Notice of action for termination of parental rights for multiple children.
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Deadline detected: Advisory Hearing Date — 2026-06-02
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- Ft. Walton
- Case #
- 2024 DP 000346 F
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Attend the Hearing
Make sure to appear on June 2, 2026, at 9:00 AM.
- 2
Contact Court Administration
If you need accommodations, reach out to them at least 7 days prior.
- 3
Prepare for the Hearing
Gather any necessary documents or evidence to present at the hearing.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the purpose of this notice?
- It informs the parent about the petition to terminate their parental rights.
- When is the advisory hearing scheduled?
- The hearing is set for June 2, 2026, at 9:00 AM.
- What happens if I don't appear at the hearing?
- Failure to appear may result in the loss of all legal rights as a parent.
- How can I request accommodations for the hearing?
- Contact the Court Administration at least 7 days before the hearing.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY CASE NO. 2024 DP 000346 F IN THE INTEREST OF: V.R.W. DOB: 5/2/2017, V.E.W. DOB: 6/27/2019, R.M.W. DOB: 7/16/2023, H.J.B. DOB: 9/9/2024, MINOR CHILDREN NOTICE OF ACTION TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: Nicole Lee Brown, 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: V.R.W. born on 5/2/2017, V.E.W. born on 6/27/2019, R.M.W. born on 7/16/2023 and H.J.B born on 9/9/2024. You are hereby commanded to appear on June 2, 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 16th day of April, 2026. Brad E. Embry, Clerk of Court By: /s/ Courtney Eslinger Courtney Eslinger Deputy Clerk Pub: 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/26; #12261151