Court summons for support proceedings against Emelis E. Whitehead.

LEGAL NOTICE:

FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF SUFFOLK In the Matter of an Article 5-B UIFSA (IV-D) Proceeding Gerald W. Williams (Petitioner) vs. Emelis E. Whitehead (Respondent) File #: 52561 Docket #: U-15799-10/26E CSMS #: BST0126G1 SUMMONS  SUPPORT (IN PERSON) PUBLICATION SERVICE AUTHORIZED NOTICE: Your failure to appear in person or virtually may result in suspension of your driving privileges; state-issued professional, occupational and business licenses; and recreational and sporting licenses and permits. Further, your failure to appear will result in the entry of an order on default unless service has been made by mail alone, in which event no default may be entered without proof satisfactory to the court that you have received actual notice of the commencement of this proceeding. You are further advised that, upon your appearance on the return date of this summons, you must provide proof of your income and assets and a temporary or permanent order of support will be issued. You have a right to bring a lawyer with you, if you choose. To: Emelis E. Whitehead P.O. Box 410129 Melbourne, FL 32941-0129 A petition under Article 5-B of the Family Court Act has been filed with this Court. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear IN PERSON before this Court on: Date/Time: May 12, 2026 at 09:30 AM in Part 19 Central Islip Purpose: Return of Process Presiding: Kevin Mulligan, Support Magistrate Location: Suffolk County Family Court 400 Carleton Avenue Central Islip, NY 11722-9076 Floor: 2 Room: F220 To answer the attached petition and to be dealt with in accordance with the Family Court Act. Please bring this notice with you and check in with the Court Officer in the Part. If you fail to appear as directed, a warrant may be issued for your arrest. You must provide the court with proof of your income and assets by May 12, 2026 on the attached form provided for that purpose. You are required to attach a current and representative paycheck stub and most recently filed state and federal income tax returns to said form, including a copy of the W-2 wage and tax statement(s) submitted with the returns. You may be required to furnish past and present income tax returns; employer statements; proof of health insurance available; pay stubs; corporate, business or partnership books and records; corporate and business tax returns; and receipts for expenses or such other measures of verification as the Court determines appropriate. Dated: April 6, 2026 Dawn Kettle, Chief Clerk NOTICE: Family Court Act §154(c) provides that petitions brought pursuant to Articles 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 of the Family Court Act, in which an order of protection is sought or in which a violation of an order of protection is alleged, may be served outside the State of New York upon a respondent who is not a resident or domiciliary of the State of New York. If no other grounds for obtaining personal jurisdiction over the respondent exist aside from the application of this provision, the exercise of personal jurisdiction over the respondent is limited to the issue of the request for, or alleged violation of, the order of protection. Where the respondent has been served with this summons and petition and does not appear, the Family Court may proceed to a hearing with respect to issuance or enforcement of the order of protection. Pursuant to Section 433 of the Family Court Act, you may qualify to testify by telephone, audio-visual means or other electronic means if you reside in a county in New York State not contiguous to the Family Court in which the matter will be heard, if you are incarcerated and do not expect to be released within a reasonable period of time after the scheduled date, or if you will suffer an undue hardship by appearing in court. The five counties of New York City are treated as one county for purposes of this section. If you wish to request permission, you must submit Form 4-24/5-16/UIFSA-10, which you may obtain from Family Court or on the internet at www.nycourts.gov. Pub Date: 05/01/2026