Notice of action for temporary custody of minor children by extended family.
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- Fort Lauderdale
- Case #
- FMCE-26-000635
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Serve Your Defenses
Submit your written defenses to the petition by May 11, 2026.
- 2
File with the Court
File the original defenses with the Clerk at 201 SE 6th Street, Room 4130.
- 3
Review Court Documents
Request to review all court documents related to this case at the Clerk's office.
- 4
Update Your Address
Notify the Clerk of your current address to receive future documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the notice about?
- It concerns a petition for temporary custody of minor children.
- Who filed the petition?
- The petition was filed by Tabitha Denise Thompson.
- What should I do if I am the respondent?
- You must serve your written defenses to the petition by May 11, 2026.
- Where can I find court documents?
- Court documents are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office.
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Full Notice Text
NOTICE OF ACTION OF VERIFIED PETITION FOR TEMPORARY CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILDREN BY EXTENDED FAMILY, PURSUANT TO F.S. CHAPTER 751 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: FMCE-26-000635 (36) Family Division Judge: Tynan In the Interest of: M. M., d.o.b. XX/XX/2010, A-M. M., d.o.b. XX/XX/2010, A. T., d.o.b. XX/XX/2015, J.T., d.o.b. XX/XX/2020, Tabitha Denise Thompson, Petitioner/Relative and Melvin Muwwakkil, Respondent/Father To: Melvin Muwwakkil L.K.A.: 1353 Chateau Park Dr. Ft Lauderdale FL 33311-5953 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Luz Maria-Montero and Elisaveta Alexieva, attorneys for the Petitioner, whose address is: Legal Aid Service of Broward Inc PO box 120910 Ft Lauderdale FL 33312-0016 on or before 5-11-26, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 201 SE 6TH STREET Room 4130 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301 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. 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 addresses 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: 3/27/2026 BRENDA D. FORMAN CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: Angel Harris (Deputy Clerk) 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2026 54206