Petition filed for paternity determination and custody arrangements.
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What to do next
- 1
Prepare Your Response
Draft a written response to the petition and gather any necessary documents.
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Serve the Petitioner
Send your response to JOSE L. RIVERA at 4407 Lake Trudy Dr, St. Cloud, FL.
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File with the Court
File the original response with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Polk County.
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Meet the Deadline
Ensure your response is served and filed within 28 days from the first publication date.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a Petition to Determine Paternity?
- It is a legal request to establish the father of a child and related custody issues.
- How do I respond to this notice?
- You must serve a written response to the petitioner within 28 days of publication.
- What happens if I don't respond?
- A default may be entered against you, potentially affecting custody and timesharing.
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Full Notice Text
Notice of Action IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.:53-2025-DR-008817-A000-BA JOSE L.RIVERA, Petitioner v. MELISSA INFANTE, Respondent TO: MELISSA INFANTE (Last Known Address Unknown) YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Petition to Determine Paternity and for Related Relief, including custody and timesharing, has been filed against you in the Circuit Court of Polk County, FL. You are required to serve a written response on Petitioner, JOSE L.RIVERA, 4407 Lake Trudy Dr, St.Cloud, FL 34769, within 28 days after the first publication of this notice and file the original with the Clerk of this Court. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded. DATED this 28 day of April, 2026. CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Polk County, FL. May 4, 11, 18, 26 2026 LSAR0509942