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Collin County

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Case Information

Filed 2023-08-02
Status Closed
Type Parent Child Relationship
Docket 129 entries
Disposition order of dismissal for want of prosecution

Parties

Plaintiff Vera, Terri Also Known As Vera, Terri M
Defendant Hawkins, Pierre
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Hon. Dismissal For Want Of Prosecution (8:30 Am) (judicial Officer Nowak, Christine)

Collin County (TX)

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Docket Entries

  1. Judge's Docket Entry Case called for final hearing re: minor SW. Petitioner Grandmother appeared in person; Respondent Pierre Hawkins not present - ad litem appointed following citation by publication of Hawkins in attendance; Respondent Whitney Woodson and her counsel failed to appear. Petitioner sworn; testimony and evidence taken. Ad litem provides testimony. Court appoints Grandmother as sole managing conservator; finds mother is not a fit parent and not acting in the best interest of the child and it would impair the child's emotional development and physical health for mother to have any access in person or otherwise. Order signed and docketed.
  2. Order of Dismissal for Want of Prosecution (Judicial Officer: Nowak, Christine)
  3. Order in Suit Affecting the Parent Child Relationship (Judicial Officer: Nowak, Christine) Comment (Order in Suit Affecting the Parent Child Relationship (Parent Custody Order))
  4. Original Petition in Suit Affecting the PCR (OCA) $350.00 Petition in Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship
  5. Case Information Sheet Civil Case Information Sheet
  6. Request for Citation $8.00
  7. Citation Woodson, Whitney Unserved
  8. Original Answer Respondent's Original Answer (Answer in Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship)
  9. Motion Motion for Temporary Orders
  10. Request for Citation $8.00
  11. Citation Vera, Terri Unserved
  12. Administrative Order Order signed 9/29/2023 to transfer to the 493rd Court. Order scanned into minutes.
  13. Request for Subpoena Duces Tecum $8.00
  14. Constable Service Fee #3, $75.00
  15. Subpoena Phillips, MA, Deborah Served 10/18/2023
  16. Constable Service Return
  17. Temporary Orders Hearing (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine)
  18. Amended Petition Amended Petition in Suit Affecting Parent-Child Relationship
  19. Request for Citation $8.00
  20. Citation Vernon, Theodore Unserved
  21. Judge's Docket Entry Case called for temporary orders hearing. Court unable to proceed, fathers not named in Petition and/or served/waived service. While not reflected in Petition, Petitioner advises EPO applicable, cause number provided. Court stands in recess to permit Petitioner to file an Amended Petition. Court reconvened following afternoon docket. Father of HV waives service and requests to proceed to hearing. Father of SW not present, Petitioner describes due diligence, whereabouts unknown by any party present. Court grants oral motion to serve by publication. Proceed with temporary orders hearing. Court finds Petitioner SMC of HV and SW; Father of HV PC. Petitioner SMC of SW. It would significantly impair the children's emotions development and physical health to have any access in peron or other with Mother. Temporary Orders to follow.
  22. Temporary Order Temporary Order in Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship (Nonparent Custody Order) - Serenity Woodson
  23. Temporary Order Temporary Order in Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship (Nonparent Custody Order) - Harmoni Vernon
  24. Request for Subpoena Duces Tecum $8.00
  25. Constable Service Fee #3, $75.00
  26. Exhibit Exhibit - Terri Vera
  27. Subpoena Phillips, MA, Deborah Served 11/03/2023
  28. Constable Service Return
  29. Motion Motion for Citation by Publication
  30. Affidavit Affidavit on Citation by Publication
  31. Certificate of Last Known Address Certificate of Last Known Mailing Address
  32. Service Member & Sailor's Affidavit Military Status Declaration
  33. Temporary Orders Hearing (1:15 PM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine)
  34. Address Change
  35. Discovery Control Plan and Scheduling Order Bench Trial Discovery Control Plan and Scheduling Order (Family Bench Trial)
  36. Notice of Appearance Notice of Appearance of Lead Counsel
  37. Judge's Docket Entry Related protective order case (493-56083-2023) set for hearing on 11/28. Parties agree to also proceed with status conference and hearing to resolve disputed issue on previously entered temporary orders on instant case. Appearances made. Parties presented with DCO. Reach agreement. DCO setting final trial for February 2024 entered. Parties have agreed to extend the protective order to the date of final hearing of the related case in February 2024. See note at bottom of DCO dated 11/29/23. Court made further rulings related to temporary orders and Dad possession schedule. Counsel for Terri Vera to prepare order reflecting same.
  38. Appearance of Counsel Entry of Appearance
  39. Order Denied Order on Motion for Citation by Publication - Denied
  40. Order Denied Statement of the Evidence - Denied
  41. Motion Motion to Sign Supplemental Orders
  42. Temporary Order Supplemental Temporary Orders Regarding H.V., A Child
  43. Motion Motion For Judge To Confer With Child
  44. Petitioner's Petitioner's Certificate of Written Discovery Directed to Petitioner
  45. Certificate Petitioner's Certificate of Written Discovery Directed to Petitioner
  46. Certificate Petitioner's Certificate of Written Discovery Directed to Petitioner
  47. Subpoena Return - Not DC Issued Trial Subpoena Duces Tecum - Debra Philips
  48. Subpoena Return - Not DC Issued Trial Subpoena Duces Tecum - Ajani Bonner
  49. Subpoena Return - Not DC Issued Return of Service- Subpoena- Detective William McCluskey, McKinney Police Department
  50. Motion for Continuance
  51. Final Hearing (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine)
  52. Judge's Docket Entry Case called for final hearing. Vera, Vera's counsel; Woodson; Woodson's counsel; and Vernon appeared. Emergency Motion for Continuance of final hearing filed and urged. Court hears argument. Court grants continuance of final hearing and PO hearing; PO extended to and hearings rescheduled for 3/8 @ 9AM. Agreement reached regarding Vernon costs to appear - waive November child support payment and additional visit for 2/3 from 12-2 arranged. Counsel for Woodson to file a Motion to Sever minor children cases by COB Monday; Counsel for Vera to file motion related to service by COB Monday.
  53. Order for Continuance Order on Motion for Continuance
  54. Motion Respondent Whitney Woodson's Motion for Severance
  55. Affidavit Unsworn Declaration of Dishawn Haynes
  56. Application for TRO (In Existing Case) Family $80.00 Respondent Whitney Woodson's Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
  57. Order to Sever Agreed Order Granting Motion for Severance
  58. Temporary Restraining Order Temporary Restraining Order and Order Setting Hearing for Temporary Orders
  59. Request for Temporary Restraining Order $8.00
  60. Temporary Restraining Order Vera, Terri Unserved
  61. Motion for Substituted Service Motion for Substituted Service
  62. Order Order on Motion for Judge to Confer with Child
  63. Order for Substituted Service Order for Service by Publication
  64. Motion to Appoint Attorney Ad Litem Anticipatory Motion for Appointment of Attorney Ad Litem After Citation by Publication
  65. CANCELED Temporary Restraining Order Hearing (1:30 PM) (Judicial Officer McCraw, Piper) Other
  66. Temporary Restraining Order Hearing (1:15 PM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine)
  67. Judge's Docket Entry Case called for hearing on TRO and TO filed by Respondent Whitney Woodson. Counsel advises agreement reached. Agreement stated on the record. Counsel represents clients agree and can bind them to agreement. Respondent counsel to prepare order and any other necessary documents.
  68. Letter Request for Cit by Pub
  69. Order - Notice to Withhold Income for Child Support Income Withholding Order/Notice for Support (IWO)
  70. Request for Citation by Publication $83.00
  71. Citation Hawkins, Pierre Served 02/27/2024 Returned 02/29/2024
  72. Service Return Statement Regarding Information Published on the Texas Office of Court Administration's Public Information Internet Website (Return of Service) - Pierre Hawkins
  73. Subpoena Return - Not DC Issued Affidavit of Service - Copy of the Trial Subpoena Duces Tecum
  74. Judge's Docket Entry Per Order, Court interviewed minor child HV. Coursel not present. Court and Court Reporter present. No record made by agreement/request of parties.
  75. Final Hearing (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine)
  76. Conference with Judge (8:45 AM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine) Confer with child at 8:45am
  77. Statement/Affidavit of Inability to Pay Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs or an Appeal Bond
  78. Judge's Docket Entry Case called for Final Hearing/PO. Counsel Jendrzey appeared. Terri Vera appeared with counsel on SAPCR/pro se on PO. Counsel Cross appeared. Whitney Woodson appeared with counsel. Theodore Vernon appeared pro se. Court previously granted severance; clerk's office has not yet processed/assigned new cause #. All agree set before Court today (1) final trial on Petitioner's Application for PO, (2) final trial on SAPCR as to HV, (3) TO on SAPCR as to SW (given lack of appearance by necessary party at present). Obj. to pleadings. Court finds waiver/trial by consent and grants trial amendment to conform. Witness #1 - W. Woodson; Witness #2 - D. Phillips; Witness #3 - T. Vernon; Witness # 4 - T. Vera. Hearing adjourned; will reconvene March 18 @ 10:30AM. Time remaining (T. Vera 22:55; W. Woodson 34:46; T. Vernon 54:37)
  79. Amended Trial Amended in Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship
  80. Final Hearing (10:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine)
  81. Judge's Docket Entry Case re-called. Continuation of Final Hearing/PO. Counsel Jendrzey appeared. Terri Vera appeared with counsel on SAPCR/pro se on PO. Counsel Cross appeared. Whitney Woodson appeared with counsel. Theodore Vernon appeared pro se. Witness #4 - T. Vera testimony cont.; Witness #5 - D. Haynes. All parties rest and close. Closing arguments presented. Court renders rulings. Parties review memorandum rulings/request clarification/approve as to form.
  82. Memorandum Memorandum Ruling - Respondent/Mother Whitney Woodson's Relief Requested March 8, 2024
  83. Memorandum Memorandum Ruling - Supp. Temporary Orders Petitioner's Requested Relief
  84. Memorandum Memorandum Ruling - Petitioner's Final Requested Relief
  85. CANCELED Motion to Enter (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine) Per Attorney
  86. Notice of Hearing
  87. Motion to Enter (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine)
  88. Judge's Docket Entry Case called for hearing. Terri Vera appeared pro as to protective order cause; Vera's counsel appeared as to companion cause. Whitney Woodson counsel appeared; Theodore Vernon appeared. Parties proffer agreed form of protective order and supplemental orders regarding Serenity Woodson; stand in recess to allow parties to confer regarding remaining order. Agreed Order regarding Hamoni Vernon provided to Court. Court adjourned.
  89. Mailed Judgment Letters
  90. Deputy Reporter Statement Deputy Court Reporter Statement
  91. Motion to Appoint Attorney Ad Litem Motion For Appointment Of Attorney Ad Litem After Citation By Publication
  92. Motion to Withdraw Motion to Withdraw as Counsel
  93. Letter 10 Day Letter On Motion For Withdrawal Of Counsel
  94. Letter RE: 10 Day Letter on Motion for Withdrawal of Counsel
  95. Status (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine) Status Conference
  96. Judge's Docket Entry Case called for status conference. Discussion regarding status of severance and service on father of S.W. Court directs counsel to immediately address outstanding issues so that case may move forward.
  97. Appointment Appointment of Attorney Ad Litem After Citation by Publication
  98. Amended Motion Amended Motion For Appointment of Attorney Ad Litem after Citation by Publication on February 27-28, 2024
  99. Amended Motion Amneded Motion to Withdraw as Counsel
  100. Notice Notice of Conflict of Interest
  101. Motion for Withdrawal of Counsel (8:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine)
  102. Status (8:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine) Status Conference
  103. Notice of Hearing Notice of Hearing
  104. Judge's Docket Entry Case called for hearing on Motion to Withdraw. Counsel appeared. No notice of hearing served. Court advises unable to proceed until client provided notice and directed to appear. Further severance of this cause has not yet been effectuated, nothwithstanding court's many requests/directions over past many months to accomplish.
  105. Order Appointing Order for Appointment of Attorney Ad Litem
  106. Motion for Withdrawal of Counsel (1:15 PM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine) RE: Motion to Withdraw
  107. Judge's Docket Entry Case called for hearing; Petitioner appears with counsel. Severance has been effectuated and ad litem appointed. Client does not oppose request to withdraw. Court grants Motion. Order signed.
  108. Order of Withdrawal of Counsel Order on Motion to Withdraw as Counsel
  109. Deputy Reporter Statement
  110. Correspondence Sent by Court DWOP Notice - File Copy
  111. Dismissal for Want of Prosecution (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine)
  112. Mailed DWOP Order
  113. Motion to Reinstate - Family $80.00 Motion to Reinstate Case on Docket
  114. Notice of Hearing Notice of Hearing on Motion to Reinstate
  115. Administrative Order The State of Texas First Administrative Judicial Region Order of Assignment by the Presiding Judge
  116. Motion to Reinstate (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine)
  117. General Docket Entry Mot. to reinstate/ granted
  118. Order to Reinstate/Vacate REOPEN - OCA Order on Motion to Reinstate Case on Docket
  119. Correspondence Sent by Court Final Hearing - 06.24.2025 - 9:00AM
  120. Returned Mail Undeliverable
  121. Returned Mail Undeliverable
  122. Administrative Order The State of Texas First Administrative Judicial Region Order of Assignment by the Presiding Judge
  123. Final Hearing (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine)
  124. General Docket Entry Final hrg/ reset for July 18 at al litems request
  125. Correspondence Sent by Court Re: Trial Reset
  126. Returned Mail Undeliverable Ronald D. Cross
  127. Report Report to the Court of Attorney Ad Litem after Citation by Publication
  128. Prove Up (10:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine)
  129. Mailed Judgment Letters

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