Notice for termination of parental rights hearing.
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Deadline detected: Hearing Date — 2026-07-13
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- Lakeland
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Attend the hearing
Be present at the Chancery Court on July 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
- 2
Respond to the petition
Send your answer to Shaun Noblit within 30 days of the last publication date.
- 3
Obtain legal documents
Visit the Lewis County Chancery Court to view the Petition and related documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the notice about?
- It informs Steven Ray Watson about a hearing regarding the termination of his parental rights.
- Where is the hearing taking place?
- The hearing is at the Chancery Court of Lewis County, Hohenwald, TN.
- What happens if I don't appear?
- Failure to appear may result in losing the right to contest the termination.
- How can I respond to the petition?
- You can serve an answer to Shaun Noblit within 30 days of the last publication.
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Full Notice Text
NOTICE TO STEVEN RAY WATSON The State of Tennessee, Department of Childrens Services, has filed a petition against you regarding the termination of your parental rights as to the minor child, Z.A.M.W., DOB: 12/17/20. It appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts are unknown. You are hereby ORDERED to appear in the Chancery Court of Lewis County, located at 29 West Main Street, Hohenwald, TN, 38462 for the final hearing on the Department of Children's Services Petition for Termination of Parental Rights set to be heard on the 13th day of July 2026 at 9:00 a.m. to personally answer the Petition for Termination of Parental Rights, or serve upon Shaun Noblit, Associate General Counsel, Department of Childrens Services, 1810 Columbia Avenue, Suite 18, Franklin, TN 37064 an answer to said petition within 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Failure to appear for the final hearing on this date and time, without good cause, pursuant to the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure, will result in a loss of your right to contest the petition to terminate your parental rights to the above-mentioned child. You may view and obtain a copy of the Petition and any other subsequently filed legal documents at the Lewis County Chancery Court located at 29 West Main Street, Hohenwald, TN 38462. Entered this 25th day of February 2026. HONORABLE WILLIAM LANE III CHANCERY COURT JUDGE Mar 5, 12, 19, 26, 2026 #12138254
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