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Missouri Unified County

Missouri

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Case Information

Filed 2024-07-24
Type Fc Pet For Child Custody/supp
Docket 73 entries
Disposition disposed

Parties

Plaintiff Wohlers, Ryleigh Joy|Buchholz, Kourtney
Defendant Brown, Anthony
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Judge

Hon. Melenbrink Victor Joseph

Jefferson County (MO)

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Docket Entries

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  2. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SM32-280, for BROWN, ANTHONY
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  4. Filing Info Sheet eFiling
  5. Confid Filing Info Sheet Filed Conf. Case Filing Sheet. On Behalf Of: RYLEIGH JOY WOHLERS
  6. Summ Req-Circuit Pers Serv Request for Summons. On Behalf Of: RYLEIGH JOY WOHLERS
  7. Proposed Order Filed PROPOSED Order Appointing Next Friend. On Behalf Of: RYLEIGH JOY WOHLERS
  8. Motion to Appoint Next Friend Petition for appointment of Next Friend. On Behalf Of: RYLEIGH JOY WOHLERS
  9. earing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 01/03/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 01/03/2025 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled + Associated Entries: 03/11/2025 - Case Mgmt Conf Held Hearing Continued From: 02/14/2025; 9:00 AM Case Management Conference
  10. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled IN PERSON Associated Entries: 03/11/2025 - Case Mgmt Conf Held Scheduled For: 03/11/2025; 9:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  12. rder to Pay GAL Fees Each party to deposit an additional $1500. $750 by 2/13/2025, and $750 by 3/13/2025. SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE
  14. otion for Sub of Counsel SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MATT S STONE
  16. otion for Attorney's Fees Motion to Secure Fees; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. SENT TO JUDGE ON 01/17/25. Filed By: NATALIE DIANNE PIGG
  18. earing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 11/25/2024 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled + Associated Entries: 02/14/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Hearing Continued From: 01/03/2025; 9:00 AM Case Management Conference
  19. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled WEBEX 146 323 9063 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: 02/14/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 02/14/2025; 9:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  21. rder for Pendente Lite JUDGMENT AND ORDER PDL, See order for details. SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE
  22. 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: 01/03/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 01/03/2025; 9:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  23. re-Trial Conference Held Associated Entries: 10/18/2024 - Pre-trial Conference Scheduled + Scheduled For: 11/25/2024; 1:00 PM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  24. atisfaction of Judgment Filed Satisfaction Of Judgment - Respondent; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: NATALIE DIANNE PIGG
  25. rder to Pay GAL Fees PARTIES TO DEPOSIT WITH THE COURT THE SUM OF $750.00 TO COVER THE COSTS INCURRED BY THE GAL, AND FOR SUCH ADDITIONAL ORDERS AS THE COURT MAY DEEM JUST AND PROPER UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE
  26. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled IN PERSON - ATTY ONLY Associated Entries: 05/05/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 05/05/2025; 2:00 PM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  27. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance and Motion to Secure Fees; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. SENT TO JUDGE Filed By: NATALIE DIANNE PIGG On Behalf Of: ANTHONY BROWN
  29. rder Appointing GAL NATALIE PIGG APPOINTED AS GAL. SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE
  30. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled IN PERSON Associated Entries: 03/11/2025 - Case Mgmt Conf Held Scheduled For: 03/11/2025; 9:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  31. ncome & Expense Stmnt Filed Statement of Income; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KOURTNEY BUCHHOLZ On Behalf Of: RYLEIGH JOY WOHLERS
  32. rder to Pay GAL Fees Each party to deposit an additional $1500. $750 by 2/13/2025, and $750 by 3/13/2025. SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE
  33. roposed Order Filed Consent PROPOSED Order to Appoint GAL; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. SENT TO JUDGE Filed By: KOURTNEY BUCHHOLZ On Behalf Of: RYLEIGH JOY WOHLERS
  34. otion for Sub of Counsel SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: MATT S STONE
  35. re-trial Conference Scheduled IN PERSON Associated Entries: 11/25/2024 - Pre-Trial Conference Held Scheduled For: 11/25/2024; 1:00 PM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  36. ase Mgmt Conf Held Associated Entries: 09/11/2024 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled + Scheduled For: 10/18/2024; 9:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; 11; Jefferson
  37. otice Due to a computer malfunction, the Oct. 18, 2024 docket notes were deleted/lost. Please email the division five clerk at [email protected] with any hearings that need scheduled (hearing type, date, time), as well as any other orders of the Court. The court apologizes for any inconvenience.
  38. earing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 11/25/2024 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled + Associated Entries: 02/14/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Hearing Continued From: 01/03/2025; 9:00 AM Case Management Conference
  39. arent Education Complete PARENT EDUCATION COMPLETE- RESPONDENT
  40. 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: 10/18/2024 - Case Mgmt Conf Held Scheduled For: 10/18/2024; 9:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; 11; Jefferson
  41. 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: 01/03/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 01/03/2025; 9:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  42. rder CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE SETTING ORDER VIA WEBEX 10-18-24 AT 9 A.M. SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE
  43. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIFS Filing Sheet; Respondents Answer to Petition for Child Custody and Support; Counter Petition for Determination of Paternity; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Petition (other) filed on 09/05/2024. Filed By: JOHN STEPHEN APPELBAUM On Behalf Of: ANTHONY BROWN Associated Entries: 09/05/2024 - Counterclaim\Petition Filed +
  44. ounterclaim\Petition Filed Counter Petition for Determination of Paternity; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOHN STEPHEN APPELBAUM On Behalf Of: ANTHONY BROWN Associated Entries: 09/05/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  45. nswer Filed Respondents Answer to Petition for Paternity, Child Custody, Visitation and Support; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOHN STEPHEN APPELBAUM On Behalf Of: ANTHONY BROWN
  46. ncome & Expense Stmnt Filed Statement of Income and Expenses; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOHN STEPHEN APPELBAUM On Behalf Of: ANTHONY BROWN
  47. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOHN STEPHEN APPELBAUM On Behalf Of: ANTHONY BROWN
  48. udge/Clerk - Note ASSIGNED TO DIVISION CLERK FOR SCHEDULING
  49. otice of Service Process Servers Return. Filed By: KOURTNEY BUCHHOLZ On Behalf Of: RYLEIGH JOY WOHLERS
  50. amily Member/Roommate Served Document ID - 24-SM32-280; Served To - ANTHONY BROWN; Served Date - 08/21/2024; Served Time - 17:40:00; Service Type - SP; Reason Description - SERV; Service Text -SERVED TO PB
  51. re-trial Conference Scheduled IN PERSON Associated Entries: 11/25/2024 - Pre-Trial Conference Held Scheduled For: 11/25/2024; 1:00 PM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  52. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SM32-280, for BROWN, ANTHONY
  53. otice Due to a computer malfunction, the Oct. 18, 2024 docket notes were deleted/lost. Please email the division five clerk at [email protected] with any hearings that need scheduled (hearing type, date, time), as well as any other orders of the Court. The court apologizes for any inconvenience.
  54. iling Info Sheet eFiling
  55. onfid Filing Info Sheet Filed Conf. Case Filing Sheet. On Behalf Of: RYLEIGH JOY WOHLERS
  56. umm Req-Circuit Pers Serv Request for Summons. On Behalf Of: RYLEIGH JOY WOHLERS
  57. roposed Order Filed PROPOSED Order Appointing Next Friend. On Behalf Of: RYLEIGH JOY WOHLERS
  58. otion to Appoint Next Friend Petition for appointment of Next Friend. On Behalf Of: RYLEIGH JOY WOHLERS
  59. rder CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE SETTING ORDER VIA WEBEX 10-18-24 AT 9 A.M. SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE
  60. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIFS Filing Sheet; Respondents Answer to Petition for Child Custody and Support; Counter Petition for Determination of Paternity; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Petition (other) filed on 09/05/2024. Filed By: JOHN STEPHEN APPELBAUM On Behalf Of: ANTHONY BROWN Associated Entries: 09/05/2024 - Counterclaim\Petition Filed +
  61. ounterclaim\Petition Filed Counter Petition for Determination of Paternity; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOHN STEPHEN APPELBAUM On Behalf Of: ANTHONY BROWN Associated Entries: 09/05/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  62. nswer Filed Respondents Answer to Petition for Paternity, Child Custody, Visitation and Support; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOHN STEPHEN APPELBAUM On Behalf Of: ANTHONY BROWN
  63. ncome & Expense Stmnt Filed Statement of Income and Expenses; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOHN STEPHEN APPELBAUM On Behalf Of: ANTHONY BROWN
  64. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOHN STEPHEN APPELBAUM On Behalf Of: ANTHONY BROWN
  65. udge/Clerk - Note ASSIGNED TO DIVISION CLERK FOR SCHEDULING
  66. otice of Service Process Servers Return. Filed By: KOURTNEY BUCHHOLZ On Behalf Of: RYLEIGH JOY WOHLERS
  67. amily Member/Roommate Served Document ID - 24-SM32-280; Served To - ANTHONY BROWN; Served Date - 08/21/2024; Served Time - 17:40:00; Service Type - SP; Reason Description - SERV; Service Text -SERVED TO PB
  68. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SM32-280, for BROWN, ANTHONY
  69. iling Info Sheet eFiling
  70. onfid Filing Info Sheet Filed Conf. Case Filing Sheet. On Behalf Of: RYLEIGH JOY WOHLERS
  71. umm Req-Circuit Pers Serv Request for Summons. On Behalf Of: RYLEIGH JOY WOHLERS
  72. roposed Order Filed PROPOSED Order Appointing Next Friend. On Behalf Of: RYLEIGH JOY WOHLERS
  73. otion to Appoint Next Friend Petition for appointment of Next Friend. On Behalf Of: RYLEIGH JOY WOHLERS

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