Who do I contact if I want to respond to the name change petition?

Serve a copy of your written defenses on JM Brown Law Firm, PA, attorney for the petitioner at 211 S. Main Street, Brooksville, FL, and file the original with the Clerk at 20 N. Main Street, Brooksville.

What happens if I miss the June 3, 2026 deadline?

A default may be entered against you, and the court could grant the name change without your input.

Where can I view the court documents for this case?

Copies are available at the Hernando County Clerk of the Circuit Court's office at 20 N. Main Street, Brooksville, FL.

Do I need to provide any documents right away?

Rule 12.285 requires automatic disclosure of certain documents; failure to comply can lead to sanctions.

Name Change — 211 S. Main Street, Brooksville, FL (2026-DR-00603)

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A mother filed a petition to change the name of her minor child (N. J.L.). The putative father, John Lorentsen, must respond by June 3, 2026, or risk a default judgment granting the requested relief.

Key Takeaways

Response deadline: June 3, 2026
Action: Petition to change a minor's name
Respondent: John Lorentsen at Spring Hill address
File original defenses with Hernando County Clerk
Failure to respond may lead to default judgment

Published: May 15, 2026 · 4 days ago
Category: Name Change
City: Brooksville
Address: 211 S. Main Street, Brooksville, FL · 5 filings
Case #

2026-DR-00603

Research context

5 filings at this address 49 name change notices in Brooksville (last 12 months)

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If you don't respond

If no written defenses are served and filed by June 3, 2026, a default may be entered against the respondent, potentially allowing the court to grant the name change without his input.

What to do next

1
Prepare and serve written defenses
Draft your written defenses and serve a copy on JM Brown Law Firm, PA at 211 S. Main Street, Brooksville, FL before June 3, 2026.
2
File original with the Clerk
File the original defenses with the Hernando County Clerk at 20 N. Main Street, Brooksville, FL before or immediately after serving the petitioner.
3
Provide current contact information
Notify the Clerk of any change of address or file Form 12.915 to ensure you receive future court papers.

Frequently asked questions

Who do I contact if I want to respond to the name change petition?: Serve a copy of your written defenses on JM Brown Law Firm, PA, attorney for the petitioner at 211 S. Main Street, Brooksville, FL, and file the original with the Clerk at 20 N. Main Street, Brooksville.
What happens if I miss the June 3, 2026 deadline?: A default may be entered against you, and the court could grant the name change without your input.
Where can I view the court documents for this case?: Copies are available at the Hernando County Clerk of the Circuit Court's office at 20 N. Main Street, Brooksville, FL.
Do I need to provide any documents right away?: Rule 12.285 requires automatic disclosure of certain documents; failure to comply can lead to sanctions.

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Legal terms in this notice

Petition for Name Change (Minor): A formal request filed in court asking the judge to legally change a child's name.
Putative father: A man alleged to be the biological father but whose paternity is not legally established.
Default: A court ruling in favor of the other party because a defendant failed to respond or appear.
Service of process: Delivering legal papers to a party to notify them of the action and give them time to respond.
Automatic disclosure (Rule 12.285): Mandatory exchange of certain documents and information early in family law cases.

Full Notice Text

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA
IN RE: THE MATTER OF:
N. J.L., DOB: 03/27/2020
A MINOR CHILD.

NANCY RUTH BARRY,
MOTHER/PETITIONER AND

JOHN LORENTSEN,
RESPONDENT /PUTATIVE FATHER

CASE NO: 2026-DR-00603
NOTICE OF ACTION FOR
PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE (MINOR CHILD)

TO:JOHN LORENTSEN
17740 Normandeau Street
Spring Hill, FL 34610
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Petition for Name Change (Minor Child) has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on the JM Brown Law Firm, PA, Attorney for the Petitioner , Nancy Ruth Barry, whose address is 211 S. Main Street, Brooksville, FL, 34601, on or before 6/3/26, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at 20 N. Main Street, Brooksville, FL, 34601, 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: April 22, 2026
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
By: /s/ Christie Rodeo
(Deputy Clerk)
7679-344837
May. 8, 15, 22, 2026
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