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Missouri Unified County

Missouri

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Case Information

Filed 2024-09-13
Type Pr Guardianship Minor
Docket 33 entries
Disposition disposed

Parties

Plaintiff Lefaie, Kara Lynn
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Judge

Hon. Morrell Stephanie Marie

Missouri

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Docket Entries

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  2. Judge/Clerk - Note Prior to a hearing being set, the following will be needed: 1) A copy of the death certificate for natural mother, if available. 2) Petitioner will need to be fingerprinted and sign a Missouri Applicant Fingerprint Privacy Notice. Fingerprints and form can be completed at the Boone County Courthouse, Tuesday-Thursday from 9am-4pm. Fingerprints are $46.25 per person, no personal checks are accepted. 3) Petitioner will need to fill out a worker registration form. This can also be done with fingerprints or filed electronically. (kb)
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  4. Filing Info Sheet eFiling
  5. Note to Clerk eFiling
  6. Consent by Natural Parent Consent to Appointment of Fiduciary. On Behalf Of: KARA LEFAIVE
  7. Consent by Natural Parent Entry of Appearance and Waiver of Service of Summons. On Behalf Of: KARA LEFAIVE
  8. Confid Filing Info Sheet Filed Confidential Case Filing Information Sheet. On Behalf Of: KARA LEFAIVE
  9. rder The petitioner appears in person with counsel. The Guardian Ad Litem appears in person. The minor child appears in person. Natural parents do not appear. Evidence is heard. After review of the pleadings, evidence and considering the testimony offered, the Court finds that the parents are unable, unwilling, or unfit to act as guardians at this time. The Court finds in favor of the Petitioner and enters a Judgment Appointing Petitioner as Full Guardian. GAL fee is waived. Costs taxed to Petitioner. SMM/XI (kb)
  11. roposed Order Filed Judgment and Order Appointing Guardian; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: STACI GRAHAM BIRDSONG On Behalf Of: KARA LEFAIVE
  13. otice 10-30 (kb)
  14. earing Scheduled FULL HEARING ON PETITION FOR GUARDIANSHIP Associated Entries: 12/06/2024 - Hearing Held Scheduled For: 12/06/2024; 9:30 AM; STEPHANIE MARIE MORRELL; Boone
  15. earing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 10/11/2024 - Hearing Scheduled + Associated Entries: 12/06/2024 - Hearing Held Hearing Continued From: 11/25/2024; 9:00 AM Hearing
  16. rder Joint motion to continue is granted. Hearing date of November 25, 2024 is canceled. Hearing is reset December 6, 2024 9:30 a.m. Division XI. SMM/XI (kb)
  17. otion for Continuance Joint Consent for Continuance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: STACI GRAHAM BIRDSONG On Behalf Of: KARA LEFAIVE
  18. udge/Clerk - Note Please note that service for natural father was prepared in error. On review of file, natural father DID waive service on 9/13. (kb)
  19. otice of Service Service prepared for natural father as consent did not waive service. Attorney for petitioners is responsible for service. (kb)
  20. earing Scheduled FULL HEARING ON PETITION FOR GUARDIANSHIP Associated Entries: 10/29/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 11/25/2024; 9:00 AM; STEPHANIE MARIE MORRELL; Boone
  21. rd Appt Guardian Ad Litem Kevin Abts (kb)
  22. rder Hearing is set on Petition for Guardianship on November 25, 2024 9:00 a.m. Division XI. GAL appointed for Minor child. SMM/XI (kb)
  23. ertificate of Death Filed Certificate of Death. Filed By: STACI GRAHAM BIRDSONG On Behalf Of: KARA LEFAIVE
  24. udge/Clerk - Note Please file a copy of the mother's death certificate if available. If not available, please file clarification. (kb)
  25. onf Gar/Con Background Report Fingerprint results (kb) Filed By: KARA LEFAIVE
  26. onf Gar/Con Background Report Worker registration form (kb)
  27. ther Missouri Applicant Fingerprint Privacy Notice (kb)
  28. udge/Clerk - Note Prior to a hearing being set, the following will be needed: 1) A copy of the death certificate for natural mother, if available. 2) Petitioner will need to be fingerprinted and sign a Missouri Applicant Fingerprint Privacy Notice. Fingerprints and form can be completed at the Boone County Courthouse, Tuesday-Thursday from 9am-4pm. Fingerprints are $46.25 per person, no personal checks are accepted. 3) Petitioner will need to fill out a worker registration form. This can also be done with fingerprints or filed electronically. (kb)
  29. iling Info Sheet eFiling
  30. ote to Clerk eFiling
  31. onsent by Natural Parent Consent to Appointment of Fiduciary. On Behalf Of: KARA LEFAIVE
  32. onsent by Natural Parent Entry of Appearance and Waiver of Service of Summons. On Behalf Of: KARA LEFAIVE
  33. onfid Filing Info Sheet Filed Confidential Case Filing Information Sheet. On Behalf Of: KARA LEFAIVE

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