Notice of action to terminate parental rights for minor child S.S. III.
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- Sebring
- Case #
- 28-2025-DP-000064-XX
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What to do next
- 1
Attend Advisory Hearing
Make sure to appear in person on March 11, 2026, at 1:30 PM at the Highlands Courthouse, Courtroom 1A, to avoid losing your parental rights.
- 2
Contact Court for Assistance
If you need accommodations due to a disability, call the Office of the Court Administrator at (863)534-4686 at least 7 days before the hearing.
- 3
Prepare for Hearing
Gather any relevant documents or evidence you wish to present at the hearing regarding your parental rights.
- 4
Seek Legal Advice
Consider consulting with an attorney who specializes in family law to understand your rights and options before the hearing date.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the case number for the termination of parental rights for S. III?
- The case number is 28-2025-DP-000064-XX.
- When is the advisory hearing for the termination of parental rights?
- The advisory hearing is scheduled for March 11, 2026, at 1:30 PM.
- What happens if I fail to appear at the advisory hearing?
- Failure to appear constitutes consent to the termination of parental rights, and you may lose all legal rights as a parent.
- How can I request accommodations for the court hearing?
- You can contact the Office of the Court Administrator at (863) 534-4686 at least 7 days before your court appearance.
- Where is the advisory hearing taking place?
- The hearing will be held at the Highlands Courthouse, Courtroom 1A, located at 430 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 10TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR
HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA
IN THE INTEREST OF:
S. III, S. DOB: 06/03/2021,
MINOR CHILD
CASE NO. 28-2025-DP-000064-XX
NOTICE OF ACTION
TERMINATION OF
PARENTAL RIGHTS
To: Derrick Nelson,
Address Unknown
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, has filed a Petition to terminate your parental rights and permanently commit the following child for adoption; S.S. III born on 06/03/2021. You are hereby commanded to appear on March 11, 2026, at 1:30 PM. before the Magistrate Philip Vandenbosch at the Highlands Courthouse Courtroom 1A, located at 430 S. Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870, for an ADVISORY HEARING.
FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF THE CHILD (OR CHILDREN). IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILD NAMED IN THIS NOTICE.
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Office of the Court Administrator AT (863)534-4686 (voice), (863)534-7777 (TDD) or (800)955-8770 (Florida Relay Service), at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
WITNESS, my hand as Clerk of said Court and the Seal thereof, this 16th day of January, 2026.
Jerome Kaszubowski,
Clerk of Court
By: Shayna Potter
as Deputy Clerk
(SEAL)
January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 2026 202022