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STATE OF ARKANSAS
WASHINGTON COUNTY
WASHINGTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
280 NORTH COLLEGE, SUITE 302
FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72701
KYLE SYLVESTER
CIRCUIT CLERK
Certified Copy
I, Kyle Sylvester, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Washington County, District 4, State of
Arkansas, do hereby certify that the annexed and foregoing is a true and complete copy of
the entire original case file, now remaining on record of the said Court, in my office.
Case No. 72DR-21-549
Plaintiff: CELINA CHASTAIN
Vs.
Defendant: JONATHAN CHASTAIN
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, | hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of
the Circuit Court of Washington County, Arkansas, in and for the State of Arkansas, this
167 day of AUGUST, 2023.
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Kyle Sylvester, Circuit Clerk
2023-Aug-16 13:49:30
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS
CELINA CHASTAIN PLAINTIFF
No. 72DR-21-549
JONATHAN CHASTAIN DEFENDANT
ORDER OF TRANSFER
NOW ON THIS lb ™ tay of August, 2023, comes on for hearing the
Defendant's Motion to Change Venue, and the Defendant appears personally and with
his attorney Kennard K. Helton, and the Plaintiff appears personally, and, having given
due consideration to the pleadings and the statements of the Plaintiff and Defendant's
counsel, the Court does hereby find and order:
1. The final Decree of Divorce between the parties was entered herein April 19,
2022, and this Court retains jurisdiction for all matters related thereto.
The Plaintiff and custodial parent resides with the minor children in Jefferson
County, Arkansas. The Defendant resides in Pope County, Arkansas.
3. The Court finds it is in the best interest of the parties for this case to be
transferred to Jefferson County, Arkansas.
Pursuant to A.C.A. 9-12-320(b), this case is hereby transferred to Jefferson
County, Arkansas, Circuit Court, and the Washington County, Arkansas,
Circuit Clerk is ordered and directed to transmit forthwith certified copies of all
records pertaining to this case to the Jefferson County, Arkansas, Circuit
Clerk.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
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cases as of
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Case \d Description Filing Date
TIZOR-21-549 CELINA CHASTAIN V JONATHAN CHASTAIN, QA-21-21
CASE TYPE, DIVORCE,
WASHINGTON COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
End Date Party Type \o Party Name Payplan Balance
02-01-22 JUDGE co4bD02 4TH CIRCUIT DIVISION 2
02-01-22 JUDGE c04D07 4TH CIRCUIT DIVISION 7
JUDGE co4D07 47H CIRCUIT DIVISION 7
PLAINTIFFIPETITIONER ATTORNEYAR2017146 SHOLK, KATELYN ADMIRE
PLAINTIFF 911704611 CHASTAIN, CELINA A,W
DEFENDANTIRESPONDENT ATTOCARB0058 HELTON, KENNARD KEITH
DEFENDANTIRESPONDENT ATTOAR90217 FREEMAN, MARK J
DEFENDANT 913424527 CHASTAIN, JONATHAN LAYNE 295432 $25.00
ATTORNEY AD LITEM AR2009198 MERRYMAN, BUFFIE BROOKE
Service Documents Signed Served?) Date Event Description Service Reason
Filing Dat Docket Entry Filing Party
04-21-21 AOC COVERSHEET DOMESTIC REL SHOLK, KATELYN ADMIRE DAVANLYNN 21-APR-21
04-21-21 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION SHEET SHOLK, KATELYN ADMIRE CKEVANS 21-APR-21
04-21-21 PET PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPER SHOLK, KATELYN ADMIRE DAVANLYNN 21-APR-21
04-21-21 {FP EXHIBIT NO FILE MARK SHOLK, KATELYN ADMIRE DAVANLYNN 21-APR-21
04-21-21 ORDER PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPER 4TH CIRCUIT DIVISION 7 DAVANLYNN 21-APR-21
04-21-21 ORDER PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPER 4TH CIRCUIT DIVISION 7 DAVANLYNN 21-APR-21
04-21-21 MOF ORIGINAL 4TH CIRCUIT DIVISION 7 DAVANLYNN 21-APR-21
04-21-21 MOF ORIGINAL 4TH CIRCUIT DIVISION 7 DAVANLYNN 21-APR-21
05-24-21 ANSWER FILED FREEMAN, MARK J DAVANLYNN 24-MAY-21
Associated Party: DEFENDANT - CHASTAIN, JONATHAN LAYNE
ANSWER TO COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE & COUNTERCLAIM FOR DIVORCE
05-24-21 COMPLAINTIPETTION POST IFP SHOLK, KATELYN ADMIRE DAVANLYNN 24-MAY-21
COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE
05-26-27 ANSWER TO COUNTER CLAIM SHOLK, KATELYN ADMIRE DAVANLYNN 26-MAY-21
Associated Party: PLAINTIFF - CHASTAIN, CELINA A,W
PLF'S ANSWER TO DEF'S COUNTER-COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE
07-23-21 ORDER - SCHEDULING ORDER DAVANLYNN 23-JUL-21
ORDER SETTING TRIAL DATE AND MEDIATION TERMS 10/22/21 130 PM
10-05-21 ORDER - SCHEDULING ORDER DAVANLYNN: 05-OCT-21
ORDER RESETTING TRIAL FROM 12/3/21 130 PM
12-02-21 ORDER APPOINT COUNSEL 4TH CIRCUIT DIVISION 7 DAVANLYNN 02-DEC-21
ORDER APPOINTING AD LITEM
12-02-21 ORDER APPOINT COUNSEL 4TH CIRCUIT DIVISION 7 DAVANLYNN 02-DEC-21
ORDER APPOINTING AD LITEM
12-02-21 ENTRY OF APPEARANCE MERRYMAN, BUFFIE BROOKE DAVANLYNN 02-DEC-21
Associated Party: PLAINTIFF - CHASTAIN, CELINA A,W
Associated Party: DEFENDANT - CHASTAIN, JONATHAN LAYNE
12-09-21 TEMPORARY ORDER 4TH CIRCUIT DIVISION 7 DAVANLYNN 09-DEC-21
AGREED TEMPORARY ORDER; 3/7/21 130 PM
12-09-21 TEMPORARY ORDER 4TH CIRCUIT DIVISION 7 AVANLYNN: 09-DEC-21
AGREED TEMPORARY ORDER; 3/7/21 130 PM
12-21-21 LETTER TO COURT SHOLK, KATELYN ADMIRE DAVANLYNN 21-DEC-21
DAVANLYNN 01-FEB-22
01-26-22 ORDER RECUSAL
ASSIGNED TO JUDGE THREET
02-01-22 ORDER OTHER DAVANLYNN 01-FEB-22
ORDER TO VACATE RECUSAL
02-24-22 MOTION COMPEL DISCOVERY SHOLK, KATELYN ADMIRE DAVANLYNN 25-FEB-22
MOTION TO COMPEL & MOTION TO SHORTEN TIME TO,RESPOND
02-25-22 ORDER MOTION GRANTED 4TH CIRCUIT DIVISION 7 DAVANLYNN 25-FEB-22
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Filing Dat Docket Entry Filing Party
ORDER ON MOTION TO SHORTEN TIME FOR RESPONSE
02-25-22 ORDER MOTION GRANTED 41H CIRCUIT DIVISION 7 DAVANLYNN 25-FEB-22
ORDER ON MOTION TO SHORTEN TIME FOR RESPONSE
03-23-22 MOTION ATTORNEY FEES MERRYMAN, BUFFIE BROOKE DAVANLYNN 23-MAR-22
PETITION FOR AAL FEES
03-23-22 NOTICE - OTHER DAVANLYNN 24-MAR-22
NIC ASSIGN CS RIGHTS
03-29-22 REQUEST DAVANLYNN 29-MAR-22
REQ OCSE REJECTED
04-01-22 LETTER FROM COURT DAVANLYNN 01-APR-22
30-DAY STATUS LTR
04-07-22 AOC DISPOSITION SHEET SHOLK, KATELYN ADMIRE DAVANLYNN 07-APR-22
Q4-19-22 MOD JUDGMENTIDECREEIORDER DAVANLYNN 19-APR-22
TRIAL TYPE: N
04-19-22 DIVORCEIANNULMENT INFO DAVANLYNN 19-APR-22
04-19-22 DECREE OF DIVORCE JCLONDON 11-MAY-22
2022-2020
04-19-22 CASE CLOSED DAVANLYNN 19-APR-22
04-21-22 FILING - OTHER DAVANLYNN, 21-APR-22
NOTES REQ PAY OCSE
04-25-22 ORDER ON MIN ATTY FEES 4TH CIRCUIT DIVISION 7 DAVANLYNN: 25-APR-22
ORDER FOR AAL FEES
04-25-22 ORDER ON MIN ATTY FEES. 4TH CIRCUIT DIVISION 7 DAVANLYNN 25-APR-22
ORDER FOR AAL FEES
04-28-22 REQUEST DAVANLYNN 28-APR-22
NOTES REQ PAY OCSE
06-29-22 NOTICE - OTHER DAVANLYNN 29-JUN-22
NTC IWH HRG
03-06-23 NOTICE - OTHER DAVANLYNN 06-MAR-23
NTC IWH HRG
03-24-23 EFILING NOTICE OF APPEARANCE weird, KENNARD KEITH DAVANLYNN 24-MAR-23
Associated Party: DEFENDANT - CHASTAIN, JONATHAN LAYNE
03-24-23 AOC COVERSHEET REOPEN DOM REL HELTON, KENNARD KEITH DAVANLYNN 24-MAR-23
03-24-23 CASE REOPENED $50 HELTON, KENNARD KEITH DAVANLYNN 24-MAR-23
03-24-23 PETITION CITATION FOR CONTEMPT HELTON, KENNARD KEITH DAVANLYNN 24-MAR-23
PETITION FOR CITATION OF CONTEMPT OF COURT; MOTION TO CHANGE CUSTODY & MOTION FOR EMERGENCY
HEARING MOTION TO CHANGE VENUE
03-24-23 SUMMONS FEE 21-6-402 $ HELTON, KENNARD KEITH DAVANLYNN 24-MAR-23
03-24-23 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION SHEET HELTON, KENNARD KEITH PAGUTIERREZ 24-MAR-23
03-24-23 MOF REOPEN CONTEMPT DOM REL HELTON, KENNARD KEITH DAVANLYNN 24-MAR-23
03-24-23 PAYMENT RECEIVED DAVANLYNN: 24-MAR-23
A Payment of $52.50 was made on receipt 72C198045.
03-24-23 SUMMONS - FILER PREPARED DAVANLYNN: 24-MAR-23
CELINA CHASTAIN
04-25-23 OCSE WAGE NOTICE DAVANLYNN 25-APR-23
05-16-23 SUMMONS SERVED JBBEAVERS 17-MAY-23
TO CELINA CHASTAIN 4/20/2023
05-18-23 ANSWER FILED JBBEAVERS 18-MAY-23
ANSWER - PRO SEIBY MAIL
06-02-23 ORDER - SCHEDULING ORDER SBBEAVERS 02-JUN-23
ORDER SETTING TRIAL DATE AND MEDIATION TERMS - TRIAL SET 9/13/23 AT 1:30 PM
07-18-23 ORDER ~ SCHEDULING ORDER CLMARSH 18-JUL-23
ORDER SETTING HEARING -HEARING SET 8/16/23 AT 1: PM
08-16-23 ORDER TRANSFER CLMARSH 16-AUG-23
ORDER OF TRANSFER - TRANSFER CASE TO JEFFERSON COUNTY, ARKANSAS
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Kyle Sylvester, Circuit Clerk
2021-Apr-21 09:35:06
72DR-21-549
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS
DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION
CELINA CHASTAIN PLAINTIFF
vs. CASE NO.: 72DR-21-
JONATHAN CHASTAIN DEFENDANT
PETITION FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
COMES NOW, Celina Chastain, Petitioner/Plaintiff (hereinafter “Petitioner”), by and
through her attorney, Katelyn Admire, who hereby petitions the Court for leave to proceed Jn
Forma Pauperis, and does allege and state:
1 That Petitioner, a resident of the State of Arkansas, has prepared and desires to file with
this Court a Complaint for Divorce. A copy is attached.
That Petitioner is not currently employed, and she is the primary caregiver of four (4)
minor children.
That the Petitioner has no steady source of income and is barely able to meet the costs of
daily essentials of life and includes no allotment that could be budgeted to pay for court
fees and costs incident to this proceeding.
That Petitioner has no means of paying such costs without being reduced to total
impoverishment. An Affidavit in Support of Request to Proceed /n Forma Pauperis is
attached.
That Petitioner believes that she is entitled to the relief requested in the accompanying
complaint and that such action is not brought for a frivolous or malicious purpose.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner prays that this Court enter an order allowing Petitioner to
prosecute this action in forma pauperis and that Petitioner may have the necessary writs and
processes without payment or fees or costs for the same.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Celina Chastain, Plaintiff/Petitioner
By: Vatu Gane
Katelyn Admire, Bar No. 2017146
Peace at Home Family Shelter
P.O. Box 10962
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Phone: (479) 313-2557
Fax: (479) 323-2169
kadmire@peaceathomeshelter.com
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS
DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION
CELINA CHASTAIN PLAINTIFF
VS. CASE NO.: 72DR-21-
JONATHAN CHASTAIN DEFENDANT
COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE
COMES NOW, the Plaintiff, Celina Chastain (“Plaintiff”), by and through her attorney,
Katelyn Admire, and for her Complaint for Divorce against the Defendant, Jonathan Chastain
(“Defendant”), states and alleges as follows:
1 That Plaintiff is a resident of Washington County, Arkansas, and has been for more than
sixty (60) days prior to the filing of this Complaint.
That this Court has jurisdiction over the parties and subject matter herein; venue is proper.
That the parties were lawfully married on August 8, 2013, and they separated in or about
September 2019.
That Plaintiff’s cause of action for divo' | occurred within the past five (5) years.
That Plaintiff is entitled to an absolute divorce from Defendant pursuant to the general
indignities provision of A.C.A. 9-12-301(3).
That one (1) child was born to the parties prior to their marriage, namely Justin (born
2013). The Defendant is the biological father of Justin and should therefore be adjudicated
as Justin’s legal father.
That two (2) children were born to the parties during their marriage, namely Monroe (born
2015) and Aelina (born 2017).
That Arkansas is the home state of the minor children as defined by A.C.A. 9-19-102(7).
Plaintiff knows of no prior or pending actions involving child custody. Plaintiff knows of
no person not a party to this action that has either physical custody of the children or claims
a right to physical or legal custody of the children.
That Plaintiff has been the primary caregiver for the minor children for their entire lives,
and she is the proper party to have both temporary and permanent care, control, and
custody of the parties’ minor children, subject to visitation with the Defendant as this
Court deems safe and appropriate.
10. That Defendant is able-bodied and capable of earning, and should therefore be ordered to
pay child support in accordance with Administrative Order No. 10.
11 That there are issues of property and debts to be divided by this Court if the parties cannot
reach an agreement thereon.
12 That Plaintiff is fully aware that upon the filing of this Complaint for Divorce, she
immediately becomes subject to the Standing Orders of this Court, a copy of which is
attached hereto and incorporated fully ierein by reference as Exhibit “A.”
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays that she te granted an absolute divorce from the Defendant;
be granted both temporary and permanent care, control and custody of the minor child, subject to
visitation by the Defendant as this Court deems safe and appropriate; be awarded child support in
accordance with Administrative Order No. 10; for a fair and equitable division of property and
debts; and for any and all other relief to which this Court finds her entitled.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Celina Chastain, Plaintiff
By: Poti Game
Katelyn Admire, Bar No. 2017146
Attorney for the Plaintiff
P.O. Box 10962
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Phone: (479) 313-2557
Fax: (479) 323-2169
kadmire@peaceathomeshelter.com
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURTS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS
FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
STANDING ORDER OF THE COURT IN DOMESTIC RELATION CASES
‘The purpose of this Order is to mandate the preservation of the status quo with eitherpart§3
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having the right to a prompt hearing to have the Standing Order vacated or modified.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: mu
1 Neither party shall injure, threaten or harass the other, or encourage or
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Persons
to so act.
2. If property rights are at issue except in the ordinary course of business, neither party
shall sell, agree to sell, mortgage, pledge or otherwise dispose or destroy any of the property
to which the
parties own an interest. Neither party may cancel or interfere with any insurance agreement
which affect
the opposite spouse or minor children.
3, If the rights or custody of children are at issue, neither party shall remove, or consent to
the removal of any child of the parties from the State of Arkansas without prior permission of
this Court
or consent of the opposing party. Neither party shall make disparaging remarks to the children
about the
other party nor permit such remarks to be made by others in the presence of the children.
NOTICE
The willful violation of this Order may result in punishment by fine or imprisonment,
or both.
This Order shall be in effect against plaintiff upon fing of the Complaint and effective against
the
defendant when served.
IT IS SO ORDERED this I day of January, 20
Martin, Circuit Judg. toreyBi Cit Judge
First Division, rth Judicig! ircuit Fifth Division, Pourth Jadicial Circuit
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURTS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS
FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
STANDING ORDER OF THE COURT IN DOMESTIC RELATION CASES
The purpose of this Order is to mandate the Preservation of the status quo with
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having the right to a prompt hearing to have the Standing Order vacated or modified. m
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IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: mu
1 Neither party shall injure, threaten or harass the other, or encourage or s6fié
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Persons
to so act.
2 If property rights are at issue except in the ordinary course of business, neither party
shalt sell, agree to sell, mortgage, pledge or otherwise dispose or destroy any of the
property to which the
parties own an interest. Neither party may cancel or interfere with any insurance agreement which affect
the opposite spouse or minor children.
3 If the rights or custody of children are at issue, neither party shall remove, of consent to
the removal of any child of the parties from the State of Arkansas without prior permissi
on of this Court
or consent of the opposing party. Neither party shall make disparaging remarks to the children
about the
other party nor permit such remarks to be made by others in the presence of the children.
NOTICE
The willful violation of this Order may result in punishment by fine or imprisonment, or both.
This Order shall be in effect against plaintiff upon fiting of the Complaint and effective against
the
defendant when served.
TT IS SO ORDERED this ] day of January, 20,
Martin, Circuit Judg itoreyBi Circt Judge
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Cristi Beaumont, Circuit Judge
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IN THE CRCUITss COURT WhsinertoN, , COUNTY, ARKANSAS
IN RE PETITION OF CELINA CHASTAIN
TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
NO. 300@-7\-
AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF
REQUEST TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
L Colina Chastain being first duly sworn, depose and say that I am the petitioner
in the above entitled case; that in support of my motion to proceed without being
required to prepay fees, costs or give security therefor, I state that because of my poverty I
am unable to pay the costs of said proceeding or to give security therefor; that I believe I
am entitled to redress.
I further swear that the responses which I have made to questions and instructions
below are true.
1, Are you presently employed? Yes No LQ
(a) If the answer is yes, state the amount of your salary or wages per month, and give the
name and address of your employer.
(b) I€ the answer is no, state the date of last employment and the amount of the salary and
‘wages per month which you received.
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2. Have you received within the past twelve months any money from any
following sources?
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Yes Nei
(b) Rent payments, interest or dividends?
Yes Nope)
(c) Pensions, annuities or life insurance payments?
Yes nec
(d) Gifts or inheritances?
Yes No
(e) Any other sources?
Yes Nott
If the answer to any of the above is yes, describe cach source of money and state the
amount received from each during the past twelve months.
3. Do you own any cash, or do you have money in a checking or savings account?
Yes Nott
If the answer is yes, state the total amount in each account.
4. Do you own any real estate, stocks, bonds, notes, automobiles or other valuable
property (excluding ordinary household furnishings and clothing)?
Yes of]
If the answer is yes, describe the property and state its approximate value
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5. List the persons who are dependent upon you for support, state your relationship to
those persons, and oes“iLmuch you contribute toward their support.
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[6. TO BE COMPLETED ONLY IF PETITIONER IS INCARCERATED IN THE
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION OR ANY OTHER PENAL
INSTITUTION.
Do you have any funds in the inmate welfare funds?
Yes
neh
If the answer is yes, state the total amount in such account and have the certificate found
below completed by the authorized officer of the institution.]
I understand that false statement or answer to any questions in this affidavit will
subject me to penalties for perjury.
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Signature of Petitioner
STATE OF -Arwonsis __
COUNTY OF ANashungfon
Petitioner, Colina Chasis, being first duly sworn under oath, presents that
he/she has read and subscribed to the above and states that the information therein is true
and correct.
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this_Q\__ day of figytl ’
2021.
KATELYN ADMIRE
Pobbyvlanw
Notery Public-Arkansas
BentonCounty
My Commission Expires 03-02-2026
Commissions 12703872
Notary Public
My commnission expires: 4-2-3078
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS
DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION
CELINA CHASTAIN PLAINTIFF
VS. CASE NO.: 72DR-21-
JONATHAN CHASTAIN DEFENDANT
COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE
COMES NOW, the Plaintiff, Celina Chastain (“Plaintiff”), by and through her attorney,
Katelyn Admire, and for her Complaint for Divorce against the Defendant, Jonathan Chastain
(“Defendant”), states and alleges as follows:
1 That Plaintiff is a resident of Washington County, Arkansas, and has been for more than
sixty (60) days prior to the filing of this Complaint.
That this Court has jurisdiction over the parties and subject matter herein; venue is proper.
That the parties were lawfully married on August 8, 2013, and they separated in or about
September 2019.
That Plaintiff's cause of action for divorce occurred within the past five (5) years.
That Plaintiff is entitled to an absolute divorce from Defendant pursuant to the general
indignities provision of A.C.A. 9-12-301(3).
That one (1) child was born to the parties prior to their marriage, namely Justin (born
2013). The Defendant is the biological father of Justin and should therefore be adjudicated
as Justin’s legal father.
That two (2) children were born to the parties during their marriage, namely Monroe (born
2015) and Aelina (born 2017).
8. That Arkansas is the home state of the minor children as defined by A.C.A. 9-19-102(7).
Plaintiff knows of no prior or pending actions involving child custody. Plaintiff knows of
no person not a party to this action that has either physical custody of the children or claims
aright to physical or legal custody of the children.
That Plaintiff has been the primary caregiver for the minor children for their entire lives,
and she is the proper party to have both temporary and permanent care, control, and
custody of the parties’ minor children, subject to visitation with the Defendant as this
Court deems safe and appropriate.
10 That Defendant is able-bodied and capable of earning, and should therefore be ordered to
pay child support in accordance with Administrative Order No. 10.
1 That there are issues of property and debts to be divided by this Court if the parties cannot
reach an agreement thereon.
12. That Plaintiff is fully aware that upon the filing of this Complaint for Divorce, she
immediately becomes subject to the Standing Orders of this Court, a copy of which is
attached hereto and incorporated fully herein by reference as Exhibit “A.”
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays that she be granted an absolute divorce from the Defendant;
be granted both temporary and permanent care, control and custody of the minor child, subject to
visitation by the Defendant as this Court deems safe and appropriate; be awarded child support in
accordance with Administrative Order No. 10; for a fair and equitable division of property and
debts; and for any and all other relief to which this Court finds her entitled.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Celina Chastain, Plaintiff
By: Patil dame
Katelyn Admire, Bar No. 2017146
Attorney for the Plaintiff
P.O. Box 10962
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Phone: (479) 313-2557
Fax: (479) 323-2169
kadmire@peaceathomeshelter.com
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FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
STANDING ORDER OF TRE COURT IN DOMESTIC RELATION CASES
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having the right to a prompt hearing to have the Standing Order vacated or modified.
TF IS HEREBY ORDERED: Du
1 Neither party shall injure, threaten or harass the other, or encourage or solicit other
persons
to so act.
2. If property rights are at issue except in the ordinary course of business, neither party
shail sell, agree to sell, mortgage, pledge or otherwise dispose or destroy any of the property
to which the
Parties own an interest. Neither party may cancel or interfere with any insurance agreement which affect
the opposite spouse or minor children.
3 If the rights or custody of children are at issue, neither party shall remove, or consent
to
the removal of any child of the parties from the State of Arkansas without prior permission of this Court
or consent of the opposing party. Neither party shall make disparaging remarks to the children about
the
other party nor permit such remarks to be made by others in the presence of the children.
NOTICE
The willful violation of this Order may result in punishment by fine or imprisonment, or both.
This Order shall be in effect against plaintiff upon filing of the Complaint and effective against the
defendant when served.
IT IS SO ORDERED this I day of January, 20,
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURTS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS
FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
STANDING ORDER OF THE COURT IN DOMESTIC RELATION CASES
The purpose of this Order is to mandate the preservation of the status quo with eitherp
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having the right to a prompt hearing to have the Standing Order vacated or modified.
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persons
to so act,
2. If property rights are at issue except in the ordinary course of business, neither party
shall sell, agree to sell, mortgage, pledge or otherwise dispose or destroy any of the property
to which the
Parties own an interest. Neither party may cancel or interfere with any insurance agreement which affect
the opposite spouse or minor children.
3 If the rights or custody ofchitdreare
n at issue, neither party shall remove, or consentto
the removal of any child of the parties from the State of Arkansas without prior permission of this Court
or consent of the opposing party. Neither party shall make disparaging remarks to the children about the
other party nor permit such remarks to be made by others in the presence of the children.
NOTICE
The willful violation of this Order may result in punishment dy fine or imprisonment, or both
This Order shall be in effect against plaintiff upon filingof the Compiaint and effective against the
defendant
when se
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ELECTRONICALLY FILED Jefferson County Circuit Court Flora Cook-Bishop, Circuit Clerk 2023-Aug-22 13:29:15 SGU 35DR-23-845 C11WD04 : 1 Page < STATE OF ARKANSAS WASHINGTON COUNTY WASHINGTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE 280 NORTH COLLEGE, SUITE 302 FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72701 KYLE SYLVESTER CIRCUIT CLERK Certified Copy I, Kyle Sylvester, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Washington County, District 4, State of Arkansas, do hereby certify that the annexed and foregoing is a true and complete copy of the entire original case file, now remaining on record of the said Court, in my office. Case No. 72DR-21-549 Plaintiff: CELINA CHASTAIN Vs. Defendant: JONATHAN CHASTAIN IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, | hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the Circuit Court of Washington County, Arkansas, in and for the State of Arkansas, this 167 day of AUGUST, 2023. KYLE SYLVESTER ai WUE ayy Washington County Circuit Clerk s sf e CU Ue ou ¢ & Deputy Circyff Clerk ‘ Wita; oe erdananstee a ELECTRONICALLY FILED Washington County Circuit Court Kyle Sylvester, Circuit Clerk 2023-Aug-16 13:49:30 72DR-21-549 C04D07 : 2 Pages IN THE CIRCUIT COURT WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS CELINA CHASTAIN PLAINTIFF No. 72DR-21-549 JONATHAN CHASTAIN DEFENDANT ORDER OF TRANSFER NOW ON THIS lb ™ tay of August, 2023, comes on for hearing the Defendant's Motion to Change Venue, and the Defendant appears personally and with his attorney Kennard K. Helton, and the Plaintiff appears personally, and, having given due consideration to the pleadings and the statements of the Plaintiff and Defendant's counsel, the Court does hereby find and order: 1. The final Decree of Divorce between the parties was entered herein April 19, 2022, and this Court retains jurisdiction for all matters related thereto. The Plaintiff and custodial parent resides with the minor children in Jefferson County, Arkansas. The Defendant resides in Pope County, Arkansas. 3. The Court finds it is in the best interest of the parties for this case to be transferred to Jefferson County, Arkansas. Pursuant to A.C.A. 9-12-320(b), this case is hereby transferred to Jefferson County, Arkansas, Circuit Court, and the Washington County, Arkansas, Circuit Clerk is ordered and directed to transmit forthwith certified copies of all records pertaining to this case to the Jefferson County, Arkansas, Circuit Clerk. IT IS SO ORDERED. XG 0 NNA T, YLOR, Gircuit Judge ein, CIRCU/y stewey . . «0, on %, 1% SAS ! CERTIFY THAT THIS ARKANSAS INSTRUMENT a A Tae v COPY OF THE Ovder ON FILE IN Th OFFICE i WG tty ceeet oe ~ DATE Qlie ha fen we SRG Clerk be WASHINGTON COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT cases as of CERTIFIED DOCKET 08/16/2023 02:04 PM DOCKET Case \d Description Filing Date TIZOR-21-549 CELINA CHASTAIN V JONATHAN CHASTAIN, QA-21-21 CASE TYPE, DIVORCE, WASHINGTON COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT End Date Party Type \o Party Name Payplan Balance 02-01-22 JUDGE co4bD02 4TH CIRCUIT DIVISION 2 02-01-22 JUDGE c04D07 4TH CIRCUIT DIVISION 7 JUDGE co4D07 47H CIRCUIT DIVISION 7 PLAINTIFFIPETITIONER ATTORNEYAR2017146 SHOLK, KATELYN ADMIRE PLAINTIFF 911704611 CHASTAIN, CELINA A,W DEFENDANTIRESPONDENT ATTOCARB0058 HELTON, KENNARD KEITH DEFENDANTIRESPONDENT ATTOAR90217 FREEMAN, MARK J DEFENDANT 913424527 CHASTAIN, JONATHAN LAYNE 295432 $25.00 ATTORNEY AD LITEM AR2009198 MERRYMAN, BUFFIE BROOKE Service Documents Signed Served?) Date Event Description Service Reason Filing Dat Docket Entry Filing Party 04-21-21 AOC COVERSHEET DOMESTIC REL SHOLK, KATELYN ADMIRE DAVANLYNN 21-APR-21 04-21-21 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION SHEET SHOLK, KATELYN ADMIRE CKEVANS 21-APR-21 04-21-21 PET PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPER SHOLK, KATELYN ADMIRE DAVANLYNN 21-APR-21 04-21-21 {FP EXHIBIT NO FILE MARK SHOLK, KATELYN ADMIRE DAVANLYNN 21-APR-21 04-21-21 ORDER PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPER 4TH CIRCUIT DIVISION 7 DAVANLYNN 21-APR-21 04-21-21 ORDER PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPER 4TH CIRCUIT DIVISION 7 DAVANLYNN 21-APR-21 04-21-21 MOF ORIGINAL 4TH CIRCUIT DIVISION 7 DAVANLYNN 21-APR-21 04-21-21 MOF ORIGINAL 4TH CIRCUIT DIVISION 7 DAVANLYNN 21-APR-21 05-24-21 ANSWER FILED FREEMAN, MARK J DAVANLYNN 24-MAY-21 Associated Party: DEFENDANT - CHASTAIN, JONATHAN LAYNE ANSWER TO COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE & COUNTERCLAIM FOR DIVORCE 05-24-21 COMPLAINTIPETTION POST IFP SHOLK, KATELYN ADMIRE DAVANLYNN 24-MAY-21 COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE 05-26-27 ANSWER TO COUNTER CLAIM SHOLK, KATELYN ADMIRE DAVANLYNN 26-MAY-21 Associated Party: PLAINTIFF - CHASTAIN, CELINA A,W PLF'S ANSWER TO DEF'S COUNTER-COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE 07-23-21 ORDER - SCHEDULING ORDER DAVANLYNN 23-JUL-21 ORDER SETTING TRIAL DATE AND MEDIATION TERMS 10/22/21 130 PM 10-05-21 ORDER - SCHEDULING ORDER DAVANLYNN: 05-OCT-21 ORDER RESETTING TRIAL FROM 12/3/21 130 PM 12-02-21 ORDER APPOINT COUNSEL 4TH CIRCUIT DIVISION 7 DAVANLYNN 02-DEC-21 ORDER APPOINTING AD LITEM 12-02-21 ORDER APPOINT COUNSEL 4TH CIRCUIT DIVISION 7 DAVANLYNN 02-DEC-21 ORDER APPOINTING AD LITEM 12-02-21 ENTRY OF APPEARANCE MERRYMAN, BUFFIE BROOKE DAVANLYNN 02-DEC-21 Associated Party: PLAINTIFF - CHASTAIN, CELINA A,W Associated Party: DEFENDANT - CHASTAIN, JONATHAN LAYNE 12-09-21 TEMPORARY ORDER 4TH CIRCUIT DIVISION 7 DAVANLYNN 09-DEC-21 AGREED TEMPORARY ORDER; 3/7/21 130 PM 12-09-21 TEMPORARY ORDER 4TH CIRCUIT DIVISION 7 AVANLYNN: 09-DEC-21 AGREED TEMPORARY ORDER; 3/7/21 130 PM 12-21-21 LETTER TO COURT SHOLK, KATELYN ADMIRE DAVANLYNN 21-DEC-21 DAVANLYNN 01-FEB-22 01-26-22 ORDER RECUSAL ASSIGNED TO JUDGE THREET 02-01-22 ORDER OTHER DAVANLYNN 01-FEB-22 ORDER TO VACATE RECUSAL 02-24-22 MOTION COMPEL DISCOVERY SHOLK, KATELYN ADMIRE DAVANLYNN 25-FEB-22 MOTION TO COMPEL & MOTION TO SHORTEN TIME TO,RESPOND 02-25-22 ORDER MOTION GRANTED 4TH CIRCUIT DIVISION 7 DAVANLYNN 25-FEB-22 User: CLMARSH Report: CWRDOCT v5.- Docket ag 1 WASHINGTON | COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT Tases as of CERTIFIED DOCKET 08/16/2023 02:04 PM DOCKET Case \d Description Filing Date T2ZDR-21-549 CELINA CHASTAIN V JONATHAN CHASTAIN, QA-21-21 Filing Dat Docket Entry Filing Party ORDER ON MOTION TO SHORTEN TIME FOR RESPONSE 02-25-22 ORDER MOTION GRANTED 41H CIRCUIT DIVISION 7 DAVANLYNN 25-FEB-22 ORDER ON MOTION TO SHORTEN TIME FOR RESPONSE 03-23-22 MOTION ATTORNEY FEES MERRYMAN, BUFFIE BROOKE DAVANLYNN 23-MAR-22 PETITION FOR AAL FEES 03-23-22 NOTICE - OTHER DAVANLYNN 24-MAR-22 NIC ASSIGN CS RIGHTS 03-29-22 REQUEST DAVANLYNN 29-MAR-22 REQ OCSE REJECTED 04-01-22 LETTER FROM COURT DAVANLYNN 01-APR-22 30-DAY STATUS LTR 04-07-22 AOC DISPOSITION SHEET SHOLK, KATELYN ADMIRE DAVANLYNN 07-APR-22 Q4-19-22 MOD JUDGMENTIDECREEIORDER DAVANLYNN 19-APR-22 TRIAL TYPE: N 04-19-22 DIVORCEIANNULMENT INFO DAVANLYNN 19-APR-22 04-19-22 DECREE OF DIVORCE JCLONDON 11-MAY-22 2022-2020 04-19-22 CASE CLOSED DAVANLYNN 19-APR-22 04-21-22 FILING - OTHER DAVANLYNN, 21-APR-22 NOTES REQ PAY OCSE 04-25-22 ORDER ON MIN ATTY FEES 4TH CIRCUIT DIVISION 7 DAVANLYNN: 25-APR-22 ORDER FOR AAL FEES 04-25-22 ORDER ON MIN ATTY FEES. 4TH CIRCUIT DIVISION 7 DAVANLYNN 25-APR-22 ORDER FOR AAL FEES 04-28-22 REQUEST DAVANLYNN 28-APR-22 NOTES REQ PAY OCSE 06-29-22 NOTICE - OTHER DAVANLYNN 29-JUN-22 NTC IWH HRG 03-06-23 NOTICE - OTHER DAVANLYNN 06-MAR-23 NTC IWH HRG 03-24-23 EFILING NOTICE OF APPEARANCE weird, KENNARD KEITH DAVANLYNN 24-MAR-23 Associated Party: DEFENDANT - CHASTAIN, JONATHAN LAYNE 03-24-23 AOC COVERSHEET REOPEN DOM REL HELTON, KENNARD KEITH DAVANLYNN 24-MAR-23 03-24-23 CASE REOPENED $50 HELTON, KENNARD KEITH DAVANLYNN 24-MAR-23 03-24-23 PETITION CITATION FOR CONTEMPT HELTON, KENNARD KEITH DAVANLYNN 24-MAR-23 PETITION FOR CITATION OF CONTEMPT OF COURT; MOTION TO CHANGE CUSTODY & MOTION FOR EMERGENCY HEARING MOTION TO CHANGE VENUE 03-24-23 SUMMONS FEE 21-6-402 $ HELTON, KENNARD KEITH DAVANLYNN 24-MAR-23 03-24-23 CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION SHEET HELTON, KENNARD KEITH PAGUTIERREZ 24-MAR-23 03-24-23 MOF REOPEN CONTEMPT DOM REL HELTON, KENNARD KEITH DAVANLYNN 24-MAR-23 03-24-23 PAYMENT RECEIVED DAVANLYNN: 24-MAR-23 A Payment of $52.50 was made on receipt 72C198045. 03-24-23 SUMMONS - FILER PREPARED DAVANLYNN: 24-MAR-23 CELINA CHASTAIN 04-25-23 OCSE WAGE NOTICE DAVANLYNN 25-APR-23 05-16-23 SUMMONS SERVED JBBEAVERS 17-MAY-23 TO CELINA CHASTAIN 4/20/2023 05-18-23 ANSWER FILED JBBEAVERS 18-MAY-23 ANSWER - PRO SEIBY MAIL 06-02-23 ORDER - SCHEDULING ORDER SBBEAVERS 02-JUN-23 ORDER SETTING TRIAL DATE AND MEDIATION TERMS - TRIAL SET 9/13/23 AT 1:30 PM 07-18-23 ORDER ~ SCHEDULING ORDER CLMARSH 18-JUL-23 ORDER SETTING HEARING -HEARING SET 8/16/23 AT 1: PM 08-16-23 ORDER TRANSFER CLMARSH 16-AUG-23 ORDER OF TRANSFER - TRANSFER CASE TO JEFFERSON COUNTY, ARKANSAS Report: CWRDOCT vS.: Docket ag 2 User: CLMARSH WASHINGTON COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT tases as of CERTIFIED DOCKET 08/16/2023 02:04 PM DOCKET Case \d Description Filing Date TIOR-21-549 CELINA CHASTAIN V JONATHAN CHASTAIN QA-20-20 Event DateTime Description, Closing Date and Docket Description ConditionCode Text Length Ordered Due Completed Docket bag 3 User: CLMARSH Report: CWRDOCT v5.: | || WASHINGTON COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT Cases as of Summary Calendar Court Docket for August 16, 2023 2:04 PM Cases scheduled to be heard i DOCKET T2ZDR-21-549, CELINA CHASTAINN JONATHAN CHASTAIN 4TH CIRCUTT DIVISION 2 QUDGE } 4TH CIRCUIT DIVISION 7 QUDGE } 4TH CIRCUT DIVISION 7 QUDGE ) SHOLK, KATELYN ADMIRE PLAINTIFEIPE } TYTIONER ATTORNEY CHASTAIN, CELINA A,W PLAINTIFE } HELTON, KENNARD KEITH DEFENDANTI ) RESPONDENT ATTORNEY FREEMAN, MARK J DEFENDANT! ) RESPONDENT ATTORNEY CHASTAIN, JONATHAN LAYNE DEFENDANT ) MERRYMAN, BUFFIE BROOKE ATTORNEY ) AD LITEM NOTES: WOU yy os “ ORCUTT Ny sxe SK Co%, ee ARKARSA\ Ss Zz “RF ! CERTIFY THAT THIS Boeke It LF INSTRUMENT %, ifeess eS o COPY OF THE "aia a ON FILE IN GR THIS. OFFICE OFFICE SE DATES Pooesd RR cut eglerk D.C. Report CWRDOCT v5 User: CLMARSH ELECTRONICALLY FILED Washington County Circuit Court Kyle Sylvester, Circuit Clerk 2021-Apr-21 09:35:06 72DR-21-549 C04D07 : 10 Pages IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION CELINA CHASTAIN PLAINTIFF vs. CASE NO.: 72DR-21- JONATHAN CHASTAIN DEFENDANT PETITION FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS COMES NOW, Celina Chastain, Petitioner/Plaintiff (hereinafter “Petitioner”), by and through her attorney, Katelyn Admire, who hereby petitions the Court for leave to proceed Jn Forma Pauperis, and does allege and state: 1 That Petitioner, a resident of the State of Arkansas, has prepared and desires to file with this Court a Complaint for Divorce. A copy is attached. That Petitioner is not currently employed, and she is the primary caregiver of four (4) minor children. That the Petitioner has no steady source of income and is barely able to meet the costs of daily essentials of life and includes no allotment that could be budgeted to pay for court fees and costs incident to this proceeding. That Petitioner has no means of paying such costs without being reduced to total impoverishment. An Affidavit in Support of Request to Proceed /n Forma Pauperis is attached. That Petitioner believes that she is entitled to the relief requested in the accompanying complaint and that such action is not brought for a frivolous or malicious purpose. WHEREFORE, Petitioner prays that this Court enter an order allowing Petitioner to prosecute this action in forma pauperis and that Petitioner may have the necessary writs and processes without payment or fees or costs for the same. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Celina Chastain, Plaintiff/Petitioner By: Vatu Gane Katelyn Admire, Bar No. 2017146 Peace at Home Family Shelter P.O. Box 10962 Fayetteville, AR 72703 Phone: (479) 313-2557 Fax: (479) 323-2169 kadmire@peaceathomeshelter.com IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION CELINA CHASTAIN PLAINTIFF VS. CASE NO.: 72DR-21- JONATHAN CHASTAIN DEFENDANT COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE COMES NOW, the Plaintiff, Celina Chastain (“Plaintiff”), by and through her attorney, Katelyn Admire, and for her Complaint for Divorce against the Defendant, Jonathan Chastain (“Defendant”), states and alleges as follows: 1 That Plaintiff is a resident of Washington County, Arkansas, and has been for more than sixty (60) days prior to the filing of this Complaint. That this Court has jurisdiction over the parties and subject matter herein; venue is proper. That the parties were lawfully married on August 8, 2013, and they separated in or about September 2019. That Plaintiff’s cause of action for divo' | occurred within the past five (5) years. That Plaintiff is entitled to an absolute divorce from Defendant pursuant to the general indignities provision of A.C.A. 9-12-301(3). That one (1) child was born to the parties prior to their marriage, namely Justin (born 2013). The Defendant is the biological father of Justin and should therefore be adjudicated as Justin’s legal father. That two (2) children were born to the parties during their marriage, namely Monroe (born 2015) and Aelina (born 2017). That Arkansas is the home state of the minor children as defined by A.C.A. 9-19-102(7). Plaintiff knows of no prior or pending actions involving child custody. Plaintiff knows of no person not a party to this action that has either physical custody of the children or claims a right to physical or legal custody of the children. That Plaintiff has been the primary caregiver for the minor children for their entire lives, and she is the proper party to have both temporary and permanent care, control, and custody of the parties’ minor children, subject to visitation with the Defendant as this Court deems safe and appropriate. 10. That Defendant is able-bodied and capable of earning, and should therefore be ordered to pay child support in accordance with Administrative Order No. 10. 11 That there are issues of property and debts to be divided by this Court if the parties cannot reach an agreement thereon. 12 That Plaintiff is fully aware that upon the filing of this Complaint for Divorce, she immediately becomes subject to the Standing Orders of this Court, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated fully ierein by reference as Exhibit “A.” WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays that she te granted an absolute divorce from the Defendant; be granted both temporary and permanent care, control and custody of the minor child, subject to visitation by the Defendant as this Court deems safe and appropriate; be awarded child support in accordance with Administrative Order No. 10; for a fair and equitable division of property and debts; and for any and all other relief to which this Court finds her entitled. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Celina Chastain, Plaintiff By: Poti Game Katelyn Admire, Bar No. 2017146 Attorney for the Plaintiff P.O. Box 10962 Fayetteville, AR 72703 Phone: (479) 313-2557 Fax: (479) 323-2169 kadmire@peaceathomeshelter.com | IN THE CIRCUIT COURTS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT STANDING ORDER OF THE COURT IN DOMESTIC RELATION CASES ‘The purpose of this Order is to mandate the preservation of the status quo with eitherpart§3 F an > having the right to a prompt hearing to have the Standing Order vacated or modified. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: mu 1 Neither party shall injure, threaten or harass the other, or encourage or 7 Persons to so act. 2. If property rights are at issue except in the ordinary course of business, neither party shall sell, agree to sell, mortgage, pledge or otherwise dispose or destroy any of the property to which the parties own an interest. Neither party may cancel or interfere with any insurance agreement which affect the opposite spouse or minor children. 3, If the rights or custody of children are at issue, neither party shall remove, or consent to the removal of any child of the parties from the State of Arkansas without prior permission of this Court or consent of the opposing party. Neither party shall make disparaging remarks to the children about the other party nor permit such remarks to be made by others in the presence of the children. NOTICE The willful violation of this Order may result in punishment by fine or imprisonment, or both. This Order shall be in effect against plaintiff upon fing of the Complaint and effective against the defendant when served. IT IS SO ORDERED this I day of January, 20 Martin, Circuit Judg. toreyBi Cit Judge First Division, rth Judicig! ircuit Fifth Division, Pourth Jadicial Circuit {7 John hyegt cuit Judge Mark Lindsay, Ci it Judg econg n, Fo y judicial Circuit (AA Sixth Division, Fourth Judicial Circuit i St a ircuit Judge Taylor, Circuj e Divi oH) Judicial Circuit th Division, Fe Judicial Circuit 17 Cristi Beaumont, Circuit Tadge Fourth Division, Fourth Judicial Circuit IN THE CIRCUIT COURTS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT STANDING ORDER OF THE COURT IN DOMESTIC RELATION CASES The purpose of this Order is to mandate the Preservation of the status quo with eithepert$ having the right to a prompt hearing to have the Standing Order vacated or modified. m ao 2 IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: mu 1 Neither party shall injure, threaten or harass the other, or encourage or s6fié 7 Persons to so act. 2 If property rights are at issue except in the ordinary course of business, neither party shalt sell, agree to sell, mortgage, pledge or otherwise dispose or destroy any of the property to which the parties own an interest. Neither party may cancel or interfere with any insurance agreement which affect the opposite spouse or minor children. 3 If the rights or custody of children are at issue, neither party shall remove, of consent to the removal of any child of the parties from the State of Arkansas without prior permissi on of this Court or consent of the opposing party. Neither party shall make disparaging remarks to the children about the other party nor permit such remarks to be made by others in the presence of the children. NOTICE The willful violation of this Order may result in punishment by fine or imprisonment, or both. This Order shall be in effect against plaintiff upon fiting of the Complaint and effective against the defendant when served. TT IS SO ORDERED this ] day of January, 20, Martin, Circuit Judg itoreyBi Circt Judge "Cybe Lhe John re uit Judge Fifth Division, Mark Lindsay, C: arth Jadicial Circuit Jud; {A in, Fo pudicial Circuit Sixth Division, Fourth Judicial Circuit sist ircuit Judge la Taylor, Cire ie Thi Divisfh Judicial Circuit 7) mth Division, F Judicial Circuit Cristi Beaumont, Circuit Judge Fourth Division, Fourth Judicial Circuit IN THE CRCUITss COURT WhsinertoN, , COUNTY, ARKANSAS IN RE PETITION OF CELINA CHASTAIN TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS NO. 300@-7\- AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF REQUEST TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS L Colina Chastain being first duly sworn, depose and say that I am the petitioner in the above entitled case; that in support of my motion to proceed without being required to prepay fees, costs or give security therefor, I state that because of my poverty I am unable to pay the costs of said proceeding or to give security therefor; that I believe I am entitled to redress. I further swear that the responses which I have made to questions and instructions below are true. 1, Are you presently employed? Yes No LQ (a) If the answer is yes, state the amount of your salary or wages per month, and give the name and address of your employer. (b) I€ the answer is no, state the date of last employment and the amount of the salary and ‘wages per month which you received. Srptemrtan L000 49.90 + hy Kle Wditd 2. Have you received within the past twelve months any money from any following sources? oo vai a (a) Business, profession or any form of self-employment? Yes Nei (b) Rent payments, interest or dividends? Yes Nope) (c) Pensions, annuities or life insurance payments? Yes nec (d) Gifts or inheritances? Yes No (e) Any other sources? Yes Nott If the answer to any of the above is yes, describe cach source of money and state the amount received from each during the past twelve months. 3. Do you own any cash, or do you have money in a checking or savings account? Yes Nott If the answer is yes, state the total amount in each account. 4. Do you own any real estate, stocks, bonds, notes, automobiles or other valuable property (excluding ordinary household furnishings and clothing)? Yes of] If the answer is yes, describe the property and state its approximate value Horse Boegyt Gaangs nanige 5. List the persons who are dependent upon you for support, state your relationship to those persons, and oes“iLmuch you contribute toward their support. r,Six oggecesta JJest rv aM [dren pn OR Caste. duperm on WL het caste [6. TO BE COMPLETED ONLY IF PETITIONER IS INCARCERATED IN THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION OR ANY OTHER PENAL INSTITUTION. Do you have any funds in the inmate welfare funds? Yes neh If the answer is yes, state the total amount in such account and have the certificate found below completed by the authorized officer of the institution.] I understand that false statement or answer to any questions in this affidavit will subject me to penalties for perjury. Che ache Signature of Petitioner STATE OF -Arwonsis __ COUNTY OF ANashungfon Petitioner, Colina Chasis, being first duly sworn under oath, presents that he/she has read and subscribed to the above and states that the information therein is true and correct. SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this_Q\__ day of figytl ’ 2021. KATELYN ADMIRE Pobbyvlanw Notery Public-Arkansas BentonCounty My Commission Expires 03-02-2026 Commissions 12703872 Notary Public My commnission expires: 4-2-3078 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION CELINA CHASTAIN PLAINTIFF VS. CASE NO.: 72DR-21- JONATHAN CHASTAIN DEFENDANT COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE COMES NOW, the Plaintiff, Celina Chastain (“Plaintiff”), by and through her attorney, Katelyn Admire, and for her Complaint for Divorce against the Defendant, Jonathan Chastain (“Defendant”), states and alleges as follows: 1 That Plaintiff is a resident of Washington County, Arkansas, and has been for more than sixty (60) days prior to the filing of this Complaint. That this Court has jurisdiction over the parties and subject matter herein; venue is proper. That the parties were lawfully married on August 8, 2013, and they separated in or about September 2019. That Plaintiff's cause of action for divorce occurred within the past five (5) years. That Plaintiff is entitled to an absolute divorce from Defendant pursuant to the general indignities provision of A.C.A. 9-12-301(3). That one (1) child was born to the parties prior to their marriage, namely Justin (born 2013). The Defendant is the biological father of Justin and should therefore be adjudicated as Justin’s legal father. That two (2) children were born to the parties during their marriage, namely Monroe (born 2015) and Aelina (born 2017). 8. That Arkansas is the home state of the minor children as defined by A.C.A. 9-19-102(7). Plaintiff knows of no prior or pending actions involving child custody. Plaintiff knows of no person not a party to this action that has either physical custody of the children or claims aright to physical or legal custody of the children. That Plaintiff has been the primary caregiver for the minor children for their entire lives, and she is the proper party to have both temporary and permanent care, control, and custody of the parties’ minor children, subject to visitation with the Defendant as this Court deems safe and appropriate. 10 That Defendant is able-bodied and capable of earning, and should therefore be ordered to pay child support in accordance with Administrative Order No. 10. 1 That there are issues of property and debts to be divided by this Court if the parties cannot reach an agreement thereon. 12. That Plaintiff is fully aware that upon the filing of this Complaint for Divorce, she immediately becomes subject to the Standing Orders of this Court, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated fully herein by reference as Exhibit “A.” WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays that she be granted an absolute divorce from the Defendant; be granted both temporary and permanent care, control and custody of the minor child, subject to visitation by the Defendant as this Court deems safe and appropriate; be awarded child support in accordance with Administrative Order No. 10; for a fair and equitable division of property and debts; and for any and all other relief to which this Court finds her entitled. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Celina Chastain, Plaintiff By: Patil dame Katelyn Admire, Bar No. 2017146 Attorney for the Plaintiff P.O. Box 10962 Fayetteville, AR 72703 Phone: (479) 313-2557 Fax: (479) 323-2169 kadmire@peaceathomeshelter.com + INTHE CIRCUIT COURTS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT STANDING ORDER OF TRE COURT IN DOMESTIC RELATION CASES The purpo ofse this Order is to mandate the preservation of the stat quous with eit having the right to a prompt hearing to have the Standing Order vacated or modified. TF IS HEREBY ORDERED: Du 1 Neither party shall injure, threaten or harass the other, or encourage or solicit other persons to so act. 2. If property rights are at issue except in the ordinary course of business, neither party shail sell, agree to sell, mortgage, pledge or otherwise dispose or destroy any of the property to which the Parties own an interest. Neither party may cancel or interfere with any insurance agreement which affect the opposite spouse or minor children. 3 If the rights or custody of children are at issue, neither party shall remove, or consent to the removal of any child of the parties from the State of Arkansas without prior permission of this Court or consent of the opposing party. Neither party shall make disparaging remarks to the children about the other party nor permit such remarks to be made by others in the presence of the children. NOTICE The willful violation of this Order may result in punishment by fine or imprisonment, or both. This Order shall be in effect against plaintiff upon filing of the Complaint and effective against the defendant when served. IT IS SO ORDERED this I day of January, 20, ig Martin, Circuit J toreyB Judge First Division, Fifth Division, icial Circuit it} John it Judge Mark Lindsay, Ci it Judge econg L? Fo y udicial Circuit Sixth Division, Fourth Judicial Circuit th o sok ‘ircuit Judge a Taylor, Circ! e Thi Divi Judicial Circuit th Division, F Judicial Circuit L7 Cristi Beaumont, Circuit Tadge Fourth Division, Fourth Judicial Circuit IN THE CIRCUIT COURTS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT STANDING ORDER OF THE COURT IN DOMESTIC RELATION CASES The purpose of this Order is to mandate the preservation of the status quo with eitherp art@ having the right to a prompt hearing to have the Standing Order vacated or modified. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: wu 1 Neither party shall injure, threaten or harass the other, or encourage or al ™ persons to so act, 2. If property rights are at issue except in the ordinary course of business, neither party shall sell, agree to sell, mortgage, pledge or otherwise dispose or destroy any of the property to which the Parties own an interest. Neither party may cancel or interfere with any insurance agreement which affect the opposite spouse or minor children. 3 If the rights or custody ofchitdreare n at issue, neither party shall remove, or consentto the removal of any child of the parties from the State of Arkansas without prior permission of this Court or consent of the opposing party. Neither party shall make disparaging remarks to the children about the other party nor permit such remarks to be made by others in the presence of the children. NOTICE The willful violation of this Order may result in punishment dy fine or imprisonment, or both This Order shall be in effect against plaintiff upon filingof the Compiaint and effective against the defendant when se