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Missouri Unified County

Missouri

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Case Information

Filed 2023-10-30
Type Pr Guardianship Minor
Docket 90 entries
Disposition disposed

Parties

Plaintiff Howard, Brenda Sue|Andersen, Clinton James|Howard, Michael
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Hon. Richardson, Rebecca A.

Lincoln County (MO)

Missouri

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Docket Entries

  2. rder to Withdraw
  4. RIFS/Unredacted Document MOTION TO WITHDRAW - REPRESENTATION COMPLETE; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Withdrawal of Counsel filed on 03/13/2025. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO Associated Entries: 03/13/2025 - Motion of Withdrawl of Counsel +
  5. otion of Withdrawl of Counsel MOTION TO WITHDRAW - REPRESENTATION COMPLETE - REDACTED; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO Associated Entries: 03/13/2025 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  7. tatus Report Reviewed
  9. uardian Status Report Filing
  11. otc Guard Status Report THE GUARDIANS ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE ANNUAL STATUS REPORT IS DUE. ON OR BEFORE MARCH 19, 2025. PLEASE FILL OUT THE ENCLOSED REPORT AND RETURN IT TO THE COURT PROMPTLY. BOTH GUARDIANS NEED TO SIGN IT. THANK YOU
  13. otice CERTIFIED COPY OF LETTERS PLACED IN ATTORNEYS BOX. THE ATTORNEY IS TO PROVIDE THEM TO HER CLIENTS.
  15. trs Co-Guardianship Minor
  16. udgment Appt Gar for Minor
  18. ound Recording Log Sheet
  19. rng Appntmnt Probate Held APPEARANCES: PETITIONERS WITH ATTORNEY KIM TOMKO AND GAL: BRIAN SINCLAIR FINDINGS: THERE IS NEED FOR GUARDIANSHIP. NATURAL PARENTS ARE UNFIT, UNWILLING AND/OR UNABLE. PETITIONERS BRENDA ROSS AND MICHAEL HOWARD ARE FIT AND PROPER TO SERVE. GAL FEES IN THE AMT OF 450.00 ARE ASSESSED Associated Entries: 03/18/2024 - Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 03/18/2024; 9:00 AM; REBECCA A. RICHARDSON; Lincoln County
  20. earing Scheduled Associated Entries: 03/18/2024 - Hrng Appntmnt Probate Held + Scheduled For: 03/18/2024; 9:00 AM; REBECCA A. RICHARDSON; Lincoln County
  21. iling: NEW TEMPORARY LETTERS
  22. rder PETITIONERS MOTION TO ADD NECESSARY PARTY IS GRANTED. CAUSE SET FOR HEARING MARCH 18, 2024 AT 9:00 AM
  23. otion Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 02/05/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 02/05/2024 - Guardianship Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 02/26/2024; 9:00 AM; REBECCA A. RICHARDSON; Lincoln County
  24. onf Gar/Con Background Report MEMORANDUM OF FILING FAMILY CARE SAFETY REGISTRY RESULTS; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD
  25. onfid Filing Info Sheet Filed AMENDED CONFIDENTIAL CASE FILING SHEET; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD
  26. RIFS/Unredacted Document CONSENT TO APPOINTMENT; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Serve filed on 02/14/2024. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD Associated Entries: 02/14/2024 - Consent to Serve +
  27. onsent to Serve CONSENT TO APPOINTMENT - REDACTED; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD Associated Entries: 02/14/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  28. RIFS/Unredacted Document AMENDED AFFIDAVIT OF CUSTODY; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Compliance with Uniform Child Custody filed on 02/14/2024. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD Associated Entries: 02/14/2024 - Affd-Comp W/Unif Child Custdy +
  29. ffd-Comp W/Unif Child Custdy AMENDED AFFIDAVIT OF CUSTODY - REDACTED; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD Associated Entries: 02/14/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  30. RIFS/Unredacted Document AMENDED PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Petition (Probate) filed on 02/14/2024. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD Associated Entries: 02/14/2024 - Petition +
  31. etition AMENDED PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN - REDACTED; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD Associated Entries: 02/14/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  32. RIFS/Unredacted Document AMENDED CONSENT TO APPOINTMENT; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Serve filed on 02/14/2024. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD Associated Entries: 02/14/2024 - Consent to Serve +
  33. onsent to Serve AMENDED CONSENT TO APPOINTMENT - REDACTED; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD Associated Entries: 02/14/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  34. RIFS/Unredacted Document AMENDED CONSENT OF MINOR TO GUARDIANSHIP; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Consent filed on 02/14/2024. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD Associated Entries: 02/14/2024 - Consent Filed +
  35. onsent Filed AMENDED CONSENT OF MINOR TO GUARDIANSHIP - REDACTED; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD Associated Entries: 02/14/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  36. RIFS/Unredacted Document CONSENT OF TEMPORARY CO-GUARDIAN; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Consent filed on 02/14/2024. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD Associated Entries: 02/14/2024 - Consent Filed +
  37. onsent Filed CONSENT OF TEMPORARY CO-GUARDIAN - REDACTED; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD Associated Entries: 02/14/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  38. RIFS/Unredacted Document NOTICE OF HEARING; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Hearing (notice) filed on 02/14/2024. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD Associated Entries: 02/14/2024 - Notice of Hearing Filed +
  39. otice of Hearing Filed NOTICE OF HEARING - REDACTED; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD Associated Entries: 02/14/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  40. RIFS/Unredacted Document MOTION TO ADD PARTY; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Motion (other) filed on 02/14/2024. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD Associated Entries: 02/14/2024 - Motion Filed +
  41. otion Filed MOTION TO ADD PARTY - REDACTED; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD Associated Entries: 02/14/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  42. rder GRANTED LEAVE TO AMEND PLEADINGS
  43. uardianship Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 02/26/2024 - Motion Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 02/26/2024; 9:00 AM; REBECCA A. RICHARDSON; Lincoln County
  44. earing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 01/08/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Associated Entries: 01/08/2024 - Guardianship Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 02/26/2024 - Motion Hearing Scheduled Hearing Continued From: 02/05/2024; 9:00 AM Guardianship Hearing Scheduled
  45. iling: NEW TEMPORARY LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP - PLACED IN ATTORNEYS BOX. ATTORNEY TO GIVE THEM TO HER CLIENT
  46. uardianship Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 02/05/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Scheduled For: 02/05/2024; 9:00 AM; REBECCA A. RICHARDSON; Lincoln County
  47. earing Continued/Rescheduled ATTORNEY'S APPEARED AND REQUESTED CONTINUANCE. EMERGENCY LETTERS REISSUED Associated Entries: 11/13/2023 - Guardianship Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 02/05/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Hearing Continued From: 01/08/2024; 9:00 AM Guardianship Hearing Scheduled
  48. RIFS/Unredacted Document AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Affd-Publctn of Serv Unk Par filed on 01/08/2024. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD, CLINTON JAMES ANDERSEN Associated Entries: 01/08/2024 - Affd-Publctn of Serv Unk Par +
  49. ffd-Publctn of Serv Unk Par AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION - REDACTED; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD, CLINTON JAMES ANDERSEN Associated Entries: 01/08/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  50. rd Temporary Gar Ad Litem Associated Entries: 11/13/2023 - Emergency/Temp Letters
  51. mergency/Temp Letters Associated Entries: 11/16/2023 - Ord Temporary Gar Ad Litem
  52. uardianship Hearing Scheduled Associated Entries: 01/08/2024 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Scheduled For: 01/08/2024; 9:00 AM; REBECCA A. RICHARDSON; Lincoln County
  53. ound Recording Log Sheet
  54. earing Held EMERGENCY HEARING HELD. PETITIONERS ARE APPOINTED AS TEMP GUARDIAN AD LITEMS. FULL HEARING TO BE SET ON JANUARY 8, 2024 AT 9:00 AM Associated Entries: 10/31/2023 - Hearing Scheduled + Scheduled For: 11/13/2023; 9:00 AM; REBECCA A. RICHARDSON; Lincoln County
  55. rder ORDER FOR DEPOSIT OF GAL FEES
  56. otice of Order of Publication EMAILED COPY TO PUBLISHER ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR PUBLICATION.
  57. rder of Publication
  58. RIFS/Unredacted Document Proposed Order for GAL Fees; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Order (other) filed on 11/01/2023. Filed By: BRIAN SINCLAIR On Behalf Of: JAYDEN NICHOLE HOWARD Associated Entries: 11/01/2023 - Motion Filed +
  59. roposed Order Filed Proposed Order for GAL Fees Redacted; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: BRIAN SINCLAIR On Behalf Of: JAYDEN NICHOLE HOWARD
  60. RIFS/Unredacted Document Motion for Deposit of GAL Fees; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Motion (other) filed on 11/01/2023. Filed By: BRIAN SINCLAIR On Behalf Of: JAYDEN NICHOLE HOWARD Associated Entries: 11/01/2023 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  61. otion Filed Motion for Deposit of GAL Fees Redacted; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: BRIAN SINCLAIR On Behalf Of: JAYDEN NICHOLE HOWARD Associated Entries: 11/01/2023 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  62. RIFS/Unredacted Document GAL Consent, EOA and Answer; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Consent and Answer by Guardian ad Litem filed on 11/01/2023. Filed By: BRIAN SINCLAIR On Behalf Of: JAYDEN NICHOLE HOWARD Associated Entries: 11/01/2023 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document + Associated Entries: 11/01/2023 - Consent and Answer by GAL +
  63. onsent and Answer by GAL GAL Consent, EOA and Answer Redacted; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: BRIAN SINCLAIR On Behalf Of: JAYDEN NICHOLE HOWARD Associated Entries: 11/01/2023 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  64. onf Gar/Con Background Report MEMORANDUM OF FILING FAMILY CARE SAFETY REGISTRY RESULTS; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD, CLINTON JAMES ANDERSEN
  65. rd Appt Guardian Ad Litem
  66. earing Scheduled SET FOR EMERGENCY HEARING ON NOVEMBER 13, 2023 AT 9:00 AM Associated Entries: 11/13/2023 - Hearing Held + Scheduled For: 11/13/2023; 9:00 AM; REBECCA A. RICHARDSON; Lincoln County
  67. R Costs Minor-w/costs-Assoc
  68. iling Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO
  69. onfid Filing Info Sheet Filed CONFIDENTIAL CASE FILING SHEET. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD, CLINTON JAMES ANDERSEN
  70. RIFS/Unredacted Document ORDER OF PUBLICATION OF NOTICE in associated to Order (other) filed on 10/30/2023. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD, CLINTON JAMES ANDERSEN
  71. roposed Order Filed ORDER OF PUBLICATION OF NOTICE - REDACTED. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD, CLINTON JAMES ANDERSEN
  72. RIFS/Unredacted Document NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION in associated to Notice (other) filed on 10/30/2023. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD, CLINTON JAMES ANDERSEN
  73. otice NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION - REDACTED. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD, CLINTON JAMES ANDERSEN
  74. RIFS/Unredacted Document REQUEST FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION in associated to Request (other) filed on 10/30/2023. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD, CLINTON JAMES ANDERSEN
  75. equest Filed REQUEST FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION - REDACTED. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD, CLINTON JAMES ANDERSEN
  76. ist of Witnesses LIST OF WITNESSES. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD, CLINTON JAMES ANDERSEN
  77. RIFS/Unredacted Document MEMORANDUM OF FILING OBITUARY OF NATURAL MOTHER in associated to Memorandum filed on 10/30/2023. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD, CLINTON JAMES ANDERSEN
  78. emorandum Filed MEMORANDUM OF FILING OBITUARY OF NATURAL MOTHER - REDACTED. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD, CLINTON JAMES ANDERSEN
  79. ertificate of Birth Filed MEMORANDUM OF FILING BIRTH CERTIFICATE. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD, CLINTON JAMES ANDERSEN
  80. RIFS/Unredacted Document CONSENT OF MINOR CHILD in associated to Consent filed on 10/30/2023. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD, CLINTON JAMES ANDERSEN
  81. onsent Filed CONSENT OF MINOR TO GUARDIANSHIP - REDACTED. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD, CLINTON JAMES ANDERSEN
  82. RIFS/Unredacted Document CONSENT TO APPOINTMENT in associated to Serve filed on 10/30/2023. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD, CLINTON JAMES ANDERSEN
  83. onsent to Serve CONSENT TO APPOINTMENT - REDACTED. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD, CLINTON JAMES ANDERSEN
  84. RIFS/Unredacted Document CONSENT TO APPOINTMENT in associated to Serve filed on 10/30/2023. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD, CLINTON JAMES ANDERSEN
  85. onsent to Serve CONSENT TO APPOINTMENT - REDACTED. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD, CLINTON JAMES ANDERSEN
  86. RIFS/Unredacted Document AFFIDAVIT OF CUSTODY in associated to Affidavit (other) filed on 10/30/2023. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD, CLINTON JAMES ANDERSEN
  87. ffidavit Filed AFFIDAVIT OF CUSTODY - REDACTED. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD, CLINTON JAMES ANDERSEN
  88. RIFS/Unredacted Document EMERGENCY PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN in associated to Guardian Ad Litem - Temporary filed on 10/30/2023. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD, CLINTON JAMES ANDERSEN
  89. et Temp Guardian Ad Litem EMERGENCY PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN - REDACTED. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD, CLINTON JAMES ANDERSEN
  90. RIFS/Unredacted Document PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN in associated to Guardianship filed on 10/30/2023. Filed By: KIMBERLY DIAN TOMKO On Behalf Of: BRENDA SUE HOWARD, CLINTON JAMES ANDERSEN

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