What happens if I miss the June 11, 2026 advisory hearing?

Missing the hearing may be treated as consent to terminate your parental rights and could result in losing those rights.

Where and when is the hearing?

June 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 1C, Saint Lucie Courthouse, 218 South Second Street, Fort Pierce, FL.

Who filed this petition to terminate parental rights?

The State of Florida, Department of Children and Families filed the petition.

How do I get accommodations for a disability for the hearing?

Contact Court Administration at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days before the hearing; call 711 if hearing/voice impaired.

Court Notice — 218 South Second Street, Fort Pierce, FL (562024DP000252)

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Termination of parental rights

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The Florida Department of Children and Families has filed to terminate Edwin Valentin’s parental rights to two minor children born 5/15/2021; an advisory hearing is set for June 11, 2026 at the Saint Lucie Courthouse. Failure to appear may result in loss of parental rights.

Key Takeaways

Advisory hearing scheduled June 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Proceeding seeks termination of parental rights for two children
Failure to appear constitutes consent to termination
Hearing location: Saint Lucie Courthouse, Courtroom 1C
Contact Court Administration for disability accommodations

Deadline · Hearing Date

June 11, 2026

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Published

May 8, 2026 · 1 week ago

What to do next

1
Attend the advisory hearing
Appear personally on June 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 1C at the Saint Lucie Courthouse, 218 South Second Street, Fort Pierce, FL.
2
Contact Court Administration for accommodations
If you need disability assistance, call (772) 807-4370 or visit 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie at least 7 days before the hearing.
3
Get legal representation
Seek an attorney experienced in dependency/parental-rights cases immediately to represent you at the June 11, 2026 hearing.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if I miss the June 11, 2026 advisory hearing?: Missing the hearing may be treated as consent to terminate your parental rights and could result in losing those rights.
Where and when is the hearing?: June 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 1C, Saint Lucie Courthouse, 218 South Second Street, Fort Pierce, FL.
Who filed this petition to terminate parental rights?: The State of Florida, Department of Children and Families filed the petition.
How do I get accommodations for a disability for the hearing?: Contact Court Administration at 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, (772) 807-4370 at least 7 days before the hearing; call 711 if hearing/voice impaired.

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Legal terms in this notice

Advisory hearing: A court meeting to inform a parent of the case and potential consequences, not the final termination trial.
Termination of parental rights: A legal process that permanently ends a parent's legal relationship and rights to a child.

Full Notice Text

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR SAINT LUCIE COUNTY&#010;IN THE INTEREST OF:&#010;A.V. DOB: 5/15/2021&#010;A.V. DOB: 5/15/2021&#010;MINOR CHILDREN /&#010;CASE NO. &#010;562024DP000252&#010;NOTICE OF ACTION&#010;TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO:&#010; Edwin Valentin, 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 children for adoption: A.V. born on 5/15/2021 and A.V. born on 5/15/2021. You are hereby commanded to appear on June 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Kathryn Hill at the Saint Lucie Courthouse, 218 South Second Street, Courtroom 1C, Fort Pierce, Florida 34950, 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 Court Administration, 250 NW Country Club Drive, Suite 217, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, (772) 807-4370 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 4/9/2026. Michelle R. Miller, Clerk of Court By: Reannon Dejean As Deputy Clerk Pubs: 04/17/26, 04/24/26, 05/01/26, &amp; 05/08/26