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Missouri Unified County

Missouri

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Case Information

Filed 2024-05-13
Type Fc Dissolution W/ Children
Docket 58 entries
Disposition dismissed

Parties

Plaintiff Herndon, Stacy Ann|Kuhl, Joe Richard
Defendant Herndon, Matthew Tyler
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Judge

Hon. Melenbrink Victor Joseph

Jefferson County (MO)

Missouri

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Docket Entries

  2. earing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 01/03/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 01/03/2025 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled + Hearing Continued From: 02/14/2025; 9:00 AM Case Management Conference
  3. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled WEBEX 146 323 9063 PASSWORD 23D5 Scheduled For: 04/17/2025; 9:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  5. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled WEBEX 146 323 9063 PASSWORD 23D5 Associated Entries: 02/14/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 02/14/2025; 9:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  6. earing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 11/27/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 11/27/2024 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled + Associated Entries: 02/14/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Hearing Continued From: 01/03/2025; 9:00 AM Case Management Conference
  8. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled WEBEX 146 323 9063 PASSWORD 23D5 Associated Entries: 01/03/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 01/03/2025; 9:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  9. earing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 10/01/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 10/01/2024 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 01/03/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Hearing Continued From: 11/27/2024; 9:00 AM Case Management Conference
  11. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 11/27/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 11/27/2024; 9:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  12. earing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 07/23/2024 - Bench Trial Scheduled Associated Entries: 11/27/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Hearing Continued From: 10/01/2024; 9:00 AM Bench Trial
  13. otice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOE RICHARD KUHL On Behalf Of: STACY ANN HERNDON
  14. roperty Statement Filed Statement of Property; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CARA CHRISTYNE KEEBLE On Behalf Of: MATTHEW TYLER HERNDON
  15. ncome & Expense Stmnt Filed Statement of Income Expense; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CARA CHRISTYNE KEEBLE On Behalf Of: MATTHEW TYLER HERNDON
  16. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIFS - Answer Counter-Petition for Dissolution of Marriage; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Answer (other) filed on 09/26/2024. Filed By: CARA CHRISTYNE KEEBLE On Behalf Of: MATTHEW TYLER HERNDON Associated Entries: 09/26/2024 - Answer Filed +
  17. nswer Filed Answer Counter-Petition for Dissolution of Marriage; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CARA CHRISTYNE KEEBLE On Behalf Of: MATTHEW TYLER HERNDON Associated Entries: 09/26/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  18. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CARA CHRISTYNE KEEBLE On Behalf Of: MATTHEW TYLER HERNDON
  19. earing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 02/14/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 02/14/2025 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled + Associated Entries: 05/30/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Hearing Continued From: 04/17/2025; 9:00 AM Case Management Conference
  20. otice
  21. earing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 01/03/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 01/03/2025 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled + Associated Entries: 04/17/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Hearing Continued From: 02/14/2025; 9:00 AM Case Management Conference
  22. ench Trial Scheduled Associated Entries: 10/01/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 10/01/2024; 9:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  23. rder Appointing GAL LUCAS NULL APPOINTED GAL. MOTHER TO DEPOSIT $500.00 WITH GAL WITHIN 30 DAYS SUBJECT TO REALLOCATION. SET FOR TRIAL OCT. 1, 2024 AT 9 A.M. IN PERSON. SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE
  24. rder of Publication APPLICATION AND ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE, SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE
  25. otion Hearing Held
  26. otice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing. Filed By: JOE RICHARD KUHL On Behalf Of: STACY ANN HERNDON
  27. earing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 10/01/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 10/01/2024 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 01/03/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Hearing Continued From: 11/27/2024; 9:00 AM Case Management Conference
  28. roposed Order Filed Application and Order for Service by Publication of Notice. REVIEWED BY JUDGE Filed By: JOE RICHARD KUHL On Behalf Of: STACY ANN HERNDON
  29. ffidavit of Publication Petitioners Motion to Serve by Publication and Affidavit in Support Thereof. Filed By: JOE RICHARD KUHL On Behalf Of: STACY ANN HERNDON
  30. earing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 07/23/2024 - Bench Trial Scheduled Associated Entries: 11/27/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Hearing Continued From: 10/01/2024; 9:00 AM Bench Trial
  31. otion Special Process Server Request for Appointment of Process Server. ADAM ELLIOTT-APPROVED Filed By: JOE RICHARD KUHL On Behalf Of: STACY ANN HERNDON
  32. otion for Sub of Counsel Substitution of Counsel; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOE RICHARD KUHL On Behalf Of: STACY ANN HERNDON
  33. ncome & Expense Stmnt Filed Statement of Income Expense; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: CARA CHRISTYNE KEEBLE On Behalf Of: MATTHEW TYLER HERNDON
  34. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SM32-190, for HERNDON, MATTHEW TYLER
  35. iling Info Sheet eFiling
  36. ote to Clerk eFiling
  37. otion for Pendente Lite Petitioners Motion and Affidavit for Temporary Child Custody, Child Support, Attorney Fees, Suit Money, Injunction, Restraining Order and Costs, Pendente Lite. REVIEWED On Behalf Of: STACY ANN HERNDON
  38. ertificate of Dissolution Certificate of Dissolution of Marriage. On Behalf Of: STACY ANN HERNDON
  39. roperty Statement Filed Financial Statement. On Behalf Of: STACY ANN HERNDON
  40. ncome & Expense Stmnt Filed Statement of Income Expenses. On Behalf Of: STACY ANN HERNDON
  41. roposed Parenting Plan Filed Proposed Parenting Plan. On Behalf Of: STACY ANN HERNDON
  42. onfid Filing Info Sheet Filed Family Court Information Sheet. On Behalf Of: STACY ANN HERNDON
  43. rder of Publication APPLICATION AND ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE, SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE
  44. otion Hearing Held
  45. otice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing. Filed By: JOE RICHARD KUHL On Behalf Of: STACY ANN HERNDON
  46. roposed Order Filed Application and Order for Service by Publication of Notice. REVIEWED BY JUDGE Filed By: JOE RICHARD KUHL On Behalf Of: STACY ANN HERNDON
  47. ffidavit of Publication Petitioners Motion to Serve by Publication and Affidavit in Support Thereof. Filed By: JOE RICHARD KUHL On Behalf Of: STACY ANN HERNDON
  48. otion Special Process Server Request for Appointment of Process Server. ADAM ELLIOTT-APPROVED Filed By: JOE RICHARD KUHL On Behalf Of: STACY ANN HERNDON
  49. otion for Sub of Counsel Substitution of Counsel; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOE RICHARD KUHL On Behalf Of: STACY ANN HERNDON
  50. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SM32-190, for HERNDON, MATTHEW TYLER
  51. iling Info Sheet eFiling
  52. ote to Clerk eFiling
  53. otion for Pendente Lite Petitioners Motion and Affidavit for Temporary Child Custody, Child Support, Attorney Fees, Suit Money, Injunction, Restraining Order and Costs, Pendente Lite. REVIEWED On Behalf Of: STACY ANN HERNDON
  54. ertificate of Dissolution Certificate of Dissolution of Marriage. On Behalf Of: STACY ANN HERNDON
  55. roperty Statement Filed Financial Statement. On Behalf Of: STACY ANN HERNDON
  56. ncome & Expense Stmnt Filed Statement of Income Expenses. On Behalf Of: STACY ANN HERNDON
  57. roposed Parenting Plan Filed Proposed Parenting Plan. On Behalf Of: STACY ANN HERNDON
  58. onfid Filing Info Sheet Filed Family Court Information Sheet. On Behalf Of: STACY ANN HERNDON

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