Who must file a response to this notice?

The unknown biological father who believes he has parental rights must file a written response.

Where do I file a response?

File a written response with Watson & Watson (P.O. Box 1068, Albertville, AL) and the DeKalb County Probate Court clerk.

What is the deadline to contest the adoption?

You must file within 30 days from the last publication date, which was June 4, 2026.

Probate — P.O. Box 1068, Albertville, AL (2026-2013)

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A petition to adopt minor H.V.M.R., born Sept. 24, 2008, has been filed in DeKalb County Probate Court. An unknown father has 30 days from last publication (June 4, 2026) to file a written response or the adoption may proceed uncontested.

Key Takeaways

Adoption petition filed for H.V.M.R.
Unknown father must respond within 30 days of last publication
Last publication date: June 4, 2026
File written response with attorney and Probate Court clerk

Published: May 21, 2026 · today
Category: Probate
City: Albertville
Address: P.O. Box 1068, Albertville, AL
Case #

2026-2013

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If you don't respond

If no written response is filed by 30 days after the last publication (by July 4, 2026, assuming 30 days after June 4), the court may proceed with the adoption without the unknown father's input.

What to do next

1
Prepare and file a written response
If you are the child's father and wish to contest, draft a response and send it to Watson & Watson and the DeKalb County Probate Court clerk within 30 days of June 4, 2026.
2
Contact the petitioner's attorney
Reach out to Watson & Watson at P.O. Box 1068, Albertville, AL for case details and filing instructions.
3
Consult an attorney
Speak with a family law attorney immediately to understand your parental rights and prepare timely filings before the deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who must file a response to this notice?: The unknown biological father who believes he has parental rights must file a written response.
Where do I file a response?: File a written response with Watson & Watson (P.O. Box 1068, Albertville, AL) and the DeKalb County Probate Court clerk.
What is the deadline to contest the adoption?: You must file within 30 days from the last publication date, which was June 4, 2026.

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Legal terms in this notice

petition for adoption: A formal written request to the court to legally make someone the child's parent.
probate court: Local court that handles adoptions, estates, guardianships, and similar matters.

Full Notice Text

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMACASE NO.: 2026- 2013IN THE MATTER OF THE			ADOPTION PETITION OF					Fermin Catalino Morales De Leon			NOTICE OF ADOPTION HEARINGTo: The UNKNOWN FATHER of H.V.M.R., a minor.Please take notice that a petition for the adoption of the above-named minor child who was born to Glendy Celeste Ramos Simon on or about the 24th day of September, 2008 has been filed in said Court. Please be advised that if you intend to contest this adoption you must file a written response with the attorney for the petitioner(s) named below and with the Clerk of the Probate Court, DeKalb County, Alabama as soon as possible but no later than thirty (30) days from the last day this notice is published.Attorney for Petitioner(s):Watson & WatsonP.O. Box 1068Albertville, Alabama 35950Publish: May 14, May 21, May 28 and June 4, 2026.