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Case Information

Filed 2025-04-28
Type Pr Guardianship Minor
Docket 25 entries
Disposition disposed
Photo of Hon. Hackett James Andrew

Judge

Hon. Hackett James Andrew

Benton County (MO)

Missouri

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Docket Entries

  1. uardianship Hearing Scheduled ADA COURTROOM Scheduled For: 07/16/2025; 10:00 AM; JAMES ANDREW HACKETT; Hickory
  2. mended Notice of Hrng Filed Amended Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JESSICA A LIGHTFOOT On Behalf Of: ELSIE PORTELL, ROBERT A. PORTELL
  3. otice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JESSICA A LIGHTFOOT On Behalf Of: ELSIE PORTELL, ROBERT A. PORTELL
  4. onf Gar/Con Background Report FCSR Results - Robert; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JESSICA A LIGHTFOOT On Behalf Of: ELSIE PORTELL, ROBERT A. PORTELL
  5. onf Gar/Con Background Report FCSR Results - Elsie; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JESSICA A LIGHTFOOT On Behalf Of: ELSIE PORTELL, ROBERT A. PORTELL
  6. ome Study Filed Home Study Report; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. Filed By: JESSICA A LIGHTFOOT On Behalf Of: ELSIE PORTELL, ROBERT A. PORTELL
  7. aiver of Fees
  8. rd Appt Guardian Ad Litem
  9. R Costs Minor-w/costs-Assoc
  10. iling Info Sheet eFiling Filed By: JESSICA A LIGHTFOOT
  11. ote to Clerk eFiling Filed By: JESSICA A LIGHTFOOT
  12. onfid Filing Info Sheet Filed Confidential Case Filing Information Sheet. Filed By: JESSICA A LIGHTFOOT On Behalf Of: ELSIE PORTELL, ROBERT A. PORTELL
  13. roposed Order Filed Proposed Order Waiving Filing Fees. Filed By: JESSICA A LIGHTFOOT On Behalf Of: ELSIE PORTELL, ROBERT A. PORTELL
  14. aiver of Fees Motion to Waive Filing Fees. Filed By: JESSICA A LIGHTFOOT On Behalf Of: ELSIE PORTELL, ROBERT A. PORTELL
  15. roposed Order Filed Proposed Order Appointing GAL. Filed By: JESSICA A LIGHTFOOT On Behalf Of: ELSIE PORTELL, ROBERT A. PORTELL
  16. otion for Appointment of GAL Motion for Appointment of GAL. Filed By: JESSICA A LIGHTFOOT On Behalf Of: ELSIE PORTELL, ROBERT A. PORTELL
  17. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIFs - Consent of Natural Father; Consent of Natural Father in associated to Natural Parent filed on 04/28/2025. Filed By: JESSICA A LIGHTFOOT On Behalf Of: ELSIE PORTELL, ROBERT A. PORTELL Associated Entries: 04/28/2025 - Consent by Natural Parent +
  18. onsent by Natural Parent Consent of Natural Father - Redacted. Filed By: JESSICA A LIGHTFOOT On Behalf Of: ELSIE PORTELL, ROBERT A. PORTELL Associated Entries: 04/28/2025 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  19. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIFS - Consent of Natural Mother; Consent of Natural Mother in associated to Natural Parent filed on 04/28/2025. Filed By: JESSICA A LIGHTFOOT On Behalf Of: ELSIE PORTELL, ROBERT A. PORTELL Associated Entries: 04/28/2025 - Consent by Natural Parent +
  20. onsent by Natural Parent Consent of Natural Mother - Redacted. Filed By: JESSICA A LIGHTFOOT On Behalf Of: ELSIE PORTELL, ROBERT A. PORTELL Associated Entries: 04/28/2025 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  21. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIFS - Selection of Guardian by Minor; Selection of Guardians by Minor in associated to Selection of Guardian and/or Conservator by Minor filed on 04/28/2025. Filed By: JESSICA A LIGHTFOOT On Behalf Of: ELSIE PORTELL, ROBERT A. PORTELL Associated Entries: 04/28/2025 - Selection Gar/Con by Minor +
  22. election Gar/Con by Minor Selection of Guardians by Minor - Redacted. Filed By: JESSICA A LIGHTFOOT On Behalf Of: ELSIE PORTELL, ROBERT A. PORTELL Associated Entries: 04/28/2025 - CRIFS/Unredacted Document +
  23. RIFS/Unredacted Document CRIFS - Petition; Petition for Appointment of Co-Guardians in associated to Guardianship filed on 04/28/2025. Filed By: JESSICA A LIGHTFOOT On Behalf Of: ELSIE PORTELL, ROBERT A. PORTELL Associated Entries: 04/28/2025 - App-Ltrs of Guardianship +

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