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Missouri Unified County

Missouri

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Case Information

Filed 2023-11-03
Type Pr Guardian/conserv Minor
Docket 88 entries
Disposition disposed

Parties

Plaintiff Niffen, Gregory L.|Niffen, Lori A.
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Judge

Hon. Richardson, Rebecca A.

Lincoln County (MO)

Missouri

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Docket Entries

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  2. Hrng Appntmnt Probate Sched Scheduled For: 04/01/2024; 9:00 AM; REBECCA A. RICHARDSON; LINCOLN COUNTY
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  4. Hearing Continued/Rescheduled WAITING ON PUBLICATION TO BE FINISHED Associated Entries: 01/29/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Associated Entries: 01/29/2024 - Hrng Appntmnt Probate Sched Hearing Continued From: 03/18/2024; 9:00 AM Hrng for Appointment Probate
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  6. Notice of Order of Publication emailed to Troy Free Press along with instructions for publication.
  7. Order of Publication
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  9. Proposed Order Filed Order for Service by Publication of Notice; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: WILLIAM WINFIELD CHEESEMAN On Behalf Of: GREGORY L. NIFFEN, LORI A. NIFFEN
  10. Notice Notice Upon Order for Service by Publication; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: WILLIAM WINFIELD CHEESEMAN On Behalf Of: GREGORY L. NIFFEN, LORI A. NIFFEN
  11. Motion Filed Motion and Affidavit for Service by Publication of Notice; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: WILLIAM WINFIELD CHEESEMAN On Behalf Of: GREGORY L. NIFFEN, LORI A. NIFFEN
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  13. Order ORDER DEPOSIT GAL FEE
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  15. Conf Gar/Con Background Report Caregiver Background Screening; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: WILLIAM WINFIELD CHEESEMAN On Behalf Of: GREGORY L. NIFFEN, LORI A. NIFFEN
  16. Notice THE ATTORNEY MUST PROVIDE A NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR PUBLICATION ON THE NATURAL FATHER TO THE COURT FOR PUBLICATION.
  17. Hrng Appntmnt Probate Sched Associated Entries: 03/18/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Scheduled For: 03/18/2024; 9:00 AM; REBECCA A. RICHARDSON; LINCOLN COUNTY
  18. Order for Continuance
  19. Hearing Continued/Rescheduled continued for publication on the natural father Associated Entries: 12/18/2023 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 12/18/2023 - Hrng Appntmnt Probate Sched Associated Entries: 03/18/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Hearing Continued From: 01/29/2024; 9:00 AM Hrng for Appointment Probate
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  21. Conf Gar/Con Background Report Missouri State Highway Patrol Application Fingerprint Response; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: WILLIAM WINFIELD CHEESEMAN On Behalf Of: GREGORY L. NIFFEN, LORI A. NIFFEN
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  23. Notc of Hrng Returned Non-Est 0197 FOREIGN; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.
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  25. Conf Con Financial History Credit Report - Part 2 of 2; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: WILLIAM WINFIELD CHEESEMAN On Behalf Of: GREGORY L. NIFFEN, LORI A. NIFFEN
  26. Conf Con Financial History Credit Report - Part 1 of 2; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: WILLIAM WINFIELD CHEESEMAN On Behalf Of: GREGORY L. NIFFEN, LORI A. NIFFEN
  27. Conf Con Financial History Credit Report - Part 2 of 2; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: WILLIAM WINFIELD CHEESEMAN On Behalf Of: GREGORY L. NIFFEN, LORI A. NIFFEN
  28. Conf Con Financial History Credit Report - Part 1 of 2; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: WILLIAM WINFIELD CHEESEMAN On Behalf Of: GREGORY L. NIFFEN, LORI A. NIFFEN
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  30. Notc of Hrng Petition (Minor)
  31. Hrng Appntmnt Probate Sched Associated Entries: 01/29/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Scheduled For: 01/29/2024; 9:00 AM; REBECCA A. RICHARDSON; LINCOLN COUNTY
  32. Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 11/27/2023 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Associated Entries: 11/27/2023 - Hrng Appntmnt Probate Sched Associated Entries: 01/29/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Hearing Continued From: 12/18/2023; 9:00 AM Hrng for Appointment Probate
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  34. Conf Gar/Con Background Report Caregiver Background Screening; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: WILLIAM WINFIELD CHEESEMAN On Behalf Of: GREGORY L. NIFFEN, LORI A. NIFFEN
  35. Conf Gar/Con Background Report Caregiver Background Screening; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: WILLIAM WINFIELD CHEESEMAN On Behalf Of: GREGORY L. NIFFEN, LORI A. NIFFEN
  36. Conf Gar/Con Background Report Missouri State Highway Patrol Applicant Fingerprint Response; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: WILLIAM WINFIELD CHEESEMAN On Behalf Of: GREGORY L. NIFFEN, LORI A. NIFFEN
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  38. Notice NEW NOTICE ISSUED FOR SERVICE. ATTORNEY TO PROVIDE FOR SERVICE.
  39. Notc of Hrng Petition (Minor)
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  41. Notc of Hrng Returned Non-Est Sheriffs Return of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: WILLIAM WINFIELD CHEESEMAN On Behalf Of: GREGORY L. NIFFEN, LORI A. NIFFEN
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  43. Memorandum Filed
  44. Hrng Appntmnt Probate Sched Associated Entries: 12/18/2023 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 12/18/2023; 9:00 AM; REBECCA A. RICHARDSON; LINCOLN COUNTY
  45. Hearing Continued/Rescheduled ATTORNEY WILLIAM CHEESEMAN APPEARED AND REQUESTED CONTINUANCE FOR BACKGROUND CHECK Associated Entries: 11/06/2023 - Hrng Appntmnt Probate Sched Associated Entries: 12/18/2023 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Hearing Continued From: 11/27/2023; 9:00 AM Hrng for Appointment Probate
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  47. CRIFS/Unredacted Document PROPOSED ORDER FOR GAL FEES; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Order (other) filed on 11/09/2023. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO Associated Entries: 11/09/2023 - Motion Filed +
  48. Proposed Order Filed PROPOSED ORDER FOR GAL FEES - REDACTED; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO
  49. CRIFS/Unredacted Document MOTION FOR DEPOSIT OF GAL FEES; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Motion (other) filed on 11/09/2023. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO Associated Entries: 11/09/2023 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  50. Motion Filed MOTION FOR DEPOSIT OF GAL FEES - REDACTED; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO Associated Entries: 11/09/2023 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  51. CRIFS/Unredacted Document CONSENT TO APPOINTMENT AS GAL; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Consent filed on 11/09/2023. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO Associated Entries: 11/09/2023 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document + Associated Entries: 11/09/2023 - Consent Filed +
  52. Consent Filed CONSENT TO APPOINTMENT AS GAL - REDACTED; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO Associated Entries: 11/09/2023 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
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  54. Notice PLEASE FILE THE BACKGROUND CHECKS ON THE PETITIONERS
  55. Notc of Hrng Petition (Minor) ISSUED TO NATURAL FATHER - ATTORNEY TO PROVIDE FOR SERVICE
  56. Ord Appt Guardian Ad Litem
  57. Hrng Appntmnt Probate Sched Associated Entries: 11/27/2023 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Scheduled For: 11/27/2023; 9:00 AM; REBECCA A. RICHARDSON; LINCOLN COUNTY
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  59. PR Costs Minor-w/costs-Assoc
  60. Filing Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: WILLIAM WINFIELD CHEESEMAN
  61. CRIFS/Unredacted Document Natural Mothers Entry of Appearance, Waiver of Service and Consent to Appointment of Co-Guardians and Co-Conservators in associated to Natural Parent filed on 11/03/2023. Filed By: WILLIAM WINFIELD CHEESEMAN On Behalf Of: GREGORY L. NIFFEN, LORI A. NIFFEN
  62. Consent by Natural Parent Natural Mothers Entry of Appearance, Waiver of Service and Consent to Appointment of Co-Guardians and Co-Conservators. Filed By: WILLIAM WINFIELD CHEESEMAN On Behalf Of: GREGORY L. NIFFEN, LORI A. NIFFEN
  63. CRIFS/Unredacted Document Affidavit of Custody in associated to Compliance with Uniform Child Custody filed on 11/03/2023. Filed By: WILLIAM WINFIELD CHEESEMAN On Behalf Of: GREGORY L. NIFFEN, LORI A. NIFFEN
  64. Affd-Comp W/Unif Child Custdy Affidavit of Custody. Filed By: WILLIAM WINFIELD CHEESEMAN On Behalf Of: GREGORY L. NIFFEN, LORI A. NIFFEN
  65. CRIFS/Unredacted Document Petition for Appointment of Co-Guardians and Co-Conservators in associated to Co-Guardianship and Co-Conservatorship filed on 11/03/2023. Filed By: WILLIAM WINFIELD CHEESEMAN On Behalf Of: GREGORY L. NIFFEN, LORI A. NIFFEN
  66. App-LtrsCo-Grdnshp/Consrhp Petition for Co-Guardians and Co-Conservators. Filed By: WILLIAM WINFIELD CHEESEMAN On Behalf Of: GREGORY L. NIFFEN, LORI A. NIFFEN
  67. RIFS/Unredacted Document CONSENT TO APPOINTMENT AS GAL; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Consent filed on 11/09/2023. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO Associated Entries: 11/09/2023 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document + Associated Entries: 11/09/2023 - Consent Filed +
  68. onsent Filed CONSENT TO APPOINTMENT AS GAL - REDACTED; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO Associated Entries: 11/09/2023 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  69. RIFS/Unredacted Document PROPOSED ORDER FOR GAL FEES; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Order (other) filed on 11/09/2023. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO Associated Entries: 11/09/2023 - Motion Filed +
  70. otice PLEASE FILE THE BACKGROUND CHECKS ON THE PETITIONERS
  71. otc of Hrng Petition (Minor) ISSUED TO NATURAL FATHER - ATTORNEY TO PROVIDE FOR SERVICE
  72. rd Appt Guardian Ad Litem
  73. rng Appntmnt Probate Sched Associated Entries: 11/27/2023 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Scheduled For: 11/27/2023; 9:00 AM; REBECCA A. RICHARDSON; Lincoln County
  74. onsent Filed CONSENT TO APPOINTMENT AS GAL - REDACTED; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO Associated Entries: 11/09/2023 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  75. R Costs Minor-w/costs-Assoc
  76. iling Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: WILLIAM WINFIELD CHEESEMAN
  77. RIFS/Unredacted Document Natural Mothers Entry of Appearance, Waiver of Service and Consent to Appointment of Co-Guardians and Co-Conservators in associated to Natural Parent filed on 11/03/2023. Filed By: WILLIAM WINFIELD CHEESEMAN On Behalf Of: GREGORY L. NIFFEN, LORI A. NIFFEN
  78. onsent by Natural Parent Natural Mothers Entry of Appearance, Waiver of Service and Consent to Appointment of Co-Guardians and Co-Conservators. Filed By: WILLIAM WINFIELD CHEESEMAN On Behalf Of: GREGORY L. NIFFEN, LORI A. NIFFEN
  79. RIFS/Unredacted Document Affidavit of Custody in associated to Compliance with Uniform Child Custody filed on 11/03/2023. Filed By: WILLIAM WINFIELD CHEESEMAN On Behalf Of: GREGORY L. NIFFEN, LORI A. NIFFEN
  80. ffd-Comp W/Unif Child Custdy Affidavit of Custody. Filed By: WILLIAM WINFIELD CHEESEMAN On Behalf Of: GREGORY L. NIFFEN, LORI A. NIFFEN
  81. RIFS/Unredacted Document Petition for Appointment of Co-Guardians and Co-Conservators in associated to Co-Guardianship and Co-Conservatorship filed on 11/03/2023. Filed By: WILLIAM WINFIELD CHEESEMAN On Behalf Of: GREGORY L. NIFFEN, LORI A. NIFFEN
  82. pp-LtrsCo-Grdnshp/Consrhp Petition for Co-Guardians and Co-Conservators. Filed By: WILLIAM WINFIELD CHEESEMAN On Behalf Of: GREGORY L. NIFFEN, LORI A. NIFFEN
  83. RIFS/Unredacted Document Natural Mothers Entry of Appearance, Waiver of Service and Consent to Appointment of Co-Guardians and Co-Conservators in associated to Natural Parent filed on 11/03/2023. Filed By: WILLIAM WINFIELD CHEESEMAN On Behalf Of: GREGORY L. NIFFEN, LORI A. NIFFEN
  84. onsent by Natural Parent Natural Mothers Entry of Appearance, Waiver of Service and Consent to Appointment of Co-Guardians and Co-Conservators. Filed By: WILLIAM WINFIELD CHEESEMAN On Behalf Of: GREGORY L. NIFFEN, LORI A. NIFFEN
  85. RIFS/Unredacted Document Affidavit of Custody in associated to Compliance with Uniform Child Custody filed on 11/03/2023. Filed By: WILLIAM WINFIELD CHEESEMAN On Behalf Of: GREGORY L. NIFFEN, LORI A. NIFFEN
  86. ffd-Comp W/Unif Child Custdy Affidavit of Custody. Filed By: WILLIAM WINFIELD CHEESEMAN On Behalf Of: GREGORY L. NIFFEN, LORI A. NIFFEN
  87. RIFS/Unredacted Document Petition for Appointment of Co-Guardians and Co-Conservators in associated to Co-Guardianship and Co-Conservatorship filed on 11/03/2023. Filed By: WILLIAM WINFIELD CHEESEMAN On Behalf Of: GREGORY L. NIFFEN, LORI A. NIFFEN
  88. pp-LtrsCo-Grdnshp/Consrhp Petition for Co-Guardians and Co-Conservators. Filed By: WILLIAM WINFIELD CHEESEMAN On Behalf Of: GREGORY L. NIFFEN, LORI A. NIFFEN

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