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Case Information

Filed 2024-10-08
Type Pr Guardianship Minor
Docket 111 entries
Disposition dismissed

Parties

Plaintiff Nelson, Kelly Kristine|Stingley, Paul Joseph
Defendant Ferguson, William George|Ferguson, Rachel Rachelle
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Hon. Crane Sue M

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Docket Entries

  1. pp-Ltrs of Guardianship Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON Associated Entries: 10/08/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  2. ismissed by Parties Petitioner in person and with counsel Stingley. Respondents in person and with counsel Kays. GAL Berndt appears with minor. Minor who testifies. Parties conference. Petitioner dismisses her petition. GAL agrees to cap her fee at $1750.00 and she is awarded same. Parties to bear costs equally and deposits now held ordered released to GAL. SC/aa Filed By: SUE M CRANE
  3. earing Held Associated Entries: 09/09/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Associated Entries: 09/10/2025 - Hrng Appntmnt Probate Sched + Scheduled For: 10/21/2025; 10:00 AM; SUE M CRANE; Callaway
  4. ound Recording Log Sheet
  6. rng Appntmnt Probate Sched Revised Event Information: New EventTime: 10:00:00; Associated Entries: 10/21/2025 - Hearing Held Scheduled For: 10/21/2025; 10:00 AM; SUE M CRANE; Callaway
  8. ound Recording Log Sheet
  9. earing Continued/Rescheduled Petitioner in person and with counsel. Respondents William and Rachel Ferguson in person and with counsel. Matter not being reached, hearing is continued to 10 am. October 21, 2025. No other matters to be set. SC/aa Associated Entries: 07/29/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Associated Entries: 07/30/2025 - Hrng Appntmnt Probate Sched Associated Entries: 10/21/2025 - Hearing Held Hearing Continued From: 09/09/2025; 1:30 PM Hrng for Appointment Probate
  11. RIFS/Unredacted Document Subpoena Served; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Subpoena Issued filed on 07/11/2025. Filed By: JEFFREY R KAYS On Behalf Of: WILLIAM GEORGE FERGUSON, RACHEL RACHELLE FERGUSON Associated Entries: 07/11/2025 - Subpoena Issued
  13. RIFS/Unredacted Document Entry of Appearance - unredacted; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Entry of Appearance filed on 09/02/2025. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON Associated Entries: 09/02/2025 - Entry of Appearance Filed +
  14. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance - Redacted; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON Associated Entries: 09/02/2025 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  16. rng Appntmnt Probate Sched Associated Entries: 09/09/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Scheduled For: 09/09/2025; 1:30 PM; SUE M CRANE; Callaway
  18. mergency/Temp Letters
  19. earing Continued/Rescheduled Petitioner in person and with counsel. Respondents William and Rachel Ferguson in person and with counsel. GAL in person. Respondents requests Findings of Fact and Conclusions of law. Evidence taken and Court recesses with further hearing to be set. Petitioner appointed emergency guardian. Letters to issue. Further hearing set 1:30 pm. September 9, 2025. Parties to each deposit $750.00 as and for GAL fees within 30 days. SC/aa Associated Entries: 05/02/2025 - Hrng Appntmnt Probate Sched + Associated Entries: 09/09/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Hearing Continued From: 07/29/2025; 1:30 PM Hrng for Appointment Probate
  20. ound Recording Log Sheet
  21. iling of Briefs Respondent Brief; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JEFFREY R KAYS On Behalf Of: WILLIAM GEORGE FERGUSON, RACHEL RACHELLE FERGUSON
  22. bjections Filed Respondent Objection; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JEFFREY R KAYS On Behalf Of: WILLIAM GEORGE FERGUSON, RACHEL RACHELLE FERGUSON
  24. RIFS/Unredacted Document RETURN of Service to W.F.; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Service (notice) filed on 07/26/2025. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON Associated Entries: 07/26/2025 - Notice of Service +
  25. otice of Service RETURN of Service to W.F.; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON Associated Entries: 07/26/2025 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  26. RIFS/Unredacted Document RETURN of Service to R.F.; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Service (notice) filed on 07/26/2025. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON Associated Entries: 07/26/2025 - Notice of Service +
  27. otice of Service RETURN of Service to R.F.; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON Associated Entries: 07/26/2025 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  29. otice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON
  30. otion Filed Motion for In-Camera Interview of Minor Child; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON
  31. otion Filed Motion to Take Testimony of Minor Child in Chambers; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JEFFREY R KAYS On Behalf Of: WILLIAM GEORGE FERGUSON, RACHEL RACHELLE FERGUSON
  33. RIFS/Unredacted Document Subpoena Served; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Subpoena Issued filed on 07/11/2025. Filed By: JEFFREY R KAYS On Behalf Of: WILLIAM GEORGE FERGUSON, RACHEL RACHELLE FERGUSON Associated Entries: 07/11/2025 - Subpoena Issued
  34. RIFS/Unredacted Document Subpoena Served; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Subpoena Issued filed on 07/11/2025. Filed By: JEFFREY R KAYS On Behalf Of: WILLIAM GEORGE FERGUSON, RACHEL RACHELLE FERGUSON Associated Entries: 07/11/2025 - Subpoena Issued
  35. RIFS/Unredacted Document Subpoena Served; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Subpoena Issued filed on 07/11/2025. Filed By: JEFFREY R KAYS On Behalf Of: WILLIAM GEORGE FERGUSON, RACHEL RACHELLE FERGUSON Associated Entries: 07/11/2025 - Subpoena Issued
  36. ummons Issued-Associate Document ID: 24-P310-144, for FERGUSON, COLE TYLER MONROE
  37. ubpoena Issued Associated Entries: 07/22/2025 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document + Associated Entries: 07/22/2025 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document + Associated Entries: 07/22/2025 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document + Associated Entries: 09/08/2025 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  38. rd Appt Guardian Ad Litem Casey Berndt. aa
  39. ubpoena Requested Request for Blank Subpoena; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JEFFREY R KAYS On Behalf Of: WILLIAM GEORGE FERGUSON
  40. ound Recording Log Sheet
  41. rder Filed By: SUE M CRANE
  42. earing Held Petitioner by counsel. Respondents by counsel. Motion to Release Underacted Records is sustained. SC/aa Associated Entries: 06/16/2025 - Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 06/24/2025; 1:30 PM; SUE M CRANE; Callaway
  43. RIFS/Unredacted Document Order Appointing Guardian Ad Litem in associated to Order (other) filed on 10/08/2024. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON Associated Entries: 10/08/2024 - Proposed Order Filed +
  44. earing Scheduled Associated Entries: 06/24/2025 - Hearing Held + Scheduled For: 06/24/2025; 1:30 PM; SUE M CRANE; Callaway
  45. RIFS/Unredacted Document Motion to Appoint Guardian Ad Litem in associated to Appointment of GAL filed on 10/08/2024. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON Associated Entries: 10/08/2024 - Motion for Appointment of GAL +
  46. otion Filed Motion to Release Unredacted Records of Callaway County Sheriffs Department; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON
  47. otice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON
  48. xhibit Filed Exhibit D. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON Associated Entries: 10/08/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  49. onsent Filed Consent to Ruling Ordering Callaway County Sheriffs Department of Release Records; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON
  50. xhibit Filed Exhibit C. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON Associated Entries: 10/08/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  51. otice of Service RETURN of Service to Bobbie Rice; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON
  52. xhibit Filed Exhibit B. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON Associated Entries: 10/08/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  53. otice Notice of Intent to Use Business Records and Certificate of Service of Copies to Attorney of Record and Guardian Ad Litem; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON
  54. xhibit Filed Exhibit A. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON Associated Entries: 10/08/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  55. ubpoena Prepared
  56. ummons Issued-Associate Document ID: 24-P310-146, for FERGUSON, WILLIAM GEORGE
  57. orrespondence Filed Correspondence to Clerk RE Subpoena Request; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON
  58. ummons Issued-Associate Document ID: 24-P310-144, for FERGUSON, COLE TYLER MONROE
  59. rng Appntmnt Probate Sched Trial set 1:30 pm. July 29, 2025. SC/aa Associated Entries: 07/29/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled + Scheduled For: 07/29/2025; 1:30 PM; SUE M CRANE; Callaway
  60. rd Appt Guardian Ad Litem Casey Berndt. aa
  61. vailable/Conflict Dates Filed Joint Notice of Available Trial Dates; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON
  62. ase Review Held Petitioner by counsel. Respondent by counsel. Cause passed for further requests. SC/aa Associated Entries: 04/04/2025 - Hearing Scheduled Scheduled For: 04/15/2025; 1:30 PM; SUE M CRANE; Callaway
  63. iling Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY
  64. otion for Trial Setting Request for Trial Setting; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON
  65. RIFS/Unredacted Document Order Appointing Guardian Ad Litem in associated to Order (other) filed on 10/08/2024. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON Associated Entries: 10/08/2024 - Proposed Order Filed +
  66. ertificate of Service Certificate of Service RE Discovery Responses; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON
  67. earing Scheduled Associated Entries: 04/15/2025 - Case Review Held + Scheduled For: 04/15/2025; 1:30 PM; SUE M CRANE; Callaway
  68. otice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JEFFREY R KAYS On Behalf Of: WILLIAM GEORGE FERGUSON, RACHEL RACHELLE FERGUSON
  69. otion to Compel Motion to Compel Discovery; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JEFFREY R KAYS On Behalf Of: WILLIAM GEORGE FERGUSON, RACHEL RACHELLE FERGUSON
  70. xhibit Filed Exhibit D. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON Associated Entries: 10/08/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  71. eturned Mail-Undeliverable Kelly Nelson Return mail. aa
  72. xhibit Filed Exhibit C. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON Associated Entries: 10/08/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  73. ase Review Held Petitioner by counsel. Cause passed for further requests. SC/aa Associated Entries: 10/09/2024 - Hrng Appntmnt Probate Sched Scheduled For: 11/12/2024; 1:30 PM; SUE M CRANE; Callaway
  74. ound Recording Log Sheet
  75. RIFS/Unredacted Document Exhibit A in associated to Exhibit filed on 10/08/2024. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON Associated Entries: 10/08/2024 - Exhibit Filed +
  76. nswer Filed Answer to Petition; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JEFFREY R KAYS On Behalf Of: WILLIAM GEORGE FERGUSON, RACHEL RACHELLE FERGUSON
  77. RIFS/Unredacted Document Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor in associated to Guardianship filed on 10/08/2024. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON Associated Entries: 10/08/2024 - App-Ltrs of Guardianship +
  78. ertificate of Service Certificate of Service; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JEFFREY R KAYS On Behalf Of: WILLIAM GEORGE FERGUSON, RACHEL RACHELLE FERGUSON
  79. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JEFFREY R KAYS On Behalf Of: RACHEL RACHELLE FERGUSON
  80. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JEFFREY R KAYS On Behalf Of: WILLIAM GEORGE FERGUSON
  81. ummons Personally Served Document ID - 24-P310-144; Served To - COLE FERGUSON; Served Date - 10/17/2024; Served Time - 13:33:00; Service Type - SD; Reason Description - SERV; Service Text - Associated Entries: 10/21/2024 - Notice of Service +
  82. ummons Personally Served Document ID - 24-P310-145; Served To - RACHEL FERGUSON; Served Date - 10/17/2024; Served Time - 13:33:00; Service Type - SD; Reason Description - SERV; Service Text - Associated Entries: 10/21/2024 - Notice of Service +
  83. ummons Personally Served Document ID - 24-P310-146; Served To - WILLIAM FERGUSON; Served Date - 10/17/2024; Served Time - 13:33:00; Service Type - SD; Reason Description - SERV; Service Text - Associated Entries: 10/21/2024 - Notice of Service +
  84. otice of Service RETURN OF WF; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON Associated Entries: 10/21/2024 - Summons Personally Served +
  85. otice of Service RETURN of Service of RF; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON Associated Entries: 10/21/2024 - Summons Personally Served +
  86. otice of Service RETURN of Service of CF; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON Associated Entries: 10/21/2024 - Summons Personally Served +
  87. RIFS/Unredacted Document Motion to Make Civil Rules Applicable; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service in associated to Document (other) filed on 10/10/2024. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON Associated Entries: 10/10/2024 - Motion Filed +
  88. otion Filed Motion to Make Civil Rules Applicable; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON Associated Entries: 10/10/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  89. roof of Mailing
  90. ummons Issued-Associate Document ID: 24-P310-146, for FERGUSON, WILLIAM GEORGE
  91. ummons Issued-Associate Document ID: 24-P310-145, for FERGUSON, RACHEL RACHELLE
  92. ummons Issued-Associate Document ID: 24-P310-144, for FERGUSON, COLE TYLER MONROE
  93. otc of Hrng Petition (Minor)
  94. rd Appt Guardian Ad Litem Casey Berndt. aa
  95. rng Appntmnt Probate Sched Associated Entries: 11/12/2024 - Case Review Held + Scheduled For: 11/12/2024; 1:30 PM; SUE M CRANE; Callaway
  96. R Costs Minor-w/costs-Assoc
  97. iling Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY
  98. ote to Clerk eFiling Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY
  99. RIFS/Unredacted Document Order Appointing Guardian Ad Litem in associated to Order (other) filed on 10/08/2024. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON Associated Entries: 10/08/2024 - Proposed Order Filed +
  100. roposed Order Filed Order Appointing Guardian Ad Litem. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON Associated Entries: 10/08/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  101. RIFS/Unredacted Document Motion to Appoint Guardian Ad Litem in associated to Appointment of GAL filed on 10/08/2024. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON Associated Entries: 10/08/2024 - Motion for Appointment of GAL +
  102. otion for Appointment of GAL Motion to Appoint Guardian Ad Litem. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON Associated Entries: 10/08/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  103. RIFS/Unredacted Document Exhibit D in associated to Exhibit filed on 10/08/2024. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON Associated Entries: 10/08/2024 - Exhibit Filed +
  104. xhibit Filed Exhibit D. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON Associated Entries: 10/08/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  105. RIFS/Unredacted Document Exhibit C in associated to Exhibit filed on 10/08/2024. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON Associated Entries: 10/08/2024 - Exhibit Filed +
  106. xhibit Filed Exhibit C. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON Associated Entries: 10/08/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  107. RIFS/Unredacted Document Exhibit B in associated to Exhibit filed on 10/08/2024. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON Associated Entries: 10/08/2024 - Exhibit Filed +
  108. xhibit Filed Exhibit B. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON Associated Entries: 10/08/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  109. RIFS/Unredacted Document Exhibit A in associated to Exhibit filed on 10/08/2024. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON Associated Entries: 10/08/2024 - Exhibit Filed +
  110. xhibit Filed Exhibit A. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON Associated Entries: 10/08/2024 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  111. RIFS/Unredacted Document Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor in associated to Guardianship filed on 10/08/2024. Filed By: PAUL JOSEPH STINGLEY On Behalf Of: KELLY KRISTINE NELSON Associated Entries: 10/08/2024 - App-Ltrs of Guardianship +

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