Action for adoption filed against unknown father.
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- Published
- Category
- Name Change
- City
- Fort Lauderdale
- Case #
- 26-001951
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Serve Written Defenses
Prepare and serve your written defenses to Trenay Smith-Cox by March 20, 2026.
- 2
File with the Court
File the original defenses with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Fort Lauderdale.
- 3
Update Your Address
Keep the Clerk's office updated with your current address to receive future documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the notice about?
- It is a notice for a petition for the adoption of a minor.
- What should I do if I am the unknown father?
- You must serve your written defenses to the petitioner and file with the court.
- What is the deadline for responding?
- You need to respond by March 20, 2026.
- Where can I find court documents?
- Court documents are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office.
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Full Notice Text
NOTICE OF ACTION FOR Adoption of a Minor
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No.: 26-001951
Division 36 90
Trenay Smith-Cox, Petitioner
and
Unknown Father,
Chahique Campbell, Respondents
To: unknown father
unknown address
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Petition for Adoptions has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Trenay Smith-Cox, whose address is3301 NW 17 St Lauderhill FL 33311 on or before 3-20-26, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 201 SE 6TH STREET Room 4130 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301 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.
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 Designation of Current Mailing and 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 clerk's office. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.
Dated: Feb 3, 2026
BRENDA D. FORMAN
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
By: Angel Harris {Deputy Clerk)
2/14/26, 2/21/26, 2/28/26, 3/7/26
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