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Case Information

Filed 2024-04-18
Type Fc Pet For Child Custody/supp
Docket 120 entries
Disposition tried by court-civil

Parties

Plaintiff Ellis, Tonya Georgine|Mikale, Jessica Andrea|Ellis, Todd Andrew
Defendant Renfrow, Alyssa Catherine|Johnson, Donald Iii
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Judge

Hon. Melenbrink Victor Joseph

Jefferson County (MO)

Missouri

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Docket Entries

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  2. Motion Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 09/11/2024; 1:00 PM; CARL WESLEY YATES III ; Jefferson
  3. Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 05/23/2024 - Motion Hearing Scheduled + Hearing Continued From: 06/04/2024; 1:30 PM Motion Hearing
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  5. Notice of Court Hearing Sent
  6. Motion Hearing Scheduled ALL PENDING MOTIONS Associated Entries: 06/04/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 06/04/2024; 1:30 PM; CARL WESLEY YATES III ; Jefferson
  7. Order for Continuance CONTINUANCE GRANTED BY CONSENT. SO ORDERED: C. WESLEY YATES III, ASSOCIATE JUDGE DIV. FIFTEEN Associated Entries: 05/22/2024 - Motion for Continuance +
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  9. Motion for Continuance FIRST AMENDED MOTION TO CONTINUE BY CONSENT; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. SENT TO JUDGE Filed By: JESSICA ANDREA MIKALE Associated Entries: 05/23/2024 - Order for Continuance +
  10. Motion for Continuance MOTION TO CONTINUE BY CONSENT; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. SENT TO JUDGE Filed By: JESSICA ANDREA MIKALE
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  12. Motion to Dismiss Motion to Dismiss Petitioners Petition for Third Party Custody and Declaration of Non-Parternity; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. REVIEWED BY J15 Filed By: JACQUELYN SUZANNE GONZ On Behalf Of: ALYSSA CATHERINE RENFROW
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  14. Entry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JACQUELYN SUZANNE GONZ On Behalf Of: ALYSSA CATHERINE RENFROW
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  16. Order Appointing GAL HEIDI SPAETH APPOINTED AS GAL. SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE
  17. Judge Assigned TRANSFERRED TO DIVISION 15 TO BE HEARD WITH RELATED CASES, SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE
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  19. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SMOS-26, for JOHNSON, DONALD III
  20. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SM32-156, for RENFROW, ALYSSA CATHERINE
  21. Filing Info Sheet eFiling
  22. Motion Special Process Server REQUEST FOR SUMMONS AND APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL PROCESS SERVER. AARON STATEN-APPROVED On Behalf Of: TONYA GEORGINE ELLIS, TODD ANDREW ELLIS
  23. Summ Req-Circuit Pers Serv REQUEST FOR SUMMONS. On Behalf Of: TONYA GEORGINE ELLIS, TODD ANDREW ELLIS
  24. Motion for Appointment of GAL MOTION TO APPOINT GUARDIAN AD LITEM. On Behalf Of: TONYA GEORGINE ELLIS, TODD ANDREW ELLIS
  25. Motion to Transfer MOTION TO TRANSFER. On Behalf Of: TONYA GEORGINE ELLIS, TODD ANDREW ELLIS
  26. Proposed Parenting Plan Filed PROPOSED PARENTING PLAN. On Behalf Of: TONYA GEORGINE ELLIS, TODD ANDREW ELLIS
  27. ubpoena Served SERVED ON STEVEN WILLIAMS 1/13/25
  28. otice of Service SUBPOENA SERVED; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JESSICA ANDREA MIKALE
  29. otc Change of Address Filed CHANGE OF ADDRESS FOR RESPONDENT; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JESSICA ANDREA MIKALE
  30. rder GRANTING ORAL MOTION OF PETITIONERS, COPIES OF DRUG TEST RESULTS IN THE POSSESSION OF CHILDREN'S DIVISION ARE ORDERED TO BE RELEASED TO PETITIONER'S ATTORNEY AS REQUESTED BY SUBPOENA - SO ORDERED: C. WESLEY YATES III, ASSOCIATE JUDGE DIV. FIFTEEN
  31. earing Held Associated Entries: 12/17/2024 - Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 12/18/2024; 1:00 PM; CARL WESLEY YATES III ; Jefferson
  32. otion Granted/Sustained MOTION TO WITHDRAW GRANTEDSO ORDERED: C. WESLEY YATES III, ASSOCIATE JUDGE DIV. FIFTEEN
  33. earing Scheduled Associated Entries: 12/18/2024 - Hearing Held Scheduled For: 12/18/2024; 1:00 PM; CARL WESLEY YATES III ; Jefferson
  34. RIFS/Unredacted Document SUBPOENA SERVED; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Service (notice) filed on 12/16/2024. Filed By: JESSICA ANDREA MIKALE Associated Entries: 12/16/2024 - Notice of Service +
  35. otice of Service SUBPOENA SERVED REDACTED; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JESSICA ANDREA MIKALE Associated Entries: 12/16/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  36. ubpoena Served SUBPOENA SERVED; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JESSICA ANDREA MIKALE
  37. RIFS/Unredacted Document SUBPOENA SERVED; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Service (notice) filed on 12/13/2024. Filed By: JESSICA ANDREA MIKALE Associated Entries: 12/13/2024 - Subpoena Served +
  38. ubpoena Served SUBPOENA SERVED REDACTED; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JESSICA ANDREA MIKALE Associated Entries: 12/13/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  39. otc Change of Address Filed CHANGE OF ADDRESS FOR RESPONDENT; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JESSICA ANDREA MIKALE
  40. otice of Hearing Filed NOTICE OF HEARING; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. SENT TO JUDGE FOR REVIEW 12/12/24. Filed By: JESSICA ANDREA MIKALE
  41. rder GRANTING ORAL MOTION OF PETITIONERS, COPIES OF DRUG TEST RESULTS IN THE POSSESSION OF CHILDREN'S DIVISION ARE ORDERED TO BE RELEASED TO PETITIONER'S ATTORNEY AS REQUESTED BY SUBPOENA - SO ORDERED: C. WESLEY YATES III, ASSOCIATE JUDGE DIV. FIFTEEN
  42. equest for Notc of Hrg Filed Notice; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. SENT TO CLERK FOR SCHEDULING. Filed By: JACQUELYN SUZANNE GONZ On Behalf Of: ALYSSA CATHERINE RENFROW
  43. ithdrawal of Attorney Filed Motion to Withdraw; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JACQUELYN SUZANNE GONZ On Behalf Of: ALYSSA CATHERINE RENFROW
  44. otion Granted/Sustained MOTION TO WITHDRAW GRANTEDSO ORDERED: C. WESLEY YATES III, ASSOCIATE JUDGE DIV. FIFTEEN
  45. ubpoena Served SUBPOENA SERVED TO LAUREN ROBINSON; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JESSICA ANDREA MIKALE
  46. ubpoena Served SUBPOENA SERVED TO JENNIFER DRAKE; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JESSICA ANDREA MIKALE
  47. RIFS/Unredacted Document SUBPOENA SERVED; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Service (notice) filed on 12/16/2024. Filed By: JESSICA ANDREA MIKALE Associated Entries: 12/16/2024 - Notice of Service +
  48. otice NOTICE OF TRIAL DATE SENT TO RESPONDENT DONALD JOHNSON
  49. ubpoena Served SUBPOENA SERVED; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JESSICA ANDREA MIKALE
  50. otice of Service SERVICE RETURN SERVED TO RESPONDENT DONALD WAYNE JOHNSON III; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JESSICA ANDREA MIKALE
  51. ummons Personally Served Document ID - 24-SM32-342; Served To - DONALD III JOHNSON; Served Date - 10/23/2024; Served Time - 12:34:00; Service Type - SD; Reason Description - SERV; Service Text -
  52. ubpoena Served SUBPOENA SERVED REDACTED; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JESSICA ANDREA MIKALE Associated Entries: 12/13/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  53. arent Education Complete Filing Memorandum; Certificate of Completion for Compass Healths Supportive Parents Class; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JACQUELYN SUZANNE GONZ On Behalf Of: ALYSSA CATHERINE RENFROW
  54. otice of Hearing Filed NOTICE OF HEARING; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. SENT TO JUDGE FOR REVIEW 12/12/24. Filed By: JESSICA ANDREA MIKALE
  55. rder ORDER TO SCHEDULE COURT TRIAL
  56. ourt Trial Scheduled Associated Entries: 01/29/2025 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled Scheduled For: 01/30/2025; 9:00 AM; CARL WESLEY YATES III ; Jefferson
  57. ourt Trial Scheduled Associated Entries: 01/29/2025 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled Scheduled For: 01/29/2025; 9:00 AM; CARL WESLEY YATES III ; Jefferson
  58. udge/Clerk - Note ON COURTS OWN MOTION, HEARING CANCELLED DUE TO SCHEDULING CONFLICT. PARTIES TO CHOOSE A NEW MUTALLY AGREED UPON DATE TO RESCHEUDLE TRIAL.
  59. earing/Trial Cancelled Associated Entries: 09/11/2024 - Court Trial Scheduled Scheduled For: 12/02/2024; 9:00 AM; CARL WESLEY YATES III ; Jefferson
  60. earing/Trial Cancelled Associated Entries: 06/04/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 06/04/2024 - Motion Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 09/11/2024; 1:00 PM; CARL WESLEY YATES III ; Jefferson
  61. lias Summons Issued Document ID: 24-SM32-342, for JOHNSON, DONALD III
  62. otice of Service SERVICE RETURN SERVED TO RESPONDENT DONALD WAYNE JOHNSON III; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JESSICA ANDREA MIKALE
  63. lias Summons Requested REQUEST FOR ALIAS SUMMONS; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JESSICA ANDREA MIKALE
  64. ourt Trial Scheduled Associated Entries: 10/11/2024 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled Scheduled For: 12/02/2024; 9:00 AM; CARL WESLEY YATES III ; Jefferson
  65. rder for Continuance OVER OBJECTION OF PETITIONERS FOR GOOD CAUSE TRIAL RESET TO DECEMBER 2, 2024SO ORDERED: C. WESLEY YATES III, ASSOCIATE JUDGE DIV. FIFTEEN
  66. rder ORDER TO SCHEDULE COURT TRIAL
  67. nswer Filed Respondent, Alyssa Renfrows Answer to Pettioners Statement of Uncontroverted Material Facts in Support of Petitioners Motion for Partial Summary Judgment; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JACQUELYN SUZANNE GONZ On Behalf Of: ALYSSA CATHERINE RENFROW
  68. nswer Filed Respondent, Alyssa Renfrows Answer to Petitioners Motion for Partial Summary Judgment; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JACQUELYN SUZANNE GONZ On Behalf Of: ALYSSA CATHERINE RENFROW
  69. otion for Continuance Request for Continuance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JACQUELYN SUZANNE GONZ On Behalf Of: ALYSSA CATHERINE RENFROW
  70. earing/Trial Cancelled Associated Entries: 09/11/2024 - Court Trial Scheduled Scheduled For: 12/02/2024; 9:00 AM; CARL WESLEY YATES III ; Jefferson
  71. otice of Hearing Filed NOTICE OF HEARING; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JESSICA ANDREA MIKALE
  72. otion to Shorten Time MOTION TO SHORTEN TIME; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JESSICA ANDREA MIKALE
  73. RIFS/Unredacted Document PETITIONERS MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT OF PETITIONERS MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Memorandum of Law in Support Of filed on 08/23/2024. Filed By: JESSICA ANDREA MIKALE Associated Entries: 08/23/2024 - Memo of Law in Suppt of Filed +
  74. emo of Law in Suppt of Filed PETITIONERS MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT OF PETITIONERS MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT REDACTED; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JESSICA ANDREA MIKALE Associated Entries: 08/23/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  75. RIFS/Unredacted Document PETITIONERS STATEMENT OF UNCONTROVERTED MATERIAL FACTS IN SUPPORT OF PETITIONERS MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT; EXHIBIT LIST; EXHIBIT 1; EXHIBIT 2; EXHIBIT 3; EXHIBIT 4; EXHIBIT 5; EXHIBIT 6; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Memorandum of Law in Support Of filed on 08/23/2024. Filed By: JESSICA ANDREA MIKALE Associated Entries: 08/23/2024 - Memo of Law in Suppt of Filed +
  76. emo of Law in Suppt of Filed PETITIONERS STATEMENT OF UNCONTROVERTED MATERIAL FACTS IN SUPPORT OF PETITIONERS MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT REDACTED; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JESSICA ANDREA MIKALE Associated Entries: 08/23/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  77. RIFS/Unredacted Document MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Motion (other) filed on 08/23/2024. Filed By: JESSICA ANDREA MIKALE Associated Entries: 08/23/2024 - Motion Filed +
  78. otion Filed MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT REDACTED; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JESSICA ANDREA MIKALE Associated Entries: 08/23/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  79. ummons Returned Non-Est Document ID - 24-SMOS-26; Served To - DONALD III JOHNSON; Served Date - 07/31/2024; Served Time - 15:36:39; Service Type - SP; Reason Description - NEST; Service Text -
  80. otice of Service NON EST SERVICE RETURN FOR RESPONDENT JOHNSON; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JESSICA ANDREA MIKALE
  81. otion Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 09/16/2024 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled Scheduled For: 09/11/2024; 1:00 PM; CARL WESLEY YATES III ; Jefferson
  82. earing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 05/23/2024 - Motion Hearing Scheduled + Associated Entries: 09/16/2024 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled Hearing Continued From: 06/04/2024; 1:30 PM Motion Hearing
  83. otice of Hearing Filed NOTICE OF HEARING; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JESSICA ANDREA MIKALE
  84. otice of Court Hearing Sent
  85. otion Hearing Scheduled ALL PENDING MOTIONS Associated Entries: 06/04/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 06/04/2024; 1:30 PM; CARL WESLEY YATES III ; Jefferson
  86. rder for Continuance CONTINUANCE GRANTED BY CONSENT. SO ORDERED: C. WESLEY YATES III, ASSOCIATE JUDGE DIV. FIFTEEN Associated Entries: 05/22/2024 - Motion for Continuance +
  87. RIFS/Unredacted Document PETITIONERS STATEMENT OF UNCONTROVERTED MATERIAL FACTS IN SUPPORT OF PETITIONERS MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT; EXHIBIT LIST; EXHIBIT 1; EXHIBIT 2; EXHIBIT 3; EXHIBIT 4; EXHIBIT 5; EXHIBIT 6; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Memorandum of Law in Support Of filed on 08/23/2024. Filed By: JESSICA ANDREA MIKALE Associated Entries: 08/23/2024 - Memo of Law in Suppt of Filed +
  88. otion for Continuance FIRST AMENDED MOTION TO CONTINUE BY CONSENT; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. SENT TO JUDGE Filed By: JESSICA ANDREA MIKALE Associated Entries: 05/23/2024 - Order for Continuance +
  89. otion for Continuance MOTION TO CONTINUE BY CONSENT; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. SENT TO JUDGE Filed By: JESSICA ANDREA MIKALE
  90. otion Filed MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT REDACTED; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JESSICA ANDREA MIKALE Associated Entries: 08/23/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  91. otion to Dismiss Motion to Dismiss Petitioners Petition for Third Party Custody and Declaration of Non-Parternity; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. REVIEWED BY J15 Filed By: JACQUELYN SUZANNE GONZ On Behalf Of: ALYSSA CATHERINE RENFROW
  92. ummons Returned Non-Est Document ID - 24-SMOS-26; Served To - DONALD III JOHNSON; Served Date - 07/31/2024; Served Time - 15:36:39; Service Type - SP; Reason Description - NEST; Service Text -
  93. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JACQUELYN SUZANNE GONZ On Behalf Of: ALYSSA CATHERINE RENFROW
  94. rder Appointing GAL HEIDI SPAETH APPOINTED AS GAL. SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE
  95. udge Assigned TRANSFERRED TO DIVISION 15 TO BE HEARD WITH RELATED CASES, SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE
  96. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SMOS-26, for JOHNSON, DONALD III
  97. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SM32-156, for RENFROW, ALYSSA CATHERINE
  98. iling Info Sheet eFiling
  99. otion Special Process Server REQUEST FOR SUMMONS AND APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL PROCESS SERVER. AARON STATEN-APPROVED On Behalf Of: TONYA GEORGINE ELLIS, TODD ANDREW ELLIS
  100. umm Req-Circuit Pers Serv REQUEST FOR SUMMONS. On Behalf Of: TONYA GEORGINE ELLIS, TODD ANDREW ELLIS
  101. otion for Appointment of GAL MOTION TO APPOINT GUARDIAN AD LITEM. On Behalf Of: TONYA GEORGINE ELLIS, TODD ANDREW ELLIS
  102. otion to Transfer MOTION TO TRANSFER. On Behalf Of: TONYA GEORGINE ELLIS, TODD ANDREW ELLIS
  103. roposed Parenting Plan Filed PROPOSED PARENTING PLAN. On Behalf Of: TONYA GEORGINE ELLIS, TODD ANDREW ELLIS
  104. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JACQUELYN SUZANNE GONZ On Behalf Of: ALYSSA CATHERINE RENFROW
  105. rder Appointing GAL HEIDI SPAETH APPOINTED AS GAL. SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE
  106. udge Assigned TRANSFERRED TO DIVISION 15 TO BE HEARD WITH RELATED CASES, SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE
  107. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SMOS-26, for JOHNSON, DONALD III
  108. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SM32-156, for RENFROW, ALYSSA CATHERINE
  109. iling Info Sheet eFiling
  110. otion Special Process Server REQUEST FOR SUMMONS AND APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL PROCESS SERVER. AARON STATEN-APPROVED On Behalf Of: TONYA GEORGINE ELLIS, TODD ANDREW ELLIS
  111. umm Req-Circuit Pers Serv REQUEST FOR SUMMONS. On Behalf Of: TONYA GEORGINE ELLIS, TODD ANDREW ELLIS
  112. otion for Appointment of GAL MOTION TO APPOINT GUARDIAN AD LITEM. On Behalf Of: TONYA GEORGINE ELLIS, TODD ANDREW ELLIS
  113. otion to Transfer MOTION TO TRANSFER. On Behalf Of: TONYA GEORGINE ELLIS, TODD ANDREW ELLIS
  114. roposed Parenting Plan Filed PROPOSED PARENTING PLAN. On Behalf Of: TONYA GEORGINE ELLIS, TODD ANDREW ELLIS

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