Action for dissolution of marriage filed against Richard John Turton.
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- Published
- Category
- Name Change
- City
- Bradenton
- Case #
- 2026 DR 0321
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What to do next
- 1
Serve Your Response
Send your written defenses to the petitioner's attorney by June 5, 2026.
- 2
File with Court
File the original response with the Clerk of Circuit Court in Bradenton.
- 3
Contact Legal Aid
If you need help, call Gulfcoast Legal Services at (941) 746-6151.
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Request Accommodations
If you need assistance, contact the Manatee County Jury Office at least 7 days before court.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a petition for dissolution of marriage?
- It is a legal request to end a marriage.
- How do I respond to a divorce petition?
- You must serve your written defenses to the petitioner's attorney by June 5, 2026.
- What happens if I don't respond to the notice?
- A default may be entered against you, granting the relief demanded in the petition.
- Where can I find legal assistance?
- Contact Gulfcoast Legal Services or Legal Aid of Manasota for help.
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Full Notice Text
NOTICE OF ACTION FOR PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA CASE NO.: 2026 DR 0321 IN RE: The Marriage of: KRYSTAL JADE TURTON, Petitioner/Wife, v. RICHARD JOHN TURTON, Respondent/Husband. TO: RICHARD JOHN TURTON 119 East Main Street Fort Kent, ME 04743 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for dissolution of marriage has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Petitioners attorney, Whitney Coyne, whose address is 1620 Main Street, Suite 5, Sarasota, Florida 34236, on or before the 5 day of JUNE, 2026 and file the original with the clerk of this Court at Clerk of Circuit Court, P.O. Box 25400 Bradenton, FL 34206, 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. In and for Manatee County: If you cannot afford an attorney, contact Gulfcoast Legal Services at (941) 746-6151 or www.gulfcoastlegal.org, or Legal Aid of Manasota at (941) 747-1628 or www.legalaidofmanasota.org. If you do not qualify for free legal assistance or do not know an attorney, you may email an attorney referral service (listed in the phone book) or contact the Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 342-8011 or www.floridabar.org/public/lrs/. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodations in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Manatee County Jury Office, P.O. Box 25400, Bradenton, Florida 34206, (941) 741-4062, at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than seven (7) days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. Dated: 04/24/2026. ANGELINA COLONNESO CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT P.O. Box 25400 Bradenton, FL 34206 By: (SEAL) C. Gaskin Deputy Clerk COYNE LAW, P.A 1620 Main St., Suite 5 Sarasota, Florida 34236 (941) 953-5333 wcoyne@lawyersrq.com /s/ Whitney C. Coyne Whitney C. Coyne, Esq. Attorney for Petitioner/Wife Fla. Bar No.:603147 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 2026 26-00696M