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Collin County

Texas

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Case Information

Filed 2023-08-08
Status Re-Opened
Type Divorce With Children
Docket 149 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Murphy, John Allen, Iii Also Known As Murphy, John A, Iii
Defendant Murphy, Alana Danae Also Known As Murphy, Alana Also Known As Murphy, Alana D
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Hon. Dismissal For Want Of Prosecution (8:30 Am) (judicial Officer Nowak, Christine)

Collin County (TX)

Texas

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Docket Entries

  1. Status - No Appearance Required (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine) Status Report to be Filed
  2. Original Petition for Divorce (OCA) $350.00 Original Petition for Divorce
  3. Request for Citation $8.00
  4. Constable Service Fee #3, $75.00
  5. Case Information Sheet Civil Case Information Sheet
  6. Citation Murphy, Alana Danae Returned Unserved 08/28/2023 Returned 08/28/2023
  7. Constable Service Return Unexecuted
  8. Administrative Order Order signed 9/29/2023 to transfer to the 493rd Court. Order scanned into minutes.
  9. Request for Citation by Certified Mail $83.00
  10. Citation Murphy, Alana Danae Returned Unserved 03/13/2024 Returned 03/13/2024
  11. Request for Citation $8.00
  12. Constable Service Fee #4, $75.00
  13. Citation Murphy, Alana Danae Served 12/11/2023
  14. Amended Petition First Amended Original Petition for Divorce
  15. Request for Citation $8.00
  16. Citation Murphy, Alana Danae Unserved
  17. Constable Service Return
  18. Rule 11 Agreement
  19. Rule 11 Agreement
  20. Original Answer Respondent's Original Answer
  21. Amended Petition Second Amended Original Petition for Divorce
  22. CANCELED Motion to Enter (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine) Agreed Discovery Control Plan/Scheduling Order Entered Motion to Enter DCO
  23. Discovery Control Plan and Scheduling Order Bench Trial Discovery Control Plan and Scheduling Order (Family Bench Trial)
  24. Counter Petition $80.00 Original Counterpetition for Divorce
  25. Notice of Hearing Notice of Court Proceeding
  26. Temporary Orders Hearing (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine)
  27. Temporary Order Temporary Orders
  28. Judge's Docket Entry Temporary Orders Hearing held. Petitioner appeared with counsel; Respondent appeared with counsel. Agreements reached regarding most disputed items. Court stands in recess. Court reconvenes. Counsel proffers proposed Order re: TO reflecting agreements reached. Parties placed under oath and affirm agreements. Court signs and sends to clerk's office for docketing. All disputed issues deferred and further hearing set for March 26 @ 9AM.
  29. Returned Mail Undeliverable Alana Murphy - Citation - Returned/Undelivered
  30. Motion Respondent's Motion to Compel Document Production in Temporary Orders
  31. Notice of Hearing Notice of Court Proceeding
  32. Temporary Orders Hearing (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine)
  33. Judge's Docket Entry Case called for hearing. Petitioner appeared with counsel. Respondent appeared with counsel. Parties have reached agreement on all issues on pending Motion to Compel production, save and except issue of fees. Production to occur wife - April 10; husband - April 5. Court signs proposed Order proffered by Parties. Further hearing to be set on April 12 ! 1:15PM re: temporary spousal mainenance, fees on motion to compel (parties directed to confer), Jackson Hewitt issue, control of companies Dynasty and Real Tax Pro, bank accounts for same, and interim attorney fees. Hearing held on issue of child support. Court orders child support in the amount of $1700/mo - first payment April 1. Court will re-evaluate issue of chlid support at final trial given sufficiency/insufficiency of evidence presented at hearing.
  34. Order Order on Petitioner's Motion to Compel Discovery and for Attorney's Fees
  35. Status (12:00 PM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine) Telephone Conference
  36. Judge's Docket Entry Case called for status conference. Appearances stated (counsel appeared via telephone). Discussion regarding child support payment deferral; payment of child support ordered from sale of marital residence. Parties to confer with their clients and advise Court. Parties advise potential issues related to psych eval and family reunification therapy. Parties to confer and then advise Court if relief requested.
  37. CANCELED Temporary Orders Hearing (1:15 PM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine) Per Attorney
  38. Rule 11 Agreement Rule 11 Agreement
  39. Rule 11 Agreement
  40. Motion to Withdraw Agreed Motion for Withdrawal of Counsel - White
  41. Discovery Control Plan and Scheduling Order First Amended Bench Trial Discovery Control Plan and Scheduling Order (Family Bench Trial)
  42. Notice of Hearing Notice of Court Proceeding on Petitioner's Agreed Motion for Withdrawal of Counsel
  43. Rule 11 Agreement Email for Rule 11
  44. Motion for Withdrawal of Counsel (1:15 PM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine)
  45. Judge's Docket Entry Case called for hearing on Agreed Motion to Withdraw. Petitioner counsel appeared; Petitioner did not appear. Court grants request to withdraw. Order signed and sent to clerk's office for docketing.
  46. Order of Withdrawal of Counsel Order on Motion for Withdrawal of Counsel
  47. Notice Notice of Intent to Issue Subpoena to Compel Production of Documents and Tangible Things
  48. Subpoena Return - Not DC Issued
  49. Designation of Respondent's Designation of Experts
  50. Respondent's Respondent's Required Pretrial Disclosures
  51. Notice of Appearance Entry of Appearance & Designation of Attorney in Charge
  52. Motion for Continuance Petitioner's First Motion for Continuance
  53. Notice of Hearing Notice of Court Proceeding Petitioners First Motion for Continuance
  54. Motion for Continuance (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine)
  55. Judge's Docket Entry Case called for hearing on motion for continuance. Appearances stated. Court denies continuance. Deadline for trial disclosures modified to August 16 at noon.
  56. Amended Petition First Amended Counterpetition for Divorce
  57. Petitioner's Petitioner's Required Pretrial Disclosures
  58. Mediation Action Mediated Settlement Agreement
  59. Letter Mediator's Letter to Judge
  60. CANCELED Trial Before the Court (9:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine) Case Settled
  61. Motion Motion to Sign Final Decree of Divorce
  62. Motion to Enter (9:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine) Motion to Enter Dismissal Documents
  63. Mailed Notice of Final Decree
  64. Mailed Notice of Final Decree
  65. Deputy Reporter Statement Deputy Court Reporter Statement
  66. Motion Motion for Appointment of Receiver and Granting Specific Authority
  67. Motion Respondent's Motion to Appoint a Receiver
  68. Motion Motion for Appointment of Receiver and Granting Specific Authority
  69. Letter Cover Letter- Title Page - Motion to Appoint Receiver
  70. Exhibit Exhibit B - Email Requests
  71. Exhibit Exhibit C - QDRO Fact Sheet
  72. Exhibit Exhibit A - Complaint to TREC
  73. Exhibit Exhibit D - Additional Legal Costs
  74. Exhibit Exhibit E - Outstanding Mortgage Balance
  75. Exhibit Exhibit F - Former Broker/Respondent Conspiracy top Commit Fraud
  76. Exhibit Exhibit G - Late charge for mortgage non payment
  77. Judge's Docket Entry Parties are directed to each file a status report (no more than 2 pages) regarding the current status of this matter and any-post judgment motions the parties agree should be set under applicable law. Status report should be filed on or before 1/24/2025.
  78. Status Report Status Report
  79. Status - No Appearance Required (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine)
  80. Status Report Respondent's Status Report
  81. Motion - Enforcement REOPEN- OCA $80.00 Petition for Enforcement by Contempt (Property Division -With Children)
  82. Motion to Withdraw Agreed Motion for Withdrawal of Counsel
  83. Notice of Hearing Notice of Court Proceedinfg - Motion for Withdrawal of Counsel
  84. Amended Motion Amended Agreed Motion for Withdrawal of Counsel
  85. Status (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine)
  86. Motion for Withdrawal of Counsel (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine)
  87. Motion Motion to Sign Postjudgment Orders
  88. Status Report Petitioner's Postjudgment Status Report
  89. Status Report Respondent's Post Judgment Status Report
  90. Exhibit Exhibit A
  91. Exhibit Exhibit B
  92. Exhibit Exhibit C
  93. Exhibit Exhibit D
  94. Exhibit Exhibit E
  95. Exhibit Exhibit F
  96. Exhibit Exhibit H
  97. Exhibit Exhibit I
  98. Motion to Enter (10:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine) Motion to Enter Order
  99. Qualified Domestic Relations Order RTX (RTX) Savings Plan
  100. Order Appointing Order Appointing Reunification Counselor
  101. Order Appointing Order Appointing Receiver
  102. Status (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine) Appearance Required
  103. Judge's Docket Entry Case called for status hearing. Appearances stated. Discussion regarding Receivership, Boston property, Plano property mortgage payments, Jackson Hewitt acct, potential personal guaranty of mom on business, etc. Further status hearing set for 5/16 @ 10AM.
  104. Oath Oath of Receiver
  105. Report Receiver's Report of Pending Sale and Motion to Approve Sale - 2161 Fountain Head Dr., Plano, Texas 75023
  106. Administrative Order The State of Texas First Administrative Judicial Region Order of Assignment by the Presiding Judge
  107. Objection Objection to Assigned Judge
  108. Notice of Hearing Notice of Hearing - Receiver's Report of Pending Sale and Motion to Approve Sale - 2161 Fountain Head Dr., Plano, Texas 75023
  109. Hearing (10:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine)
  110. Order Order on Receiver's Report of Pending Sale and Motion to Approve Sale- 2161 Fountain Head Dr., Plano, Texas 75023
  111. Status (10:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine) Appearance Required
  112. Report Receiver's Report of Sale - 2161 Fountain Head Dr., Plano, Texas 75023
  113. Status (10:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine) Appearance Required
  114. Order Order Authorizing Communication Between Jackson Hewett Inc. and Alana Murphy/Counsel for Alana Murphy
  115. Order Agreed Order on Receiver's Report of Sale - 2161 Fountain Head Dr., Plano, Texas 75023
  116. Judge's Docket Entry Case called for hearing. Petitioner appeared with counsel; Respondent counsel appeared; Receiver appeared. Receiver requests approval of fees and direction regarding disbursements. Petitioner objects. Court hears objection/response. Discussion re: Jackson Hewitt. Court directs Mr. Murphy has until 6/20 to negotiate with Jackson Hewitt, if not resolved by that date beginning 6/23 Mrs. Murphy shall negotiate. Order authorizing communication signed; Order on Receiver's Report of Sale signed. Status hearing set July 10.
  117. Status (1:15 PM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine)
  118. Judge's Docket Entry Case called for status hearing. Petitioner's counsel appeared; Respondent counsel appeared. Update provided; reunification counseling has begun, IRS tax liability paid, no resolution re: Jackson Hewitt liability - concern that JH may not release Mrs. Murphy and liability exceeds funds remaining. Court inquires re: remaining balance held in trust account and also outstanding fees balance owed to Petitioner counsel. Court finds change in circumstances since entry of Final Order, not expected for counsel to carry balance for this length of time, Court authorizes and orders interim fees payment of 10K from funds in trust account. Order to be forthcoming. Further status hearing set for August 15 @ 11am.
  119. Correspondence Sent by Court Notice of Status hearing
  120. Order Order for Payment of Interim Attorney Fees from Proceeds Held in Trust
  121. Status (11:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine)
  122. Status (10:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine)
  123. Judge's Docket Entry Case called for status hearing. No record taken. Petitioner's counsel did not appear; Respondent counsel appeared. Update provided re: Jackson Hewitt liability - continued concern that JH may not release Mrs. Murphy and liability exceeds funds remaining. Respondent counsel advises intends to file a motion to withdraw. Court SUA SPONTE ORDERS within 14 days of today's date, Respondent counsel shall file any motion to withdraw and request for fees AND place any remaining funds in his trust account into the registry of the Court for safekeeping. .
  124. Motion to Withdraw Motion for Withdrawal of Counsel and Request for Payment of Attorney Fees
  125. Notice of Hearing Notice of Court Proceeding Motion for Withdrawal of Counsel
  126. Letter Re: Motion for Withdrawal of Counsel
  127. Motion for Withdrawal of Counsel (1:15 PM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine)
  128. Order Order for Payment of Remaining Funds into the Registry of the Court
  129. Order of Withdrawal of Counsel Order on Motion for Withdrawal of Counsel
  130. Judge's Docket Entry Case called for hearing on Motion for Withdrawal. Appearances stated. Discussion regarding payment of trust funds into the registry. No objection by Petitioner. Court orders trust funds to be paid into the registry. Motion for Withdrawal heard; no objection to withdrawal. Court grants; order signed. Petitioner has an objection to payment of Respondent remaining fees ($18K) from funds to be deposited into registry in light of outstanding Jackson Hewitt liability. Court sets hearing on objections.
  131. Deputy Reporter Statement Deputy Court Reporter Statement
  132. Hearing (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine) Objections
  133. Correspondence Sent by Court Status - No Appearance Required - 01/30/2026 - 9:00 AM
  134. Motion to Withdraw Agreed Motion for Withdrawal of Counsel
  135. Order of Withdrawal of Counsel Order on Motion for Withdrawal of Counsel
  136. Motion to Withdraw Agreed Motion for Withdrawal of Counsel
  137. Order Order on Request for Payment of Attorney Fees
  138. Deputy Reporter Statement
  139. Motion for Judgment Nunc Pro Tunc - Family Third-Party Motion for Order Nunc Pro Tunc
  140. Correspondence Check Return
  141. Notice of Hearing Notice of Court Proceeding Third-Party Motion for Order Nunc Pro Tunc
  142. Motion Hearing (1:15 PM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine)
  143. Letter Proof of Service- Alana Danae Murphy- Motion for Order Nunc Pro Tunc and Notice of Court Proceeding
  144. Order to Release Registry Court Funds Order for Payment of Remaining Funds into the Registry of the Court Nunc Pro Tunc
  145. Letter Re: Proof of Service
  146. Correspondence
  147. Status - No Appearance Required (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Nowak, Christine) Status Report to be Filed
  148. Status Hearing Report Status Report Regarding Jackson Hewitt Funds
  149. Correspondence Sent by Court Status - No Appearance Required - 5/8/26 - 9 AM

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