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Court

San Diego Court

California

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Case Information

Filed 2023-08-29
Status Under Court Supervision
Type Guardianship Of Person Only
Docket 63 entries
Disposition Uncontested
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Judge

Hon. John B Scherling

San Diego County (CA)

California

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Docket Entries

  1. Correspondence Correspondence submitted by The Superior Court of San Diego rejected on 02/05/2024.Rejected Filing Filed By:
  2. Letters of Guardianship - Person Letters of Guardianship - Person filed by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo. Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo
  3. Petition - Granted
  4. Petition for Appointment of Guardian ROA #1 - Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor(s) - Person Only filed by Carlos Adolfo Lucas Esteban on 08/29/2023 Hearing Date: 1/10/2024 10:15 AM Judicial Officer: SCHERLING, JOHN B. Department: 502
  5. Petition for Special Immigrant Juvenile Findings ROA #7 - Petition for Special Immigrant Juvenile Findings filed by Carlos Adolfo Lucas Esteban on 08/29/2023 Hearing Date: 1/10/2024 10:15 AM Judicial Officer: SCHERLING, JOHN B. Department: 502
  6. Special Immigrant Juvenile Findings Special Immigrant Juvenile Findings filed by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo. Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo
  7. Order Appointing Guardian or Extending Guardianship of the P Order Appointing Guardian or Extending Guardianship of the Person filed by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo. Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo
  8. Minutes finalized for Petition for Special Immigrant Juvenile Findings heard 01/10/2024 10:15:00 AM.
  9. Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor(s) - Person Only filed by Carlos Adolfo Lucas Esteban granted. Carlos Adolfo Lucas Esteban appointed as Guardian for the Person of Danni Ferreira Jesus Fernando. Letters to be issued.
  10. Court updated role of Carlos Adolfo Lucas Esteban to Guardian of Person Only.
  11. Minutes finalized for Petition for Appointment of General Guardian heard 01/10/2024 10:15:00 AM.
  12. Declaration - Other Declaration - Other (Driver's License Number) filed by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo. Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo
  13. Declaration of Diligent Search Declaration of Diligent Search filed by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo.; Transaction Number: 21901245 Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo
  14. Notice of Remote Appearance Notice of Remote Appearance filed by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo.; Transaction Number: 21898633 Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo
  15. Notice of Hearing-Guardianship or Conservatorship Notice of Hearing-Guardianship or Conservatorship filed by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo.; Transaction Number: 21898633 Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo
  16. Proof of Personal Service Civil Proof of Service - PERSONAL filed by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo.; Transaction Number: 21898633 Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo
  17. Consent of Proposed Guardian, Nomination of Guardian, and Co Consent of Proposed Guardian, Nomination of Guardian, and Consent to Appointment of Guardian and Waiver of Notice filed by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo.; Transaction Number: 21898633 Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo
  18. Stipulation Stipulation - Other (Stipulation to Proceed as Uncontested Matter without Notice) submitted by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo received but not filed on 12/12/2023.; Transaction Number: 21898633 Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo
  19. Petition for Special Immigrant Juvenile Findings scheduled for 01/10/2024 at 10:15:00 AM at Central in 502 John B Scherling.
  20. Case initiation form printed.
  21. Correspondence Correspondence submitted by The Superior Court of San Diego rejected on 02/05/2024.Rejected Filing Filed By:
  22. Letters of Guardianship - Person Letters of Guardianship - Person filed by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo. Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo
  23. Special Immigrant Juvenile Findings Special Immigrant Juvenile Findings filed by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo. Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo
  24. Order Appointing Guardian or Extending Guardianship of the P Order Appointing Guardian or Extending Guardianship of the Person filed by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo. Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo
  25. Minutes finalized for Petition for Special Immigrant Juvenile Findings heard 01/10/2024 10:15:00 AM.
  26. Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor(s) - Person Only filed by Carlos Adolfo Lucas Esteban granted. Carlos Adolfo Lucas Esteban appointed as Guardian for the Person of Danni Ferreira Jesus Fernando. Letters to be issued.
  27. Court updated role of Carlos Adolfo Lucas Esteban to Guardian of Person Only.
  28. Minutes finalized for Petition for Appointment of General Guardian heard 01/10/2024 10:15:00 AM.
  29. Declaration - Other Declaration - Other (Driver's License Number) filed by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo. Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo
  30. Declaration of Diligent Search Declaration of Diligent Search filed by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo.; Transaction Number: 21901245 Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo
  31. Notice of Remote Appearance Notice of Remote Appearance filed by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo.; Transaction Number: 21898633 Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo
  32. Notice of Hearing-Guardianship or Conservatorship Notice of Hearing-Guardianship or Conservatorship filed by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo.; Transaction Number: 21898633 Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo
  33. Proof of Personal Service Civil Proof of Service - PERSONAL filed by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo.; Transaction Number: 21898633 Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo
  34. Consent of Proposed Guardian, Nomination of Guardian, and Co Consent of Proposed Guardian, Nomination of Guardian, and Consent to Appointment of Guardian and Waiver of Notice filed by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo.; Transaction Number: 21898633 Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo
  35. Stipulation Stipulation - Other (Stipulation to Proceed as Uncontested Matter without Notice) submitted by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo received but not filed on 12/12/2023.; Transaction Number: 21898633 Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo
  36. Petition for Special Immigrant Juvenile Findings scheduled for 01/10/2024 at 10:15:00 AM at Central in 502 John B Scherling.
  37. Case initiation form printed.
  38. Petition for Appointment of General Guardian scheduled for 01/10/2024 at 10:15:00 AM at Central in 502 John B Scherling.
  39. Case assigned to Judicial Officer Scherling, John.
  40. Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor(s) - Person Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor(s) - Person Only filed by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo.; Transaction Number: 21789202 Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo Refers To: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo Minor
  41. Correspondence Correspondence submitted by The Superior Court of San Diego rejected on 02/05/2024.Rejected Filing Filed By:
  42. Letters of Guardianship - Person Letters of Guardianship - Person filed by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo. Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo
  43. Special Immigrant Juvenile Findings Special Immigrant Juvenile Findings filed by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo. Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo
  44. Order Appointing Guardian or Extending Guardianship of the P Order Appointing Guardian or Extending Guardianship of the Person filed by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo. Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo
  45. Declaration - Other Declaration - Other (Driver's License Number) filed by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo. Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo
  46. Declaration of Diligent Search Declaration of Diligent Search filed by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo.; Transaction Number: 21901245 Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo
  47. Notice of Remote Appearance Notice of Remote Appearance filed by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo.; Transaction Number: 21898633 Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo
  48. Notice of Hearing-Guardianship or Conservatorship Notice of Hearing-Guardianship or Conservatorship filed by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo.; Transaction Number: 21898633 Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo
  49. Proof of Personal Service Civil Proof of Service - PERSONAL filed by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo.; Transaction Number: 21898633 Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo
  50. Consent of Proposed Guardian, Nomination of Guardian, and Co Consent of Proposed Guardian, Nomination of Guardian, and Consent to Appointment of Guardian and Waiver of Notice filed by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo.; Transaction Number: 21898633 Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo
  51. Stipulation Stipulation - Other (Stipulation to Proceed as Uncontested Matter without Notice) submitted by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo received but not filed on 12/12/2023.; Transaction Number: 21898633 Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo
  52. Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor(s) - Person Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor(s) - Person Only filed by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo.; Transaction Number: 21789202 Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo Refers To: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo Minor
  53. Proposed Order Proposed Order (Order Appointing Guardian) submitted by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo received but not filed on 08/29/2023.; Transaction Number: 21789202 Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo Refers To: Minor Jesus Fernando, Danni Ferreira
  54. Confidential Guardian Screening Form Confidential Guardian Screening Form filed by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo.; Transaction Number: 21789202 Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo Refers To: Minor Jesus Fernando, Danni Ferreira
  55. Declaration Under Uniform Child Custdy JurisdictAct (UCCJA) Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) filed by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo.; Transaction Number: 21789202 Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo Refers To: Minor Jesus Fernando, Danni Ferreira
  56. Duties of Guardian Duties of Guardian filed by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo.; Transaction Number: 21789202 Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo Refers To: Minor Jesus Fernando, Danni Ferreira
  57. [Proposed] Letters [Proposed] Letters submitted by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo received but not filed on 08/29/2023.; Transaction Number: 21789202 Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo Refers To: Minor Jesus Fernando, Danni Ferreira
  58. Petition for Special Immigrant Juvenile Findings Petition for Special Immigrant Juvenile Findings filed by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo.; Transaction Number: 21789202 Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo Refers To: Minor Jesus Fernando, Danni Ferreira
  59. Request Request - Other (Request for Findings Pursuant to ... And Authorities in Support Thereof) filed by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo.; Transaction Number: 21789202 Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo Refers To: Minor Jesus Fernando, Danni Ferreira
  60. Proposed Order Proposed Order (SIJF Order) submitted by Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo received but not filed on 08/29/2023.; Transaction Number: 21789202 Filed By: Guardian Lucas Esteban, Carlos Adolfo Refers To: Minor Jesus Fernando, Danni Ferreira
  61. Minutes finalized for Petition for Special Immigrant Juvenile Findings heard 01/10/2024 10:15:00 AM.
  62. Minutes finalized for Petition for Appointment of General Guardian heard 01/10/2024 10:15:00 AM.
  63. Petition for Appointment of Guardian ROA #1 - Petition for Appointment of Guardian of Minor(s) - Person Only filed by Carlos Adolfo Lucas Esteban on 08/29/2023 Hearing Date: 1/10/2024 10:15 AM Judicial Officer: SCHERLING, JOHN B. Department: 502

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