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Missouri Unified County

Missouri

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Case Information

Filed 2022-03-25
Type Fc Dissolution W/ Children
Docket 65 entries
Disposition uncontested

Parties

Plaintiff Edie, Amy Iola|Mingus, Thomas M
Defendant Epstein, John Malcolm
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Judge

Hon. Miller Sara J

Boone County (MO)

Missouri

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Docket Entries

  2. udge Assigned Transfer from Miller to Yancey. (smt)
  4. ertificate of Delivery Green Card returned. Signed by Mark Osko. (kt)
  6. gmt Transcribed Circuit Court Judgment Transcribed to Circuit Court this date. (bb)
  8. ote to Clerk eFiling (bb) Filed By: THOMAS M MINGUS
  9. equest Filed Correspondence requesting the judgment be certified to the Circuit Court; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. (bb) Filed By: THOMAS M MINGUS On Behalf Of: AMY VIOLA EDIE
  11. ertificate of Mailing Certificate of Mailing. Certified copy of IWO sent by certified mail to employer- Department of Defense/DFAS Garnishment Law. (kt)
  12. ithholding Order Income Withholding Order. (kt)
  14. roposed Order Filed Income Withholding for Support; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. (kt) Filed By: THOMAS M MINGUS On Behalf Of: AMY VIOLA EDIE
  16. ert of Dissolution Mailed Certificate of Dissolution mailed this date. (nk)
  18. orrespondence Sent Child Support Letter. (kt)
  19. udge/Clerk - Note MACSS Initiation Form. (kt)
  21. otice Notice of Entry and Right to Rehearing Letter. Certified copies of Judgment on Dissolution mailed to parties this date. (bb)
  22. rd Adopt Comisners Findings 12/j9/22: The findings and recommendations of the family court commissioner are adopted and confirmed this date. LS/X (bb) Associated Entries: 12/07/2022 - Uncontested + Associated Entries: 12/13/2022 - Judgment on Dissolution +
  23. udgment on Dissolution Court finds the jurisdictional requirements are met and the marriage is irretrievably broken. Marriage is dissolved in accordance with the Judgment signed. Neither party is awarded maintenance. Marital property awarded and debts allocated per the Judgment. Petitioner's First Amended Parenting Plan is approved, is ordered made a part of the Judgment and the parties are ordered to perform the terms thereof. Sole legal and sole physical custody of the two minor children is awarded to Petitioner. Court finds unsupervised visitation by Respondent would endanger the physical health of the minor children and impair their emotional development. Court finds Respondent's presumed child support amount is $984 per month. Respondent is ordered to pay child support of $984 per month beginning April 7, 2022, through the FSPC. Petitioner's name is restored to Amy Viola Edie. Guardian ad litem Stephen Pratte is awarded a fee of $500 and the Guardian ad litem is authorized to receive payment of $500 from deposit paid by Petitioner into the Guardian ad litem's trust account. Costs taxed to Respondent. SJM/ VIII (bb) Associated Entries: 12/13/2022 - Ord Adopt Comisners Findings +
  25. ncontested 12/07/2022 Cause submitted. Court finds the jurisdictional requirements are met and the marriage is irretrievably broken. Marriage is dissolved in accordance with the Judgment signed. Neither party is awarded maintenance. Marital property awarded and debts allocated per the Judgment. Petitioner's First Amended Parenting Plan is approved, is ordered made a part of the Judgment and the parties are ordered to perform the terms thereof. Sole legal and sole physical custody of the two minor children is awarded to Petitioner. Court finds unsupervised visitation by Respondent would endanger the physical health of the minor children and impair their emotional development. Court finds Respondent's presumed child support amount is $984 per month. Respondent is ordered to pay child support of $984 per month beginning April 7, 2022, through the FSPC. Petitioner's name is restored to Amy Viola Edie. Guardian ad litem Stephen Pratte is awarded a fee of $500 and the Guardian ad litem is authorized to receive payment of $500 from deposit paid by Petitioner into the Guardian ad litem's trust account. Costs taxed to Respondent. SJM/ VIII (bb) Associated Entries: 12/13/2022 - Ord Adopt Comisners Findings +
  27. ote to Clerk eFiling (lek) Filed By: THOMAS M MINGUS
  28. roposed Judmt/Dec Dis Filed Judgment and Decree of Dissolution of Marriage; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. (lek) Filed By: THOMAS M MINGUS On Behalf Of: AMY VIOLA EDIE
  29. orm 14 Filed Form 14 of Mother - Exhibit 2; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. (lek) Filed By: THOMAS M MINGUS
  30. roposed Parenting Plan Filed Mothers First Amended Proposed Parenting Plan - Exhibit 1; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. (lek) Filed By: THOMAS M MINGUS
  32. otice Notice of Entry. (bb)
  33. rd Adopt Comisners Findings 11/18/11: The findings and recommendations of the family court commissioner are adopted and confirmed this date. LS/X (bb) Associated Entries: 11/15/2022 - Order +
  34. roposed Order Filed Guardian Ad Litem Statement of Time and Expenses and Request for Order for Payment of Fees; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. (lek) Filed By: STEPHEN C PRATTE On Behalf Of: STEPHEN C PRATTE
  35. rder Petitioner appears in person and by counsel Mingus. Respondent appears not and is in default. Guardian ad litem Pratte appears by WebEx. Petitioner and Guardian ad litem announce ready. Cause heard. Evidence is adduced and cause is passed for submission upon filing of Petitioner's revised proposed Parenting Plan and Judgment of Dissolution by counsel for Petitioner. Guardian ad litem Pratte to file a written fee request. SJM/ VIII (bb) Associated Entries: 11/10/2022 - Motion Hearing Scheduled + Associated Entries: 11/18/2022 - Ord Adopt Comisners Findings + Scheduled For: 11/15/2022; 9:00 AM; SARA J MILLER; Boone
  36. otion Hearing Scheduled Motion for Temporary Child Support Associated Entries: 11/15/2022 - Order + Scheduled For: 11/15/2022; 9:00 AM; SARA J MILLER; Boone
  37. ote to Clerk eFiling (bb) Filed By: THOMAS M MINGUS
  38. ot for Temp Child Suppt/Main Petitioners Motion for Temporary Child Support; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. (bb) Filed By: THOMAS M MINGUS On Behalf Of: AMY VIOLA EDIE
  39. mended Notice of Hrng Filed Notice of Hearing as to Motion for Temporary Child Support on 11/15/2022 in Division 8 at 09:00 a.m.; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. (bb) Filed By: THOMAS M MINGUS On Behalf Of: AMY VIOLA EDIE
  40. rd Adopt Comisners Findings 10/24/22: The findings and recommendations of the family court commissioner are adopted and confirmed this date. LS/X (lek) Associated Entries: 10/19/2022 - Order to Pay GAL Fees +
  41. rder to Pay GAL Fees Petitioner appears in person and by counsel Mingus. Respondent appears in person pro se. Guardian ad litem Pratte appears in person. Respondent indicates he has retained counsel to represent him and requests a continuance. Cause is continued pending further request for hearing. Respondent is ordered to deposit $500 into the Guardian ad litem's trust account within 30 days. SJM/VIII (bc) (sent to DX for A/C 10/24/2022) Associated Entries: 09/09/2022 - Uncont Dissolution Hrng Sched Associated Entries: 10/24/2022 - Ord Adopt Comisners Findings + Scheduled For: 10/19/2022; 9:00 AM; SARA J MILLER; Boone
  42. ote to Clerk eFiling (lek) Filed By: THOMAS M MINGUS
  43. roposed Parenting Plan Filed Mothers Proposed Parenting Plan; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. (lek) Filed By: THOMAS M MINGUS On Behalf Of: AMY VIOLA EDIE
  44. otice Notice of Entry to Respondent. (bb)
  45. ncont Dissolution Hrng Sched Associated Entries: 10/19/2022 - Order to Pay GAL Fees + Scheduled For: 10/19/2022; 9:00 AM; SARA J MILLER; Boone
  46. otice of Hearing Filed Notice of Hearing for Default Judgment; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.(bc) Filed By: THOMAS M MINGUS On Behalf Of: AMY VIOLA EDIE
  47. rd Adopt Comisners Findings Adopted and confirmed. JHJ/ I (bb) Associated Entries: 08/23/2022 - Order +
  48. AL Fees Deposited Let Clerk Petitioners GAL fee payment; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service.(bc) Filed By: STEPHEN C PRATTE On Behalf Of: STEPHEN C PRATTE
  49. OCIS, PTLA, reFOCIS, Mediate Petitioners Certificate of Completion - Focus on Kids; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. (lek) Filed By: THOMAS M MINGUS On Behalf Of: AMY VIOLA EDIE
  50. rder Petitioner appears by counsel Mingus. Respondent and Guardian ad litem appear not. Status conference is held. Petitioner is ordered to deposit $500 into the Guardian ad litem's trust account within 30 days. Respondent is in default. Petitioner to file notice of hearing for setting of a default hearing. SJM/VIII (bc) (Sent to DIV I for A/C 08/31/2022) Associated Entries: 08/31/2022 - Ord Adopt Comisners Findings +
  51. ote to Clerk eFiling (lek) Filed By: THOMAS M MINGUS
  52. orm 14 Filed Petitioner/Mother's proposed Form 14; Electronic Filing Certificate of Service. (lek) Filed By: THOMAS M MINGUS On Behalf Of: AMY VIOLA EDIE
  53. otice
  54. rder 08/04/2022 On request of Petitioner, cause is removed from the dismissal docket. Petitioner to file a Form 14 child support worksheet within 15 days and complete the online Focus On Kids program within 30 days. Court waive filing of Form 15 mediation form. The Petition for Dissolution includes allegations of physical abuse of the minor children and Court appoints Stephen Pratte as Guardian ad litem for the minor children. Cause set for status hearing August 23, 2022, 9:00AM Division VIII. SJM/VIII (bc)
  55. equest Filed LT Clerk - Request to Remove from Dismissal Docket.(bc) Filed By: THOMAS M MINGUS On Behalf Of: AMY VIOLA EDIE
  56. roperty Statement Filed Petitioners Property Statement; Attached List for Property Statement - Item G. - Household Goods and Personal Property.(bc) Filed By: THOMAS M MINGUS On Behalf Of: AMY VIOLA EDIE
  57. ncome & Expense Stmnt Filed Petitioners Income and Expense Statement.(bc) Filed By: THOMAS M MINGUS
  58. otice of Dismissal This case will be dismissed on 09/02/2022 for failure to prosecute. The dismissal without prejudice is pursuant to rule 8.2 of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court, which states "except for good cause shown, in all domestic relations and associate civil cases in which no filing has been made for a period of 2 months, upon 30 days written notice to the parties, a case may be dismissed without prejudice for failure to prosecute." This notice provides the 30 day written notice required for dismissal without prejudice. Please direct questions to the Circuit Clerk's Office at the Boone County Courthouse, 705 E Walnut, Columbia MO 65201 OR CALL 573-886-4000.(bc)
  59. ummons Personally Served Document ID - 22-SM32-73; Served To - JOHN MALCOLM EPSTEIN; Served Date - 04/07/2022; Served Time - 07:00:00; Service Type - SD; Reason Description - SERV; Service Text -(emb)
  60. otice PETITIONER'S COMPLIANCE NOTICE (emb)
  61. ummons Issued-Circuit Document ID: 22-SM32-73, for EPSTEIN, JOHN MALCOLM. **ATTORNEY TO PRINT TWO COPIES FOR SERVICE** (emb)
  62. onfid Dom Rel Info File Sheet ELECTRONIC CONFIDENTIAL CASE FILING (emb) Filed By: THOMAS M MINGUS
  63. orrespondence Filed LT Clerk - Respondents Location for Summons. (emb) Filed By: THOMAS M MINGUS On Behalf Of: AMY VIOLA EDIE
  64. onfid Dom Rel Info File Sheet Confidential Case Filing Info Sheet. (emb) Filed By: THOMAS M MINGUS
  65. ertificate of Dissolution Certificate of Dissolution of Marriage. (emb) Filed By: THOMAS M MINGUS

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