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Missouri Unified County

Missouri

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Case Information

Filed 2021-08-05
Type Cc Miscellaneous Domestic Rel
Docket 27 entries
Disposition dismiss

Parties

Plaintiff Ruppert, Dawson R.|Featherston, Melissa Ann
Defendant Franks, Misty R.|Kuhl, Joe Richard
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Hon. Wright Michael S

Missouri

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Docket Entries

  2. Hearing/Trial Cancelled Associated Entries: 11/05/2021 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Associated Entries: 11/05/2021 - Case Review Scheduled Scheduled For: 12/10/2021; 9:00 AM; MICHAEL S WRIGHT; Warren
  3. Motion Granted/Sustained Filed By: MICHAEL S WRIGHT Associated Entries: 08/16/2021 - Motion to Dismiss +
  4. Dismiss by Ct w/o Prejudice The Court again considers Respondent's motion to dismiss. The Court has considered the evidence presented on October 20, 2021, the arguments of counsel and the memorandums of counsel. The Court concludes that Missouri is not the home state for the minor child. Respondent's motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction is hereby granted. Each party shall be responsible for their own attorney's fees. Court costs taxed to Petitioner. Cause dismissed without prejudice. MSW Filed By: MICHAEL S WRIGHT
  5. Case Review Scheduled Associated Entries: 11/08/2021 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled Scheduled For: 12/10/2021; 9:00 AM; MICHAEL S WRIGHT; Warren
  6. Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Parties appear by counsel. Cause continued. MSW Associated Entries: 10/20/2021 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Associated Entries: 10/20/2021 - Case Review Scheduled Associated Entries: 11/08/2021 - Hearing/Trial Cancelled Hearing Continued From: 11/05/2021; 9:00 AM Case Review
  7. Memo of Law in Suppt of Filed RESPONDENTS MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF HER MOTION TO DISMISS PETITIONERS PETITION FOR ORDER OF CHILD CUSTODY AND CHILD SUPPORT; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Emailed to Judge for review. Filed By: JOE RICHARD KUHL On Behalf Of: MISTY R. FRANKS
  8. Memo of Law in Suppt of Filed Memorandum of Law; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Emailed to Judge for review. Filed By: MELISSA ANN FEATHERSTON On Behalf Of: DAWSON R. RUPPERT
  9. Case Review Scheduled Associated Entries: 11/05/2021 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Scheduled For: 11/05/2021; 9:00 AM; MICHAEL S WRIGHT; Warren
  10. Sound Recording Log Sheet
  11. Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Parties appear in person with counsel. Hearing held, evidence adduced. Child to be in Father's custody until today at 12:30pm. Child to be in Mother's custody until 11/5/2021. Filings of case law, briefs or proposals need to be filed by 11/3/21 at 4:30pm. Cause is continued for status. MSW Associated Entries: 09/10/2021 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Associated Entries: 09/10/2021 - Civil Motion Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 11/05/2021 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Hearing Continued From: 10/20/2021; 10:00 AM Civil Motion Hearing
  12. Order Certified copy given to parties in court. Filed By: MICHAEL S WRIGHT
  13. Civil Motion Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 10/20/2021 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Scheduled For: 10/20/2021; 10:00 AM; MICHAEL S WRIGHT; Warren
  14. Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Parties appear with counsel. Temporary Order Entered. Cause continued for Hearing. MSW Associated Entries: 08/25/2021 - Civil Motion Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 10/20/2021 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Hearing Continued From: 09/10/2021; 9:00 AM Civil Motion Hearing
  15. Affidavit Filed Respondents Affidavit; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOE RICHARD KUHL On Behalf Of: MISTY R. FRANKS
  16. Civil Motion Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 09/10/2021 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Scheduled For: 09/10/2021; 9:00 AM; MICHAEL S WRIGHT; Warren
  17. Notice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOE RICHARD KUHL On Behalf Of: MISTY R. FRANKS
  18. Motion to Dismiss Motion to Dismiss and Affidavit in Support Thereof; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOE RICHARD KUHL On Behalf Of: MISTY R. FRANKS Associated Entries: 11/08/2021 - Motion Granted/Sustained
  19. Motion Filed Motion to Furnish Information Required by Uniform Child Custody and Jurisdiction Act; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOE RICHARD KUHL On Behalf Of: MISTY R. FRANKS
  20. Entry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JOE RICHARD KUHL
  21. Summons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 21-SMCC-318, for FRANKS, MISTY R..
  22. Filing Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: MELISSA ANN FEATHERSTON
  23. Property/Inc/Exp Stmnt Filed Statement of Property. Filed By: MELISSA ANN FEATHERSTON On Behalf Of: DAWSON R. RUPPERT
  24. Income & Expense Stmnt Filed Statement of Income and Expense. Filed By: MELISSA ANN FEATHERSTON
  25. Confid Filing Info Sheet Filed Confidential Case Filing Sheet. Filed By: MELISSA ANN FEATHERSTON
  26. Petition Filed - Domestic Rel Petition for Order of Child Custody and Child Support; Birth Certificate. Filed By: MELISSA ANN FEATHERSTON
  27. Judge/Clerk - Note Pursuant to Administrative Order AO19-01, all proceedings shall be heard by Hon. Michael S Wright, as Administrative Judge of Warren County until the case is certified for trial. Cause is assigned to the Honorable Michael S Wright. JHL

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