Date: 06-21-2013

Case Style: In re the Marriage of ECP and GLP

Case Number: CD-2012-****

Judge: Bruce

Court: District Court, Tulsa County, Oklahoma

Plaintiff's Attorney: Nancy Coppola

Defendant's Attorney: Pro Se

Description: Tulsa County, OK - In re the Marriage of ECP and GLP

COMES NOW, ECP, Pro Se, and files her Petition for Divorce and Dissolution of Marriage against GLP, Respondent, for the following reasons to wit:
1. That Petitioner has resided in the County of Tulsa and in the State of Oklahoma for at
least six months prior to commencement of this action. Petitioner currently resides at
* * *, Tulsa, Oklahoma 741**. Petitioner’s date of birth is 9-3-1973.
Respondent currently resides at * * *, Jonesboro, Georgia *****.
Respondent’s date of birth is 11-3-1975.
2. That on March 28th, 2002, Petitioner and Respondent were joined together by mariage, recorded in Tulsa County, State of Oklahoma, and since that time have been husband and wife. The parties separated in April of 2011 and have lived separate and apart fiom each other since that time.
3. Petitioner alleges that a state of incompatibility has arisen between the parties to the extent that legitimate aims of the marriage have been destroyed.
4. That two children were born from this marriage, * * * (age *, DOB
*****) and **** (age *, DOB ***). Both of the minor children are currently in the possession of the Petitioner.
5. Petitioner is requesting that she be awarded full custody of both the minor children ith supervised visitation privileges to the Respondent (six-days per month for three-hours per thy).
6. That Petitioner is requesting that the Court impose child support in a manner consistent with the Oklahoma Child Support Guidelines. Petitioner further requests that said amount be garnished from the Respondent’s wages.
7, That there are no prior or pending court proceedings regarding the parties herein.
8. That Petitioner is requesting that a fair division be made of all property assets, including property assets currently under Respondents control in Jonesboro, Georgia.
9. That Petitioner is requesting that she be awarded alimony in the amount of $500.00 per month, for duration of one-year.
10. That Petitioner is requesting to that she be awarded all personal property currently in her possession, free and clear of any title, right, or interest of Respondent.
WHEREFORE, ECP, Petitioner, Pro Se, prays that this Honorable Court set a date to hear the above information, to award her a Decree of Divorce and Dissolution of Marriage, and any and all other costs this Honorable court deems necessary.

Petitioner filed a request to set and notice of parenting plan conference.

NOTICE OF DISCLAIMER OF INTEREST BY OKDHS
The Department of Human Services, Child Support Services Division (“DHS”) states it has reviewed its records regarding the above parties. At the present time, no state services are being provided that requires DHS as a necessary party in this case pursuant to 43 0.S. §112(F). DHS waives its signature on any orders or decrees entered in the above case. DHS reserves the right to enter an appearance in the case if services are provided at a later time.
( ) Child only medical, with no child support referral.


03-21-2012 CTFREE - 81152786 Mar 21 2012 2:57:47:027PM - $ 0.00
JUDGE MARK BARCUS: (PARENTING PLAN CONFERENCE): PETITIONER PRESENT, REPRESENTED BY NANCY COPPOLA, PRESENT. RESPONDENT PRESENT, REPRESENTED BY CHARLES KANIA, PRESENT.

PETITIONER PREVIOUSLY WATCHED THE VIDEO. RESPONDENT WATCHED THE VIDEO AND HAS BEEN ORDERED TO SIGN UP FOR HELPING CHILDREN COPE WITH DIVORCE SEMINAR WITHIN 7 DAYS.

PARENTING PLAN CONFERENCE TO BE RESET UPON APPLICATION IF NECESSARY AND THE RESPONDENT IS TO FILE FOR CHANGE OF VENUE.

MOTION TO WITHDRAW

COME NOW Charles Kania and Zachary A. Waxrnan of the KANIA LAW OFFICE (hereinafter “Attorneys”), and make application to this Court for an Order permitting them to withdraw from any further representation of Respondent, GLEN LAMON PHILLIPS, (hereinafter “Client”), in the above styled matter pursuant to Rule I 1 6(h) of the Oklahoma Rules of Professional Conduct, OkIa. Stat. lit. 12. 2005.2(c)(I) and (2) and Rule CV 27 of the Fourteenth Judicial District and further states as follows:
1 Grounds for Withdrawal — The term of Attorneys contract for representIon with Client has been exceeded and Attorneys request withdraw pursuant ttheir contractual right to cease representation of Client upon proper notice.
2. Current Status — A hearing is set on Respondent’s Motion to Dismiss on November 2, 2012 at 11:00 a.rn. While the parties are not operating unde any temporary order, there is an Emergency Order of Protection which has bee’ continued as well to November 2,2012 at 11:00 a.m.
3. New or Substitute Counsel — Attorneys are not aware of any new or substitute counsel for Client. That the Client is notified, by way of this Motion to Withdraw, that Client or substitute counsel must file an Entry ofAppearance within thirty (30) days of the order permitting withdraw, or Client will be deemed to be proceeding () se.
4. Certificate of Mailing — Clients current address is 836 Rivermist Drive. Jonesbora, GA 32038 and a certificate of mailing is included herein.
5. No Objection-Attorneys have spoken with Petitioner’s counsel, who confirms that there is no objection to Attorneys’ withdrawal.
WHEREFORE, premise considered, Attorneys do hereby apply to this Court for permission to withdraw in the above styled matter, for the aforementioned reasons and other good cause shown.

11-02-2012 CTFREE - 83529334 Nov 7 2012 10:32:13:110AM - $ 0.00
BRUCE, TAMMY: PETITIONER PRESENT, REPRESENTED BY NANCY COPPOLA, PRESENT. RESPONDENT PRESENT, PRO SE. COURT REPORTER SHANNON HARWOOD.

HEARING HELD. MOTION TO DISMISS DENIED. TEMPORARY CUSTODY TO REMAIN WITH THE PETITIONER. BOTH PARTIES ORDERED TO COURT SERVICES FOR DRUG TESTING. COURT MINUTE ORDER SIGNED AND ENTERED. TEMPORARY ORDER HEARING SET 11-26-12 AT 1:30 PM IN COURTROOM 378 BEFORE JUDGE BRUCE. INITIAL SCHEDULING CONFERENCE ORDER SIGNED AND ENTERED. STATUS CONFERENCE SET 03-08-13 AT 9:00 AM IN COURTROOM 378 BEFORE JUDGE BRUCE. CONTINUED EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE ORDER ENTERED AND SET 11-26-12 AT 1:30 PM IN COURTROOM 378 BEFORE JUDGE BRUCE.

Outcome: DEFAULT DECREE OF DIVORCE
On the 21st day of June, 2013, the above-entitled cause came on for Pre trial before the Honorable Judge T. Bruce. The Petitioner appears in person with her attorney of record Nancy Coppola, the Respondent Glen Phillips appears not, after being mailed a copy of the pre-trial order setting hearing by Counsel for Petitioner by regular mail US postage pre paid. The Respondent’s name was called three times outside the court room with no answer. The Court finds that Respondent is in default.
The Court having heard evidence of one (1) witness, sworn in and examined in Court and having examined the court file, and heard statements of counsel, and makes the findings, conclusions and Orders as are hereinafter set forth and finds that the following order is in the best interest of the minor children. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED by the Court as follows:
1. That the parties were legally married on or about *** in Tulsa, Oklahoma and since that time have been husband and wife.
2. That immediately prior to the filing of the Petition herein Petitioner was a resident in good faith of the State of Oklahoma for six months and a resident of Tulsa County for at least thirty days. More than ninety days has elapsed since the filing of the Petition.
3. That a state of irreconcilable incompatibility exists between the parties, which has destroyed the legitimate aims of the marriage, whereby the Petitioner is entitled to a divorce from the Respondent. Each party is prohibited from remarriage within six months of this date, except to each other.
4. Of this marriage two children have been born who are now minors, namely ***, D.O.B.:. ***, and
***, D.O.B.:***.
5. That the minor children are not of Indian decent; therefore, the Indian Child Welfare Act does not apply to these proceedings.
6. The Court has jurisdiction to make a child custody determination pursuant to the terms of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.
Respondent must comply with the Court's order to submit to a psychological exam prior to receiving any visitation as set out in paragraph 7.
7. The Petitioner is awarded sole legal and physical custody of the minor children named above. The Respondent shall have monthly therapeutic visitation at his -- expense with Dr. *** contact number is ***, or supervised visitation through Visit Solutions at his expense. Visit Solutions
contact number is (918) 582-1220. Respondent shall schedule the visitation Petitioner within 24 hours from the time he schedules the appointment.
Respondent’s visitation to expand once he provides the Court with the documentation and assessment that was order by the Court in the Temporary Order, and upon application.
8. The Petitioner is not pregnant.
9. Child support was calculated according to the Oklahoma Statutes and that the guidelines were followed and are filed with the Court and approved by the Court as part of the proceedings. The minor children receive a monthly check from Social Security due to the Respondent’s disability; therefore, there is no child support owed at this time. (See Exhibit A)

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