What is a notice of action for child custody?

It informs a party about a legal action regarding child custody.

What should I do if I receive this notice?

You must respond to the petition by the specified deadline.

What happens if I don't respond?

A default may be entered against you, resulting in loss of custody rights.

Action for temporary child custody filed against unknown father.

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Published: Mar 12, 2026 · 1 month ago
Category: Court Notice
City: Fort Lauderdale
Address: 6700 SW 19 St, Miramar, FL 33023
Case #: 26-0003488

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What to do next

1
Respond to the Petition
Serve your written defenses to Andrea Lawren-Reid by April 13, 2026.
2
File with the Court
File the original defenses with the Clerk of the Court in Fort Lauderdale.
3
Review Court Documents
Request copies of all court documents related to this case from the Clerk's office.

Frequently asked questions

What is a notice of action for child custody?: It informs a party about a legal action regarding child custody.
What should I do if I receive this notice?: You must respond to the petition by the specified deadline.
What happens if I don't respond?: A default may be entered against you, resulting in loss of custody rights.

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Full Notice Text

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR TEMPORARY CHILD CUSTODY
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No.: 26-0003488
Division 35 91
Andrea Lawren-Reid, Petitioner 
and
Azaria Donaldson, unknown father, Respondent
To: unknown father
unknown address
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Petition for Temporary Child Custody has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Andrea Lawren-Reid, whose address is 6700 SW 19 St Miramar FL 33023 on or before 4-13-26,  and file the original with the clerk of this Court at  201 SE 6TH STREET Room 4150 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 27, 2026 
BRENDA D. FORMAN 
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT 
By: Kaneesha Keel {Deputy Clerk)
3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2/2026
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