Who must respond to this notice?

The unknown man alleged to have conceived the child around July 2025 (putative father) should respond if he claims paternity or opposes termination.

How do I object to the petition?

File a written objection with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Room 1191 at 501 West Adams Street, Jacksonville by June 12, 2026.

What happens at the hearing if I do not appear?

The court may reserve 10 minutes and can terminate parental rights if you neither appear nor file a response.

Where can I view the court documents?

Copies are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Courts office; request them at the Duval County Courthouse.

Court Notice — 501 West Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL (16-2026-DR-012651)

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Termination of parental rights

Affects:DefendantsGeneral Public

A petition to terminate parental rights and proceed with adoption of Baby Boy McDonald (DOB 4/5/26) has been filed; an unknown putative father is being notified and must file an objection by 06/12/26 or risk losing parental rights at a scheduled hearing.

Key Takeaways

Objection deadline: June 12, 2026
Petition seeks termination of parental rights for adoption
Unknown putative father is being notified
Hearing will be held at Duval County Courthouse

Published: May 21, 2026 · today
Category: Court Notice
City: Jacksonville
Address: 501 West Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL · 130 filings

Case #

16-2026-DR-012651

Research context

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If you don't respond

If you fail to file a written objection by June 12, 2026 or appear at the hearing, the court may terminate your parental rights to the minor child and allow the adoption to proceed.

What to do next

1
File a written objection
Submit a written objection to the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Room 1191, Duval County Courthouse by June 12, 2026.
2
Appear at the hearing
Attend the scheduled hearing at the Duval County Courthouse (501 West Adams Street) — the court will reserve 10 minutes.
3
Update your address with the clerk
File Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915 at the Clerk's office to ensure you receive future papers.

Frequently asked questions

Who must respond to this notice?: The unknown man alleged to have conceived the child around July 2025 (putative father) should respond if he claims paternity or opposes termination.
How do I object to the petition?: File a written objection with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Room 1191 at 501 West Adams Street, Jacksonville by June 12, 2026.
What happens at the hearing if I do not appear?: The court may reserve 10 minutes and can terminate parental rights if you neither appear nor file a response.
Where can I view the court documents?: Copies are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Courts office; request them at the Duval County Courthouse.

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Legal terms in this notice

Petition for Termination of Parental Rights: A formal court request to legally end a person's parental relationship to a child.
Putative father: A man alleged to be the father whose paternity has not been legally established.
Notice of Current Address (Form 12.915): A family-law form used to update the clerk with your current mailing address.
Section 63.089, Florida Statutes: Florida law allowing termination of parental rights if a parent fails to respond or appear.

Full Notice Text

Notice of Action - Miscellaneous
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FOUTH JUDIDICAL
CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO: 16-2026-DR-012651 DIVISION: FM-E
IN RE:
The Matter of the Termination of Parental Rights for the Proposed Adoption of Minor Child
Baby Boy McDonald, DOB 4/5/26.
NOTICE OF ACTION
FOR ADOPTION
TO: Unknown African American, Bi-Racial or Caucasian Male, Conception in Jacksonville, Florida on or around July, 2025; Baby Boy McDonald DOB: 4/5/26.
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 Courts office. You may review these documents upon request.
You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Courts 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 clerks 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: April 28, 2026
JODY PHILLIPS
Clerk Of The Circuit Court
By: Deonna Shelton
Deputy Clerk
(Court Seal)
Apr. 30,
May 7/14/21 (26-02489D)