancelled ADMINSTRATIVE TRANSFER TO DIVISION 5 Associated Entries: 10/03/2022 - Case Review Scheduled Scheduled For: 12/02/2022; 8:00 AM; JOSEPH ALFRED RATHERT; Jefferson
  46. Hearing/Trial Cancelled ADMINSTRATIVE TRANSFER TO DIVISION 5 Associated Entries: 10/03/2022 - Pre-trial Conference Scheduled Scheduled For: 01/12/2023; 1:00 PM; JOSEPH ALFRED RATHERT; Jefferson
  47. Hearing/Trial Cancelled ADMINSTRATIVE TRANSFER TO DIVISION 5 Associated Entries: 10/19/2022 - Pre-trial Conference Scheduled Scheduled For: 12/01/2022; 1:00 PM; JOSEPH ALFRED RATHERT; Jefferson
  48. Parent Education Complete RESPONDENT
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  50. Answer Filed Answer to Motion for Child Support Pendente Lite; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOHN STEPHEN APPELBAUM On Behalf Of: JOEL R. ROTH
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  52. Pre-trial Conference Scheduled Associated Entries: 11/28/2022 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled + Scheduled For: 12/01/2022; 1:00 PM; JOSEPH ALFRED RATHERT; Jefferson
  53. Notice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing on Motion for Child Support PDL; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: SARAH M BURTON-PARTNEY On Behalf Of: LINDSEY N. ROTH
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  55. Motion Filed Motion for Child Support PDL; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. SENT TO JUDGE Filed By: SARAH M BURTON-PARTNEY On Behalf Of: LINDSEY N. ROTH
  56. Property Statement Filed Statement of Property; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: SARAH M BURTON-PARTNEY
  57. Income & Expense Stmnt Filed Statement of Income and Expense; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: SARAH M BURTON-PARTNEY
  58. Answer Filed Petitioners Answer to Respondents Counter-Petition; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: SARAH M BURTON-PARTNEY
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  60. Property Statement Filed Property Statement; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOHN STEPHEN APPELBAUM On Behalf Of: JOEL R. ROTH
  61. Income & Expense Stmnt Filed Income and Expense Statement; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOHN STEPHEN APPELBAUM
  62. Counterclaim\Petition Filed Counter Petition for Dissolution of Marriage; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOHN STEPHEN APPELBAUM
  63. Answer Filed Answer to Petition for Dissolution of Marriage; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOHN STEPHEN APPELBAUM
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  65. Pre-trial Conference Scheduled Associated Entries: 11/28/2022 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled + Scheduled For: 01/12/2023; 1:00 PM; JOSEPH ALFRED RATHERT; Jefferson
  66. Case Review Scheduled Associated Entries: 11/28/2022 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled + Scheduled For: 12/02/2022; 8:00 AM; JOSEPH ALFRED RATHERT; Jefferson
  67. Entry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOHN STEPHEN APPELBAUM On Behalf Of: JOEL R. ROTH
  68. Judge/Clerk - Note IF SERVICE IS NEEDED ATTORNEY TO FILE A REQUEST FOR SUMMONS
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  70. Filing Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: SARAH M BURTON-PARTNEY
  71. Note to Clerk eFiling Filed By: SARAH M BURTON-PARTNEY
  72. Certificate of Dissolution Certificate of Dissolution. Filed By: SARAH M BURTON-PARTNEY On Behalf Of: LINDSEY N. ROTH
  73. Dissolution Filed Family Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.
  74. Confid Filing Info Sheet Filed Confidential Case Filing Information Sheet. Filed By: SARAH M BURTON-PARTNEY

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