Notice of action for termination of parental rights pending adoption.
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Deadline · response deadline
June 12, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- Jacksonville
- Case #
- 16-2026-DR-012649
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What to do next
- 1
File Written Objection
Submit your written objection to the Clerk of the Circuit Court by June 12, 2026.
- 2
Attend Hearing
Be present at the hearing at the Duval County Courthouse if you object.
- 3
Update Address
Notify the Clerk of your current address to receive future documents.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the notice about?
- It concerns the termination of parental rights for a proposed adoption.
- How can I object to this notice?
- You can file a written objection with the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
- What is the deadline to respond?
- You must respond by June 12, 2026.
- Where is the hearing taking place?
- The hearing will occur at the Duval County Courthouse.
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Full Notice Text
Filing # 246908228 E-Filed 04/27/2026 03:21:51 PM IN RE: The Matter of the Termination of Parental Rights for the Proposed Adoption of Minor Child Baby Girl Middleton, DOB 11/20/25. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FOUTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO: 16-2026-DR-012649 DIVISION: FM-F NOTICE OF ACTION FOR ADOPTION TO: Unknown African American, Bi-Racial or Caucasian Male, Conception in Panama City, Florida on or around May, 2025; Baby Girl Middleton DOB: 11/20/25. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights Pending Adoption has been filed by Lauren Kingry, Esquire whose address is 253 18th Ave North, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250. You may object to this action by filing a written objection with the Clerk of the Circuit Court by 06/12/26 in Room 1191, Duval County Courthouse, 501 West Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. If you fail to respond, a hearing in this matter will occur at the Courthouse. The Court will reserve 10 minutes for this hearing. 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 Notice of Current Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the clerk's office. UNDER SECTION 63.089, FLORIDA STATUTES, FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE HEARING OR TO FILE A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS UPON WHICH THE COURT SHALL END ANY PARENTAL RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING THE MINOR CHILD. Dated: 04/28/2026 CLERK OF T THE CIRCUIT CUIT COURT DUVAL CO MMXII COUNTY, FLORIDA Jody Phillips Clerk Of The Circuit Court By: Deputy Clerk Deonna Shelton ACCEPTED: DUVAL COUNTY, JODY PHILLIPS, CLERK, 04/28/2026 02:27:25 PM