Notice of action for dissolution of marriage filed against James Taylor.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR BAY COUNTY, FLORIDA
Case No.:26-125DR
IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF:
EARLINE BATTLE, Petitioner,
and
JAMES TAYLOR, Respondent.
NOTICE OF ACTION 
FOR PUBLICATION
TO: JAMES TAYLOR
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and Other Relief Without Dependent or Minor Children, has been filed against you. You are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to this action on Christopher L. Melendez, Esq., of THE VIRGA LAW FIRM, P.A., Petitioner's attorney, whose address is 415 N. Richard Jackson Blvd, Suite 500, Panama City Beach, Florida 32407, on or before 5/5/2026 , and file the original with the clerk of this court at Bay County Courthouse, 300 E. 4th Street, Panama City, Florida 32401, either before service on Petitioner's attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.
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 this 3/30/2026 day of March 2026.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
By: /s/Deputy Clerk
Pub: Apr 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2026;
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