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Office Wyze Camera Placed in Third Street Offices Behind Stuart's Desk

• The office camera was installed at 628 E 3rd Street as a business and security camera. • The office property is held through an LLC that I and my parents own. The property utilities and internet service are billed to the business setting. • When Katie discussed camera access, she wrote that she did not want to constantly see my desk and was not going to constantly monitor me. • The office was routinely used by employees, tenants, contractors, business partners, professional advisers, and visitors for ordinary work and private conversations and phone calls. Many of my calls were on speaker phone so I could type on my keyboard while talking on the phone.

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Office Camera Shared with Katie's Wyze User

• On January 11, 2024, the office camera was shared to Katie's personal Wyze user account, katie.s.arnold@gmail.com. • The sharing arrangement allowed her to access the camera as an invited user without using my primary OklaStu@gmail.com login. • The Wyze plan records show that invited-user sharing was available without requiring the primary account credentials. • This is inconsistent with the later explanation that use of my primary login was necessary simply to avoid paying for another account. • Her individually shared office-camera access under katie.s.arnold@gmail.com remained in place until I removed it on January 28, 2025.

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Wyze Login Shared for Smart TV Viewing Only — To Watch the Children

• I later provided my primary Wyze login for the specific purpose of allowing the children to be viewed through a Smart TV application at the family residence. • The purpose of that login was to allow Katie to view the children while they were playing at home through the home system, not to listen to or record private third-party conversations inside my office. • The hearing transcript contains the testimony concerning this login, the purpose for which it was provided, and the later retained-session access.

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Cloud Recording Subscription Expires

• Wyze Cam Unlimited subscription expired and the bill was written-off, as shown on the attached invoice. There was no longer active cloud recording — It became the free "Live View" only. • Grace period continues until September 20, 2024.

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All Cloud Recording Stops

• The prior Wyze Cam Unlimited subscription expired and its grace period ended on September 20, 2024. • After September 20, the prior Cam Unlimited cloud-recording service was no longer active. • Any later cloud-recording service therefore required a separate activation.

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Long Established Pre-separation Caregiving Routine

Before separation, I regularly cared for Lane and Elle during the week and on weekends, including school transportation, childcare, appointments, evenings, and outings. The linked text messages document the day-to-day caregiving arrangements.

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Login Shared to Watch the Kids

• Stuart provides Katie the login again because she said her own account was not working. • No consent was given to activate new recordings, add camera locations, or monitor private spaces. • Text thread shows Katie was again watching the kids alone while Stuart was working late.

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Stuart's 30-Day Free Trial Activated and Deactivated Immediately Following (Children's Bedroom Cam)

• Stuart activates a 30-day Wyze Cam Plus trial on the camera in the children's room at the Madison residence. • He deactivates the trial within minutes, preventing auto-renewal. • The trial period ends November 29, 2024 and no recording remains enabled by Stuart. • This was done inside Stuart's Apple Account.

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Katie Secretly Activates Wyze "Cam Plus" Single Camera Recording Subscription on Office Camera

• On November 12, 2024, Katie activated a separate Wyze Cam Plus free trial for the office camera through her personal Apple/iTunes account. • The earlier Cam Unlimited service had already ended. Cam Plus was a separate recording subscription. • During the later hearing, Katie compared the charge to an automatically renewing service such as Disney Plus. • The subscription records contradict that explanation: the earlier service had ended and a separate Cam Plus trial was subsequently activated. • The activation and billing were associated with her personal Apple account and payment method, so the receipt and billing notices went to her rather than to me. • This activation restored cloud-recording capability to the office camera.

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Stuart's Wyze "Cam Plus" Trial Ends (Children's Bedroom Cam)

• Stuart's children's room camera trial ends. No cloud recording is active under Stuart's control.

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Katie Secretly Activates Wyze "Cam Plus" Single Camera Recording Subscription on Children's Bedroom Camera

• On December 8, 2024, Katie activated Wyze Cam Plus through her personal Apple account for the camera then located in the children's bedroom at the Madison residence. • In late January 2025, that room became the bedroom I was using after the children's room arrangement changed. • The camera therefore remained inside a room I was using as my bedroom while recording capability was active. • The billing notices for this activation went through Katie's personal Apple/iTunes account. • The complete native recording history from this camera was not produced, so I cannot determine the full extent of what was recorded or retained from that room.

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2025 Cotton Bowl Trip

• Katie mentions in multiple filings that Stuart "threw Lane against a dresser or wall at Great Wolf Lodge." This never happened.

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Divorce Requested

Katie asked for a divorce on January 18, 2025. The children's existing caregiving routine initially continued after the separation request.

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Pre-Appointment Facebook Interaction Between Jordan and Katie

Before Jordan Dalgleish was proposed or appointed as GAL, she commented publicly on an attorney spotlight for Katie, calling her an 'incredible attorney' and a 'colleague.' Katie reacted to Jordan's comment.

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Proposed Temporary Parenting Terms Memorialized

A January 24 text thread documents Katie's proposed temporary parenting terms and her agreement that her position could be memorialized.

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Katie's Shared Wyze User Removed

• On January 28, 2025, Katie's individually shared Wyze user was removed from the office camera. • I did not know that she remained logged into my personal Wyze account associated with OklaStu@gmail.com. • Her later hearing testimony reflects that she continued through a retained logged-in session and knew that if she became logged out she would not be able to regain access to obtain the information. • The distinction between her removed personal share and her continued use of my primary login is central to the access history.

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Divorce Petition Identifies Both Parents as Fit and Proper

Katie signed and verified the divorce petition on January 29, 2025. Line number 7 on the petition identified both of us as fit and proper persons to be awarded joint legal custody and to have liberal visitation with the minor children.

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Separate Residences / Transitional Parenting Arrangement

Katie moved to a separate residence in late February 2025. During the transition, Lane and Elle continued spending substantial time at my home while overnights at Katie's residence increased gradually.

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Katie Posts on Social Media — Smudging of the Quincy Home

• Evidence that Katie is moving into the 724 N Quincy residence.

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Financial and Custody Discussion at Pinewood Derby

During the Pinewood Derby event, Katie and I discussed financial terms associated with the divorce, including a proposed $5 million payment, in the same conversation in which custody and my relationship with the children were discussed. Beverly and Troy McDaniel were present for portions of the discussion and their affidavits are attached. The related recording and transcript preserve the statements directly.

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Children Continue Spending Most Nights With Me During Transition

During the late-February and early-March transition, Lane and Elle continued spending most nights at my home while Katie and I worked toward a regular alternating schedule.

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Parenting Rotation Begins Transitional Implementation

The parents begin implementing a more structured parenting rotation. The early-March arrangement remained transitional and was not yet a consistently operating 2-2-3 schedule.

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Consistent 2-2-3 Parenting Schedule Begins

Beginning March 12, 2025, Katie and I followed a consistent alternating 2-2-3 parenting schedule, with exchanges at noon. I received Lane and Elle at noon that day, and the schedule continued through June 18, 2025, when they were scheduled to return to me.

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Mar — Misc Notable Images and Videos

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Residence Porch Camera Activation

• After separation, paid recording capability was activated for the porch camera at my residence through Katie's personal Apple account. • My front porch was a regular place where I met with friends, contractors, business associates, community contacts, and others. • Private conversations there included real-estate projects, financing, business strategy, city and community matters, and personal subjects. • The porch camera was positioned where it could capture audio from those conversations. • The complete native recording history from the residence camera was not produced.

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Lake Hudson Campout

Stuart takes children camping in a tent at Lake Hudson. Activities include the Blue Whale, roadside attractions, and the Will Rogers Museum (Video of Lane's 'Presidential Speech'). Children are happy.

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Divorce Petition Filed

The petition Katie had previously signed and verified on January 29 was filed on May 6, 2025. This day was also Lane's 6th birthday. The petition continued to identify both of us as fit and proper parents for joint custody.

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Lane's Birthday Call and Follow-Up Discussion

On Lane's birthday, a disagreement developed around his birthday plans and where he wanted to spend time. The contemporaneous record preserves the discussion in which Lane's own preference became part of an adult disagreement.

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Cooperative Parenting — Head Lice

Katie asks Stuart to help with children's head lice treatment at her home.

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Late May & Early June — Several Conversations Generate Conflict

A series of text exchanges during this period created ongoing conflict. Linked items document the drive-by allegation, Lane's summer camp thread, boundary and plumbing disputes, mailbox and W2 request, concerns about questions Elle raised after speaking with Katie, the Defiance loan and Hardesty proposal request, the trampoline video thread, and a May 27 trauma-dump text thread.

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Child Safety — Car Seat Concerns

Father messages Mother regarding car seat safety following reports from the children that they are not being properly secured in her vehicle.

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Medical Cooperation — ER Visit

Katie asks Stuart to accompany her to the ER for Lane's dehydration. Lane asks to spend next day with Stuart.

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Privileged Helmerich Calls Intercepted

• Katie intercepts multiple private and privileged communications between Stuart, Helmerich representatives, their counsel, and an escrow officer about protective caveat filings.

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Financial Conflict — $5M Demand

Conflict escalates regarding the $5M demand and Helmerich property liens. Katie records 28-minute phone call focused on money.

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Katie Raises Appointment of a Parenting Coordinator and GAL

After I raised concerns involving the children, Katie responded that it was time for a parenting coordinator and Guardian ad Litem and said her attorney would send my attorney names.

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Child Safety — Unsupervised in Street

Stuart messages Katie regarding children playing in the street unsupervised while in the care of the maternal grandmother.

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Financial Caveat Filed

The Helmerich Caveat/Blanket real estate portfolio lien was filed. Katie continued to monitor conversations relating to the filing process through the camera system.

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June 16 Quincy Residence Interaction

Katie invites Stuart to speak outside her residence. The interaction escalates and she hangs from his driver window shouting at him. • Carson states that Katie showed him her laptop screen and tried to get him to sign a blank notarized document she would finish typing at her office. • Texts show Stuart confronting Katie about unauthorized access to his personal email accounts.

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Police Report Filed Regarding June 16 Incident

Lilli Higgins calls Stuart and records the call (recording is never produced as evidence); shortly after, Katie files a false police report against Stuart regarding the alleged incidents from the prior day.

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Financial Meeting at Mcafee & Taft

I thought Katie's behavior appeared unusual during a scheduled financial meeting at McAfee & Taft where the status of finances and debts was reviewed with both attorneys present, and I was concerned she might have been impaired.

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Protective Order Filed

Katie secures an Emergency Protective Order and files for emergency custody through multiple attempts containing false statements. • She secretly moves the children to Shawnee to forum-shop DHS. • She continues accessing surveillance footage despite the protective order being in place.

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Motion Requesting Equal Nail-Bed Drug Testing Filed

I filed a verified motion asking that Katie complete a twelve-panel nail-bed drug test and offered to submit to the same testing.

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My Motion Proposes Three GAL Candidates

I filed a motion requesting appointment of a Guardian ad Litem and proposed Ron Gore, Keith Jones, or Laura Baysinger. Jordan Dalgleish was not one of the names I proposed.

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Stuart Voluntarily Installs Oklahoma DOC-Grade Ankle Monitor

• This is done to prevent false allegations by Katie. • Stuart changes to a watch-based Talitrix version on September 1, 2025. • Photos of Stuart wearing the monitor are from September 5, 2025.

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DHS Report Filed

Katie files a DHS report in Tulsa alleging abuse and domestic violence. Shortly after, DHS in Pottawattamie County becomes involved. Katie's mother, Gayla Arnold is former judge in that county and a municipal building located there honors her recently deceased father, Tommy Arnold.

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Katie's Motion Requests Jordan Dalgleish as GAL

Katie filed her own motion requesting Jordan Dalgleish by name. Jordan was the only GAL candidate identified in Katie's motion.

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Jordan Dalgleish Appointed Guardian ad Litem

The Court entered an order appointing Jordan Dalgleish as Guardian ad Litem for Lane and Elle.

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Motion Addressing Multiple Ex Parte Allegations Filed

Stuart files a motion addressing repeated emergency and ex parte allegations and requesting court review.

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Interim Order — Lay Supervised Visitation Begins

20 hours/week of Lay Supervised Visitation begins per interim court order. • After DHS signals preliminary findings showing no abuse, Katie drops emergency custody and removes the children from the protective order. • Court orders all communication limited to the parenting app. • No device or account access permitted.

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Evidence Produced Following Emergency Custody Proceedings

Audio, video, screenshots, and text records are produced following the emergency-custody proceedings. The produced materials include recordings and communications later considered by counsel and the GAL. The contents are described neutrally; characterizations regarding completeness, editing, or evidentiary value are not assigned here unless established by a source or expert opinion.

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Katie Sends OFW Message About Disney Plus While Watching Camera

• Katie sends an OFW message about Disney Plus timed to coincide with lender subpoena deliveries to the 3rd Street offices. • Her clear motivation was to provoke Stuart into an angry response after learning of the subpoena deliveries. • No such response occurred. • The delivery was tracked and Katie would have received a text confirming they were delivered to Stuart's office.

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Coparent Academy Foundations 1–3 Completed

Stuart completes Foundations 1, Foundations 2, and Foundations 3 through Coparent Academy, covering principles, communication, and conflict resolution.

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Property Interference — Mailbox Stolen

Stuart's mailbox is stolen and porch video footage is deleted. • Between 6:34 and 8:02 am, footage is missing from the porch security camera. • Stuart's mailbox appears to have been pulled out of the ground with no trace left on site.

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Katie Acknowledges Wyze Removal Yet Continues Access

• A later filing included the Wyze record showing that Katie's individually shared office-camera access had been removed. • The January 2026 hearing testimony separately reflects that she had remained logged into my primary Wyze account through a retained session. • These records should be reviewed together because removal of her individual share did not end her access through my personal account.

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Business Interference & Account Access

Katie removes Stuart and Beverly's admin access to Seminole Corporate social media accounts. • Petitioner accessed administrative settings without authorization, altered Respondent's permissions, and removed both Respondent and Respondent's employee. • Respondent received automated notifications stating "Your full control was removed." • Screenshots document the full sequence.

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Drug-Testing Issue Addressed at Hearing

While my June 25 drug-testing motion remained pending, Jordan told the Court she did not see a reason for Katie to undergo the requested testing. The Court nevertheless ordered both parties not to alter their nails until testing was completed or otherwise ordered.

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Katie's Unnotified Out-of-State Travel — Las Vegas (Children Left with Gayla)

Over the July 25 weekend, Katie traveled to Las Vegas and Lane and Elle remained in Gayla's care for the weekend. I was not informed that Katie would be out of state or asked to be available if the children needed something. I am including this as one example of Gayla providing extended childcare during this period.

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Katie Files Response to Motion Regarding Multiple Ex Parte False Abuse Allegations

• In this document Katie references the January 29 notarization. • She states in #4 that it was in the best interests of the children to state both parties are fit. • She neglects to mention she held the petition from January 29 until the actual filing date of May 6. • Stuart is declared fit from January 29 to May 6, but "the next several months of events" from January 29 supposedly caused her to take action. • Item #12 infers that Katie will bring more evidence if needed — likely the first veiled reference to using the videos without naming them directly.

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Requested Drug Screening Completed

Stuart completes the requested nail-bed drug screening. The reported results were negative for the substances tested.

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DHS Finding Call — Unsubstantiated

DHS investigation concludes; allegations against Stuart are 'Unsubstantiated.'

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Child Injury Concerns — Flea Bites on Elle

• Concerns arise about flea bites on Elle and Katie's "mystery of the band-aid" comment regarding injuries that occurred while in her care.

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Selected Video Clips Submitted to GAL

Video materials are submitted to the GAL following the lay-supervised visit period. The content and completeness of the materials submitted are subject to differing characterizations by the parties. The GAL's review and subsequent action are documented in separate entries.

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Back-to-school Participation Discussed with GAL

Stuart provides information about back-to-school activities and proposes ways to remain involved in the children's school experience.

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Selected Video Clips Delivered to GAL

Selected video materials are provided to the GAL after the initial period of lay-supervised parenting time. Document the date of delivery, materials reviewed, and resulting chronology.

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GAL Status Letter Addresses Recordings and Parenting Restrictions

Jordan issued a status letter discussing the recordings Katie provided, the resulting parenting recommendations, and her view of the privacy and evidentiary issues surrounding the recordings. In the letter, she acknowledged that I believed I was speaking privately, described the comments as venting, wrote that inadmissibility could put her 'out on a conflict,' and stated that the rules of evidence did not have bearing on her investigation and ultimate report.

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Circle of Security Course Completed

Stuart completes the nine-session Circle of Security parenting course.

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Judge Esmond Transfers Case

The docket reflects that Judge Esmond transferred the case because Katie's law firm represented him in pending civil litigation.

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Recording Issue Directed to Law Enforcement and District Attorney

The Court treated the recording issue as potentially criminal and directed the matter to law enforcement and the District Attorney.

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Lane's Cub Scout Participation Ends

Lane's Cub Scout participation ends. Source communications and activity records showing the timing and surrounding circumstances are preserved as legacy attachments pending file migration.

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Eisenhower Dolphin Dash Sponsorship

Stuart sponsors the Eisenhower Dolphin Dash fundraiser and continues supporting Lane's school community despite limitations on in-person school participation.

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Medical and Dental Decision-making Dispute

The parents disagree about pediatric and dental providers, information sharing, and Stuart's inclusion in provider records and procedure-related communication. Source records document the provider change, dental-provider discussion, requests for information, intake-record issue, denied or disputed calls, and account reinstatement.

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Response Filed Regarding Minimum Parenting Time

A response is filed concerning Stuart's request for minimum parenting time.

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Lane Medical Care and Pharmacy Communication

Lane receives medical care for a suspected spider bite, followed by disagreement regarding prescription handling and pharmacy location.

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PTA Meeting and School Access Dispute

Stuart goes to the school regarding a PTA meeting and sponsor-shirt pickup after receiving a voicemail. A dispute follows regarding his permission to enter the building and how existing orders and recommendations were interpreted. Source records include the invitation or voicemail, the school's response, documents provided to the school, and later clarification.

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Response Filed Regarding Reconciliation Therapy

A response is filed concerning the requested authorization for reconciliation therapy with Amanda Hall.

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Two-day Court Hearing

The court conducts two days of hearings concerning the protective-order and parenting-related allegations. Findings and orders are documented in separate entries when the written order or transcript is attached.

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Meeting With GAL and Counsel

During a meeting attended by counsel, Jordan told me, in substance, that Katie's side was 'playing chess' while I was 'playing checkers.' She also told me, 'You're the only one under my microscope at this time. I'm not concerned with what Mother does.'

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Update to GAL Following Therapeutic Visit

I emailed Jordan following a therapeutic visit with Amanda Hall, reported that the visit had gone very well, and raised concerns about the children's iPad screen time based on Apple Parent Portal information.

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GAL Recommends Circle of Security Family Work

The GAL recommends beginning Circle of Security and family-focused work with Kristen Hale.

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I Ask Counsel to Seek Jordan's Voluntary Recusal

I emailed Brad asking him to request Jordan's voluntary recusal. I identified concerns involving prior representation and professional relationships, the January 2025 Facebook interaction, and the law-enforcement connection I believed should be reviewed.

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Brad Agrees to Raise Recusal Concerns With Jordan

Brad told me that, after reviewing the information, he was most concerned about the Facebook interaction and Jordan's prior representation by attorneys associated with Katie's employer. He agreed to call Jordan and tell her we wanted her to recuse.

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I Tell Brad I Will Find Additional Counsel if Necessary

I told Brad to make the call to Jordan and said that if she did not recuse, I would line up someone to assist.

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Jordan Declines Voluntary Recusal

Brad reported that he had spoken with Jordan and that she did not believe there was a reason for her to recuse. He said she would step aside if Katie agreed to her replacement. Brad also told me that if I wanted to pursue a motion to remove Jordan, I would need co-counsel or substitute counsel because he would not file that motion.

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GAL Calls Father "One of the Most Manipulative Parents" at Hearing

At the May 11 hearing, Jordan described Father as "one of the most manipulative parents" she had dealt with and cited an interaction from the May 9 supervised visit, stating that Father had told Lane that Father's home was also Lane's home and characterizing that as psychologically dangerous for a young child. The May 9 Supervised Solutions report documents the underlying interaction: after Lane said the home was not really his anymore because "we left it," Father responded that it was his home too. The report provides the contemporaneous context for the interaction Jordan referenced at the hearing. Related record: May 9, 2026 Supervised Birthday Visit — underlying interaction (TimelineEntry).

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Weekly Supervised Visits and Family Work Ordered

The court orders weekly two-hour supervised visits and weekly family-focused sessions with Kristen Hale.

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Custody and Psychological Evaluations Ordered

The court orders a custody evaluation and psychological evaluations of both parents.

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Jordan Announces She Will Withdraw

Jordan emailed counsel stating that she did not believe she could continue serving the children's best interests and that she would file an application to withdraw. She said she was withdrawing because she believed I had made the matter personal, characterized my contacts regarding her as harassment, and expressly denied that she was withdrawing because of wrongdoing or concerning conduct on her part.

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I Begin Contacting Other Attorneys About Co-Counsel

I began contacting other attorneys about coming into the case as co-counsel or substitute counsel. This is the content of the email I sent to a handful of attorneys, and it eventually got back to Jordan.

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Jordan Files Verified Application to Withdraw as GAL

Jordan filed a verified Application to Withdraw stating that, due to actions she attributed to me, an 'unavoidable conflict of interest' existed and that she could 'no longer objectively advocate for the children's best interest.' She requested immediate withdrawal and appointment of a substitute GAL and disputed the concerns I had raised about her.

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OU Health Evaluation of Lane's Eye Tic

Lane is evaluated at OU Health regarding an eye tic. The provider notes a relationship to stressful situations and an absence or reduction when calm, and makes a pediatric-psychology referral.

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Motion to Enforce Hearing

The court hears issues concerning the consistency, scheduling, location, duration, and facilitation of supervised parenting time.

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Final Protective-order Ruling

The court enters a five-year protective order, makes a domestic-violence finding, and orders Stuart to complete a 52-week intervention program.

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Custody Evaluator Parent-Child Observation

Dr. Chandler Hicks observed Stuart with Lane and Elle at Stuart's home during the monitored parenting-time period as part of the custody evaluation.

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DVIS Issues Amended Risk Assessment

DVIS issued an amended assessment after receiving additional documentation. The firearm-access risk factor was removed, and the overall DVRNA rating changed from Level C to Level B, intermediate risk.

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