What is a summons by publication?

A summons by publication is a legal notice published to inform a defendant of a lawsuit.

What should I do if I receive a summons?

You should respond to the summons by serving an answer to the plaintiff's attorney.

What happens if I don't respond to the summons?

If you fail to respond, the court may proceed with the case without your input.

Complaint for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status filed against Orlando J Mairena Suarez.

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Published: Feb 6, 2026 · 2 months ago
Category: Probate
City: Fort Lauderdale
Case #: 25A0213

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What You Should Do Next

1
Serve Your Answer
Respond to the summons by serving your answer to the plaintiff's attorney by March 20, 2026.
2
File Your Answer
File a copy of your answer with the Register of the Court in Taunton.
3
Consult an Attorney
Consider seeking legal advice to understand your rights and obligations in this case.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a summons by publication?: A summons by publication is a legal notice published to inform a defendant of a lawsuit.
What should I do if I receive a summons?: You should respond to the summons by serving an answer to the plaintiff's attorney.
What happens if I don't respond to the summons?: If you fail to respond, the court may proceed with the case without your input.

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Full Notice Text

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court
Bristol Division Probate and Family Court Department Docket No. 25A0213
Summons by Publication
Ana Gabriel Mairena Mendoza, Plaintiff (s) v. Orlando J Mairena Suarez, Defendant(s)
To the above named Defendant(s):
A Complaint has been presented to this Court by the Plaintiff(s), 
Ana Gabriel Mairena Mendoza seeking Special Findings of Fact and Rulings of Law and to apply for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
pursuant M.G.L. 119 39M.
You are required to serve upon Dwayne J. Franklin, Esquire - plaintiff(s) -attorney for plaintiff(s) - whose address is 62 Main Street, Suite 302 Brockton, MA 02301 Your answer on or before March 20, 2026. If you fail to do so, the court will proceed to the hearing and adjudication of this action. You are also required to file a copy of your answer in the office of the Register of this Court at Taunton.
Witness,	Paul Cronan 	, Esquire, First Justice of said Court at Taunton, this 22th 	day of January 2026.
CT-D 1 12 (4/94)		Register of Probate and Family Court