What happens if I ignore this notice?

If you do not file a defense within 40 days of publication, the petitioner will ask the court to grant custody to themselves.

Who filed this case and who is the attorney?

Vanessa Verenice Jimenez Palma is the petitioner; attorney Norma Jisselle Perdomo of Perdomo Law Firm represents the petitioner.

What is the case about?

The case seeks custody of four minors and asks the court to support their Special Immigrant Juvenile status.

Court Notice — Durham (0000000000-000)

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Child custody

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A custody lawsuit and a motion to support Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) status have been filed concerning four minors; the respondent, Jose Isaias Hernandez Cardona, must file a defense within 40 days of this publication or the petitioner will ask the court for custody.

Key Takeaways

Custody and SIJ motion filed involving four minors
Respondent must appear or file a defense within 40 days
If respondent fails to act, petitioner will request custody
Petitioner’s attorney: Norma Jisselle Perdomo, Perdomo Law Firm

Deadline · Response Deadline

March 9, 4003

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Published

May 9, 2026 · 1 week ago

What to do next

1
File a written defense
Within 40 days of this publication, submit your written response with the Durham County District Court to contest the custody and SIJ motion.
2
Contact the petitioner’s attorney
Call Norma Jisselle Perdomo at (919) 867-6232 or email njisselle@perdomolawfirm.com to discuss the matter or arrange representation.
3
Get legal representation
Consult a family or immigration attorney immediately to prepare your defense and protect parental rights before the 40-day deadline.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if I ignore this notice?: If you do not file a defense within 40 days of publication, the petitioner will ask the court to grant custody to themselves.
Who filed this case and who is the attorney?: Vanessa Verenice Jimenez Palma is the petitioner; attorney Norma Jisselle Perdomo of Perdomo Law Firm represents the petitioner.
What is the case about?: The case seeks custody of four minors and asks the court to support their Special Immigrant Juvenile status.

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Legal terms in this notice

Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ): A federal immigration classification for certain undocumented children needing court-ordered care or custody.
Motion: A formal request asking the court to make a specific legal ruling.
Respondent: The person who must answer or defend against the legal action.

Full Notice Text

SERVICIO POR PUBLICACIÓN; 
EL ESTADO DE 
CAROLINA DEL NORTE; CONDADO DE DURHAM
En la División de la Corte de Distrito Vanessa Verenice Jimenez Palma v. Jose Isaias Hernandez Cardona. Sr. Jose Isaias Hernandez Cardona: Esta publicación es por la Demanda de Custodia de Menores y Moción para Apoyar el Estado Especial de Inmigrante Juvenil de los menores: Isaias Israel Hernandez Jimenez, Virna Verenice Hernandez Jimenez, Maynor Ezequiel Hernandez Jimenez, case 0000000000-000. Tenga en cuenta que la demanda contra usted en la Moción que busca Apoyar el Estado Especial de Inmigrante Juvenil, 0000000000-000, ha iniciado. Se le requiere presente su defensa según el procedimiento, no más de 40 días desde la publicación de esta notificación y si Ud. no lo hace, la parte demandante solicitara a la Corte la Custodia. Este es el día, 9 del mes de Marzo, 2026 Norma Jisselle Perdomo Abogado de la Demandante Perdomo Law Firm, PLLC 131 S Birch Avenue Siler City, NC 27344 P: (919) 867-6232 njisselle@perdomolawfirm.com