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Case Information

Filed 2024-05-03
Type Fc Dissolution W/ Children
Docket 75 entries
Disposition disposed

Parties

Plaintiff Rekate, Bruce James|Donahue, Sarah Elaine
Defendant Rekate, Jessica Lynn
Photo of Hon. Dougherty Shannon Renee

Judge

Hon. Dougherty Shannon Renee

Jefferson County (MO)

Missouri

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Docket Entries

  1. issolution Filed Family PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. On Behalf Of: BRUCE JAMES REKATE
  2. endente Lite Scheduled Scheduled For: 01/15/2026; 3:00 PM; SHANNON RENEE DOUGHERTY; Jefferson
  3. otice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. - ASSIGNED TO DIVISION 6 FOR SCHEDULING ON 12/11/25 Filed By: CAITLIN LEE HALLORAN On Behalf Of: JESSICA LYNN REKATE
  4. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled Scheduled For: 01/13/2026; 10:00 AM; SHANNON RENEE DOUGHERTY; Jefferson
  5. earing Continued/Rescheduled Continuance Reason - CTREQ Â Request of Court; Continuance Requestor - COURT Â Court Associated Entries: 10/30/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Associated Entries: 10/30/2025 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Hearing Continued From: 12/16/2025; 2:00 PM Case Management Conference
  6. rder for Continuance SO ORDERED: JUDGE SHANNON DOUGHERTY, DIVISION SIX.
  7. otion for Continuance Motion for Continuance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. SENT TO JUDGE Filed By: ALLISON SWEENEY On Behalf Of: ALLISON SWEENEY
  8. RIFS/Unredacted Document Crifs - Motion for Support, Restraining Order, Attorneys Fees and Other Orders PDL; Respondents Motion and Affidavit for Child Support, Restraining Order, Attorneys Fees, and Other Orders Pendente Lite; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Child Support/Maintenance - Temporary filed on 11/11/2025. Filed By: CAITLIN LEE HALLORAN On Behalf Of: JESSICA LYNN REKATE Associated Entries: 11/11/2025 - Mot for Temp Child Suppt/Main +
  9. ot for Temp Child Suppt/Main Respondents Moton and Affidavit for Child Support, Restraining Order, Attorneys Fees, and Other Orders Pendente Lite - redacted; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. - ASSIGNED TO DIVISION 6 JUDGE VIA EMAIL Filed By: CAITLIN LEE HALLORAN On Behalf Of: JESSICA LYNN REKATE Associated Entries: 11/11/2025 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  10. rder for Continuance SO ORDERED: JUDGE SHANNON DOUGHERTY, DIVISION SIX.
  11. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 11/26/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Scheduled For: 12/16/2025; 2:00 PM; SHANNON RENEE DOUGHERTY; Jefferson
  12. earing Continued/Rescheduled Continuance Reason - CTREQ Â Request of Court; Continuance Requestor - COURT Â Court Associated Entries: 08/12/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Associated Entries: 08/12/2025 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 11/26/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Hearing Continued From: 10/30/2025; 2:00 PM Case Management Conference
  13. earing Held Associated Entries: 10/08/2025 - Motion Hearing Scheduled + Scheduled For: 10/21/2025; 9:00 AM; SHANNON RENEE DOUGHERTY; Jefferson
  14. rder to Withdraw ORDER TO WITHDRAW THE MOTION TO WITHDRAW ORDER SIGNED 10/16/2025 SO ORDERED: SHANNON DOUGHERTY, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. SIX
  15. otion to Withdraw MEMORANDUM FOR MOTION TO WITHDRAW; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. - ASSIGNED TO DIVISION 6 FOR REVIEW ON 10/14/25 Filed By: SARAH ELAINE DONAHUE On Behalf Of: BRUCE JAMES REKATE
  16. otion Hearing Scheduled TO WITHDRAW. Associated Entries: 10/21/2025 - Hearing Held Scheduled For: 10/21/2025; 9:00 AM; SHANNON RENEE DOUGHERTY; Jefferson
  17. otice of Hearing Filed NOTICE OF HEARING; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: SARAH ELAINE DONAHUE On Behalf Of: BRUCE JAMES REKATE
  18. otion of Withdrawl of Counsel MOTION TO WITHDRAW; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: SARAH ELAINE DONAHUE On Behalf Of: BRUCE JAMES REKATE
  19. rder for Continuance SO ORDERED: JUDGE SHANNON DOUGHTERY DIVISION 6.
  20. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 10/30/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Scheduled For: 10/30/2025; 2:00 PM; SHANNON RENEE DOUGHERTY; Jefferson
  21. earing Continued/Rescheduled Continuance Reason - OTHER Â Other; Continuance Requestor - COURT Â Court Associated Entries: 06/04/2025 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 10/30/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Hearing Continued From: 08/12/2025; 10:00 AM Case Management Conference
  22. rder CONSENT PDL ORDER SEE FULL ORDER SO ORDERED: SHANNON DOUGHERTY, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. SIX Associated Entries: 06/19/2024 - Proposed Order Filed +
  23. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: ALLISON SWEENEY On Behalf Of: ALLISON SWEENEY
  24. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance- Respondent; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CAITLIN LEE HALLORAN On Behalf Of: JESSICA LYNN REKATE
  25. rder Appointing GAL THE COURT APPOINTS ALLSION SWEENEY AS GAL. EACH PARTY TO DEPOSIT $1000.00 WITH THE GAL WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THIS ORDER. SO ORDERED: SHANNON DOUGHERTY, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. SIX
  26. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 08/12/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Scheduled For: 08/12/2025; 10:00 AM; SHANNON RENEE DOUGHERTY; Jefferson
  27. earing Held Associated Entries: 04/29/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Associated Entries: 04/29/2025 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Scheduled For: 06/04/2025; 10:00 AM; SHANNON RENEE DOUGHERTY; Jefferson
  28. iling Info Sheet eFiling
  29. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 06/04/2025 - Hearing Held Scheduled For: 06/04/2025; 10:00 AM; SHANNON RENEE DOUGHERTY; Jefferson
  30. earing Continued/Rescheduled SO ORDERED: SHANNON DOUGHERTY, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. SIX Associated Entries: 04/01/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 04/01/2025 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled + Associated Entries: 06/04/2025 - Hearing Held Hearing Continued From: 04/29/2025; 10:00 AM Case Management Conference
  31. ertificate of Dissolution CERTIFICATE OF DISSOLUTION. On Behalf Of: BRUCE JAMES REKATE
  32. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled TO SET TRIAL Associated Entries: 04/29/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Scheduled For: 04/29/2025; 10:00 AM; SHANNON RENEE DOUGHERTY; Jefferson
  33. earing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 02/04/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 02/04/2025 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 04/29/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Hearing Continued From: 04/01/2025; 2:00 PM Case Management Conference
  34. RIFS/Unredacted Document PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. On Behalf Of: BRUCE JAMES REKATE
  35. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 04/01/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 04/01/2025; 2:00 PM; SHANNON RENEE DOUGHERTY; Jefferson
  36. earing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 12/17/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Associated Entries: 12/17/2024 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 04/01/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Hearing Continued From: 02/04/2025; 9:00 AM Case Management Conference
  37. iling Info Sheet eFiling
  38. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 02/04/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 02/04/2025; 9:00 AM; SHANNON RENEE DOUGHERTY; Jefferson
  39. earing Continued/Rescheduled SO ORDERED: SHANNON DOUGHERTY, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. SIX Associated Entries: 11/05/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Associated Entries: 11/05/2024 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 02/04/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Hearing Continued From: 12/17/2024; 2:00 PM Case Management Conference
  40. ertificate of Dissolution CERTIFICATE OF DISSOLUTION. On Behalf Of: BRUCE JAMES REKATE
  41. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 12/17/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Scheduled For: 12/17/2024; 2:00 PM; SHANNON RENEE DOUGHERTY; Jefferson
  42. earing Continued/Rescheduled SO ORDERED: SHANNON DOUGHERTY, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. SIX Associated Entries: 09/24/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 09/24/2024 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 12/17/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Hearing Continued From: 11/05/2024; 10:00 AM Case Management Conference
  43. RIFS/Unredacted Document PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. On Behalf Of: BRUCE JAMES REKATE
  44. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 11/05/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Scheduled For: 11/05/2024; 10:00 AM; SHANNON RENEE DOUGHERTY; Jefferson
  45. earing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 07/10/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 07/10/2024 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 11/05/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Hearing Continued From: 09/24/2024; 10:00 AM Case Management Conference
  46. roperty Statement Filed Statement of Property; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CAITLIN LEE HALLORAN On Behalf Of: JESSICA LYNN REKATE
  47. ncome & Expense Stmnt Filed Statement of Income and Expenses; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CAITLIN LEE HALLORAN On Behalf Of: JESSICA LYNN REKATE
  48. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 09/24/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 09/24/2024; 10:00 AM; SHANNON RENEE DOUGHERTY; Jefferson
  49. earing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 05/14/2024 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 09/24/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Hearing Continued From: 07/10/2024; 1:00 PM Case Management Conference
  50. rder CONSENT PDL ORDER SEE FULL ORDER SO ORDERED: SHANNON DOUGHERTY, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. SIX Associated Entries: 06/19/2024 - Proposed Order Filed +
  51. roposed Order Filed PROPOSED CONSENT ORDER; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. SENT TO JUDGE ON 6/20/2024 Filed By: SARAH ELAINE DONAHUE On Behalf Of: BRUCE JAMES REKATE Associated Entries: 06/20/2024 - Order +
  52. nswer Filed Answer to Petition; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CAITLIN LEE HALLORAN
  53. RIFS/Unredacted Document Crifs - Counter-Petition for Dissolution of Marriage; Counter-Petition for Dissolution of Marriage; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Counterclaim or Petition filed on 06/04/2024. Filed By: CAITLIN LEE HALLORAN Associated Entries: 06/04/2024 - Counterclaim\Petition Filed +
  54. ounterclaim\Petition Filed Counter-Petition for Dissolution of Marriage - Redacted; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CAITLIN LEE HALLORAN Associated Entries: 06/04/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  55. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 07/10/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 07/10/2024; 1:00 PM; SHANNON RENEE DOUGHERTY; Jefferson
  56. udge/Clerk - Note CAUSE ASSIGNED TO DIVISION 6 FOR SCHEDULING
  57. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance- Respondent; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CAITLIN LEE HALLORAN On Behalf Of: JESSICA LYNN REKATE
  58. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SM32-178, for REKATE, JESSICA L.
  59. iling Info Sheet eFiling
  60. roperty Statement Filed STATEMENT OF PROPERTY. On Behalf Of: BRUCE JAMES REKATE
  61. ncome & Expense Stmnt Filed STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSES. On Behalf Of: BRUCE JAMES REKATE
  62. ertificate of Dissolution CERTIFICATE OF DISSOLUTION. On Behalf Of: BRUCE JAMES REKATE
  63. roposed Parenting Plan Filed PARENTING PLAN. On Behalf Of: BRUCE JAMES REKATE
  64. otion Special Process Server MOTION TO APPOINT SPECIAL PROCESS SERVER. AARON STATEN APPROVED. On Behalf Of: BRUCE JAMES REKATE
  65. RIFS/Unredacted Document PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. On Behalf Of: BRUCE JAMES REKATE

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