What happens if I miss the May 10, 2026 deadline?

A default may be entered against you and the court could grant the petitioner's requests without your input.

Where do I file my written defenses?

File the original with the Clerk of the Circuit Court at PO Box 6043, Deland, FL 32721-6043 and serve a copy on the petitioner.

Do I need an attorney to respond to this notice?

You are not required to have an attorney, but consulting one can help protect your rights and meet procedural requirements.

Court Notice — 1308 Moore Street, Daytona Beach, FL (2021 32327 FMCI)

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Dissolution of marriage

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A dissolution of marriage case was filed in Volusia County asking the court to end the marriage (no children or financial support requested). The respondent, Tena Louise Washington, must file written defenses by May 10, 2026 or risk a default judgment.

Key Takeaways

Respondent must file defenses by May 10, 2026
This is a no-child, no-financial-support divorce
File originals with Clerk at PO Box 6043, Deland, FL 32721-6043
Failure to respond may result in a default judgment
Automatic disclosure rules (Rule 12.285) apply

Published: May 10, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Court Notice
City: Daytona Beach
Address

1308 Moore Street, Daytona Beach, FL · 2 filings

Case #

2021 32327 FMCI

Research context

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If you don't respond

If no written defenses are served and filed by May 10, 2026, a default may be entered against the respondent allowing the court to grant the relief requested in the petition.

What to do next

1
Prepare and serve written defenses
Draft your response and serve a copy on William Ryan Ownby at 3138 N 12th Street, Terre Haute, IN 47804 before May 10, 2026.
2
File original with the clerk
File the original defenses with the Clerk of the Circuit Court at PO Box 6043, Deland, FL 32721-6043 before or immediately after serving the petitioner.
3
Comply with disclosure rules
Gather required documents under Rule 12.285 and be prepared to provide automatic disclosures to avoid sanctions.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if I miss the May 10, 2026 deadline?: A default may be entered against you and the court could grant the petitioner's requests without your input.
Where do I file my written defenses?: File the original with the Clerk of the Circuit Court at PO Box 6043, Deland, FL 32721-6043 and serve a copy on the petitioner.
Do I need an attorney to respond to this notice?: You are not required to have an attorney, but consulting one can help protect your rights and meet procedural requirements.

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Legal terms in this notice

default: A court judgment entered against a party who fails to respond or appear.
petition: The initial written request filed asking the court for a specific legal action.
automatic disclosure (Rule 12.285): Required exchange of documents and information in family law cases to avoid surprise evidence.

Full Notice Text

Public Notice FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Seventh Judicial Circuit JUDICIAL COURT IN AND FOR Volusia COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No.: 2021 32327 FMCI Division: Family Law
William Ryan Ownby,
Petitioner,
and
Tena Louise Washington ,
Respondent.
NOTICE OF ACTION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO CHILD OR FINANCIAL SUPPORT)
TO: Tena Louise Washington 
1308 Moore Street
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
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 William Ryan Ownby, whose address is 3138 N 12th Street
Terre Haute, IN 47804, on or before May 10, 2026, and file the original with the Clerk of this Court at PO Box 6043, Deland, FL 32721-6043, 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.
This action is asking the court to decide how the following real or personal property should be divided:
None
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 emailed 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: April 24, 2026
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
May 3, 10, 17, 24 2026
LDTB0510618