Vaquero Llanso v. Rojas Rivers
Defendant: Daniela Alejandra Rivers and Daniela Alejandra Rojas Rivers
Petitioner: Luis Maria Llanso and Luis Maria Vaquero Llanso
Case Number: 1:2023cv22341
Filed: June 23, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Rodolfo A Ruiz
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 11601 International Child Abduction Remedies Act
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 28 Voluntary Return Order. Closing Case. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 8/18/2023. See attached document for full details. (zse)
August 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 27 PAPERLESS ORDER on Final Hearing [ECF No. 26]. As discussed on the record on the third day of the Final Hearing, Respondent has withdrawn her affirmative defense, and the parties have consented to the entry of a voluntary order requiring the return of the minor child to Spain. Therefore, on or before August 18, 2023, the parties shall submit a copy of their agreed proposed order to the Court in Word format at ruiz@flsd.uscourts.gov. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 8/16/2023. (zse)
August 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 26 PAPERLESS Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II: Evidentiary Hearing Day #3 held on 8/16/2023. Order to follow. Attorney Appearance(s): Cristobal David Padron, Ronald Harrison Kauffman, Court Reporter: Ilona Lupowitz, 305-523-5737 / Ilona_lupowitz@flsd.uscourts.gov. (gp)
August 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 25 PAPERLESS Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II: Evidentiary Hearing Day 2 held on 8/15/2023. Witness Daniela Alejandra Rojas Rivers, sworn and testified. Attorney Appearance(s): Cristobal David Padron, Ronald Harrison Kauffman, Court Reporter: Ilona Lupowitz, 305-523-5737 / Ilona_lupowitz@flsd.uscourts.gov. (gp)
August 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 24 PAPERLESS Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II: Evidentiary Hearing held on 8/14/2023 Witness via zoom Luis Maria Vaquero Llanso, sworn and testified (Spanish Interpreters: Michael Powers and Ricardo Obando, sworn). Petitioner's Exhibits P1 - P20 identified and admitted by stipulation. Respondent's Exhibits 1 - 20 identified and admitted. Evidentiary hearing will resume on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 9:00 A.M. Attorney Appearance(s): Cristobal David Padron, Ronald Harrison Kauffman, Court Reporter: Ilona Lupowitz, 305-523-5737 / Ilona_lupowitz@flsd.uscourts.gov. (gp)
August 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 23 PAPERLESS ORDER granting in part #22 Verified Urgent Motion for Partial Continuance ("Motion"). While the Motion does not indicate which times on August 15, 2023, conflict with this proceeding, the Court has independently reviewed the docket in Case No. 2022-015858-FC-04 and confirmed there is a hearing currently set for 3:45 P.M. via Zoom. Accordingly, the Court will temporarily recess at 3:30 P.M. on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, to allow Respondent's counsel to virtually attend that hearing. The Court will reconvene after the aforementioned state court hearing has concluded.As to Respondent's other conflict, the request is denied. As Respondent's counsel is well aware, this case is brought pursuant to the Hague Convention and must generally be resolved within six weeks. See #11 Omnibus Order. The parties only agreed to a limited extension of that period. Id. This Court will not recess these proceedings absent exigent circumstances, and hearings "as to [counsel's] fees" do not warrant a continuance. Mot. at 1. The parties are reminded of their obligation to expeditiously conclude this matter going forward. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 8/10/2023. (zse)
August 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 22 EXPEDITED MOTION Respondents Verified Urgent Motion for Partial Continuance of Trial Day or in the Alternative Motion to Shorten Trial on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 re #11 Order by Daniela Alejandra Rivers. (Padron, Cristobal)
August 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 21 Exhibit List AMENDED by Luis Maria Llanso.. (Kauffman, Ronald)
August 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 20 TRIAL BRIEF Bench Memo Pursuant to the Omnibus Order Dated July 6, 2023 by Daniela Alejandra Rivers. (Padron, Cristobal)
August 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 19 Exhibit and Witness List pursuant to the Omnibus Order Dated July 6, 2023 by Daniela Alejandra Rivers.. (Padron, Cristobal)
August 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 18 TRIAL BRIEF Bench Memo by Luis Maria Llanso. (Kauffman, Ronald)
August 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 17 Witness List Petitioner's by Luis Maria Llanso.. (Kauffman, Ronald)
August 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 16 Exhibit List Petitioner's by Luis Maria Llanso.. (Kauffman, Ronald)
August 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 15 AFFIDAVIT of Foreign Law signed by: Luis Adolfo Alvaraz Fresco by Luis Maria Llanso (Kauffman, Ronald)
August 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 14 PAPERLESS Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II: Telephonic Status Conference held on 8/2/2023. Attorney Appearance(s): Ronald Harrison Kauffman, Cristobal David Padron, Court Reporter: Ilona Lupowitz, 305-523-5737 / Ilona_lupowitz@flsd.uscourts.gov. (gp)
July 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 PAPERLESS ORDER setting telephonic status conference. In preparation for the August 14, 2023 Final Hearing, counsel for all parties shall appear for a telephonic status conference on August 2, 2023 at 11:30 A.M. The parties are instructed to call +1 305-990-2559 by no later than 11:25 A.M. The phone conference ID is 482 256 252#. The Court requires that the parties appear via a landline (i.e., not a cellular phone or a speaker phone) if possible for clarity. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 7/27/2023. (zse)
July 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 12 VERIFIED ANSWER TO PETITIONERS VERIFIED PETITION FOR RETURN OF CHILD AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES to #1 Complaint, by Daniela Alejandra Rivers. (Padron, Cristobal)
July 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings Daniela Alejandra Rivers response/answer due 7/31/2023.( Discovery due by 7/31/2023., Exhibit List due by 8/7/2023., Evidentiary Hearing set for 8/14/2023 01:00 PM before Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz II.), Set/Reset Response/Answer Due Deadline: Daniela Alejandra Rivers response/answer due 7/31/2023. (Per Order DE#11) (drz)
July 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 OMNIBUS ORDER. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 7/6/2023. See attached document for full details. (zse)
July 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 PAPERLESS Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II: Show Cause Hearing held on 7/6/2023. Order to follow. Attorney Appearance(s): Raquel Lacayo-Valle, Cristobal David Padron, Court Reporter: Ilona Lupowitz, 305-523-5737 / Ilona_lupowitz@flsd.uscourts.gov. (gp)
July 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re #7 Amended Show Cause Order. (drz)
July 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Cristobal David Padron on behalf of Daniela Alejandra Rivers. Attorney Cristobal David Padron added to party Daniela Alejandra Rivers(pty:dft). (Padron, Cristobal)
June 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 7 AMENDED SHOW CAUSE ORDER. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 6/27/2023. See attached document for full details. (zse)
June 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Plaintiff's NOTICE by Luis Maria Llanso of Address Correction for Respondent (Kauffman, Ronald)
June 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 5 SHOW CAUSE ORDER. Show Cause Hearing set for 7/6/2023 at 11:00 A.M. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 6/26/2023. See attached document for full details. (zse)
June 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Plaintiff's MOTION for Order to Show Cause and Expedite Proceedings by Luis Maria Llanso. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Order to Show Cause)(Kauffman, Ronald)
June 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Clerk's Notice Re Expedited Review - Pursuant to Court policy, petitions filed under The Hague Convention and ICARA should be resolved within six-weeks from the initial filing of the petition. See Internal Operating Procedures, Section 2.18.00, on the Courts website. (vjk)
June 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Becerra is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the Consent form found on our website. It is not necessary to file a document indicating lack of consent. (pc)
June 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT for Return of Child to Spain and Request for Issuance of Show Cause Order against Daniela Alejandra Rivers. Filing fees $ 402.00 receipt number AFLSDC-16716394, filed by Luis Maria Llanso. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit Birth Certificate, #3 Exhibit Travel Authorization, #4 Exhibit Round Trip Tickets, #5 Exhibit Hague Application)(Kauffman, Ronald)

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