Notice of dependency proceedings for child Z.H. and potential termination of parental rights.
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- Decatur
- Case #
- 25J02142
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Attend Court Hearing
Be present at the DeKalb County Juvenile Court on January 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
- 2
File Response
File your answer to the Division's Petition within 30 days of the first publication.
- 3
Contact Attorney
If you need legal representation, contact the court for an appointed attorney.
- 4
Obtain Petition Copy
Visit the Clerk's office at 4309 Memorial Drive, Decatur, Georgia for a copy.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the dependency proceedings?
- The case number is 25J02142.
- When is the court appearance for the dependency case?
- The court appearance is scheduled for January 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
- How can I obtain a copy of the Petition?
- You can obtain a free copy from the Clerk of the Juvenile Court of DeKalb County.
- What happens if I don't respond to the Petition?
- You may lose all parental rights if you do not respond within 30 days.
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Full Notice Text
170-503566 12/4,12/11,12/18 12/25NOTICE TO APPEARSTATE OF GEORGIACOUNTY OF DEKALBIN THE JUVENILE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY.In the interest of++Z.H. Sex: F, DOB: 4/14/24, Age: 1 YRS., Case Number: 25J02142++NOTICE OF DEPENDENCY PROCEEDINGSTO: SANDIE AGHASEDO, MOTHER, JAIVON HASKINS, PUTATIVE FATHER, and ALL KNOWN/UNKNOWN AND UNNAMED PUTATIVE, LEGAL or BIOLOGICAL FATHERSGREETINGS: Pursuant to Order of this Court, you are hereby notified that on or about October 10, 2025, a Petition For Termination of Parental Rights was filed in this Court by the Georgia Department of Human Services, through its agent, DeKalb County Division of Family and Children Services (hereafter referred to as “the Division”), whose address is 2300 Parklake Drive NE, Atlanta, DeKalb County, Georgia 30345, alleging the whereabouts of the above-named parties are unknown. The above-named child is in the temporary custody of the Division pursuant to a prior order of the Court finding the child to be dependent. The Petition asks the Court to terminate parental rights and obligations of the parents, with respect to the child, arising out of the parental relationship, including the right to inheritance, and that the child be committed to the Georgia Department of Human Services with the right to proceed for adoption. A free copy of the Petition may be obtained from the Clerk of the Juvenile Court of DeKalb County, 4309 Memorial Drive, Decatur, Georgia 30030, on any day, Monday through Friday, between the hours 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.You are hereby commanded to be and appear at the DeKalb County Juvenile Court, 4309Memorial Drive, Decatur, Georgia 30030 on January 5, 2026, at 11:00 o'clock a.m., before Judge Markeith D. Wilson via Zoom (Zoom ID 828-8623-9579) on to show cause why the request of the Division to grant the termination should not be granted. You may file in the office of the Clerk of this Court and serve upon Plaintiff's Attorney, Leslie Y. Abbott, PO Box 3306; Decatur, Georgia 30031, within (30) days of the date of the first publication, your answer to the Division's Petition.The putative father(s) shall lose all rights to the child, and the Court will enter an Order terminating all such parental rights unless within thirty (30) days from the receipt of this Petition, he files a petition to legitimate the children and files notice of the filing of the petition to legitimate with the DeKalb County Juvenile Court.A party is entitled to counsel in these proceedings and the Court will appoint an attorney for you if you are unable, without undue financial hardship to employ counsel. Notice is hereby given that a provisional hearing may be conducted on the date listed above by the court pursuant to O.C.G.A. §15-11-163. Findings of Fact and orders of disposition made at the provisional hearing may become final at a final hearing unless parties served by publication appear at the final hearing.WITNESS, the Honorable Temika W. Murry, Chief JudgeThis the 3rd day of November 2025.Antoninette Johnson-Brantley,CHIEF DEPUTY CLERK OF COURT