Case Timeline

Timeline of legal actions in and around Reichert v. Hornbeck.

2004

  • 2004-03-04: HORNBECK, SARAH vs NWJ CO. — Rent Escrow case in Civil District Court (Closed)

2009

  • 2009-08-04: United States of America vs. SARAH REICHERT — Judgment – Federal Lien case in Baltimore City Circuit Court (Closed)

2010

  • August 27, 2010: A Complaint for Absolute Divorce is filed by Plaintiff Jeffrey W. Reichert in the Baltimore City Circuit Court. Summons is issued and sent to the attorney for private process/certified mail. A Request for Emergency Hearing is filed by Jeffrey W. Reichert. Service is issued for Defendant Sarah H. Reichert (Hornbeck) via private process.
  • August 27, 2010: Domestic Violence case in Hargrove District Court (CLOSE)
  • August 31, 2010: An Opposition to Motion is filed.
  • October 7, 2010: An Order of Court is filed denying the Plaintiff’s Request for Emergency Hearing. An Interim Consent Order is filed and granted.
  • December 1, 2010: An Answer to Counter Complaint For Limited Divorce is filed by Plaintiff Jeffrey W. Reichert.

2011

  • September 30, 2011: A hearing is held before the Honorable Videtta A. Brown where testimony is taken. The Plaintiff’s Complaint and Defendant’s Counter Complaint for Absolute Divorce are concluded. A Judgment of Absolute Divorce is entered. The Defendant is ordered that she may resume the use of her former name. Plaintiff and Defendant are awarded joint legal custody of “Minor Child,” with Defendant having tie-breaking authority. Plaintiff and Defendant are awarded joint physical custody of “Minor Child”. The parties are ordered to follow the access and visitation schedule included in the Court Order. Defendant is granted a monetary award due sixty days after legal fees have been paid. Plaintiff is ordered to pay monthly child support beginning October 1, 2011. Plaintiff is ordered to pay sixty thousand dollars of Defendant’s attorney’s fees. Alimony is denied to both parties.
  • October 27, 2011: Plaintiff Jeffrey W. Reichert files a Motion To Alter Or Amend Judgment.
  • November 16, 2011: Defendant Sarah H. Reichert (Hornbeck) files a Motion-Memorandum In Support of Response to Motion To Alter Or Amend Judgment and Motion To Revise Judgment. Defendant files an Answer/Response to Motion To Alter Or Amend Judgment and Motion To Revise Judgment.
  • December 10, 2011: Sarah and her father arrested for domestic violence against Jeff. The charges were expunged when the police officer failed to show for the hearing.
  • December 15, 2011: Domestic Violence case in Baltimore City Circuit Court (Closed / Inactive)
  • December 15, 2011: Domestic Violence case in Eastside District Court (TRANSFER)
  • December 22, 2011: Domestic Violence case in Baltimore City Circuit Court (Closed / Inactive)

2012

  • February 21, 2012: A hearing is held before the Honorable Videtta A. Brown. The Defendant’s Counter Motion to Amend Judgment is heard. The Defendant’s Motion to Revise Judgment is heard and denied.
  • April 4, 2012: A Notice of Appeal and Certification is sent to attorney M Evelyn Spurgin. An Attorney Appearance is filed by Plaintiff Jeffrey W. Reichert.
  • April 16, 2012: An Order of Court is filed denying the motion for Attorney’s Fees for the Motion to Alter and Amend Judgment. Defendant Sarah H. Reichert (Hornbeck) files a Notice Of Cross Appeal.
  • April 26, 2012: A Notice of Appeal and Certification is sent to M Evelyn Spurgin.
  • May 3, 2012: An Order for Prehearing Conference for Mediation is issued by Chief Judge Peter B. Krauser.
  • August 16, 2012: A hearing is held before the Honorable Yolanda Tanner. Testimony is taken. The trial is continued to January 24, 2013.
  • September 14, 2012: Defendant Sarah H. Reichert (Hornbeck) files a Second Amended Petition for Contempt for Failure to Pay.
  • September 17, 2012: An Order of Court is issued postponing the Motions Hearing scheduled for November 2, 2012, and resetting it to February 12, 2013.
  • September 19, 2012: A Show Cause Order hearing is scheduled for January 29, 2013, regarding the Amended Petition for Contempt for Failure to Pay Child Support filed July 30, 2012.
  • September 21, 2012: A Show Cause Order hearing is scheduled for January 29, 2013, regarding the Second Amended Petition for Contempt for Failure to Pay filed September 14, 2012.

2013

  • January 24, 2013: An Order Finding Contempt and Postponing Disposition is filed.
  • January 29, 2013: An Order of Court is issued resetting the matter for a disposition hearing on May 31, 2013.
  • February 12, 2013: A hearing is held before the Honorable David W Young. The Plaintiff’s Motion to Dismiss Complaint is heard and granted.
  • February 22, 2013: An Order of Court is issued dismissing the Plaintiff’s Motion to Stay Earnings Withholding Order with prejudice and rescinding the Order Finding Contempt and Postponing Disposition dated February 12, 2013.
  • March 1, 2013: A hearing is held before the Honorable Jeannie J. Hong. The Defendant’s contempt for failure to obey Order is heard. Plaintiff is found in contempt of Order. The Court orders the plaintiff may purge himself prior to the date of disposition. A disposition hearing is scheduled for May 31st, 2013.
  • March 20, 2013: The Court of Special Appeals issues a Judgment affirming in part and vacating in part the judgment of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City. The case is remanded for further proceedings. An Order of Court is issued quashing the Notice of Records Deposition and Subpoena duces Tecum to Bank of America.
  • April 4, 2013: The mandate from the Court of Special Appeals is issued.
  • May 6, 2013: A hearing is held before the Honorable David W. Young. The Plaintiff’s Motion to Vacate Order Finding Contempt regarding attorney fees and child support is heard and granted. An Order is filed vacating the January 24, 2013, January 29, 2013, and March 1, 2013 contempt orders and cancelling disposition hearings scheduled for May 6, 2013, and May 31, 2013.
  • May 29, 2013: The Mandate is received from the Court of Special Appeals.
  • May 31, 2013: An Order of Court is issued granting the Motion to Vacate Earnings Withholding Order and ordering the Office of Child Support Enforcement to discontinue the garnishment.
  • October 25, 2013: A hearing is held before the Honorable Jeannie J. Hong. An Order of Court regarding Child Support is filed and granted.
  • December 9, 2013: An Order of Court is issued ordering that the matter be set for hearing on the Plaintiff’s Motion to Alter/Amend Order, that the Office of Child Support Enforcement shall take no action concerning Plaintiff’s current child support arrearage until further Order, and that Plaintiff shall continue to make regular child support payments.

2014

  • January 15, 2014: Stacy LeBow Siegel L L C vs Hornbeck — Contract case in Baltimore County Circuit Court (Closed / Inactive) Hornbeck’s former attorney who has since been disbarred.
  • January 21, 2014: An Order of Court Payout Order is issued pursuant to the Garnishee Capital One, N.A.’s Confession of Assets.
  • February 21, 2014: An Order of Court is issued quashing the Subpoena Duces Tecum to Bank of America-Collier Center FIA Card Services, N.A. and the Subpoena Dues Tecum to Bank of America N.A..
  • April 9, 2014: A Motion hearing is held before the Honorable Melissa Phinn. Plaintiff appears with counsel, Defendant appears prose. Plaintiff’s motion to alter/amend order is heard and granted. An Order is filed.
  • August 25, 2014: A Payout Order is filed. An Order of Court is filed.

2015

  • September 21, 2015: A Notice of Cont. Dismissal Lack of Pros. is filed.
  • October 6, 2015: Defendant Sarah Reichert’s (Hornbeck) files Consent To Plaintiff Jeffrey W. Reichert’s Petition For Temporary Modification Of Custody. Defendant files a Line To Withdraw Petition For Temporary Modification Of Custody.
  • October 19, 2015:
  • November 4, 2015: Defendant Sarah H. Reichert (Hornbeck) files a Verified Emergency Motion For Temporary Sole Physical Custody And Request For Hearing.
  • December 10, 2015: The case is noted with “Result Reason: Case Settled/Consent Agreement At”.
  • December 22, 2015: A Consent Supervised Contact Order is filed and granted.

2016

  • January 4, 2016: A Line to Withdraw Petition for Contempt is filed.
  • April 11, 2016: The case is reopened. Plaintiff Jeffrey W. Reichert files a Motion to Transfer Proceedings to Anne Arundel County.
  • April 19, 2016: Plaintiff Jeffrey W. Reichert files a Petition To Modify Legal Custody Relating To School Selection And Request For An Expedited Hearing.
  • May 5, 2016: An Order of Court regarding Petition To Modify Legal Custody is filed.
  • August 19, 2016: Daniel Engle, Sr., Vs. Sarah Hornbeck — Custody (Versus) case in Baltimore City Circuit Court (Closed / Inactive). Child was 2-y/o at the time.
  • August 26, 2016: An Order of Court is issued denying the Defendant’s Request for Emergency Hearing For Temporary Sole Legal and Sole Physical Custody.
  • September 20, 2016: A Civil Postponement is approved.
  • September 29, 2016: An Order to Strike Appearance is granted by Judge Bryant.
  • October 5, 2016: The Attorney Appearance of Stacey B Rice for Plaintiff Jeffrey W. Reichert is removed. A Notice to Employ New Counsel is issued for Plaintiff Jeffrey W. Reichert.
  • October 12, 2016: JOHNS HOPKINS BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER INC vs HORNBECK, SARAH — Contract case in Civil District Court (Closed). Hornbeck was not paying her medical bills.
  • November 3, 2016: A hearing is held before the Honorable Judge Marcella A. Holland. The Plaintiff’s Motion for Change of Venue is heard and denied. An Order is to be submitted by Defendant’s Attorney.

2017

  • January 30, 2017: Domestic Violence – Child Abuse case in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court (Closed)
  • April 27, 2017: An Order of Court is filed denying Plaintiff Jeffrey W. Reichert’s Motion for Change of Venue.
  • May 30, 2017: Plaintiff Jeffrey W. Reichert files a Petition to Modify Custody and Child Support.
  • June 1, 2017: Peace Order case in Annapolis District Court (Closed)
  • August 28, 2017: An Order of Court is filed denying Plaintiff’s Motion for Expedited Pendente Lite Hearing.
  • November 9, 2017: A Temporary Consent Order Regarding Physical Custody And Visitation is filed.

2018

  • January 18, 2018: An Order of Court is issued striking the appearance of Attorneys M. Evelyn Spurgin and Samuel J. Brown.
  • January 29, 2018: Sarah filed a criminal PO based on the email from a year earlier saying Jeff violated the PO order he never knew about.
    • Jeff took a plea to avoid the jury trial to avoid the expenses. He didn’t plead guilty. He paid the fine and 1 hr of probation. Sarah sent it around saying he had a criminal record.
  • February 1, 2018: Plaintiff Jeffrey W. Reichert files a Motion for Court Ordered Psychological Evaluation & Request for Hearing.
  • February 20, 2018: An Order is issued by Judge Kendra Young Ausby grating in part and denying in part Plaintiff’s Motion to Vacate And/Or Revise Temporary Consent Order Regarding Physical Custody and Visitation, with the Temporary Consent Order remaining in effect until further order.
  • February 23, 2018: An Order is issued by Judge Kendra Young Ausby denying without prejudice Plaintiff’s Motion for Court Ordered Psychological Evaluation and Request for Hearing.
  • March 7, 2018: [Sarah Hornbeck] nan — Citation – Traffic case in Charles County District Court (Closed) – DUI, the mugshot case.
  • March 14, 2018: A contested hearing and trial on the merits is held. Exceptions are filed. A Report and Recommendation of Special Family Magistrate Regarding Modification of Custody and Child Support is filed. A Supplemental Report and Recommendation of Special Family Magistrate regarding Modification of Custody and Child Support is filed.
  • March 18, 2018: [Sarah Hornbeck] nan — Domestic Violence case in Glen Burnie District Court (Closed) – Jeff Reichert filed as soon as he learned about the DUI case. Anne Arundel District Court dismissed it despite an overwhelming amount of evidence.
  • May 8, 2018: Plaintiff Jeffrey W. Reichert files a Verified Petition for Contempt.
  • May 10, 2018: An Order is issued by Judge Charles H. Dorsey III denying as moot Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Discovery and for Sanctions, Defendant’s Motion for Protective Order, and Plaintiff’s Motion in Limine.
  • May 24, 2018: Plaintiff Jeffrey W. Reichert files Exceptions to Magistrate’s Report and Recommendations.
  • June 11, 2018: An Order to Show Cause is issued on Sarah H. Reichert for September 12th, 2018.
  • August 23, 2018: An Open Court Proceeding is held before Judge Kendra Y. Ausby. An Order is signed remanding the case to the Magistrate.
  • August 27, 2018: Jeffrey W Reichert vs. Sara Hornbeck, et al. — Tort – Negligence case in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court (Closed).Tortuous interference with custody. Spring hearings. Appealed entry in 2019.
  • September 12, 2018: An Open Court Proceeding is held. Exhibits are filed. A Magistrate’s Report and Recommendation on the Issue of Contempt is filed.
  • October 5, 2018: An Order is issued by Judge Ausby denying the Plaintiff’s Verified Petition for Contempt filed May 8, 2018.
  • October 22, 2018: An Order Granting In-Part Plaintiff’s Exceptions to Magistrate’s Report and Recommendations and Remanding Case to the Magistrate for Additional Evidence is issued by Judge Kendra Y. Ausby.
  • November 15, 2018: Plaintiff Jeffrey W. Reichert files Exceptions to Magistrate’s Supplemental Report and Recommendations Dated November 5th, 2018.

2019

  • January 16, 2019: A hearing is held before the Honorable Kendra Ausby. Testimony is placed on the record. The matter is held Subcuria. An Order Sustaining In-Part and Overruling In-Part Plaintiff’s Exceptions to Magistrate’s Reports and Recommendations dated 01/16/2019 is filed.
  • February 7, 2019: Plaintiff Jeffrey W. Reichert files a Motion for Immediate Pendente Lite Custody.
  • April 4, 2019: Jeffrey W Reichert v. Sarah Hornbeck, et al — Appeal of Civil Case in Appellate Court of Maryland (Closed)
  • June 4, 2019: A case is heard before the Honorable Judge Kendra Y. Ausby. Both parties appear with counsel. A ruling is issued. An Order for Temporary Custody and Access, an Order Appointing Minor Child’s Best Interest Attorney, a Scheduling Order, and an Order of Recusal are filed. An Order Appointing Best Interest Attorney appoints Nikola N. Sybblis Esq. as best interest attorney for the minor child. A Temporary Order for Custody and Access is issued, ordering joint legal custody and shared physical custody. An Order of Recusal is issued, ordering that all future proceedings shall be presented to any of the associate Judges currently assigned to the Family Division, or domestic magistrate where appropriate. A Notice of Appeal and Certification is filed by Attorney Brennan C McCarthy Esq.
  • June 18, 2019: Defendant Sarah H. Reichert (Hornbeck) files a Motion to Stay Case Pending Appeal.
  • July 7, 2019: Domestic Violence case in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court (TRANSFER)
  • July 12, 2019: Domestic Violence case in Eastside District Court (CLOSE) -Baltimore
  • July 12, 2019: Sarah Hornbeck v. Jeffrey Reichert — Appeal of Civil Case case in Appellate Court of Maryland (Closed)
  • July 24, 2019: Domestic Violence case in Baltimore City Circuit Court (Closed / Inactive)
  • July 26, 2019: A Civil Postponement is denied by Judge Williams.
  • August 8, 2019: The Circuit Court for Baltimore City issued a Final Protective Order (“FPO”) in favor of Plaintiff (Case No. 24-D-19-002574). The FPO awarded physical and legal custody of G.R. to Plaintiff, and it granted Defendant Hornbeck supervised visitation. This FPO was in effect until February 8, 2020, and was subsequently extended until August 21, 2020.
  • August 12, 2019: Domestic Violence case in Baltimore City Circuit Court (Closed / Inactive)
  • August 22, 2019: An Order is issued by Judge Williams denying the Minor Child’s Request for Emergency Hearing.
  • September 18, 2019: An Order is issued by Judge John S Nugent denying Defendant’s Motion [to Stay Case Pending Appeal]. An Order is issued by Judge John S Nugent denying Defendant’s Motion for a Protective Order, granting Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Discovery, and compelling Defendant to attend a deposition.
  • September 20, 2019: An Order from the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland is issued, ordering that the appeal proceed without a Prehearing Conference or Alternative Dispute Resolution.
  • October 28, 2019: A hearing is held before the Honorable Dana M. Middleton. An agreement is placed on the record. A Consent Order is granted, signed, and filed. The Consent Order states that the State of Maryland retained jurisdiction. The Circuit Court for Baltimore City entered a Consent Order.

2020

  • January 2, 2020: The Court of Special Appeals of Maryland orders that the captioned appeal is dismissed.
  • February 10, 2020: The Mandate is received from the Court of Special Appeals, dismissing the appeal on its own initiative.
  • July 9, 2020: Sarah Hornbeck vs. Jeffrey Reichert — Custody (Versus) case in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court (Closed)
  • July 11, 2020: Domestic Violence case in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court (CLOSE) – lied saying he put a gun to her head.
  • July 14, 2020: Charging document submitted alleging Jeff Reichert violated a protective order.
  • July 25, 2020: Charging document submitted alleging Jeff Reichert violated a protective order.
  • August 7, 2020: Domestic Violence case in Glen Burnie District Court (CLOSE)
  • August 8, 2020: Peace Order case in Glen Burnie District Court (CLOSE)
  • August 21, 2020: Arrest Warrant #3 issued by Anne Arundel District Court at 7:49 PM, for Jeff Reichert based on false accusations.
  • August 22, 2020: Arrest Warrant #4 issued by Anne Arundel District Court at 3:14 AM, for Jeff Reichert based on false accusations.
  • August 26, 2020: Peace Order case in Annapolis District Court (CLOSE)
  • August 27, 2020: Jeffrey Reichert v. Sarah Hornbeck — Appeal of Civil Case case in Appellate Court of Maryland (Closed)
  • September 2, 2020: RESIDENCE AT 1211 CONDOMINIUM ASSO INC vs HORNBECK, SARAH — Contract case in Civil District Court (Open)
  • October 13, 2020: The Anne Arundel County Circuit Court enters an Order for Custody Evaluation requesting a Custody Evaluation be performed.
  • October 30, 2020: Domestic Violence case in Baltimore City Circuit Court (Closed / Inactive)
  • November 16, 2020: Domestic Violence case in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court (Closed) -PO was dismissed/denied

2021

  • April 12, 2021: An ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL FOR CHILD(REN) is issued appointing E. Todd Bennett as Best Interest Attorney for Grant Lyle Reichert in the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court Case No. C-02-FM-20-001706.
  • April 19, 2021: An ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL FOR CHILD(REN) is issued appointing E. Todd Bennett as Best Interest Attorney for Grant Lyle Reichert in the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court Case No. C-02-FM-20-001706.
  • June 3, 2021: Plaintiff files a Motion to Compel and for Sanctions.
  • June 7, 2021: The parties come before the Court at a Hearing. An Order Revising Consent Order Pendente Lite is issued, stating that neither party shall schedule activities during the other party’s time with the Minor Child. Defendant Jeffrey Reichert is ordered to produce the Minor Child for the Plaintiff’s scheduled vacation on July 11, 2021, and if not, to produce the child at Judge Asti’s courtroom on July 14, 2021. The Best Interest Attorney is ordered to schedule the mother’s make up visitation.
  • June 9, 2021: A Second Amended Consent ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL FOR CHILD(REN) is issued appointing Frank C. Gray, Jr., Esq. as Best Interest Attorney for Grant Lyle Reichert. The appearance of E. Todd Bennett, Esq. is stricken.
  • June 16, 2021: A Third Amended Order Appointing Counsel for Child(ren) is issued stating that Frank Gray, Esq. is stricken due to a conflict of interest.
  • July 1, 2021: An Order is issued dismissing Plaintiff’s Petition for Contempt filed April 25, 2021. The next court event is the settlement/pre-trial conference on August 31, 2021. An Order is issued compelling the production of documents and information requested in the May 26, 2021 subpoena and Defendant’s August 215, 2021 Motion to Compel and Request for Sanctions within ten days. (Note: Date of Defendant’s motion seems incorrect here, should be June 3, 2021 based on).
  • July 7, 2021: A hearing is held on Plaintiff’s Motion to Revise PL Order before Judge Alison L. Asti. The Court finds that Defendant unjustifiably interfered with or denied visitation and modifies the visitation order.
  • July 11, 2021: A hearing is held on Motion before Judge Alison L. Asti. Defendant’s Counsel requests a postponement, which is granted by Judge Morris, who reserves the issue of communication with the Minor Child for Judge Asti until the hearing on August 7.
  • August 6, 2021: An Order is issued regarding the confidentiality and disclosure of a report related to the Virginia protective order case JA0994l4-01-00. The report is not to be filed in that case and shall be immediately destroyed after the August 13, 2021 hearing. This order establishes the purge for the body attachments.
  • August 10, 2021: Jeffrey Reichert vs. Christopher Klein — Habeas Corpus case in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court (Closed)
  • August 13, 2021: The Preliminary Protective Order in the Juvenile and Domestic relations District Court in Chesapeake, Virginia (Case #JA099414-01-0) is dismissed.
  • August 16, 2021: Thomas J. Fleckenstein files an affidavit stating Defendant has satisfied all purge provisions and must be immediately released.
  • August 23, 2021: A hearing is held on Emergency before Judge Alison L. Asti. The Court denies Defendant’s Petition for Emergency Relief. Plaintiff’s Counsel withdraws Contempt Petition filed on 8/19/2021. A Half Day Hearing on Motion to Amend Pendente Lite Order is scheduled for September 14, 2021. A 1 Day Hearing on Motion to Amend Pendente Lite Order is scheduled for December 6, 2021.
  • August 31, 2021: A pre-trial conference is held. An Open Court Proceeding is held with Magistrate Kelly. An Order is produced to be signed. The case is to proceed to the next scheduled hearing date. An Order is issued declining to rule on Defendant’s Motion to Shorten Time to Respond to Motion for Witnesses to Appear Remotely for Hearing because the movant did not comply with Maryland Rule 1-204(b) and Section 7.1 of the Family Law Case Management Plan.
  • September 2, 2021: A hearing is held on Motion before Judge Alison L. Asti. Defendant’s Motion to Strike Best Interest Attorney’s Response is denied. Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss is denied. The Court orders Minor Child shall be returned to Defendant. Make-up access dates are ordered for Plaintiff. Plaintiff is ordered to make best efforts to schedule therapy. Father is ordered to submit medical insurance for Minor Child’s therapy. Defendant is ordered to complete and return the Custody Evaluation Unit “fact sheet” within 10 days and complete a Court Ordered Psychological Evaluation within 30 days. Plaintiff’s Request for Attorney’s Fees from the July 7, 2021 hearing is granted in the amount of $5010. Plaintiff’s Verified Emergency Motion to Revise Revised Pendente Lite Order for Unjustifiable Denial and Interference with Visitation is granted in part. Defendant’s Motion to Alter or Amend Order of July 13, 2021 is moot. New Merits Hearing dates are set for September 6, 2022 through September 14, 2022.
  • September 15, 2021: A Fourth Amended ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL FOR CHILD(REN) is issued appointing R. Saul McCormick, Esq. as Best Interest Attorney for Grant Lyle Reichert.
  • September 29, 2021: Thomas J. Fleckenstein, Esq. files a Request to Cancel DCM Hearing. The Request to Cancel DCM Hearing for September 30, 2021 is granted by Judge Alison L. Asti.
  • October 6, 2021: A hearing is held with Magistrate Kelly. An Order is produced to be signed. A Show Cause Order is issued by Judge M. DiPietro. An Order of Court grants Defendant’s Motion to Shorten Time as to their Motion for Postponement and orders that an answer is due by 10/7/21 at 4:30 PM. An Order for Custody Evaluation is prepared. Orders for Psychological Eval for Jeffrey Reichert and Sarah Hornbeck are prepared. An Order for Substance Abuse for Defendant is prepared.
  • October 8, 2021: A hearing is held on the UCCJEA before Judge Donna McCabe Schaeffer. The Court denies Defendant’s Motion to Terminate Jurisdiction. The Court rules that Jurisdiction shall remain in the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County.
  • November 2, 2021: An ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL FOR CHILD(REN) is issued appointing an attorney as Child(ren)’s Privilege Attorney. A hearing is held on Show Cause In Open Court before Judge Alison L. Asti. Parties present with Counsel. Custody Evaluator Helen Laird present and heard. Court orders Custody Evaluator to contact Dr. Scott Smith regarding psychological evaluation of Defendant Mr. Reichert. Court orders Custody Evaluator to contact Ms. Krohn regarding Reunification Therapy. Court orders Custody Evaluator to contact Minor Child’s therapist, Dr. Andy Smith. The hearing sheet is signed as Order of the Court.
  • November 17, 2021: A Show Cause Order and Notice is issued by Judge Cathleen M. Vitale.
  • November 24, 2021: An Order Upon Consideration of Defendant’s Motion to Shorten Time is granted, shortening the time for the Plaintiff to file a response to the Defendant’s Motion for Postponement to be no later than November 30, 2021.
  • December 10, 2021: A Correspondence from Judge Robert J. Thompson regarding the In Banc Review Panel is sent to counsel. An Order is issued denying Defendant’s Motion to Shorten Time to Respond to the Motion for Postponement filed on December 10, 2021, because the movant did not comply with Maryland Rule 1-204(b) and Section 7.1 of the Family Law Case Management Plan.
  • December 14, 2021: A hearing is held on Show Cause before Judge Alison L. Asti. Defendant, Jeffrey Reichert, is not present initially but is later allowed to appear via Zoom. The Court dismisses the DCM Show Cause. The Court orders a new Psychological Evaluation Order to be prepared. The Court orders Defendant to sign and send the Informed Consent form to the psychiatrist by 12/17/21. The Court orders Defendant to meet with Dr. Lefkowitz and pay a $6500 fee before said date. The hearing sheet is signed as Order of Court. A Hearing is held on the Postponement before Judge Donna McCabe Schaeffer. Defendant failed to appear. Defendant’s request for Postponement is denied.

2022

  • February 1, 2022: A hearing is held on Motion before Judge Alison L. Asti. The Court reserves on Motions for Sanctions. Defendant’s Counsel agrees to provide discovery within 10 days. The Court grants Defendant’s Motion to Compel as to the Interested Party. The case is continued to February 2, 2022. A Show Cause Hearing is reset to this date.
  • February 2, 2022: The case is continued. Testimony resumes. Child’s Therapist, Andy Smith, is ordered to communicate with Sarah Hornbeck regarding the Minor Child’s therapy. The Court interviews the Minor Child in chambers. The Court places findings and PL modification on the record. Beginning today, the Court grants Sole Legal and Sole Physical Custody to Plaintiff until the merits date on 9/6/2022. Father shall have no contact with the minor child for 90 days. Plaintiff shall enroll the minor child in school, coordinate mental health treatment, and enroll the child in extracurricular activities. The Court reserves on contempt, child support, and attorney’s fees. The hearing sheet is signed as Order of Court.
  • February 4, 2022: A directive is issued to schedule a full-day review hearing for May 3, 2022, at 9:00 am before Judge Alison L. Asti.
  • February 14, 2022: The case is noted with “Result Reason: Request for Hearing Withdrawn”. An Open Court Proceeding is held before Magistrate Kelly, where the Plaintiff dismissed contempt prior to the hearing.
  • March 18, 2022: Jeffrey Reichert v. Sarah Hornbeck — Appeal of Civil Case case in Appellate Court of Maryland (Closed)
  • April 5, 2022: An Order is issued granting Defendant’s Motion to Extend Discovery Deadline and extending the Discovery Deadline to June 10, 2022.
  • April 11, 2022: A Show Cause Order and Notice is issued by Judge Alison L. Asti.
  • April 19, 2022: The Court of Special Appeals issues an Order that the appeal in Case No. 0125, September Term 2022, shall proceed without a Prehearing Conference or Alternative Dispute Resolution and shall proceed under Maryland Rule 8-207(a).
  • April 25, 2022: An Order dated this day amends a previous order to add a new therapist, Matthew Piercey, LCPC Safe Harbor.
  • May 3, 2022: Jeffrey Reichert v. Sarah Hornbeck — Petition on Civil Case case in Supreme Court of Maryland (Closed)
  • May 3, 2022: A Review Hearing is held before Judge Alison L. Asti. Testimony is taken. The Court orders a 3-hour supervised visitation session for the Defendant and Minor Child on May 7, 2022, with Chesapeake Security, LLC supervising. Defendant shall not leave the State of Maryland with the Minor Child. Defendant shall not discuss the case, Mother, or her family with the Minor Child. Defendant may participate in Minor Child’s therapy with Susan Krohn if requested. Neither parent is to disparage or discuss the other parent/family with the Minor Child, nor contact the other side’s therapists unless requested. Therapists are permitted to discuss the case among themselves. The Review Hearing is continued to May 12, 2022, with some witnesses permitted to appear via Zoom. An additional Review hearing is set for a full day on June 17, 2022. The hearing sheet is signed as Order of Court.
  • May 7, 2022: Supervised visitation session for Defendant and Minor Child occurs as ordered.
  • May 12, 2022: Review Hearing continued from May 3, 2022.
  • June 2, 2022: A hearing is held before Judge Alison L. Asti. Custody Evaluator Helen Laird testifies. Court orders Counsel to advise clients to return any Custody Evaluation Report they may have obtained.
  • June 16, 2022: An Order is issued granting Defendant’s Motion to Shorten Time to Respond to Defendant’s Motion for Postponement.
  • June 28, 2022: An Order is issued denying Defendant’s Motion to Shorten Time filed June 24, 2022, for failure to comply with Maryland Rule 1-204.
  • June 29, 2022: An Order is issued extending the terms and conditions of the May 12, 2022 Temporary Custody and Visitation Order until July 27, 2022.
  • June 30, 2022: An Order is issued granting Defendant’s June 10, 2022 Motion to Extend Discovery Deadline and extending the Discovery Deadline until August 19, 2022.
  • July 26, 2022: Defendant Jeffrey Reichert files an Expediated Petition for Contempt.
  • July 27, 2022: A Review Hearing is held before Judge Alison L. Asti. Testimony is taken.
  • August 1, 2022: An Order is issued directing that Defendant Jeffrey Reichert’s Expediated Petition for Contempt filed July 26, 2022, will be heard at the Merits Hearing set for September 6, 2022. An Order is issued granting Defendant’s Motion to Shorten Time for Plaintiff to Respond to the Defendant’s Motion for Witnesses to Appear Remotely and ordering Plaintiff to file an Answer by Thursday, August 3, 2023.
  • August 8, 2022: An Order is issued appointing Professional Visitation Monitors Gena Caruana and Robin Shilkret as supervisors for continued supervised visitation. A Show Cause Order and Notice is issued by Judge Alison L. Asti.
  • August 9, 2022: Defendant files a Motion to Recuse Judge Alison Asti and Defendant’s Second Motion to Remove Custody Evaluator or in the Alternative Request Resignation of Custody Evaluator.
  • August 18, 2022: An Order is issued setting a hearing for August 25, 2022, on Defendant’s Motion to Recuse and Motion to Remove Custody Evaluator.
  • August 25, 2022: A hearing is held before Judge Alison L. Asti. Defendant’s Motion to Recuse Judge Asti and Second Motion to Remove Custody Evaluator are denied. All Contempt Hearings are to be heard at the Merits hearing.
  • September 6, 2022: A Merits Hearing is held before Judge Alison L. Asti. Testimony is taken. The case is continued to September 7, 2022.
  • September 7, 2022: The Merits Hearing is continued. Testimony resumes. The case is continued to September 8, 2022.
  • September 8, 2022: The Merits Hearing is continued. Testimony resumes. The case is continued to September 9, 2022.
  • September 9, 2022: The Merits Hearing is continued. Testimony resumes. The Court orders supervised visitation with Father in Maryland on September 11, 2022, with Father’s Mother, Carolyn Reichert, as supervisor. The visitation shall occur from 9 AM to 5 PM in Maryland.
  • September 11, 2022: Supervised visitation occurs as ordered.
  • September 12, 2022: The Merits Hearing is continued.
  • September 15, 2022: An Order is issued by Judge Alison L. Asti regarding Custody, Child Support, Visitation, and Attorney Fees. Legal custody is awarded solely to the Mother. Mother shall provide Father with contact information for the Child’s healthcare providers and execute releases for records. Father shall have a follow-up psychological examination by Dr. Lefkowits within 45 days and a complete neurological examination within 90 days. Father shall follow recommendations for follow-up care. Father shall continue regular treatment by Dr. Hawkins and follow recommendations. Child’s psychologist, Court appointed psychologist, and Dr. Hawkins are permitted to communicate. All supervised visitation shall be at the discretion of Gena Caruana and Robin Shilkret. Plaintiff, Sarah Hornbeck, is awarded a judgment of $5,010 for attorney’s fees. Matters concerning custody, visitation, and support are subject to the continuing jurisdiction. Court costs shall be shared equally.
  • September 19, 2022: A Court Order is issued specifying communication between Defendant and Minor Child shall only occur by scheduled telephone calls, monitored by Carolyn Reichert, with no other electronic communication.
  • October 13, 2022: Jeffrey Reichert v. Sarah Hornbeck — Appeal of Civil Case case in Appellate Court of Maryland (Closed)
  • October 25, 2022: Daniel Engle, Sr  vs. Sarah Hornbeck — Visitation case in Howard County Circuit Court (Closed)
  • November 23, 2022: The Court of Special Appeals issues an Order that the appeal in Case No. 1370, September Term 2022, shall proceed without a Prehearing Conference or Alternative Dispute Resolution and shall proceed under Maryland Rule 8-207(a).

2023

  • July 5, 2023: An Order for Remote Participation/Hearing is issued by Judge Alison L. Asti.
  • July 11, 2023: A hearing is set. A hearing is held on Motion before Judge Alison L. Asti. Defendant Counsel requests a postponement. A hearing is held on Postponement before Judge Elizabeth Morris. The Court grants Defendant’s Motion for Postponement. The hearing is reset to August 7, 2023, at 1:30 before Judge Asti.
  • July 17, 2023: Third-party Arundel Christian School files an Amended Motion for Protective Order.
  • August 1, 2023: An Order is issued granting Defendant’s Motion to Shorten Time for Plaintiff to Respond to the Defendant’s Motion for Witnesses to Appear Remotely and ordering Plaintiff to file an Answer by Thursday, August 3, 2023. (Note: The year here in the source is 2023).
  • August 2, 2023: Jeffrey Reichert vs. Sarah Hornbeck — Custody (Versus) case in Baltimore County Circuit Court (Closed)
  • August 3, 2023: An Order Denying Transfer FLCM only is issued by Judge Donna M. Schaeffer. Plaintiff’s Answer to Defendant’s Motion for Witnesses to Appear Remotely is due.
  • August 7, 2023: A hearing is held on Motion before Judge Alison L. Asti. Testimony is taken. Plaintiff’s Counsel makes an Oral Motion to Dismiss Contempt Filing regarding therapy for Defendant on 06/05/2023, which is granted.
  • August 15, 2023: A hearing is held on Motion before Judge Alison L. Asti. Testimony is taken. The Court places findings on the record. Communication between Defendant Jeffrey Reichert and the Minor Child is ordered to occur only by scheduled, monitored telephone calls, with no other electronic means. The hearing sheet is signed as Order of the Court.
  • August 17, 2023: An Order of Court is issued stating that the Amended Motion for Protective Order filed July 17, 2023, by Arundel Christian School is moot, as the Defendant informed the Court he had withdrawn his subpoena duces tecum.
  • November 1, 2023: Domestic Violence – Child Abuse case in Baltimore County Circuit Court (CLOSE)
  • December 19, 2023: Domestic Violence case in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court (CLOSE)

2024

  • January 2, 2024: Jeffrey Reichert vs. Sarah Hornbeck — Custody (Versus) case in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court (Closed)
  • January 3, 2024: An Order is issued by Judge Alison L. Asti consolidating Case No. C-02-FM-24-000012 into Case No. C-02-FM-20-001706, with C-02-FM-20-001706 designated as the Main Case.
  • February 16, 2024: An Order for Remote Scheduling Conference is issued by Judge Alison L. Asti, setting the conference for March 21, 2024, on Zoom. An Order is issued stating that the Plaintiff and Defendant shall provide the certificate of completion for the high-conflict parent education class within 30 days.
  • March 12, 2024: A Show Cause Order and Notice is issued by Judge Alison L. Asti.
  • March 21, 2024: A Remote Scheduling Conference is scheduled. An Order for Substance Abuse Testing is issued by Judge Michael Wachs for Defendant Jeffrey Reichert, ordering a hair testing analysis within two weeks to be paid by Jeffrey Reichert. An Order for Substance Abuse Testing is issued by Judge Michael Wachs for Plaintiff Sarah Hornbeck, ordering a hair testing analysis within two weeks to be paid by Sarah Hornbeck. A DCM Show Cause date.
  • March 26, 2024: JEFFREY REICHERT v. SARAH HORNBECK — Appeal of Civil Case case in Appellate Court of Maryland (Pending Close)
  • April 18, 2024: Defendant files Exceptions to the Magistrate’s Report and Recommendation. Defendant files Motion to Extend Trial Dates.
  • April 29, 2024: A Directive is issued by Judge Alison L. Asti stating that Defendant’s Exceptions to the Magistrate’s Report and Recommendation docketed April 18, 2024, will be addressed at the Merits hearing on June 26, 2024. Opposition to Motion to Extend Trial Dates is docketed.
  • May 2, 2024: An Order is issued by Judge Alison L. Asti denying Defendant’s Motion to Extend Trial Dates.
  • May 20, 2024: An Order is issued by Judge Alison L. Asti vacating an order dated 04/25/2024 and mentioning a scheduled Contempt Hearing on May 21, 2024.
  • May 21, 2024: A hearing is held on Show Cause before Judge Alison L. Asti. Counsel Groves requests a postponement. A hearing is held on Postponement before Judge Richard Trunnell. The Court grants postponement as to Plaintiff’s Petition for Contempt…Show Cause to be heard at the Merits on June 25, 2024. The Court denies postponement as to the DCM Show Cause regarding Drug Testing and the Motion for Contempt filed by Defendant. The hearing sheet is signed as an Order of Court.
  • May 28, 2024: James Clarke vs. Sarah Hornbeck — Foreclosure – Residential case in Baltimore City Circuit Court (Open)
  • June 7, 2024: Defendant files a Motion for Sanctions and Opposition thereto.
  • June 8, 2024: An Order is issued denying Motion to Shorten Time to Respond to Motion to Preclude Relocation of Child for Defendant’s failure to comply with MD. R. 1-204(b)(1).
  • June 10, 2024: A Directive is issued by Judge Alison L. Asti stating that Defendant’s Motion for Sanctions and Opposition thereto will be addressed at the Merits Hearing on June 25, 2024.
  • June 25, 2024: A hearing is held on Merits before Judge Alison L. Asti. Defendant requests postponement, which is denied. Defendant leaves the courthouse. Arguments are heard. The Court dismisses Defendant’s Petition for Contempt with prejudice. The Court dismisses Defendant’s Motion for Modification without prejudice. The Court grants Counsel Groves’ Oral Motion to Withdraw. Counsel McCarthy is to file for Attorney’s Fees. The hearing sheet is signed as an Order of Court. The Court prepares a Bench Warrant. Plaintiff’s Petition for Contempt is to be reset for when Defendant is picked up by law enforcement.
  • June 26, 2024: A Directive stating Defendant’s Exceptions…will be addressed at the Merits hearing on June 26, 2024. (Note: The Merits hearing occurred and case dismissed on June 25, 2024). An Order is issued denying Defendant’s Motion to Shorten Time, docketed June 20, 2024, as moot because the case was dismissed.
  • July 30, 2024: Jeffrey Reichert v. Sarah Hornbeck — Appeal of Civil Case case in Appellate Court of Maryland (Closed)
  • September 6, 2024: A Show Cause Order and Notice is issued by Judge Elizabeth S. Morris.
  • September 9, 2024: A Show Cause Order for Defendant’s Failure to complete Substance Abuse Screening is docketed.
  • September 11, 2024: An Order is received from the Appellate Court of Maryland regarding Case No. 1046 September Term, 2024 (ACM-REG- 1046-2024). The order addresses Appellee Sarah M. Hornbeck’s Motion to Dismiss Appeal filed August 16, 2024, arguing the appeal from the denial of a postponement motion is not appealable. Appellant filed a response on August 30, 2024.
  • September 16, 2024: Domestic Violence case in Baltimore County District Court (APPEAL)
  • September 16, 2024: Jeffrey Reichert vs. Sarah Hornbeck — Custody (Versus) case in Baltimore County Circuit Court (Closed)
  • September 19, 2024: Domestic Violence case in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court (CLOSE)
  • September 19, 2024: Domestic Violence case in Baltimore County Circuit Court (TRANSFER)
  • October 8, 2024: Sarah Hornbeck’s Temporary Protective Order (“TPO”) (Case No. D-08-FM-24-003494) is filed in Baltimore County District Court.
  • November 4, 2024: Reyes Lawyers, P.A. sent previous correspondence to Michelle Demma Fuller, Assistant State’s Attorney, regarding Jeffrey Reichert and Sarah Hornbeck.
  • November 13, 2024: Defendant files a Motion to Shorten Time. An Order is issued by Judge Pamela K. Alban denying Defendant’s Motion to Shorten Time, stating counsel should comply with Maryland Rule 1-204 and 1-351.
  • November 14, 2024: A hearing is held on Show Cause before Judge Elizabeth S. Morris. Plaintiff is present with Counsel, Counsel is present on behalf of Defendant, but Defendant is not present. Defendant’s oral motion for Defendant to appear via Zoom is denied. The Show Cause Order for Defendant’s Failure to complete Substance Abuse Screening, docketed on September 9, 2024, is moot. The Show Cause hearing is reset to November 26, 2024. The hearing sheet is signed as Order of Court.
  • November 25, 2024: Jeffrey Reichert vs. Sarah Hornbeck — Custody (Versus) case in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court (Closed)
  • November 26, 2024: A hearing is held on Show Cause in Open Court before Judge Elizabeth S. Morris. Plaintiff is present with Counsel, Counsel is present on behalf of Defendant, but Defendant is not present. The hearing proceeds on Plaintiff’s Petition for Contempt filed on 4/15/2024. The Court recalls the No-Bond Bench Warrant for Defendant Jeffrey Reichert. The Court holds the matter sub-curia and sets a date to render an Oral Opinion.
  • December 3, 2024: An Order is issued by Judge Elizabeth S. Morris consolidating Case No. C-02-FM-24-004328 into Case No. C-02-FM-20-001706, with C-02-FM-20-001706 designated as the Main Case.
  • December 18, 2024: The Court is scheduled to render a 30-minute Oral Opinion.
  • December 18, 2024: In the Matter of Grant L. Reichert — Emancipation case in Baltimore County Circuit Court (Closed)

2025

  • January 17, 2025: Petitioner Jeffrey W. Reichert files a Request for an Emergency Hearing in the Baltimore County Circuit Court Case No. C-03-FM-24-007348.
  • February 5, 2025: Jeffrey Reichert vs. Sarah Hornbeck, et al. — Emancipation case in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court (Open)
  • February 12, 2025: Cease-and-desist letter filed by Sarah Hornbeck in an attempt to suppress media discussion of the case.
  • February 21, 2025: Petitioner Jeffrey W. Reichert files a Motion for Reconsideration in the Baltimore County Circuit Court Case No. C-03-FM-24-007348.
  • March 31, 2025: The Court grants Plaintiff’s Motion for Extension of Time (ECF No. 49) in the federal case (1:24-cv-01865-JMC), setting a deadline of April 14, 2025, for the filing of the Second Amended Complaint.
  • April 11, 2025: Reyes Lawyers, P.A. sends a letter to the Assistant State’s Attorney in Baltimore County following up on previous correspondence regarding Sarah Hornbeck’s criminal case (D-08-CR-24-004001) and her Temporary Protective Order (D-08-FM-24-003494) filed on or about October 8, 2024.
  • April 14, 2025: The deadline for filing the Second Amended Complaint in the federal case.
  • April 28, 2025: An Order is issued in the federal case (ECF No. 50) in accordance with which the Plaintiff’s Status Report is submitted.
  • April 29, 2025: Plaintiff receives some necessary criminal records allowing counsel to finalize the Second Amended Complaint.
  • May 1, 2025: Plaintiff Jeffrey W. Reichert submits a Status Report in the federal case (1:24-cv-01865-JMC) explaining the delay in filing the Second Amended Complaint and stating it is being filed simultaneously. The Second Amended Complaint is being filed simultaneously with the Status Report. Plaintiff’s counsel mistakenly calendared the deadline as April 30, 2025, instead of April 14, 2025. The Second Amended Complaint in the federal case is dated this day.