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Case Information

Filed 2024-04-18
Type Fc Pet For Child Custody/supp
Docket 203 entries
Disposition tried by court-civil

Parties

Plaintiff Matthews, Myles A|Gerich, Amy Lashay
Defendant Kositzke, Katie Lynn|Hughes, Michelle Leanne
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Judge

Hon. Melenbrink Victor Joseph

Jefferson County (MO)

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Docket Entries

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  2. Order for Change of Judge ASSIGNED TO DIV 5 SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE
  3. Judge Assigned
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  5. Hearing/Trial Cancelled Associated Entries: 06/13/2024 - Pre-trial Conference Scheduled Scheduled For: 07/30/2024; 10:00 AM; BRENDA STACEY; Jefferson
  6. Ord Transfer P/Judge for Assn SENT TO BACK UP PJ (DIV 5) FOR REASSIGNMENT
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  8. Order to Transfer SO ORDERED: BRENDA STACEY, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FOUR
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  10. Motion for Change of Judge Motion for Change of Judge; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: STEVEN DWIGHT HARDIN On Behalf Of: KATIE LYNN KOSITZKE
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  12. Certif Copies/Leg File Prepard CERT COPY OF ORDER SENT TO FSD.
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  14. Order - Denied DENIED DUE TO INSUFFICIENT PLEADINGS. D.E.N.I.E.D : C. WESLEY YATES III, ASSOCIATE JUDGE DIV. FIFTEEN
  15. Proposed Order Filed Proposed Order TRO; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: STEVEN DWIGHT HARDIN On Behalf Of: KATIE LYNN KOSITZKE
  16. CRIFS/Unredacted Document Motion for TRO Unredacted; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: STEVEN DWIGHT HARDIN On Behalf Of: KATIE LYNN KOSITZKE
  17. Mot for Temp Restraining Order Motion for TRO Redacted; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: STEVEN DWIGHT HARDIN On Behalf Of: KATIE LYNN KOSITZKE
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  19. Notice Notice to Decline Appointment as GAL; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: SARAH M BURTON-PARTNEY On Behalf Of: SARAH M BURTON-PARTNEY
  20. Pre-trial Conference Scheduled Associated Entries: 06/25/2024 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled Scheduled For: 07/30/2024; 10:00 AM; BRENDA STACEY; Jefferson
  21. Hearing/Trial Cancelled Associated Entries: 06/07/2024 - Motion Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 06/13/2024; 10:30 AM; BRENDA STACEY; Jefferson
  22. Order CAUSE CALLED ON PETITIONERS MOTION TO SET ASIDE AND PETITIONERS MOTION TO QUASH. PETITIONER APPEARS IN PERSON AND BY COUNSEL. RESPONDENT DOES NOT APPEAR IN PERSON, RESPONDENTS COUNSEL APPEARS BY PHONE. GAL APPEARS. SEE ORDER FOR ALL CONDITIONS SO ORDERED: BRENDA STACEY, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FOUR
  23. Entry of Appearance Filed Filed By: NICOLE BRIDGES FOLLMER
  24. Order BY CONSENT, SARAH PARTNEY IS APOINTED GAL SO ORDERED: BRENDA STACEY, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FOUR
  25. Order Appointing GAL Sarah Wilde appointed Guardian ad Litem. Cause remains set 7/30/24 at 10:00 am for Petitioner's Motion for Custody. SO ORDERED: BRENDA STACEY, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FOUR
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  27. Motion to Disqualify Petitioners Disqualification of Guardian ad Litem; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. REVIEWED JUDGE Filed By: AMY LASHAY GERVICH On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS
  28. Motion Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 06/13/2024 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled Scheduled For: 06/13/2024; 10:30 AM; BRENDA STACEY; Jefferson
  29. Hearing/Trial Cancelled Associated Entries: 05/24/2024 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Scheduled For: 08/05/2024; 9:30 AM; BRENDA STACEY; Jefferson
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  31. Order COMES NOW the court, upon review of Petitioner's Motions and Respondent's Answer/Counter Petition and orders as follows: 1. Petitioner's Motion to Set Aside is set for hearing on June 13, 2024 at 10:30 am. 2. Petitioner's Motion to Quash is set for hearing on June 13, 2024 at 10:30 am. 3. Respondent's Counter Petition alleges abuse and/or neglect and accordingly, Patrick Malone is appointed GAL for minor children herein. 4. Each party to deposit $750 directly to GAL. $500 shall be deposited within 30 days and $250 within 30 days thereafter ($750 total within 60 days). 5. Cause 24JE-PN00356 shall be set for hearing on June 13, 2024 at 10:30 am. RETURN ON FORM 15, NO APPEARANCE REQUIRED
  32. CRIFS/Unredacted Document Petitioners Unredacted Motion for a Temporary Custody Order; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Motion (other) filed on 06/06/2024. REVIEWED BY JUDGE Filed By: AMY LASHAY GERVICH On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS Associated Entries: 06/06/2024 - Motion Filed +
  33. Motion Filed Petitioners Redacted Motion for a Temporary Custody Order; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: AMY LASHAY GERVICH On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS Associated Entries: 06/06/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  34. Answer Filed Petitioners Answer to Respondents Counter-Petition for Child Custody and Child Support; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: AMY LASHAY GERVICH On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS
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  36. Motion to Quash Petitioners Motion to Quash Income Withholding Order and to Stay Enforcement Actions; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. REVIEWED BY JUDGE Filed By: AMY LASHAY GERVICH On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS
  37. Motion to Set Aside Petitioners Motion to Set Aside Order Dismissing Third-Party Respondent From This Case; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. REVIEWED BY JUDGE Filed By: AMY LASHAY GERVICH On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS
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  39. Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 06/07/2024 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled Scheduled For: 08/05/2024; 9:30 AM; BRENDA STACEY; Jefferson
  40. Hearing/Trial Cancelled Associated Entries: 04/23/2024 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Scheduled For: 08/01/2024; 10:00 AM; JULI HAND; Jefferson
  41. Hearing/Trial Cancelled Associated Entries: 04/23/2024 - Case Review Scheduled + Scheduled For: 06/24/2024; 8:00 AM; JULI HAND; Jefferson
  42. Order to Transfer CAUSE TRANSFERRED TO DIV4 SO ORDERED: BRENDA STACEY, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FOUR
  43. Judge Assigned
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  45. Income & Expense Stmnt Filed Statement of Income and Exspenses; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. On Behalf Of: KATIE LYNN KOSITZKE
  46. Proposed Parenting Plan Filed Proposed Parenting Plan; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. On Behalf Of: KATIE LYNN KOSITZKE
  47. Answer Filed Redacted Answer and Counter Petition; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. On Behalf Of: KATIE LYNN KOSITZKE
  48. CRIFS/Unredacted Document Unredacted Answer and Counter Petition; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. On Behalf Of: KATIE LYNN KOSITZKE
  49. Entry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance Respondent; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. On Behalf Of: KATIE LYNN KOSITZKE
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  51. Ord Transfer P/Judge for Assn SENT TO PRESIDING JUDGE'S FOLDER.
  52. Order for Change of Judge APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF JUDGE. SO ORDERED: JULI HAND, ASSOCIATE CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. ELEVEN
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  54. Motion for Change of Judge Petitioners Application for Change of Judge. Filed By: AMY LASHAY GERVICH On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS
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  56. Summons Personally Served Document ID - 24-SM32-158; Served To - MISSOURI DEPT. OF SOCIAL SERVICES, FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION; Served Date - 05/01/2024; Served Time - 11:25:00; Service Type - SD; Reason Description - SERV; Service Text -
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  58. Dismissed Document ID - 24-SM32-158; Served To - MISSOURI DEPT. OF SOCIAL SERVICES, FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION; Server - ; Served Date - 07-MAY-24; Served Time - 00:00:00; Service Type - Mail; Reason Description - Other; Service Text - PARTY WAS DISMISSED IN THIS CASE
  59. Order MOTION TO DISMISS FSD AS A PARTY. SO ORDERED: JULI HAND, ASSOCIATE CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. ELEVEN Associated Entries: 05/06/2024 - Motion to Dismiss +
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  61. Note to Clerk eFiling Filed By: NICOLE BRIDGES FOLLMER
  62. Motion to Dismiss Motion to Dismiss FSD as a Party; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: NICOLE BRIDGES FOLLMER Associated Entries: 05/07/2024 - Order +
  63. Entry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: NICOLE BRIDGES FOLLMER
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  65. Notice of Court Hearing Sent WITH WARNING SHEET AND FORM 15 TO RESPONDENT
  66. Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 05/24/2024 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled Scheduled For: 08/01/2024; 10:00 AM; JULI HAND; Jefferson
  67. Case Review Scheduled FORM 15 DUE DATE NO APPEARANCE NEEDED Associated Entries: 05/24/2024 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled Scheduled For: 06/24/2024; 8:00 AM; JULI HAND; Jefferson
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  69. Notice of Service Return of Service of Summons to Respondent. Filed By: AMY LASHAY GERVICH On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS
  70. Summons Personally Served Document ID - 24-SM32-157; Served To - KOSITZKE, KATE L; Served Date - 04/21/2024; Served Time - 21:09:00; Service Type - SP; Reason Description - SERV; Service Text -
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  72. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SM32-158, for MISSOURI DEPT. OF SOCIAL SERVICES, FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION
  73. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SM32-157, for KOSITZKE, KATIE LYNN
  74. Filing Info Sheet eFiling
  75. Confid Filing Info Sheet Filed Confidential Case Filing Information Sheet. On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS
  76. Motion Special Process Server Request for Appointment of Special Process Server. JOHN FREDERICK-APPROVED On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS
  77. Property Statement Filed Statement of Property. On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS
  78. Income & Expense Stmnt Filed Statement of Income and Expenses. On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS
  79. CRIFS/Unredacted Document Unredacted Petition for Child Custody and Child Support in associated to Family Court filed on 04/18/2024. On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS Associated Entries: 04/18/2024 - Pet Filed in Family Ct +
  80. earing Held Associated Entries: 10/23/2024 - Motion Hearing Scheduled + Scheduled For: 10/25/2024; 10:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  81. rder PRE TRIAL EXHIBIT EXCHANGE ORDER, SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE
  82. otion Hearing Scheduled WEBEX 146 323 9063 PASSWORD 23D5 Associated Entries: 10/25/2024 - Hearing Held Scheduled For: 10/25/2024; 10:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  83. ert Serv of Interrog Filed Petitioners Certificate of Service of Discovery to Respondent; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: AMY LASHAY GERVICH On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS
  84. RIFS/Unredacted Document Petitioners Unredacted Motion to Cite Respondent with Contempt of Court; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Contempt - Civil filed on 10/21/2024. Filed By: AMY LASHAY GERVICH On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS Associated Entries: 10/21/2024 - Motion for Civil Contempt +
  85. otion for Civil Contempt Petitioners Redacted Motion to Cite Respondent with Contempt of Court; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: AMY LASHAY GERVICH On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS Associated Entries: 10/21/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  86. rder to Pay GAL Fees parties to post an additional One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) each directly with the Guardian ad Litem as security for costs within thirty days of the date of this Order. SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE
  87. otion for Attorney's Fees GAL Motion for Security for Costs; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. SENT TO DIV Filed By: SARAH K WILDE On Behalf Of: SARAH K WILDE
  88. otice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: AMY LASHAY GERVICH On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS
  89. bjections Filed Petitioners Objection to Former GALs Motion for Additional Fees and Motion to Reconsider the Courts Order Granting Said Motion; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: AMY LASHAY GERVICH On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS
  90. ench Trial Scheduled Associated Entries: 12/06/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 12/06/2024; 9:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  91. re-trial Conference Scheduled Associated Entries: 11/14/2024 - Pre-Trial Conference Held Scheduled For: 11/14/2024; 9:30 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  92. ase Mgmt Conf Held Associated Entries: 09/11/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 10/04/2024 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Scheduled For: 10/08/2024; 10:30 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  93. rder CAUSE CALLED FOR HEARING. PRE TRIAL 11-14-24 AT 9:30 A.M. IN PERSON. TRIAL 12-06-24 AT 9 A.M. IN PERSON. SEE ORDERS, SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE
  94. rder CAUSE CALLED FOR HEARING. PRE TRIAL 11-14-24 AT 9:30 A.M. IN PERSON. TRIAL 12-06-24 AT 9 A.M. IN PERSON. SEE ORDERS, SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE
  95. otice Petitioners Notice of Intent to Use Business Records U Dance Studios; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: AMY LASHAY GERVICH On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS
  96. udgment for GAL SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE
  97. otice Petitioners Notice of Intent to Use Business Records Data Mortgage Inc-Essex Mortgage; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: AMY LASHAY GERVICH On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS
  98. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 10/08/2024 - Case Mgmt Conf Held Scheduled For: 10/08/2024; 10:30 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  99. otice to Take Deposition Petitioners Notice to Take Deposition Rise Martial Arts; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: AMY LASHAY GERVICH On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS
  100. otice Petitioners Notice of Intent to Use Business Records UMB Bank, N.A.; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: AMY LASHAY GERVICH On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS
  101. otice Petitioners Notice of Intent to Use Business Records St. Louis Spirits Gymnastic Club; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: AMY LASHAY GERVICH On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS
  102. otion Filed Petitioners Motion for Respondent to Pay Fees Owed to Former GAL; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: AMY LASHAY GERVICH On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS
  103. otion Filed Motion for Judgment as to GAL fees owed to Former GAL; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. SENT TO JUDGE FOR REVIEW.
  104. otice to Take Deposition Petitioners Notice to Take Deposition and Subpoena to UMB Bank; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: AMY LASHAY GERVICH On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS
  105. otice to Take Deposition Petitioners Notice to Take Deposition and Subpoena to U Dance Studio; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: AMY LASHAY GERVICH On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS
  106. otice to Take Deposition Petitioners Notice to Take Deposition and Subpoena to St. Louis Spirit Gymnastics Club; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: AMY LASHAY GERVICH On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS
  107. otice to Take Deposition Petitioners Notice to Take Deposition and Subpoena to Essex Mortgage; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: AMY LASHAY GERVICH On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS
  108. earing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 08/13/2024 - Motion Hearing Scheduled + Associated Entries: 10/08/2024 - Case Mgmt Conf Held Hearing Continued From: 09/11/2024; 11:00 AM Motion Hearing
  109. udge/Clerk - Note 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.
  110. RIFS/Unredacted Document Return of Service - AB; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MICHELLE LEANNE HUGHES
  111. ubpoena Served Return of Service - AB - Redacted; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MICHELLE LEANNE HUGHES
  112. atisfaction of Judgment Filed GAL Satisfaction of Judgment - Petitioner; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: SARAH K WILDE On Behalf Of: SARAH K WILDE
  113. RIFS/Unredacted Document Notice of Intent to Use Business Records and Certificate of Mailing of Copies to Attorney of Record; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MICHELLE LEANNE HUGHES On Behalf Of: KATIE LYNN KOSITZKE
  114. otice Notice of Intent to Use Business Records and Certificate of Mailing of Copies to Attorney of Record Redacted; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MICHELLE LEANNE HUGHES On Behalf Of: KATIE LYNN KOSITZKE
  115. earing/Trial Cancelled NO ACTION Associated Entries: 07/22/2024 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled + Scheduled For: 08/30/2024; 9:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  116. otice to Take Deposition Notice to Take Deposition - AB; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MICHELLE LEANNE HUGHES On Behalf Of: KATIE LYNN KOSITZKE
  117. RIFS/Unredacted Document Notice of Intent to Use Business Records and Certificate of Mailing of Copies to Attorney of Record; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MICHELLE LEANNE HUGHES On Behalf Of: KATIE LYNN KOSITZKE
  118. otice Notice of Intent to Use Business Records and Certificate of Mailing of Copies to Attorney of Record Redacted; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MICHELLE LEANNE HUGHES On Behalf Of: KATIE LYNN KOSITZKE
  119. otion Hearing Scheduled 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: 09/11/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 09/11/2024; 11:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  120. otion Hearing Held Associated Entries: 08/01/2024 - Motion Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 08/13/2024; 11:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  121. rder SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS, SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE
  122. otion for Continuance Redacted Motion to Continue; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. REVIEWED BY JUDGE, 08-13-24 Filed By: MICHELLE LEANNE HUGHES On Behalf Of: KATIE LYNN KOSITZKE
  123. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIFS Motion to Continue; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MICHELLE LEANNE HUGHES On Behalf Of: KATIE LYNN KOSITZKE
  124. otice of Hearing Filed Petitioners Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: AMY LASHAY GERVICH On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS
  125. otion Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 08/13/2024 - Motion Hearing Held Scheduled For: 08/13/2024; 11:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  126. RIFS/Unredacted Document Motion and Affidavit for Temporary Child Support Pendente Lite; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. REVIEWED Filed By: MICHELLE LEANNE HUGHES On Behalf Of: KATIE LYNN KOSITZKE
  127. otion Filed Motion and Affidavit for Temporary Child Support Pendente Lite - Redacted; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MICHELLE LEANNE HUGHES On Behalf Of: KATIE LYNN KOSITZKE
  128. onfid Filing Info Sheet Filed Notice of Intent to use Business Records and Certificate of Mailing of Copies to Attorney of Record; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MICHELLE LEANNE HUGHES On Behalf Of: KATIE LYNN KOSITZKE
  129. otice Notice of Intent to Use Business Records and Certificate of Mailing of Copies to Attorney of Record - Redacted; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MICHELLE LEANNE HUGHES On Behalf Of: KATIE LYNN KOSITZKE
  130. equest for Records Filed Request for CS payment history; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. ASSIGNED TO CS DIVISION ON 7/31/24 Filed By: MICHELLE LEANNE HUGHES On Behalf Of: KATIE LYNN KOSITZKE
  131. onfid Filing Info Sheet Filed Return of Service - DE; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MICHELLE LEANNE HUGHES On Behalf Of: KATIE LYNN KOSITZKE
  132. ubpoena Served Return of Service - DE - Redacted; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MICHELLE LEANNE HUGHES On Behalf Of: KATIE LYNN KOSITZKE
  133. onfid Filing Info Sheet Filed Return of Service - CB; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MICHELLE LEANNE HUGHES On Behalf Of: KATIE LYNN KOSITZKE
  134. ubpoena Served Return of Service -CB - Redacted; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MICHELLE LEANNE HUGHES On Behalf Of: KATIE LYNN KOSITZKE
  135. rder to Pay GAL Fees ORDER TO PAY GAL FEES. EACH PARTY TO PAY $750.00 DIRECTLY TO THE GAL WITHIN 30 DAYS. SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE
  136. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled 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: 08/30/2024 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled + Scheduled For: 08/30/2024; 9:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  137. rder CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE SETTING ORDER VIA WEBEX 08-30-24 AT 9 A.M. SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE
  138. otion for Attorney's Fees GAL Motion for Fees; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: SARAH K WILDE On Behalf Of: SARAH K WILDE
  139. ntry of Appearance Filed GAL Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: SARAH K WILDE On Behalf Of: SARAH K WILDE
  140. otice to Take Deposition Notice to Take Deposition - DE; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MICHELLE LEANNE HUGHES On Behalf Of: KATIE LYNN KOSITZKE
  141. otice to Take Deposition Notice to Take Deposition - CB; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MICHELLE LEANNE HUGHES On Behalf Of: KATIE LYNN KOSITZKE
  142. otion for Sub of Counsel Substitution of Counsel; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MICHELLE LEANNE HUGHES On Behalf Of: KATIE LYNN KOSITZKE
  143. udge/Clerk - Note ASSIGNED TO DIV CLERK FOR REVIEW/SCHEDULING
  144. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MICHELLE LEANNE HUGHES On Behalf Of: KATIE LYNN KOSITZKE
  145. rder for Change of Judge ASSIGNED TO DIV 5 SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE
  146. udge Assigned
  147. earing/Trial Cancelled Associated Entries: 06/13/2024 - Pre-trial Conference Scheduled Scheduled For: 07/30/2024; 10:00 AM; BRENDA STACEY; Jefferson
  148. rd Transfer P/Judge for Assn SENT TO BACK UP PJ (DIV 5) FOR REASSIGNMENT
  149. rder to Transfer SO ORDERED: BRENDA STACEY, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FOUR
  150. otion for Change of Judge Motion for Change of Judge; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: STEVEN DWIGHT HARDIN On Behalf Of: KATIE LYNN KOSITZKE
  151. ertif Copies/Leg File Prepard CERT COPY OF ORDER SENT TO FSD.
  152. rder - Denied DENIED DUE TO INSUFFICIENT PLEADINGS. D.E.N.I.E.D : C. WESLEY YATES III, ASSOCIATE JUDGE DIV. FIFTEEN
  153. roposed Order Filed Proposed Order TRO; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: STEVEN DWIGHT HARDIN On Behalf Of: KATIE LYNN KOSITZKE
  154. RIFS/Unredacted Document Motion for TRO Unredacted; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: STEVEN DWIGHT HARDIN On Behalf Of: KATIE LYNN KOSITZKE
  155. ot for Temp Restraining Order Motion for TRO Redacted; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: STEVEN DWIGHT HARDIN On Behalf Of: KATIE LYNN KOSITZKE
  156. otice Notice to Decline Appointment as GAL; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: SARAH M BURTON-PARTNEY On Behalf Of: SARAH M BURTON-PARTNEY
  157. re-trial Conference Scheduled Associated Entries: 06/25/2024 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled Scheduled For: 07/30/2024; 10:00 AM; BRENDA STACEY; Jefferson
  158. earing/Trial Cancelled Associated Entries: 06/07/2024 - Motion Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 06/13/2024; 10:30 AM; BRENDA STACEY; Jefferson
  159. rder CAUSE CALLED ON PETITIONERS MOTION TO SET ASIDE AND PETITIONERS MOTION TO QUASH. PETITIONER APPEARS IN PERSON AND BY COUNSEL. RESPONDENT DOES NOT APPEAR IN PERSON, RESPONDENTS COUNSEL APPEARS BY PHONE. GAL APPEARS. SEE ORDER FOR ALL CONDITIONS SO ORDERED: BRENDA STACEY, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FOUR
  160. ntry of Appearance Filed Filed By: NICOLE BRIDGES FOLLMER
  161. rder BY CONSENT, SARAH PARTNEY IS APPOINTED GAL SO ORDERED: BRENDA STACEY, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FOUR
  162. rder Appointing GAL Sarah Wilde appointed Guardian ad Litem. Cause remains set 7/30/24 at 10:00 am for Petitioner's Motion for Custody. SO ORDERED: BRENDA STACEY, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FOUR
  163. otion to Disqualify Petitioners Disqualification of Guardian ad Litem; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. REVIEWED JUDGE Filed By: AMY LASHAY GERVICH On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS
  164. otion Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 06/13/2024 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled Scheduled For: 06/13/2024; 10:30 AM; BRENDA STACEY; Jefferson
  165. earing/Trial Cancelled Associated Entries: 05/24/2024 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Scheduled For: 08/05/2024; 9:30 AM; BRENDA STACEY; Jefferson
  166. rder COMES NOW the court, upon review of Petitioner's Motions and Respondent's Answer/Counter Petition and orders as follows: 1. Petitioner's Motion to Set Aside is set for hearing on June 13, 2024 at 10:30 am. 2. Petitioner's Motion to Quash is set for hearing on June 13, 2024 at 10:30 am. 3. Respondent's Counter Petition alleges abuse and/or neglect and accordingly, Patrick Malone is appointed GAL for minor children herein. 4. Each party to deposit $750 directly to GAL. $500 shall be deposited within 30 days and $250 within 30 days thereafter ($750 total within 60 days). 5. Cause 24JE-PN00356 shall be set for hearing on June 13, 2024 at 10:30 am. RETURN ON FORM 15, NO APPEARANCE REQUIRED
  167. RIFS/Unredacted Document Petitioners Unredacted Motion for a Temporary Custody Order; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Motion (other) filed on 06/06/2024. REVIEWED BY JUDGE Filed By: AMY LASHAY GERVICH On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS Associated Entries: 06/06/2024 - Motion Filed +
  168. otion Filed Petitioners Redacted Motion for a Temporary Custody Order; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: AMY LASHAY GERVICH On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS Associated Entries: 06/06/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  169. nswer Filed Petitioners Answer to Respondents Counter-Petition for Child Custody and Child Support; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: AMY LASHAY GERVICH On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS
  170. otion to Quash Petitioners Motion to Quash Income Withholding Order and to Stay Enforcement Actions; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. REVIEWED BY JUDGE Filed By: AMY LASHAY GERVICH On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS
  171. otion to Set Aside Petitioners Motion to Set Aside Order Dismissing Third-Party Respondent From This Case; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. REVIEWED BY JUDGE Filed By: AMY LASHAY GERVICH On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS
  172. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 06/07/2024 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled Scheduled For: 08/05/2024; 9:30 AM; BRENDA STACEY; Jefferson
  173. earing/Trial Cancelled Associated Entries: 04/23/2024 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled Scheduled For: 08/01/2024; 10:00 AM; JULI HAND; Jefferson
  174. earing/Trial Cancelled Associated Entries: 04/23/2024 - Case Review Scheduled + Scheduled For: 06/24/2024; 8:00 AM; JULI HAND; Jefferson
  175. rder to Transfer CAUSE TRANSFERRED TO DIV4 SO ORDERED: BRENDA STACEY, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FOUR
  176. udge Assigned
  177. ncome & Expense Stmnt Filed Statement of Income and Exspenses; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. On Behalf Of: KATIE LYNN KOSITZKE
  178. roposed Parenting Plan Filed Proposed Parenting Plan; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. On Behalf Of: KATIE LYNN KOSITZKE
  179. nswer Filed Redacted Answer and Counter Petition; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. On Behalf Of: KATIE LYNN KOSITZKE
  180. RIFS/Unredacted Document Unredacted Answer and Counter Petition; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. On Behalf Of: KATIE LYNN KOSITZKE
  181. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance Respondent; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. On Behalf Of: KATIE LYNN KOSITZKE
  182. rd Transfer P/Judge for Assn SENT TO PRESIDING JUDGE'S FOLDER.
  183. rder for Change of Judge APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF JUDGE. SO ORDERED: JULI HAND, ASSOCIATE CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. ELEVEN
  184. otion for Change of Judge Petitioners Application for Change of Judge. Filed By: AMY LASHAY GERVICH On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS
  185. ummons Personally Served Document ID - 24-SM32-158; Served To - MISSOURI DEPT. OF SOCIAL SERVICES, FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION; Served Date - 05/01/2024; Served Time - 11:25:00; Service Type - SD; Reason Description - SERV; Service Text -
  186. ismissed Document ID - 24-SM32-158; Served To - MISSOURI DEPT. OF SOCIAL SERVICES, FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION; Server - ; Served Date - 07-MAY-24; Served Time - 00:00:00; Service Type - Mail; Reason Description - Other; Service Text - PARTY WAS DISMISSED IN THIS CASE
  187. rder MOTION TO DISMISS FSD AS A PARTY. SO ORDERED: JULI HAND, ASSOCIATE CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. ELEVEN Associated Entries: 05/06/2024 - Motion to Dismiss +
  188. ote to Clerk eFiling Filed By: NICOLE BRIDGES FOLLMER
  189. otion to Dismiss Motion to Dismiss FSD as a Party; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: NICOLE BRIDGES FOLLMER Associated Entries: 05/07/2024 - Order +
  190. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: NICOLE BRIDGES FOLLMER
  191. otice of Court Hearing Sent WITH WARNING SHEET AND FORM 15 TO RESPONDENT
  192. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled Associated Entries: 05/24/2024 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled Scheduled For: 08/01/2024; 10:00 AM; JULI HAND; Jefferson
  193. ase Review Scheduled FORM 15 DUE DATE NO APPEARANCE NEEDED Associated Entries: 05/24/2024 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled Scheduled For: 06/24/2024; 8:00 AM; JULI HAND; Jefferson
  194. otice of Service Return of Service of Summons to Respondent. Filed By: AMY LASHAY GERVICH On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS
  195. ummons Personally Served Document ID - 24-SM32-157; Served To - KOSITZKE, KATE L; Served Date - 04/21/2024; Served Time - 21:09:00; Service Type - SP; Reason Description - SERV; Service Text -
  196. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SM32-158, for MISSOURI DEPT. OF SOCIAL SERVICES, FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION
  197. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SM32-157, for KOSITZKE, KATIE LYNN
  198. iling Info Sheet eFiling
  199. onfid Filing Info Sheet Filed Confidential Case Filing Information Sheet. On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS
  200. otion Special Process Server Request for Appointment of Special Process Server. JOHN FREDERICK-APPROVED On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS
  201. roperty Statement Filed Statement of Property. On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS
  202. ncome & Expense Stmnt Filed Statement of Income and Expenses. On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS
  203. RIFS/Unredacted Document Unredacted Petition for Child Custody and Child Support in associated to Family Court filed on 04/18/2024. On Behalf Of: MYLES A MATTHEWS Associated Entries: 04/18/2024 - Pet Filed in Family Ct +

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