Notice of action for dissolution of marriage filed against German Javier Brito Then.
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- Category
- Name Change
- City
- Cape Coral
- Case #
- 26-DR-000481
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Respond to the Notice
Serve your written defenses to Lee Marie Bernavel by March 4, 2026.
- 2
File Original Documents
File the original defenses with the Clerk of the Circuit Court immediately after serving.
- 3
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- 4
Update Your Address
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a notice of action for dissolution of marriage?
- It is a legal notification that a divorce action has been initiated.
- What should I do if I receive this notice?
- You must respond by serving your written defenses to the petitioner by March 4, 2026.
- Where can I find court documents for this case?
- Court documents are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office.
- What happens if I don't respond to the notice?
- Failure to respond may result in a default judgment against you.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No.: 26-DR-000481
Division:
Lee Marie Bernavel
Petitioner,
and
German Javier Brito Then
Respondent,
NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT)
TO: German Javier Brito Then {Respondent's last known address) 7412 Pebble Beach Road, Fort Myers, FL, 33967
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Lee Marie Bernavel whose address is 7412 Pebble Beach Road Fort Myers FL 33967 on or before March 4, 2026, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 1700 Monroe Street Fort Myers, Florida 33901 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.
The action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided: {insert "none" or, if applicable, the legal description of real property, a specific description of personal property, and the name of the county in Florida where the property is located}
Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office. You may review these documents upon request.
You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the address(es) on record at the clerk's office.
WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.
Dated: 01/23/2026
KEVIN C. KARNES
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
By: E Bakelman
Deputy Clerk
This form was prepared for the Petitioner. This form was completed with the assistance of: Abraham Penton of www.mysimpledivorceonline.com 8785 SW 165th Ave Suite 200 Miami, FL 33193 305-744-2319
January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 2026
LC4801