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Case Information

Filed 2024-03-15
Status Open
Type Div Or Cust W/children (4 Fa)|Unmarried Parents Do Not Agree (or Are Unsure) On Parenting Plan
Docket 147 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Deforest, Donald Allen
Defendant Rada, Jennifer Kay
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Judge

Hon. Bennett Brent E

Bethel Census Area (AK)

Alaska

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Docket Entries

  1. LOG NOTES: Settlement on Record: Superior Court
  2. Petition for Custody Receipt: 2172734 Date: 03/15/2024
  3. Child Custody Jurisdiction Affidavit
  4. Domestic Relations Procedural Order and Assignment
  5. Summons and Notice to Both Parties of Judicial Assignment Jennifer Kay Rada (Defendant);
  6. Information Sheet - Confidential Document per Civil Rule 90.1(f)(1)
  7. Child Support Guidelines Affidavit
  8. Return of Service - Summons Served On: 3/23/24 Jennifer Kay Rada (Defendant);
  9. Answer to Complaint for Custody Jennifer Kay Rada (Defendant);
  10. Child Custody Jurisdiction Affidavit Jennifer Kay Rada (Defendant);
  11. Child Support Guidelines Affidavit
  12. Information Sheet - Confidential Document per Civil Rule 90.1(f)(1) Jennifer Kay Rada (Defendant);
  13. Notice of Outcome Parenting Plan Facilitation
  14. Copies Made per Admin Rule 9 (e)(1) For a single document or portion of a document $5 If copies of multiple documents are requested at the same time, for each additional document (after the first) $3 Receipt: 2190967 Date: 05/31/2024
  15. Civil Pretrial Order
  16. Attorney Information Attorney Rolfe, Sandra Kay representing Defendant Rada, Jennifer Kay as of 07/23/2024
  17. Entry of Appearance Sandra Kay Rolfe (Attorney) on behalf of Jennifer Kay Rada (Defendant)
  18. Motion for Help to Retain an Attorney Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: Deforest, Donald Allen Case Motion #1
  19. Order Denying Motion Case Motion #1 Motion for Help to Retain an Attorney
  20. Motion for Extension of Time Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: Deforest, Donald Allen Case Motion #2
  21. Order Granting Motion Case Motion #2 Motion for Extension of Time
  22. Opposition to Motion to Continue Trial Attorney: Rolfe, Sandra Kay (1305009) Case Motion #2: Motion for Extension of Time
  23. Attorney Information Attorney Rogers, Margaret O'Toole representing Plaintiff Deforest, Donald Allen as of 10/15/2024
  24. Attorney Information Attorney Wells, Olivia M representing Plaintiff Deforest, Donald Allen as of 10/15/2024
  25. Pretrial Order
  26. Motion for Temporary Orders Attorney: Rolfe, Sandra Kay (1305009) Filing Party: Rada, Jennifer Kay Case Motion #3
  27. Motion for Extension of Time Attorney: Rogers, Margaret O'Toole (0311079) Filing Party: Deforest, Donald Allen Case Motion #4
  28. Opposition to Motion for Temporary Orders Case Motion #3: Motion for Temporary Orders
  29. Order Granting Motion Case Motion #4 Motion for Extension of Time
  30. Order Granting Motion Case Motion #3 Motion for Temporary Orders
  31. Proposed Interim Child Support Order Attorney: Rogers, Margaret O'Toole (0311079) Filing Party: Deforest, Donald Allen Case Motion #5
  32. Order Granting Motion Case Motion #5 Proposed Interim Child Support Order
  33. Child Support Order - Interim Case Motion #5: Proposed Interim Child Support Order
  34. Plaintiff's Initial Witness List Margaret O'Toole Rogers (Attorney) on behalf of Donald Allen Deforest (Plaintiff); Olivia M Wells (Attorney) on behalf of Donald Allen Deforest (Plaintiff)
  35. Defendant's Witness List Sandra Kay Rolfe (Attorney) on behalf of Jennifer Kay Rada (Defendant)
  36. Notice to Court Re Change of Address Sandra Kay Rolfe (Attorney) on behalf of Jennifer Kay Rada (Defendant)
  37. Defendant's Amended Witness List Sandra Kay Rolfe (Attorney) on behalf of Jennifer Kay Rada (Defendant)
  38. Plaintiff's Amended Witness List Margaret O'Toole Rogers (Attorney) on behalf of Donald Allen Deforest (Plaintiff)
  39. Notice Rescheduling Hearing
  40. Pretrial Order
  41. PROOF OF SERVICE
  42. PROOF OF SERVICE
  43. Witness List Defendants Amended Witness List
  44. PROOF OF SERVICE
  45. Defendants Pretrial Memorandum
  46. Child Support Guidelines Affidavit
  47. Court Notice: Notice of Filing Unsigned Affidavit
  48. PROOF OF SERVICE
  49. Child Support Guidelines Affidavit - Donald Deforest
  50. Plaintiff's Pretrial Memorandum
  51. PROOF OF SERVICE
  52. Log Notes: Log Notes
  53. Motion for Withdrawal of Counsel with Client Consent Attorney: Rogers, Margaret O'Toole (0311079) Filing Party: Deforest, Donald Allen Case Motion #6
  54. PROOF OF SERVICE
  55. Court Notice: Notice Rescheduling Hearing
  56. PROOF OF SERVICE
  57. Order Granting Motion Case Motion #6 Motion for Withdrawal of Counsel with Client Consent
  58. Attorney Information Attorney Rogers, Margaret O'Toole dismissed/withdrawn for Deforest, Donald Allen on 08/01/2025
  59. Attorney Information Attorney Wells, Olivia M dismissed/withdrawn for Deforest, Donald Allen on 08/01/2025
  60. Court Notice: Notice Rescheduling Hearing
  61. Motion for Continuance to Find New Legal Counsel Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: Deforest, Donald Allen Case Motion #7
  62. Opposition to Motion for Continuance of Trial to Find New Counsel Attorney: Rolfe, Sandra Kay (1305009) Case Motion #7: Motion for Continuance to Find New Legal Counsel
  63. PROOF OF SERVICE
  64. Notice of Filing Unsigned Affidavit of Jennifer Rada
  65. Affidavit of Jennifer Rada in Support of Opposition to Motion for Continuance of Trial
  66. Reply to Opposition of Motion Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Case Motion #7: Motion for Continuance to Find New Legal Counsel
  67. Motion for Request Judge Interview of Minor Child Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: Deforest, Donald Allen Case Motion #8
  68. PROOF OF SERVICE
  69. Confidential Court Document: Log Notes
  70. Log Notes: Interim Custody Modification Hearing
  71. Request for a Court Order to Oregon Vital Statistics to Add Father to Birth Certificate Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: Deforest, Donald Allen Case Motion #9
  72. PROOF OF SERVICE
  73. Order Granting Motion on Record Case Motion #7 Motion for Continuance to Find New Legal Counsel
  74. Non-Opposition to Plaintiff's Request for Court Order to Oregon Vital Statistics Attorney: Rolfe, Sandra Kay (1305009) Case Motion #9: Request for a Court Order to Oregon Vital Statistics to Add Father to Birth Certificate
  75. PROOF OF SERVICE
  76. Proposed Order Not Used Order Denying Motion for Continuance of Trial
  77. Opposition to Motion for Request Judge Interview of Minor Child Attorney: Rolfe, Sandra Kay (1305009) Case Motion #8: Motion for Request Judge Interview of Minor Child
  78. PROOF OF SERVICE
  79. Motion to Request Hearing Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: Deforest, Donald Allen Case Motion #10
  80. Proposed Interim Orders Attorney: Rolfe, Sandra Kay (1305009) Filing Party: Rada, Jennifer Kay Case Motion #11
  81. PROOF OF SERVICE
  82. Proposed Interim Orders Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: Deforest, Donald Allen Case Motion #12
  83. PROOF OF SERVICE
  84. PROOF OF SERVICE
  85. Opposition to Motion for Hearing Regarding Supervised Visitation Attendees Attorney: Rolfe, Sandra Kay (1305009) Case Motion #10: Motion to Request Hearing
  86. Opposition to Plaintiff's Proposed Interim Orders Attorney: Rolfe, Sandra Kay (1305009) Case Motion #12: Proposed Interim Orders
  87. PROOF OF SERVICE
  88. Order Denying Motion Case Motion #10 Motion to Request Hearing
  89. Proposed Order Not Used Case Motion #12 Proposed Interim Orders
  90. Proposed Order Not Used Order Denying Plaintiffs Interim Order
  91. Order Granting Motion Case Motion #11 Proposed Interim Orders
  92. Order Denying Motion Case Motion #8 Motion for Request Judge Interview of Minor Child
  93. Order Denying Motion Case Motion #9 Request for a Court Order to Oregon Vital Statistics to Add Father to Birth Certificate
  94. Court Order: to Conduct Preference Interview
  95. Proposed Order Not Used JudgemtBirthcertificate
  96. Motion for Additional Visitation Attorney: Rolfe, Sandra Kay (1305009) Filing Party: Rada, Jennifer Kay Case Motion #13
  97. PROOF OF SERVICE
  98. Opposition to Motion to Modify Visitation Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Case Motion #13: Motion for Additional Visitation
  99. Civil Deficiency Memo: DONALD DEFOREST CIVIL DEFICIENCY MEMO You have recently submitted documents to the above case. These documents are either incomplete or do not follow correct procedures. Please be advised of the following: Pursuant to Civil Rule 5, all documents filed with the court must contain a completed certificate of service and be sent to the opposing party. The 9/2/25 Opposition to Motion to Modify Visitation does not contain a certificate of service. Your document is not being rejected at this time and the court has completed courtesy service to the other party. However, failure to comply with the Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure in the future may result in rejection of filing. Civil Deficiency Memo (6/25) Sent on: 09/08/2025 16:01:15.04
  100. Reply to Opposition to Motion for Additional Visitation Attorney: Rolfe, Sandra Kay (1305009) Case Motion #13: Motion for Additional Visitation
  101. PROOF OF SERVICE
  102. Order Granting Motion Case Motion #13 Motion for Additional Visitation
  103. Parenting Plan Resolution Office Child Interview PPRO Child Interview
  104. Log Notes: Pre-Trial Conference
  105. Copies Made per Admin Rule 9 (e)(1) For a single document or portion of a document $5 If copies of multiple documents are requested at the same time, for each additional document (after the first) $3 Receipt: 2322911 Date: 10/06/2025
  106. Motion for Additional Visitation Attorney: Rolfe, Sandra Kay (1305009) Filing Party: Rada, Jennifer Kay Case Motion #14
  107. Motion for Expedited Consideration Attorney: Rolfe, Sandra Kay (1305009) Filing Party: Rada, Jennifer Kay Case Motion #15
  108. PROOF OF SERVICE
  109. Order Denying Motion Case Motion #15 Motion for Expedited Consideration
  110. Proposed Order Not Used Order Granting Motion for Expedited Consideration
  111. Civil Deficiency Memo: DONALD DEFOREST The following documents are being returned to you. 10/6/25 Motion for Modification of Visitation CIVIL DEFICIENCY MEMO You have recently submitted documents related to the above case. These documents are either incomplete or do not follow correct procedures. Please do the following: The above document is missing your signature. To be accepted for filing, all documents must be signed per Civil Rules 11 and 76. Please sign and file with court. Civil Deficiency Memo (6/25) Sent on: 10/13/2025 13:03:57.62
  112. Motion for an Order to Release Information and Records and Notice of Intent to Rely on These Certified Records at Trial [Minor] Attorney: Rolfe, Sandra Kay (1305009) Filing Party: Rada, Jennifer Kay Case Motion #16
  113. PROOF OF SERVICE
  114. Motion for Expedited Consideration Attorney: Rolfe, Sandra Kay (1305009) Filing Party: Rada, Jennifer Kay Case Motion #17
  115. Order Granting Motion Case Motion #17 Motion for Expedited Consideration
  116. Order Granting Motion Case Motion #16 Motion for an Order to Release Information and Records and Notice of Intent to Rely on These Certified Records at Trial [Minor]
  117. Court Notice: Rescheduling Hearing
  118. PROOF OF SERVICE
  119. Log Notes: Formal Divorce/Custody Trial
  120. Motion for Continuance Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Filing Party: Deforest, Donald Allen Case Motion #18
  121. PROOF OF SERVICE
  122. Proposed Order Not Used Order on Plaintiff's Motion for Continuance
  123. Log Notes: Formal Divorce or Custody Trial
  124. Opposition to Motion for Additional Visitation Attorney: Self-Represented (0100001) Case Motion #14: Motion for Additional Visitation
  125. PROOF OF SERVICE
  126. Order Granting Motion on Record Case Motion #18 Motion for Continuance
  127. Reply to Plaintiff's Opposition to Motion for Additional Visitation Attorney: Rolfe, Sandra Kay (1305009) Case Motion #14: Motion for Additional Visitation
  128. PROOF OF SERVICE
  129. Civil Deficiency Memo: DONALD DEFOREST CIVIL DEFICIENCY MEMO You have recently submitted documents related to the above case. These documents are either incomplete or do not follow correct procedures. Please be advised of the following: Pursuant to the TrueFiling User Guide sec. 14, and Administrative Bulletin 92, para. 13, you must file individual motions, oppositions, and replies with their supporting documents, excluding orders, as a single document. Your recently filed Motion for Continuance had the order attached to the motion in the upload. For future filings, please separate the order from the pleading you are filing them with. Your Motion for Continuance has been accepted. However, failure to follow Administrative Bulletin 92 and TrueFiling User Guide Rules in the future may result in rejection for filing. Civil Deficiency Memo (6/25) Sent on: 10/24/2025 10:52:19.97
  130. PROOF OF SERVICE
  131. Return of Service
  132. LOG NOTES: Formal Divorce or Custody Trial
  133. Court Order: GAL Appointment
  134. Order Denying Motion Case Motion #14 Motion for Additional Visitation
  135. Proposed Amended Interim Orders Attorney: Rolfe, Sandra Kay (1305009) Filing Party: Rada, Jennifer Kay Case Motion #19
  136. PROOF OF SERVICE
  137. Attorney Information Attorney Johnson, Jasmine Nicole representing Guardian Ad Litem with Office of Public Advocacy Office of Public Advocacy (4FA) as of 11/17/2025
  138. PROOF OF SERVICE
  139. Entry of Appearance Jasmine Nicole Johnson (Guardian Ad Litem with Office of Public Advocacy);
  140. Order Granting Motion Case Motion #19 Amended Interim Orders
  141. Log Notes: Status Hearing
  142. LOG NOTES: Status Hearing
  143. LOG NOTES: Pre-Trial Conference
  144. PROOF OF SERVICE
  145. Guardian ad Litem Report - Jasmine Nicole Johnson (Guardian Ad Litem with Office of Public Advocacy);
  146. Amended Interim Orders Case Motion #19: Proposed Amended Interim Orders
  147. Agreement Regarding Evaluation of Minor Child Case Motion #19: Proposed Amended Interim Orders

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