Notice of action for termination of parental rights regarding minor child M.L.W. Jr.
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- Ft. Walton
- Case #
- 2025 DP 000609 F
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Attend the advisory hearing
Make sure to appear on April 7, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the courthouse.
- 2
Contact Court Administration
If you need ADA assistance, reach out to them at least 7 days before the hearing.
- 3
Prepare for the hearing
Gather any necessary documents or information relevant to your case before the hearing date.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the notice about?
- It informs about the termination of parental rights for M.L.W. Jr.
- When is the advisory hearing?
- The advisory hearing is scheduled for April 7, 2026, at 9:00 AM.
- What happens if I don't appear?
- Failure to appear may result in loss of all legal rights as a parent.
- How can I request ADA assistance?
- Contact Court Administration at least 7 days before the hearing for accommodations.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY IN THE INTEREST OF: M.L.W. JR. DOB: 10/25/2025, MINOR CHILD CASE NO. 2025 DP 000609 F NOTICE OF ACTION TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO:Markeeus Williams, 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: M.L. born on 10/25/2025. You are hereby commanded to appear on April 7, 2026 , at 9:00 AM before the Honorable Terrance R. Ketchel at the Okaloosa Courthouse, 1940 Lewis Turner Blvd. Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, for an ADVISORY HEARING. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF THIS 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 OR CHILDREN 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: Court Administration, ADA Liaison, Okaloosa County; 1940 Lewis Turner Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547; Phone (850) 609-4700; Fax (850) 651-7725; ADA.Okaloosa@flcourts1.gov; 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 24TH day of FEBRUARY, 2026. Brad E. Embry, Clerk of Court By: RUSTY MYNARD As Deputy Clerk, #12117729 3/4 3/11 3/18 3/25/2026
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