IN THE JUVENILE COURT FOR THE
COUNTY OF RICHMOND, STATE OF GEORGIA
IN THE INTEREST OF:
T. Z. L
SEX: MALE
DOB: 06/06/2013
PETITION NO: 2025-J-89
N. O. L.
SEX: MALE
DOB: 03/17/2015
PETITION NO: 2025-J-88
Z. M. L.
SEX: FEMALE
DOB: 04/30/2016
PETITION NO: 2025-J-90
NOTICE OF SUMMONS
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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN and THE UNKNOWN BIOLOGICAL FATHER of the above minor children, and any other party claiming to have a parental interest in said minor children born to Fantasia Tanisha Lambert.
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YOU ARE NOTIFIED, in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 15-11-96, that the above proceeding seeking the termination of the parental rights of the named children was filed against you in said Court on the 21st day of April, 2026, by reason of an Order for Service by Publication entered by this Court.
YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED AND REQUIRED to lay any and all other business aside and to be and appear before the Juvenile Court of Richmond County, located at 735 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, Georgia, on the 14TH day of JULY, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. and to remain in attendance from hour to hour, day to day, month to month, year to year, and time to time, as said case may be continued, and until discharged by the Court; each of you then and there to make defense and to show cause why the said children and all parties named herein should not be dealt with according to the provisions of the law. The hearing is for the purpose of determining whether your parental rights should be terminated. The effect of an order terminating parental rights under O.C.G.A. § 15-11-93 is without limit as to duration and terminates all the parent's rights and obligations with respect to the children and all rights and obligations of the children to the parent arising from the parental relationship, including rights of inheritance. The parent whose rights are terminated is not thereafter entitled to notice of proceedings for the adoption of the children by another, nor has the parent any right to object to the adoption or otherwise to participate in the proceedings.
A copy of the petition may be obtained by the parents from the Clerk of the Richmond County Juvenile Court, 735 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, Georgia, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, exclusive of holidays. A free copy shall be available to the parent. Upon request, the copy will be mailed to the requester - parents or alleged parents only.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that while responsive pleadings are not mandatory, they are permissible and you are encouraged to file with the Clerk of this Court and serve on Petitioner's attorney below, an answer or other responsive pleadings within sixty (60) days of the date of the order for service by publication.
WITNESS the Honorable Tianna M. Bias, Judge of said Court, this 21st day of April, 2026.
Yajaira Vigil
(Deputy) Clerk, Juvenile Court
Richmond County, Georgia
Publication Dates
LGSC0510503
