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The public record reveals a long and complicated legal history involving Mark Anthony Stephens. Spanning more than a decade, his court activity reflects persistent litigation, non-compliance with court orders, and a The public record reveals a long and complicated legal history involving Mark Anthony Stephens. His litigation history spans over a decade, marked by repeated conflicts, contempt findings, unpaid obligations, and court orders aimed at protecting others from his conduct.

Divorce and Initial Judgments (2013–2014)

Mark filed for dissolution of marriage with children in Clark County (Case 13-3-02559-8), initiating litigation on December 11, 2013. The case culminated in a Final Decree of Dissolution issued December 12, 2014, which included a judgment awarding Mark $2,880 against Melissa Irene Stephens (Young), with 12% annual interest (Order signed by Judge Daniel Stahnke on 12/12/2014).

Contempt and Child Support Judgments (2017–2018)

After dissolution, Mark quickly fell out of compliance with his court-ordered obligations:

• On June 7, 2017, Commissioner Jennifer Snider issued a judgment of $24,888 in back support and $3,733 in accrued interest against Mark, also applying 12% annual interest from date of judgment.
• On April 4, 2018, Commissioner Snider found Mark in contempt and imposed an additional judgment for $12,561.17 in back child support and $300 in sanctions, plus interest at 12%.

These two judgments combined reflected over $41,000 owed by Mark to Melissa, with continuing accrual of interest.

Cowlitz County Modification Case (2023–2024)

In November 2023, A domestic modification action was initiated against Mark in Cowlitz County Superior Court (Case 23-3-00490-08) against Melissa Young Meder. The proceedings led to:

• A $7,500 attorney fee judgment in favor of Melissa on 3/26/2024, with 12% interest (signed by Judge Marilyn K. Haan),
• A $1,500 Guardian ad Litem fee judgment in favor of Beth Fellows on 3/26/2024, also with 12% interest (Judge Haan),
• An additional $1,500 attorney fee judgment on 7/30/2024 (Judge Haan),
• A contempt finding on 7/23/2024, with a further judgment entered on 7/30/2024,
• A smaller $250 judgment was satisfied as of 8/8/2024.

These judgments indicate that Mark’s failure to comply with court orders continued into the present, resulting in significant financial penalties.

Protection Order and Contempt Judgment: Tori Stephens Case (2024)

In Clark County Superior Court (Case 24-2-07393-06), Tori Linette Stephens filed a Civil Protection Order against Mark on February 12, 2024. The court entered an Order for Protection on 3/18/2024 and later found Mark in contempt:

• On May 30, 2024, Judge Jill Sasser entered a judgment for $8,000 plus 12% interest for contempt of the protection order.

Key Themes in Mark’s Litigation History

A review of these judgments and orders demonstrates a persistent pattern:

• Repeated contempt findings (6/7/2017; 4/4/2018; 7/23/2024; 5/30/2024),
• Financial obligations for attorney’s fees, child support arrears, sanctions, and Guardian ad Litem fees, most of which remain unpaid,
• Failure to respect restraining orders, including those granted for domestic violence.

Medical documentation (e.g., Kartini Clinic psychiatrist Dr. Nikhil Rao) has further reflected the adverse impact of Mark’s behavior on the health and wellbeing of his children, raising serious concerns about his parenting decisions and refusal to engage constructively with medical providersDr. Rao.

Conclusion

Mark’s litigation record reveals not only a decade of conflict but a consistent inability or unwillingness to comply with court mandates. While Mark initiated many of these proceedings himself, the outcomes frequently resulted in findings of contempt and significant judgments entered against him—totaling tens of thousands of dollars, before interest.

These orders tell a clear story: a man intent on control but unable or unwilling to meet the responsibilities that courts and his family have required of him.

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Summary of Key Orders and Judgments:

5/30/2024: $8,000 contempt judgment (Judge Sasser)

Clark County Case 13-3-02559-8:

12/12/2014: $2,880 judgment & Lifetime Restraining order (Judge Stahnke)

6/7/2017: $28,621 judgment (Commissioner Snider)

4/4/2018: $12,861 judgment (Commissioner Snider)

Cowlitz County Case 23-3-00490-08:

3/26/2024: $7,500 attorney fee judgment (Judge Haan)

3/26/2024: $1,500 GAL fee judgment (Judge Haan)

7/30/2024: $1,500 attorney fee judgment (Judge Haan)

7/30/2024: Contempt judgment (Judge Haan)

8/8/2024: Satisfaction of $250 judgment

Clark County Case 24-2-07393-06 (Tori Stephens):

3/18/2024: Protection Order issued (Judge Hayes)

Contempt Findings:

Clark County Case 13-3-02559-8 (Dissolution and post-dissolution litigation)

• 06/26/2014: Order re contempt (Commissioner Snider)
• 08/17/2016: Order on contempt (Commissioner Snider)
• 10/26/2016: Order on contempt (Commissioner Snider)
• 04/04/2018: Order on contempt with judgment ($12,561.17 + $300 sanction)
• 08/14/2018: Contempt hearing held (Commissioner Dayann Liebman)
• 10/09/2018: Order on contempt (Commissioner Dayann Liebman)
• 05/30/2019: Ongoing review hearings but no separate contempt finding noted post-10/09/2018.

Cowlitz County Case 23-3-00490-08

• 07/23/2024: Contempt hearing — Court grants motion and finds respondent in contempt.
• 07/30/2024: Order on contempt with judgment.

Clark County Case 24-2-07393-06 (Tori Stephens Protection Order)

• 05/30/2024: Order on contempt (Judge Jill Sasser) — $8,000 judgment for contempt of the protection order.

#	Date	Case No.	Court	Judicial Officer	Description / Notes
1	06/26/2014	13-3-02559-8	Clark	Comm. Jennifer Snider	Order re contempt issued
2	08/17/2016	13-3-02559-8	Clark	Comm. Jennifer Snider	Order on contempt issued
3	10/26/2016	13-3-02559-8	Clark	Comm. Jennifer Snider	Order on contempt issued
4	04/04/2018	13-3-02559-8	Clark	Comm. Jennifer Snider	Order on contempt; $12,561.17 + $300 sanction
5	10/09/2018	13-3-02559-8	Clark	Comm. Dayann Liebman	Order on contempt (review hearing of prior contempt)
6	07/23/2024	23-3-00490-08	Cowlitz	Judge Marilyn K. Haan	Contempt found; confirmed by Order on Contempt on 07/30/2024
7	05/30/2024	24-2-07393-06	Clark	Judge Jill H. Sasser	Contempt of protection order; $8,000 judgment awarded to Tori Stephens