Original Notice by PublicationIn the lowa District Court for Scott CountyUpon the Petition ofElijah Thomas GorsuchPetitionerand concerningMargaret Maree McNamara Respondent1. Information for Respondent Named AbovePetitioner (the other parent) has filed a custody and visitation lawsuit naming you as Respondent.Petitioner's contact information during the custody and visitation case:> Elijah Thomas Gorsuch1911 W Locust StDavenport, IA 52804Scott County(563) 214-4709elijahgorsuch@gmail.com
2. Respondent's Deadline for Filing a ResponseYou must file an Answer or a votion with the clerk of court in the above county within 20 days after receiving this notice.May 16, 20263. Instructions to Respondent Named AboveYou must file an Answer or a Motion with the clerk of court in the above county within 20 days after the date provided above. If you do not respond, the court may enter a judgment against you giving Petitioner what he or she asked for in the Petition. You must register to eFile through the lowa Judicial Branch website at https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/Efile/ and obtain a log in and password to file and view documents in your case and to receive service and notices from the court. For general rules and information on electronic filing, refer to the Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16, Iowa Rules of Electronic Procedure, available on the Iowa Judicial Branch website. For court rules on the Personal Privacy Protection in court filings, refer to Division VI of the Iowa Court Rules, Chapter 16.Important Notice to RespondentYou should talk to an attorney at once to protect your interests.If you choose not to have an attorney represent you in this matter, go to the Iowa Judicial Branch website for self-represented litigant information and family law forms.If you need assistance to participate in court due to a disability, call the disability coordinator (information at http://www.iowacourts.gov). Persons who are hearing or speech impaired may call Relay fowa TTY (1-800-735-2942). Disability coordinators cannot provide legal advice.COL-IA-203329
