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Court

Missouri Unified County

Missouri

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Case Information

Filed 2024-08-06
Type Fc Pet For Child Custody/supp
Docket 33 entries
Disposition disposed

Parties

Plaintiff Gulley, Esther|Aranda, Benjamin T
Defendant Wilson, Colin Ray
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Judge

Hon. Melenbrink Victor Joseph

Jefferson County (MO)

Missouri

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Docket Entries

  2. ase Mgmt Conf Scheduled WEBEX 146 323 9063 PASSWORD 23D5 This case will be heard remotely via the WEBEX teleconference platform. Parties appearing for this docket must either install the "Cisco Webex Meetings" application on a phone or tablet, or must use the Webex software on a laptop or desktop computer. Registration for a Webex account is required for attorneys, and encouraged for everyone else. Presence by video is also strongly encouraged, but not required. Upon signing in to the meeting you will be assigned to the waiting room until your case is taken up. It is recommended that attendees use test their ability to connect to the meeting beforehand. If an attorney or party is unable to comply with the above requirements, contact the court BEFORE the court date. JeffCo Div 5 (Melenbrink) Docket. Meeting number: 146 323 9063. Meeting password: 23D5. If you cannot use the Webex application, call (408) 418-9388, and then enter the meeting ID to join by audio only. Scheduled For: 05/29/2025; 9:00 AM; VICTOR JOSEPH MELENBRINK; Jefferson
  3. rder CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE SETTING ORDER VIA WEBEX 05-29-25 AT 9 A.M. SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE
  5. rder Granting Ext of Time SO ORDERED; VICTOR MELENBRINK, CIRCUIT JUDGE DIV. FIVE on 3/2/2025 Associated Entries: 02/14/2025 - Motion for Extension of Time +
  7. otion for Extension of Time Motion For Additional Time To File Responsive Pleading; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. SENT TO JUDGE ON 02/18/25. Filed By: STEVEN CRAIG MANDLMAN Associated Entries: 03/03/2025 - Order Granting Ext of Time +
  8. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: STEVEN CRAIG MANDLMAN
  9. ote to Clerk eFiling Filed By: STEVEN CRAIG MANDLMAN
  10. lias Summons Issued Document ID: 25-SM32-1, for WILSON, COLIN RAY
  11. ummons Service Not Attempted Document ID - 24-SM32-298; Served To - COLIN RAY WILSON; Served Date - 12/31/2024; Served Time - 12:06:56; Service Type - OT; Reason Description - NEST; Service Text -
  12. earing Continued/Rescheduled Associated Entries: 04/15/2025 - Case Mgmt Conf Scheduled + Associated Entries: 06/27/2025 - Hearing Continued/Rescheduled Hearing Continued From: 05/29/2025; 9:00 AM Case Management Conference
  13. otion Special Process Server Request for process server. ROBERT PEDROLI COURT APPROVED. Filed By: BENJAMIN T ARANDA On Behalf Of: ESTHER GULLEY
  14. lias Summons Requested Request for alias; Non est summons. Filed By: BENJAMIN T ARANDA On Behalf Of: ESTHER GULLEY
  15. otice of Hearing Filed Notice of hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: BENJAMIN T ARANDA On Behalf Of: ESTHER GULLEY
  16. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SM32-298, for WILSON, COLIN RAY
  17. iling Info Sheet eFiling
  18. ncome & Expense Stmnt Filed Statement of income and expenses. On Behalf Of: ESTHER GULLEY
  19. roperty Statement Filed Statement of Property. On Behalf Of: ESTHER GULLEY
  20. otion Special Process Server Request for process server. ROBERT PEDROLI APPROVED. On Behalf Of: ESTHER GULLEY
  21. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIFS; Petition in associated to Family Court filed on 08/06/2024. On Behalf Of: ESTHER GULLEY Associated Entries: 08/06/2024 - Pet Filed in Family Ct +
  22. otion for Extension of Time Motion For Additional Time To File Responsive Pleading; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. SENT TO JUDGE ON 02/18/25. Filed By: STEVEN CRAIG MANDLMAN Associated Entries: 03/03/2025 - Order Granting Ext of Time +
  23. ntry of Appearance Filed Entry of Appearance; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: STEVEN CRAIG MANDLMAN
  24. lias Summons Issued Document ID: 25-SM32-1, for WILSON, COLIN RAY
  25. ummons Service Not Attempted Document ID - 24-SM32-298; Served To - COLIN RAY WILSON; Served Date - 12/31/2024; Served Time - 12:06:56; Service Type - OT; Reason Description - NEST; Service Text -
  26. otion Special Process Server Request for process server. ROBERT PEDROLI COURT APPROVED. Filed By: BENJAMIN T ARANDA On Behalf Of: ESTHER GULLEY
  27. lias Summons Requested Request for alias; Non est summons. Filed By: BENJAMIN T ARANDA On Behalf Of: ESTHER GULLEY
  28. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 24-SM32-298, for WILSON, COLIN RAY
  29. iling Info Sheet eFiling
  30. ncome & Expense Stmnt Filed Statement of income and expenses. On Behalf Of: ESTHER GULLEY
  31. roperty Statement Filed Statement of Property. On Behalf Of: ESTHER GULLEY
  32. otion Special Process Server Request for process server. ROBERT PEDROLI APPROVED. On Behalf Of: ESTHER GULLEY
  33. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIFS; Petition in associated to Family Court filed on 08/06/2024. On Behalf Of: ESTHER GULLEY Associated Entries: 08/06/2024 - Pet Filed in Family Ct +

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