Notice of action for termination of parental rights for minor child W.C.
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Deadline · Hearing Date
May 21, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- Cape Coral
- Case #
- 24-DP-428-K1
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What to do next
- 1
Attend the Hearing
Appear on May 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Lee Courthouse.
- 2
Contact for Accommodations
If you need assistance, call Brooke Dean at (239) 533-1771 at least 7 days prior.
- 3
Understand the Consequences
Know that not attending may lead to loss of parental rights.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the notice about?
- It informs about the termination of parental rights for a minor child.
- When is the advisory hearing?
- The advisory hearing is scheduled for May 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
- What happens if I don't appear?
- Failure to appear may result in consent to terminate parental rights.
- Who should I contact for assistance?
- Contact Brooke Dean at Lee County Justice Center for accommodations.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR LEE COUNTY CASE NO. 24-DP-428-K1 IN THE INTEREST OF: W.C. DOB: 1/13/2017, MINOR CHILD NOTICE OF ACTION TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: Jacqueline Stacy, address unknown YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, has filed a Petition to terminate your parental rights and permanently commit the following child for adoption: W.C. born on 1/13/2017. You are hereby commanded to appear on May 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. before the Honorable Gilberto Perez Steven Studybaker at the Lee Courthouse, Lee County Justice Center, 1700 Monroe Street Courtroom 3-A 3rd Floor Fort Myers, FL 33901, for an ADVISORY HEARING. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF THIS CHILD (OR CHILDREN). IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD OR CHILDREN NAMED IN THIS NOTICE. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Brooke Dean, Operations Division Manager, whose office is located at Lee County Justice Center, 1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, Florida 33901, and whose telephone number is (239) 533-1771 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. WITNESS, my hand as Clerk of said Court and the Seal thereof, this 17th day of April, 2026. Kevin C. Karnes, Clerk of Court By: Guicela Santiago As Deputy Clerk April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 2026 LC0017