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Case Information

Filed 2024-10-08
Status Closed
Type Div Or Cust W/children (3 An)|Spouses With Minor Children Do Not Agree On All Issues To End Marriage
Docket 35 entries
Disposition uncontested

Parties

Plaintiff Cortez, Jody
Defendant Cortez, Jessie
Photo of Hon. Rankin, Christina

Judge

Hon. Rankin, Christina

Anchorage Borough (AK)

Alaska

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Docket Entries

  1. PROCESSED: VS-401 Certificate of Absolute Divorce or Dissolution
  2. Complaint for Divorce (With Children)
  3. Child Custody Jurisdiction Affidavit
  4. LODGED: VS-401 Certificate of Absolute Divorce or Dissolution
  5. Domestic Relations Procedural Order and Assignment
  6. Information Sheet - Confidential Document per Civil Rule 90.1(f)(1)
  7. Request for Exemption from Payment of Fees: Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: Cortez, Jody Case Motion #1
  8. Order Granting Motion Cortez, Jody Case Motion #1 Request for Exemption from Payment of Fees:
  9. Summons and Notice to Both Parties of Judicial Assignment
  10. Certificate of Completion of Viewing "Listen to the Children" Video Jody Cortez Completed Video 12-12-2024
  11. Certificate of Completion (Parent Education Video) Certificate of Completion (8/17) Sent on: 12/12/2024 16:01:04.70
  12. Certificate of Completion (Parent Education Video) Certificate of Completion (8/17) Sent on: 12/12/2024 16:04:03.78
  13. Notice of Failure to Serve Defendant(s) Notice of Dismissal for Failure to Serve Defendant Sent on: 02/06/2025 13:32:54.06
  14. Civil Rule 4 Proof of Service By Certified Mail Jessie Cortez (Defendant);
  15. Civil Deficiency Memo mailed re: You filed an application for entry of default for all defendants in this case, but you have not filed proof showing that you served a summons with the complaint on each defendant. The signature on the green card doesn't exactly match the party's name and isn't restricted delivery. You must serve each party by either (1) certified mail with restricted delivery to each defendant and return receipt, or (2) process server. Then file proof of service with the court. See How to Serve a Summons in a Civil Lawsuit (form CIV-106), available at ak-courts.info/civ106. Civil Rule 4. Civil Deficiency Memo (11/23) Sent on: 04/03/2025 08:18:36.54
  16. Civil Rule 4 Affidavit of Service by Certified Mail Jessie Cortez (Defendant);
  17. Application for Default Against: (select party from participant list). Jessie Cortez (Defendant);
  18. [Cured 5/29/25] Civil Deficiency Memo mailed re: You did not provide a reason as to how you know the defendant isn't in the military. File an amended application or an affidavit with this information. Deficiencies due within 20 calendar days. Civil Deficiency Memo (11/23) Sent on: 05/27/2025 12:33:17.57
  19. Affidavit [RE Military Status] Jody Cortez (Plaintiff);
  20. [Cured 6/3/25] Civil Deficiency Memo mailed re: You did not serve the other side with the affidavit you filed on 5/29/25. Serve the other side and file a separate certificate of service form that includes: the documents served, who you served, when you did service, and how you provided copies to the other side in the case. You can use Certificate of Service (form TF-700), available at ak-courts.info/tf700. Deficiencies due within 20 calendar days. Civil Deficiency Memo (11/23) Sent on: 05/30/2025 11:20:09.93
  21. Certificate of Service (no motion link) Jody Cortez (Plaintiff);
  22. Entry of Default Granted Against: Jessie Cortez (Defendant);
  23. Master Recommended Approval of Child Support Order
  24. Master Recommended Approval of Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law (Custody)
  25. Master Recommended Approval of Custody Decree and Judgment
  26. Custody Decree and Judgment
  27. Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law
  28. First Free Copy/Certified Copy Mailed/Issued to: Jody Cortez (Plaintiff); Jessie Cortez (Defendant);
  29. Child Support Order - Final
  30. Master Recommended Approval of Divorce Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law With Children and Property
  31. Master Recommended Approval of Divorce Decree and Judgment With Children
  32. Divorce Decree and Judgment with Children and Property
  33. Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law (Divorce with Property and Children)
  34. First Free Copy/Certified Copy Mailed/Issued to: Jody Cortez (Plaintiff); Jessie Cortez (Defendant);
  35. Divorce Granted After Non-Contested Hearing

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