Probate Notice (2026-DR-42-0603)
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Notice of filing for termination of parental rights and adoption.
Deadline · Adoption Response Deadline
May 22, 2026
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- Published
- Category
- Probate
- Case #
- 2026-DR-42-0603
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What to do next
- 1
Respond to the Complaint
File your response with the court within 30 days of receiving this notice.
- 2
Contact the Plaintiff's Attorney
Reach out to MacPhail Law Firm at (864) 582-4560 for more information.
- 3
Update Your Address
Inform the court of your current address and any changes during proceedings.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the notice about?
- It informs about a complaint for termination of parental rights and adoption.
- What should I do if I want to contest the adoption?
- You must respond in writing within thirty days of receiving notice.
- What happens if I don't respond?
- Failure to respond within thirty days constitutes consent to the adoption.
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Full Notice Text
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF SPARTANBURG IN THE FAMILY COURT CASE NO.: 2026-DR-42-0603 John Doe and Jane Doe, Plaintiffs, vs. Shawn Paul William Goodale, Baby Doe One and Baby Doe Two, Defendants. NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT AND SUMMONS TO: DEFENDANT Shawn Paul William Goodale: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the original Complaint in this action was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Spartanburg County, South Carolina on March 17, 2026, the prayer of which seeks Termination of Parental Rights and Adoption of the minor children, R.D.G., born in 2017 and C.T.O., born in 2020. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the said Complaint on the Plaintiff's attorney, MacPhail Law Firm, LLC at Post Office Box 6321, Spartanburg, South Carolina 29304 within thirty (30) days after the service thereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint. NOTICE OF ADOPTION: (1) within thirty days of receiving notice the person or agency shall respond in writing by filing with the court in which the adoption is pending notice and reasons to contest, intervene, or otherwise respond; (2) the court must be informed of the person's or agency's current address and of any changes in address during the adoption proceedings; and (3) failure to file a response within thirty days of receiving notice constitutes consent to adoption of the children and forfeiture of all rights and obligations of the person or agency with respect to the children. MACPHAIL LAW FIRM, LLC By_S/Paul C. MacPhail Paul C. MacPhail Attorney for the Plaintiff Post Office Box 6321 Spartanburg, South Carolina 29304 (864) 582-4560 April 22, 2026 Spartanburg, South Carolina 3ts: 4/30; 5/ 7, 14, 2026