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Court

Missouri Unified County

Missouri

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Case Information

Filed 2024-05-15
Type Fc Dissolution W/o Children
Docket 58 entries
Disposition other final disposition

Parties

Plaintiff Eaes, Samantha Jo
Defendant Eaves, Christopher Lee
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Judge

Hon. Melenbrink Victor Joseph

Jefferson County (MO)

Missouri

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Docket Entries

  2. udge/Clerk - Note ASSIGNED TO BOOKKEEPING AND CHILD SUPPORT
  3. udge/Clerk - Note JUDGMENT ENTERED BY DIVISION CLERK.
  5. otice
  7. ther Final Disposition
  8. udgment on Dissolution JUDGMENT AND DECREE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE GRANTED. PETITIONER AND RESPONDENT APPEAR IN PERSON. FATHERS PARENTAL RIGHTS TERMINATED IN 2018, SEE 18WA-JU00092. PETITIONER IS GRANTED RESTORATION OF MAIDEN NAME OF CHATMAN. COURT COSTS TO BE PAID FROM DEPOSIT POSTED. SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE (SEPARATION AGREEMENT ENTERED WITH MISSING PG'S 2, 5)
  9. otc Change of Address Filed Filed By: CHRISTOPHER LEE EAVES
  10. ench Trial Held Associated Entries: 08/01/2024 - Bench Trial Scheduled Scheduled For: 10/01/2024; 1:00 PM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  12. otice
  13. udge/Clerk - Note CASE REVIEWED. NOTICE FOR RESPONDENT IS REMAILED WITH DOC NUMBER
  14. ench Trial Scheduled Associated Entries: 10/01/2024 - Bench Trial Held Scheduled For: 10/01/2024; 1:00 PM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  15. ase Mgmt Conf Held Associated Entries: 06/06/2024 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled + Scheduled For: 08/01/2024; 1:00 PM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  16. eturned Mail-Undeliverable MAIL ( NOTICE OF HEARING) ADDRESSED TO RESPONDENT RETURNED DUE TO NEED DOC NO.
  17. otice of Court Hearing Sent MAILED TO BOTH PARTIES.
  18. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled VIA WEBEX Meeting number: 146 323 9063. Meeting password: 23D5. This case will be heard remotely via the WEBEX teleconference platform. Parties appearing for this docket must either install the "Cisco Webex Meetings" application on a phone or tablet, or must use the Webex software on a laptop or desktop computer. Registration for a Webex account is required for attorneys, and encouraged for everyone else. Presence by video is also strongly encouraged, but not required. Upon signing in to the meeting you will be assigned to the waiting room until your case is taken up. It is recommended that attendees use test their ability to connect to the meeting beforehand. If an attorney or party is unable to comply with the above requirements, contact the court BEFORE the court date. JeffCo Div 5 (Melenbrink) Docket. Meeting number: 146 323 9063. Meeting password: 23D5. If you cannot use the Webex application, call (408) 418-9388, and then enter the meeting ID to join by audio only. Associated Entries: 08/01/2024 - Case Mgmt Conf Held Scheduled For: 08/01/2024; 1:00 PM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  19. rder CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE SETING ORDER VIA WEBEX ON 08-01-24 AT 1 P.M. SENT TO JUDGE
  20. ummons Personally Served Document ID - 24-SM32-193; Served To - CHRISTOPHER LEE EAVES; Served Date - 05/24/2024; Served Time - 09:15:00; Service Type - SD; Reason Description - SERV; Service Text -
  21. udge/Clerk - Note HANDED SUMMONS PACKET TO PETITIONER AT CC WINDOW
  22. edaction Certification Filed Filed By: SAMANTHA JO EAVES
  23. onfid Filing Info Sheet Filed Filed By: SAMANTHA JO EAVES
  24. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SM32-193, for EAVES, CHRISTOPHER LEE.
  25. xhibit Filed JUDGMENT TERMINATING PARENTAL RIGHTS Filed By: SAMANTHA JO EAVES
  26. roperty Statement Filed Filed By: SAMANTHA JO EAVES
  27. ncome & Expense Stmnt Filed Filed By: SAMANTHA JO EAVES
  28. ertificate of Dissolution
  29. issolution Filed Family
  30. <td></td><td></td><td></td>
  31. Judge/Clerk - Note HANDED SUMMONS PACKET TO PETITIONER AT CC WINDOW
  32. Redaction Certification Filed Filed By: SAMANTHA JO EAVES
  33. Confid Filing Info Sheet Filed Filed By: SAMANTHA JO EAVES
  34. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SM32-193, for EAVES, CHRISTOPHER LEE.
  35. Exhibit Filed JUDGMENT TERMINATING PARENTAL RIGHTS Filed By: SAMANTHA JO EAVES
  36. Property Statement Filed Filed By: SAMANTHA JO EAVES
  37. Income & Expense Stmnt Filed Filed By: SAMANTHA JO EAVES
  38. Certificate of Dissolution
  39. Dissolution Filed Family
  41. otice
  42. udge/Clerk - Note CASE REVIEWED. NOTICE FOR RESPONDENT IS REMAILED WITH DOC NUMBER
  43. ench Trial Scheduled Associated Entries: 10/01/2024 - Bench Trial Held Scheduled For: 10/01/2024; 1:00 PM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  44. ase Mgmt Conf Held Associated Entries: 06/06/2024 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled + Scheduled For: 08/01/2024; 1:00 PM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  45. eturned Mail-Undeliverable MAIL ( NOTICE OF HEARING) ADDRESSED TO RESPONDENT RETURNED DUE TO NEED DOC NO.
  46. otice of Court Hearing Sent MAILED TO BOTH PARTIES.
  47. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled VIA WEBEX Meeting number: 146 323 9063. Meeting password: 23D5. This case will be heard remotely via the WEBEX teleconference platform. Parties appearing for this docket must either install the "Cisco Webex Meetings" application on a phone or tablet, or must use the Webex software on a laptop or desktop computer. Registration for a Webex account is required for attorneys, and encouraged for everyone else. Presence by video is also strongly encouraged, but not required. Upon signing in to the meeting you will be assigned to the waiting room until your case is taken up. It is recommended that attendees use test their ability to connect to the meeting beforehand. If an attorney or party is unable to comply with the above requirements, contact the court BEFORE the court date. JeffCo Div 5 (Melenbrink) Docket. Meeting number: 146 323 9063. Meeting password: 23D5. If you cannot use the Webex application, call (408) 418-9388, and then enter the meeting ID to join by audio only. Associated Entries: 08/01/2024 - Case Mgmt Conf Held Scheduled For: 08/01/2024; 1:00 PM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  48. rder CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE SETING ORDER VIA WEBEX ON 08-01-24 AT 1 P.M. SENT TO JUDGE
  49. ummons Personally Served Document ID - 24-SM32-193; Served To - CHRISTOPHER LEE EAVES; Served Date - 05/24/2024; Served Time - 09:15:00; Service Type - SD; Reason Description - SERV; Service Text -
  50. udge/Clerk - Note HANDED SUMMONS PACKET TO PETITIONER AT CC WINDOW
  51. edaction Certification Filed Filed By: SAMANTHA JO EAVES
  52. onfid Filing Info Sheet Filed Filed By: SAMANTHA JO EAVES
  53. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SM32-193, for EAVES, CHRISTOPHER LEE.
  54. xhibit Filed JUDGMENT TERMINATING PARENTAL RIGHTS Filed By: SAMANTHA JO EAVES
  55. roperty Statement Filed Filed By: SAMANTHA JO EAVES
  56. ncome & Expense Stmnt Filed Filed By: SAMANTHA JO EAVES
  57. ertificate of Dissolution
  58. issolution Filed Family

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