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Case Information

Filed 2024-01-23
Type Pr Guardianship Minor
Docket 53 entries
Disposition disposed
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Judge

Hon. Chamberlain David Paul

Clay County (MO)

Missouri

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Docket Entries

  1. pp-Ltrs of Guardianship Petition for Appointment redacted. Filed By: MICHELLE FOSTER On Behalf Of: MARY L DELAGARZA, RONALD DELAGARZA
  2. uardian Status Report Filing 2025 Status Report And Filed By Ronald DeLaGarza Filed By: MARY L DELAGARZA
  3. otc Guard Status Report Notice to file Status Report Copy to attorney by E Notice Copy to coguardians by regular mail.
  4. ntry of Appearance Filed Substitution of Counsel; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ANNE VIRGINIA KISKE On Behalf Of: MARY L DELAGARZA, RONALD DELAGARZA
  5. trs Co-Guardianship Minor Copy to the attorney by e-notice and certified copies to the attorney by mail.
  6. udgment Appt Gar for Minor JUDGMENT APPOINTING CO-GUARDIANS OF MINORS; Copy to the attorney by e-notice and certified copies to the attorney by mail.
  7. xhibit Filed EXHIBIT 1
  8. rng Appntmnt Probate Held Minor Guardianship: Comes now before the Court the Application for the Appointment of Co-Guardians for the minor child. Applicants appear in person and with counsel. Natural Mother appears not. Natural Father appears not. Evidence heard. The Court finds that the Mother and Father are unfit, unwilling, and unable to care for the minor child. The Court finds that the appropriate background checks have been filed with the Court. The Court finds that it is in the best interest of the minor child for the Applicants to be appointed as Co-Guardians and therefore sustains the Application. Court appoints the Applicants to serve as Co-Guardians for the minor child. Memo delivered to Applicants in Open Court. Letters to Issue. CTM/mrn Associated Entries: 02/15/2024 - Hrng Appntmnt Probate Sched Scheduled For: 04/02/2024; 9:00 AM; DAVID CHAMBERLAIN; Clay
  9. ffidavit of Publication Affidavit of Publication. Filed By: MICHELLE FOSTER On Behalf Of: MARY L DELAGARZA, RONALD DELAGARZA
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  11. onf Gar/Con Background Report MO Hwy Patrol results Mary. Filed By: MICHELLE FOSTER On Behalf Of: MARY L DELAGARZA, RONALD DELAGARZA
  12. onf Gar/Con Background Report MO Hwy Patrol results Ronald. Filed By: MICHELLE FOSTER On Behalf Of: MARY L DELAGARZA, RONALD DELAGARZA
  13. Proposed Order Filed Proposed Order for Publication. Filed By: MICHELLE FOSTER On Behalf Of: MARY L DELAGARZA, RONALD DELAGARZA
  14. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIF Sheet FCSR Background Screening of Petitioners; FCSR Background Screening of Petitioners in associated to Confidential Guardian/Conservator Background Rept filed on 03/04/2024. Filed By: MICHELLE FOSTER On Behalf Of: MARY L DELAGARZA, RONALD DELAGARZA Associated Entries: 03/04/2024 - Conf Gar/Con Background Report +
  15. onf Gar/Con Background Report FCSR Background Screening of Petitioners redacted. Filed By: MICHELLE FOSTER On Behalf Of: MARY L DELAGARZA, RONALD DELAGARZA Associated Entries: 03/04/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  16. CRIFS/Unredacted Document CRIF Sheet Affidavit for Publication; Affidavit for Publication in associated to Publication filed on 02/09/2024. Filed By: MICHELLE FOSTER On Behalf Of: MARY L DELAGARZA, RONALD DELAGARZA Associated Entries: 02/09/2024 - Affidavit Filed +
  17. rng Appntmnt Probate Sched Associated Entries: 04/02/2024 - Hrng Appntmnt Probate Held + Scheduled For: 04/02/2024; 9:00 AM; DAVID CHAMBERLAIN; Clay
  18. ot Ord for Serv by Pub Issued THE DOCUMENT HAS BEEN PREPARED AND ATTACHED IN PDF FORM FOR ATTORNEY TO RETRIEVE FROM SECURE CASE.NET for publication for four (4) consecutive weeks in a newspaper within circulation of Clay County such as The Courier Tribune. This Notice MUST be in the form prepared and attached. The Attorney for the Conservator is responsible for e-filing the Affidavit of Publication (which MUST include the newspaper clipping which shows what was actually published) as soon as it is received from the newspaper, and is also responsible for the payment of all publication costs directly to the newspaper. (Notice e-mailed to attorney as word document)
  19. Motion Filed Motion for Publication redacted. Filed By: MICHELLE FOSTER On Behalf Of: MARY L DELAGARZA, RONALD DELAGARZA Associated Entries: 02/09/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  20. rder of Publication Copy to the attorney by e-notice.
  21. Summons Returned Non-Est Document ID - 24-SMCC-138; Served To - PROVINCE, MATTHEW; Server - ; Served Date - 27-JAN-24; Served Time - 12:10:00; Service Type - Special Process Server; Reason Description - Non-est
  22. roposed Order Filed Proposed Order for Publication. Filed By: MICHELLE FOSTER On Behalf Of: MARY L DELAGARZA, RONALD DELAGARZA
  23. otice Notice Upon Service - Father. Filed By: MICHELLE FOSTER On Behalf Of: MARY L DELAGARZA, RONALD DELAGARZA
  24. otice Notice Upon Service - Mother. Filed By: MICHELLE FOSTER On Behalf Of: MARY L DELAGARZA, RONALD DELAGARZA
  25. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIF Sheet Affidavit for Publication; Affidavit for Publication in associated to Publication filed on 02/09/2024. Filed By: MICHELLE FOSTER On Behalf Of: MARY L DELAGARZA, RONALD DELAGARZA Associated Entries: 02/09/2024 - Affidavit Filed +
  26. ffidavit Filed Affidavit for Publication redacted. Filed By: MICHELLE FOSTER On Behalf Of: MARY L DELAGARZA, RONALD DELAGARZA Associated Entries: 02/09/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  27. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIF Sheet Motion for Publication; Motion for Publication in associated to Motion (other) filed on 02/09/2024. Filed By: MICHELLE FOSTER On Behalf Of: MARY L DELAGARZA, RONALD DELAGARZA Associated Entries: 02/09/2024 - Motion Filed +
  28. otion Filed Motion for Publication redacted. Filed By: MICHELLE FOSTER On Behalf Of: MARY L DELAGARZA, RONALD DELAGARZA Associated Entries: 02/09/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  29. Judge/Clerk - Note Pursuant to MO Supreme Court Operating Rule 4.07, the SSN is required for each party in the case, Please file under this case number the SSN of minor Abel Gage Province.
  30. ummons Returned Non-Est Document ID - 24-SMCC-138; Served To - PROVINCE, MATTHEW; Server - ; Served Date - 27-JAN-24; Served Time - 12:10:00; Service Type - Special Process Server; Reason Description - Non-est
  31. ummons Returned Non-Est Document ID - 24-SMCC-137; Served To - PROVINCE, COURTNEY NICOLE; Server - ; Served Date - 27-JAN-24; Served Time - 12:10:00; Service Type - Special Process Server; Reason Description - Non-Est
  32. otice of Service Non Est return - Matthew. Filed By: MICHELLE FOSTER On Behalf Of: MARY L DELAGARZA, RONALD DELAGARZA
  33. otice of Service Non Est return - Courtney. Filed By: MICHELLE FOSTER On Behalf Of: MARY L DELAGARZA, RONALD DELAGARZA
  34. Proposed Order Filed Proposed Order redacted. Filed By: MICHELLE FOSTER On Behalf Of: MARY L DELAGARZA, RONALD DELAGARZA
  35. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SMCC-137, for PROVINCE, COURTNEY NICOLE.; SUMMONS ATTACHED FOR ATTORNEY TO RETRIEVE FOR SERVICE.
  36. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SMCC-138, for PROVINCE, MATTHEW LUKE.; SUMMONS ATTACHED FOR ATTORNEY TO RETRIEVE FOR SERVICE.
  37. CRIFS/Unredacted Document CRIF Sheet; Application for Emergency Appointment in associated to Guardianship filed on 01/23/2024. Filed By: MICHELLE FOSTER On Behalf Of: MARY L DELAGARZA, RONALD DELAGARZA
  38. udge/Clerk - Note Pursuant to MO Supreme Court Operating Rule 4.07, the SSN is required for each party in the case, Please file under this case number the SSN of minor Abel Gage Province.
  39. R Costs Minor-w/costs-Assoc
  40. iling Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: MICHELLE FOSTER
  41. onfid Filing Info Sheet Filed Confidential Filing Sheet. Filed By: MICHELLE FOSTER On Behalf Of: MARY L DELAGARZA, RONALD DELAGARZA
  42. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIF Sheet; Proposed Order in associated to Order (other) filed on 01/23/2024. Filed By: MICHELLE FOSTER On Behalf Of: MARY L DELAGARZA, RONALD DELAGARZA
  43. roposed Order Filed Proposed Order redacted. Filed By: MICHELLE FOSTER On Behalf Of: MARY L DELAGARZA, RONALD DELAGARZA
  44. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIF Sheet; Information for Guardians in associated to Supplemental (other) filed on 01/23/2024. Filed By: MICHELLE FOSTER On Behalf Of: MARY L DELAGARZA, RONALD DELAGARZA
  45. upplemental Filing Information for Guardians redacted. Filed By: MICHELLE FOSTER On Behalf Of: MARY L DELAGARZA, RONALD DELAGARZA
  46. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIF Sheet; Application for Emergency Appointment in associated to Guardianship filed on 01/23/2024. Filed By: MICHELLE FOSTER On Behalf Of: MARY L DELAGARZA, RONALD DELAGARZA
  47. pp-Ltrs of Guardianship Application for Emergency Appointment redacted. Filed By: MICHELLE FOSTER On Behalf Of: MARY L DELAGARZA, RONALD DELAGARZA
  48. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIF Sheet; Petition for Appointment in associated to Guardianship filed on 01/23/2024. Filed By: MICHELLE FOSTER On Behalf Of: MARY L DELAGARZA, RONALD DELAGARZA

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