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Case Information

Filed 2024-04-26
Status Disposed
Type Marriage Divorce Children
Docket 44 entries
Disposition final decree

Parties

Plaintiff Rodriguez, Bethany Shae
Defendant Rodriguez, Benjamin Guadalupe
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Judge

Hon. Donnell, Gregory

Brazoria County (TX)

Texas

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Docket Entries

  1. Original Petition (OCA)
  2. equest Process Request
  3. nswer Respondent's Original Answer
  4. ounter Petition Original Counterpetition for Divorce
  5. emporary Restraining Order Family (OCA) Mutual Temporary Restraining Order and Order Setting Hearing for Temporary Orders set 06/17/2024 at 9:00 a.m.
  6. ppearance Entry of Appearance and Designation of Attorney in Charge
  7. acation Letter
  8. rder Agreed Order Extending Mutual Temporary Restraining Order set 06/25/2024 at 9:00 a.m.
  9. otice of Court Proceeding - Temporary Orders set 06/25/2024 at 9:00 a.m.
  10. otion Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Orders and Injunctions set for 6/25/24 at 9 a.m.
  11. emporary Restraining Order (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Bulanek, Patrick) Set by T&R 06/17/2024 Reset by Court to
  12. udicial Docket Entry Set on the docket for Temporary Orders. Bethany Shae Rodriguez appears in person and with counsel Lacey Richmond. Benjamin Guadalupe Rodriguez appears in person and with counsel Rebekah Verhoek. Record - Renee Rape. Testimony, evidence and argument presented. The parties are appointed Temporary Joint Managing Conservators. Neither party shall have the exclusive right to designate the primary residence of the child and the residence of the child shall be within Alvin ISD. The right to consent to medical, dental, and surgical treatment involving invasive procedures shall require the agreement of the parents. Absent an agreement, the decision of the treating physician shall control. The right to consent to psychiatric and psychological treatment shall require the agreement of the parents. Absent an agreement, the decision of the treating physician shall control. The right to make education decisions shall require the agreement of the parents. Absent an agreement, the decision of the school principal, counselor, or administrator shall control. Mom shall have the right to enroll in school in Alvin ISD. The right to consent to marriage and enlistment in the armed services requires the agreement of the parents. All other rights are to be exercised independently. Standard Possession Order for Dad. Child Support set at $1,840.00 per month beginning 07.01.2024. Dad shall continue to provide dependent health care insurance coverage. Any uninsured health care expenses for the child shall be split 50-50. The child may contact either parent at any time the child desires to do so. Electronic communication is available for the parent not in possession of the child each day from 6 pm until 7 pm with the usual call back provisions. Right of first refusal if a parent will not be personally present for 8 hours or more. Wife is awarded the temporary use of the following property: (1) The marital residence at which Wife is residing. (2) All household furniture, furnishings, fixtures, goods, appliances, and equipment in the possession of or subject to the sole control of Wife. (3) All clothing, jewelry, and other personal effects in the possession of or subject to the sole control of Wife. (4) The 2017 Chevrolet Traverse motor vehicle. Husband is awarded the temporary use of the following property: (1) The residence at which Husband is residing. (2) All household furniture, furnishings, fixtures, goods, appliances, and equipment in the possession of or subject to the sole control of Husband. (3) All clothing, jewelry, and other personal effects in the possession of or subject to the sole control of Husband. (4) The 2010 Toyota Tundra motor vehicle. The following debts and liabilities shall temporarily be paid by Wife: (1) One-half of the monthly payment on the mortgage on the residence temporarily awarded to Wife. (2) All utilities associated with residence of Wife. (3) The monthly payment, if any, on the motor vehicle temporarily awarded to Wife. (4) Vehicle insurance associated with the vehicle temporarily awarded to Wife. (5) All charges and liabilities incurred solely by Wife from and after the date of separation. The following debts and liabilities shall temporarily be paid by Husband: (1) The monthly payment or rent on the residence temporarily awarded to Husband. (2) All utilities associated with residence of Husband. (3) The monthly payment, if any, on the motor vehicle temporarily awarded to Husband. (4) Vehicle insurance associated with the vehicle temporarily awarded to Husband. (5) All charges and liabilities incurred solely by Husband from and after the date of separation. As temporary spousal support for 4 months (July 2024 through October 2024), Husband shall pay: (1) One-half of the monthly payment on the mortgage on the residence temporarily awarded to Wife. (2) The monthly payment for the cell phones of the parties. (3) The monthly payment for the RV and the insurance on the RV. (4) The monthly payment for the IRS debt. Mutual Temporary Injunction granted. Pronounced and rendered this date. Entry of Judgment is 07.11.2024. gld
  13. ourt Reporter's Evidence Submission Form 06/25/2024 Temporary Orders
  14. ourtroom's Exhibit Worksheet Hearing 06/25/2024
  15. xhibit P - 1-10 and R - 1-5
  16. eputy Reporter Statement
  17. emporary Orders
  18. ncome Withholding Order
  19. equest For Issuance of Writ of Child Support Withholding
  20. orrespondence and CC of IWO Mailed CMRRR to Memorial Hermann, cc: Child Support
  21. otice of Attorney General as Necessary Party and Change of Payee
  22. ertificate of Written Discovery
  23. ertificate Respondent's Certificate of Delivery of Discovery Documents
  24. etition First Amended Petition for Divorce
  25. otion for Appointment of Amicus Attorney for Child / Set for 08/27/2024 @ 9:00 A.M.
  26. otion Hearing (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Bulanek, Patrick) Motion to Appoint Amicus Attorney set by T&R
  27. udicial Docket Entry Set on the docket on a motion to appoint amicus attorney. Both parties appear through counsel. Record - waived and argument presented. S Johnson (Law Office of Jeff Gilbert) is appointed Amicus Attorney and her fee is apportioned 70% to Dad and 30% to Mom. Pronounced and rendered this date. gld
  28. rder Appointing Amicus Attorney
  29. ertificate Respondent's Certificate of Delivery of Discovery Documents
  30. ertificate of Written Discovery
  31. nswer Amicus Attorney's Original Answer
  32. ertificate of Delivery of Discovery
  33. ediated Settlement Agreement
  34. otion to Enter Agreed Final Decree of Divorce set for 12/12/24 at 10 a.m.
  35. eclaration Petitioner's Sworn Declaration to Prove Up Agreed Divorce
  36. equest For Issuance of Writ of Child Support Withholding
  37. ecree / #95233375
  38. ncome Withholding Order Amended
  39. udicial Docket Entry Divorce by submission. All parties and Attorneys signed the Final Decree of Divorce. Record-waived. Evidence presented via sworn affidavit. Divorce granted. Parties appointed JMCs of the children with the mother primary. Modified Possession Order. Child support set at $1,840.00 per month beginning 11.01.2024. Property divided per Decree. Pronounced and rendered this date. gld
  40. orrespondence and CC of Amended IWO Mailed CMRRR to Memorial Hermann, cc: Child Support
  41. ntry of Judgment (10:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Bulanek, Patrick) Motion to Enter Final Decree set by T&R 12/12/2024 Reset by Court to 01/23/2025
  42. ocket Entry Set on Entry. M. Rice appeared. Passed- order signed prior to docket. - PB/vh
  43. otion Joint Motion to Enter Qualified Domestic Relations Order
  44. rder on Joint Motion to Enter Qualified Domestic Relations Order

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