Aarabi v. Kerroum
Petitioner: Mohammed Aarabi
Respondent: Wissal Kerroum
Case Number: 1:2024cv05293
Filed: November 18, 2024
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
Presiding Judge: Victoria M Calvert
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 22 U.S.C. § 9001 International Child Abduction Remedies
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
January 16, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER granting #28 Motion for Leave to Appear by Video Conference. It is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiff may appear via telephone or video conference at the hearing on January 29, 2025, in the above-styled case. Signed by Judge Victoria M. Calvert on 1/16/2025. (jbu)
January 16, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 28 Second MOTION for Leave to Appear Virtual by Mohammed Aarabi. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Montgomery, Judith)
January 15, 2025 Opinion or Order Clerk's Certificate of Mailing as to Wissal Kerroum re #26 Order (jbu)
January 15, 2025 Opinion or Order Set Deadlines/Hearings: Show Cause Hearing set for 1/29/2025 at 10:00 AM in ATLA Courtroom 2105 before Judge Victoria M. Calvert. (jbu)
January 14, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 27 Return of Service Executed by Mohammed Aarabi. Wissal Kerroum served on 1/7/2025. (jbu)
January 14, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER: On January 7, 2025, the U.S. Marshals Service personally served Respondent. Now that Respondent has been served, the Parties are notified that the Court will hold a final hearing on the Petition for Return of a Child and the Order to Show Cause on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 2105 of the Richard B. Russell Federal Building, 75 Ted Turner Drive, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30303. As Respondent has been served, Petitioner's Motion for Service by Publication (Doc. 24) is DENIED as MOOT. The Clerk is DIRECTED to mail a copy of this Order to Respondent at 136 Prominence Point Parkway, Canton, Georgia 30114. Signed by Judge Victoria M. Calvert on 1/14/2025. (jbu)
January 13, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 25 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Mohammed Aarabi USMS Form 285 (Montgomery, Judith)
January 8, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 24 MOTION for Service by Publication as to Wissal Kerroum by Mohammed Aarabi. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Affidavit of Due Diligence)(Montgomery, Judith)
December 20, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 23 Package prepared (USM 285, #3 Electronic Summons, #1 Petition, #22 Show Cause Order) and forwarded to USM for service upon Wissal Kerroum. (jbu)
December 20, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. It is ORDERED that Respondent PROMPTLY appear before the Court, Richard B. Russell Federal Building & United States Courthouse, 2211 United States Courthouse, 75 Ted Turner Drive, SW, Atlanta, GA 30303 and SHOW CAUSE why she should not be held in contempt of court and sanctioned, including with fines or incarceration, for her failure to comply with the Court's December 4, 2024 Order. It is FURTHER ORDERED that, in lieu of appearing before the Court, Respondent may purge herself of contempt by accepting service of process of this action and by delivering all of I.A.'s travel documents (Moroccan and United States) to the United States Marshals Service or its representatives. The United States Marshals Service Office in Atlanta, Georgia is at 75 Ted Turner Drive Southwest, Suite 1600, Atlanta, GA 30303. It is FURTHER ORDERED that pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4.1(a), the United States Marshals Service is DIRECTED to serve Respondent with a copy of this Show Cause Order, as well as the Summons and Complaint. The United States Marshals Service or its representatives are authorized to take custody of I.A.'s travel documents as set forth in this Order. Signed by Judge Victoria M. Calvert on 12/20/2024. (jbu)
December 20, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 21 OPINION AND ORDER: It is ORDERED that the Court's Temporary Restraining Order #5 is converted into a preliminary injunction and for the duration of this proceeding, it is therefore ORDERED that Petitioner and Respondent are PROHIBITED from removing I.A., or causing I.A.to be removed from the jurisdiction of this Court pending a determination on the merits of the Petition. Additionally, no person acting in concert or participating with any party shall take any action to remove I.A. from the jurisdiction of the Court pending a determination of the same. Violating this aspect of the Court's Order may result in a finding of contempt, which may include fines or incarceration. Upon service of process on Respondent, the Court will set a final hearing under 22 U.S.C. 9003(d). Signed by Judge Victoria M. Calvert on 12/20/2024. (jbu)
December 19, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 20 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Mohammed Aarabi (Montgomery, Judith)
December 18, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 19 NOTICE TO COUNSEL OF RECORD for Mohammed Aarabi regarding RECLAMATION AND DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED Documentary EXHIBITS pursuant to Local Rule 79.1D. Re: #18 Exhibits. (jbu)
December 18, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 18 PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBITS admitted and retained at the #17 Show Cause Hearing have been received from Courtroom Deputy and placed in the custody of the Records Clerks. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit D (Copy), #6 Exhibit E, #7 Exhibit F)(jbu)
December 18, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 17 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Victoria M. Calvert: Show Cause Hearing held on 12/18/2024. Defendant did not appear. Court heard from Petitioner. Petitioner's Exhibits A-F admitted. Matter taken under advisement. Written Order to follow. Exhibits retained to be forwarded to the Clerks Office. (Court Reporter Wynette Blathers)(jbu)
December 13, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 16 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re #11 Order, #9 Temporary Restraining Order,,,,,,, Order Setting Hearing on Motion,,,,,, filed by Mohammed Aarabi (Montgomery, Judith)
December 13, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER granting #14 Motion for Leave to Appear Virtual. It is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiff may appear via telephone or video conference at the hearing on December 18, 2024, in the above-styled case. Signed by Judge Victoria M. Calvert on 12/13/2024. (jbu)
December 13, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 14 MOTION for Leave to Appear Virtual by Mohammed Aarabi. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Montgomery, Judith)
December 10, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 13 Return of Service Unexecuted by Mohammed Aarabi as to Wissal Kerroum. (Montgomery, Judith)
December 6, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 12 NOTICE Of Filing Revised Declaration of Court-Appointed Translator re #11 Order. (ntj)
December 6, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER: Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 43(d), the Court appoints Mr. Ibrahim Alkhaldi for the limited purpose of translating the Court's December 4, 2024 Order #9 from English to Arabic. Mr. Alkhaldi's compensation shall be paid by Court funds provided by law. Signed by Judge Victoria M. Calvert on 12/6/2024. (jbu)
December 4, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 10 Package prepared (USM 285, #3 Electronic Summons, #1 Petition, #9 Service Order, and #5 TRO Order) and forwarded to USM for service upon Wissal Kerroum. (jbu)
December 4, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER: The Court's Temporary Restraining Order entered on November 22, 2024 #5 is EXTENDED an additional 14 days. It is therefore ORDERED as follows: Petitioner and Respondent are PROHIBITED from removing I.A., or causing I.A.to be removed from the jurisdiction of this Court pending a determination on the merits of the Petition or entry of a preliminary injunction, whichever is earlier. Petitioner and Respondent are NOTIFIED that the Court will hold a hearing on Petitioner's request for a preliminary injunction before this Court on December 18, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. in Courtroom 2105. Respondent is FURTHER DIRECTED to appear at the December 18, 2024, at 10:00 A.M., hearing with all passports and other travel documents for I.A. that are in Respondent's possession, custody, or control. The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) is DIRECTED to personally serve Respondent with a copy of the Petition #1 , Summons #3 , the Court's TRO Order #5 , and this Order upon receipt of a properly completed Form USM-285, copies of all pleadings to be served, and any other information reasonably requested by the USMS. Petitioner is FURTHER DIRECTED to promptly serve a copy of this Order on Respondent by the most expeditious means reasonably practicable, including email, and file a certificate of such service within 2 business days of making such service. It is FURTHER ORDERED that, unless extended, this Order automatically dissolves on December 20, 2024 at 3:00 PM. Signed by Judge Victoria M. Calvert on 12/4/2024. (jbu)
December 3, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 8 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Mohammed Aarabi Certificate of Service Attempts (Montgomery, Judith)
December 2, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 7 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Victoria M. Calvert: Scheduling Conference held on 12/2/2024. Court heard from Petitioner's counsel. Respondent did not appear. Court will enter an order extending the TRO 14 days. (Court Reporter Wynette Blathers)(jbu)
November 26, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement by Mohammed Aarabi. (Montgomery, Judith)
November 22, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER granting in part and denying in part #4 Motion for TRO. Petitioner and Respondent are PROHIBITED from removing I.A., or causing I.A. to be removed from the jurisdiction of this Court pending a determination on the merits of the Petition. Petitioner and Respondent are DIRECTED to appear before this Court on December 2, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. in Courtroom 2105 for an initial scheduling hearing, so that a date may be set for an expedited evidentiary hearing on the merits of the Petition. Respondent is FURTHER DIRECTED to appear at the December 2, 2024, hearing with all passports and other travel documents for I.A. that are in Respondent's possession, custody, or control. Signed by Judge Victoria M. Calvert on 11/22/2024. (ntj)
November 22, 2024 Opinion or Order Notification of Docket Correction re Settlement Conference notice. (Notice filed in error. Hearing is a Scheduling Conference) (vs)
November 22, 2024 Opinion or Order NOTICE of Hearing (by docket text only): Scheduling Conference set for 12/2/2024 at 11:00 AM in ATLA Courtroom 2105 before Judge Victoria M. Calvert. (vs)
November 22, 2024 Opinion or Order NOTICE FILED IN ERRORSettlement Conference set for 12/2/2024 at 11:00 AM in ATLA Courtroom 2105 before Judge Victoria M. Calvert. (ntj)
November 21, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Application for Warrant Seeking Custody of Child IMMEDIATE HEARING REQUESTED with Brief In Support by Mohammed Aarabi. (Attachments: #1 Brief, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Rizza, Nicole)
November 19, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Electronic Summons Issued as to Wissal Kerroum. (jbu)
November 19, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 2 PROPOSED SUMMONS filed by Mohammed Aarabi (Montgomery, Judith)
November 19, 2024 Opinion or Order Submission of #1 Verified Petition to District Judge Victoria M. Calvert. (jbu)
November 18, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 1 VERIFIED PETITION FOR THE RETURN OF A CHILD PURSUANT TO THE CONVENTION ON CIVIL ASPECT OF INTERNATION CHILD ABDUCTION filed by Mohammed Aarabi. (Filing fee $405, receipt number AGANDC-13873709) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Civil Cover Sheet)(jbu) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov/commonly-used-forms to obtain Pretrial Instructions and Pretrial Associated Forms which includes the Consent To Proceed Before U.S. Magistrate form.

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