Notice of action for termination of parental rights for two minor children.
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- Ft. Walton
- Case #
- 2025 DP 000665 F
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Attend the Advisory Hearing
Be present on May 19, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the Okaloosa Courthouse.
- 2
Contact Court Administration
If you need assistance, reach out to the ADA Liaison at least 7 days before.
- 3
Prepare for the Hearing
Gather any necessary documents or information related to your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a termination of parental rights?
- It is a legal process that permanently ends the legal parent-child relationship.
- What happens if I don't appear in court?
- Failure to appear may result in consent to terminate your parental rights.
- How can I get assistance for the court hearing?
- Contact the Court Administration's ADA Liaison for accommodations at least 7 days prior.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY IN THE INTEREST OF: K.J.C.M D. DOB: 4/15/2017, J.D.M D. DOB: 12/26/2024, MINOR CHILDREN CASE NO. 2025 DP 000665 F NOTICE OF ACTION TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: Rosario Del Carmen Duarte Guardado, 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: K.J.C.M D. born on 4/15/2017 and J.D.M D. born on 12/26/2024. You are hereby commanded to appear on May 19, 2026, at 9:00 AM before the Honorable Terrance R. Ketchel at the Okaloosa Courthouse, 1940 Lewis Turner Blvd. Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, 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, ADA Liaison, Okaloosa County; 1940 Lewis Turner Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547; Phone (850) 609-4700; Fax (850) 651-7725; ADA.Okaloosa@flcourts1.gov; 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 7TH day of APRIL, 2026. Brad E. Embry, Clerk of Court By: SHARON PATTEN As Deputy Clerk, SHARON PATTEN