Been digging and digging away at old article research for this case (of interest to me are articles from May and June of 2019 because many had a ton of information on the divorce and custody battles). This one is also very good at laying out the timeline. Still haven't found a darn thing on 5/17. Did find 5/7 and 5/8 and 5/9. Still haven't found a good one that specifically lays out the visitation that was set forth on 3/20/19.
Accusations of Threats, Lying, Manipulation in Missing New Canaan Woman’s Divorce Case
That article is a good one in terms of laying out the timeline somewhat and clarifies some of the questions that I had because many of the articles are incomplete or are confusing.
Summary:
1. 6/20/17
JFd files affidavit stating FD behavior is "irrational, unsafe, bullying, threatening and controlling."
2. 6/28/17
JFd files for emergency ex parte order for custody of five kids
3.
7/11/17 Judge Colin (over the custody battles at the time) says that FD and JFd can communicate via text regarding the kids.
4.
7/20/17 JFd files for divorce
5.
7/25/17 Judge Colin denies JFd request for exparte emergency relief. Sketches out temporary joint custody plan. Denies FD request to move kids from NC to Farmington. Colin uses this wording, "JFd was upset over the breakdown of the marriage and FD's controlling and aggressive behavior.
FD was upset because he felt he could no longer control the situation AND unilaterally dictate its outcome." Colin rules neither FD or JFd can bring the children around any romantic interests. NO MT. Neither parent can take further steps to obtain passports for kids or to apply for any other citizenship. JFd retains possession of NC residence (temporary home and rented) FD retains possession of Farmington marital home. Kids are not allowed to drive a motor vehicle.
6.
GAL is appointed
7.
11/11/17 FD is caught by JFd private eye on video having MT around all of his kids on the weekend in violation of the order in place since 7/25. It is further found that MT and her daughter had moved into the residence prior to November of 2017.
8.
11/14/17 (unbeknownst to the court, FD has violated the orders by having MT and her daughter in marital home and routinely having his children around them) Judge allows FD can have MT present while he parents the kids. JFd switches attorneys two weeks later.
9.
1/18/18 JFd files for another emergency ex parte order for custody. Judge Heller orders this to be sealed. FD files an objection saying among other things that JFd told his kids that she can have the mafia break FD legs with a baseball bat. and that she says he is stupid and such for living in Farmington and only smart people live in New Canaan.
10.
3/1/18 Judge Heller rules that FD claims in #9 are not credible and in fact that FD fabricated the claims and pressured some of the kids to repeat those claims. Finds that MT did indeed move into FD residence with her daughter prior to the 11.14/17 ruling. FD denies that he spent the weekend of 11.11.17 with MT and the kids but
eventually admitted they had when confronted with testimony of a PI hired by JFd and prospect of viewing video evidence of such.
Heller finds that FD repeatedly asked the kids to lie to "achieve his own personal goals." A psychiatrist working with the family told GAL Meehan that FD's actions had caused psychological harm. Heller cites Meehan's recommendation that FD only be allowed to see his kids in a public supervised setting and to have telephone access by speaker phone so it can be monitored. JfD gets sole physical custody and final decision-making with respect to the kids and FD and JFd share joint legal custody.
11.
April 2018 a physician is retained to perform comprehensive custody and psychological evaluation
Thus begins dozens and dozens of documents in both the custody and divorce case. It appears that because FD did not have his way and was unhappy with the ruling he did not see his kids (that is what all the articles say) UNTIL a new agreement set forth by Heller on 3/20/19.
12.
5/7/19 FD financial affidavit
13.
5/8/19 JFd files motion for contempt saying FD filed improper and misleading financial affidavit. He listed the value of assets he claimed to own (did not include the value of Fore Group, Inc.) as $363,228.50.
14.
5/9/17 FD files an objection to JFd motion for contempt.
And Jennifer has now less than two weeks left to live. I think the crime was planned long before this and certainly fantasized long before this but number 13 certainly amped up the urgency, n'cest pas?
Haven't seen anything for 5/17. Haven't also seen where they would be due in court the week following JFd homicide on May 24.
Have yall found anything for 5/17 as any type of court date or motion ruling or motion filed? What about for the week after May 24? Were there court appearances scheduled. ?
