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May 15, 2026 Probate: Salem, MA | Massachusetts | NoticeRegistry

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Probate — Salem (ES25A0442AD)

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A petition in Essex Probate and Family Court seeks to allow Christopher and Valeri Richards to adopt Lillith Nicole Louise Peppe and change her name to Lillith Nicole Louise Richards. Interested parties, including a named father and DCF, are being notified and may object.

Key Takeaways

Adoption petition filed to adopt Lillith Peppe
Proposed new name: Lillith Nicole Louise Richards
Named respondent: Tevin Thomas Davis of Medford
Department of Children and Families notified
Objections may qualify for court-appointed counsel if indigent

Published: May 15, 2026 · 4 days ago
Category: Probate
City: Salem
Case #: ES25A0442AD

Research context

18 probate notices in Salem (last 12 months)

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If you don't respond

If you wish to object you must file an objection promptly; otherwise the court may grant adoption and the child’s name change without your input. The docket number is ES25A0442AD for reference.

What to do next

1
Locate court file
Refer to Docket No. ES25A0442AD at Essex Probate and Family Court, 36 Federal St., Salem, MA.
2
Decide whether to object
If you oppose the adoption, file a written objection with the court and request counsel if indigent as soon as possible.
3
Contact DCF if concerned
Reach out to Department of Children and Families, 280 Merrimac St., Lawrence, MA 01843 for information about the child's welfare.

Frequently asked questions

How can I object to this adoption?: File a written objection with Essex Probate and Family Court using docket ES25A0442AD and request a hearing.
Who is notified about this adoption petition?: The named father Tevin Thomas Davis, the Department of Children and Families, and persons interested in the child's welfare are notified.
Can I get a lawyer for free to object?: Yes, if you qualify as indigent under SJC Rule 3:10 you can request a court-appointed attorney.

The suggestions and answers above are AI-generated for general information only. They can be wrong, and we don't take responsibility for their accuracy. Talk to a qualified professional before acting on them.

Legal terms in this notice

petition for adoption: A formal request to the court to make someone a child’s legal parent.
indigent person: Someone without sufficient money who may qualify for a court-appointed lawyer.
SJC Rule 3:10: A Massachusetts rule that defines who is considered indigent for counsel eligibility.

Full Notice Text

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Probate and Family Court
Essex Probate and Family Court
36 Federal Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978)744-1020
Docket No. ES25A0442AD
CITATION G .L. C. 210, § 6
lrt the matter of: Lillith Nicole Louise Peppe
To
Tevin Thomas Davis of Medford MA
and persons interested in a petition for
the adoption of said child and to the De-
partment of Children and Families of said
Commonwealth, 280 Merrimac St., Law-
rence, MA. 01843
A petition has been presented to said court
by:
Christopher Robert Richards of Bev-
erly, MA
Valeri Faith Richards of Beverly, MA
requesting for leave to adopt said child and
that the name of the child be
changed to
Lilllth Nicole Louise Richards
If you object to this adoption you are
entitled to the appointment of an at-
torney if you are an indigent person.
An indigent person iss defined by SJC Rule
3:10 The definition includes but is not lim-
inted to persons receiving TAFDC, EACDC,
poverty related

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