Who must respond to this notice?

David Lee, the named respondent at the listed address, must respond by the deadline if he wishes to contest the petition.

How do I file a response?

Serve a copy of written defenses on the petitioner's attorney and file the original with the Clerk at 500 Whitehead Street, Key West.

What happens if I miss the June 6, 2026 deadline?

The court may enter a default and grant the petitioner's requested relief without your participation.

Court Notice — 55 Boca Chica Road, Lot 82, Key West, FL (26-DR-348-K)

Official courthouse record · Indexed in NoticeRegistry archive · AI-enriched for research

Dissolution of marriage

Affects:DefendantsHomeownersTenants

A petition for dissolution of marriage (divorce) including support and custody issues has been filed against David Lee; he must file written defenses by June 6, 2026 or risk default. The case is filed in Monroe County Circuit Court, Key West.

Key Takeaways

Deadline to respond: June 6, 2026
Action filed: petition for dissolution of marriage
Matters involved: support and child custody
File defenses with Clerk at 500 Whitehead St, Key West
Published in Key West Citizen four weeks

Published: May 14, 2026 · 5 days ago
Category: Court Notice
City: Key West
Address

55 Boca Chica Road, Lot 82, Key West, FL

Case #

26-DR-348-K

Research context

20 court notice notices in Key West (last 12 months)

View full case dossier

All filings for #26-DR-348-K with AI case analysis

If you don't respond

If David Lee does not serve written defenses by June 6, 2026 and file them with the clerk, a default may be entered and the relief requested in the petition can be granted without his input.

What to do next

1
Prepare and serve written defenses
Serve a copy of your written defenses on Maja S. Holman, Esq., Holman Law Group, PA, 2155 N. State Road 7, Margate, FL 33063 on or before June 6, 2026.
2
File original with the Clerk
File the original response with the Clerk of Court at 500 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL before or immediately after serving the petitioner.
3
Review court documents
Request and review case files at the Clerk of the Circuit Courts office in Key West to understand claims and evidence.
4
Update contact information with the Clerk
File a Designation of Current Mailing/E-Mail Address (Form 12.915) with the clerk to ensure future notices are received.

Frequently asked questions

Who must respond to this notice?: David Lee, the named respondent at the listed address, must respond by the deadline if he wishes to contest the petition.
How do I file a response?: Serve a copy of written defenses on the petitioner's attorney and file the original with the Clerk at 500 Whitehead Street, Key West.
What happens if I miss the June 6, 2026 deadline?: The court may enter a default and grant the petitioner's requested relief without your participation.

The suggestions and answers above are AI-generated for general information only. They can be wrong, and we don't take responsibility for their accuracy. Talk to a qualified professional before acting on them.

Legal terms in this notice

Default: A court judgment entered against a party who fails to respond or appear.
Petition for Dissolution of Marriage: A formal court filing asking the court to end the marriage and decide related issues.

Full Notice Text

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR MONROE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
Case No.: 26-DR-348-K
Division: Family
LEMEISHA SHELTON,
Petitioner,
and
DAVID LEE
Respondent,
NOTICE OF ACTION FOR
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
TO: DAVID LEE
Last Known Address: 55 Boca Chica Road, Lot 82, Key West, FL 33040
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on MAJA S. HOLMAN, ESQ., Attorney for Petitioner/Wife, at HOLMAN LAW GROUP, PA AT 2155 N. STATE ROAD 7, MARGATE, FL 33063., on or before 6/6/2026 and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 500 Whitehead Street, Key West Florida 33040, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.
This notice shall be published once each week for four consecutive weeks in KEY WEST CITIZEN.
This action involves support and custody.
Copies of all court documents in this case 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 Designation of Current Mailing/E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the addresses on record at the clerks office.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of said court at Key West, Florida on this 27th day of April, 2026.
KEVIN MADOK, CPA, Clerk
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
By: Destiny Johsnon
Deputy Clerk
05/07/26, 05/14/26, 05/21/26, 05/28/26 - KWC
435133 3989439