I might be the father — how do I respond?

Call or visit the Superior Clerk of Court at 100 Justice Pl, Shelby, or phone 704-476-7800 within 30 days of the 05/09/2026 notice.

What happens if I miss the 30-day deadline?

Failure to respond within 30 days may result in termination of your parental rights and loss of any legal claim to the child.

Can I request DNA testing?

You should contact the Superior Clerk of Court immediately to ask about paternity testing options and next legal steps.

Probate — 100 Justice Pl, Shelby, NC

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A public notice seeks any unknown or unacknowledged biological father of Hayden Lynn (born 04/12/2007) to contact the Superior Clerk of Court in Shelby within 30 days, or parental rights may be terminated in the pending adoption.

Key Takeaways

Biological father must contact court within 30 days
Child: Hayden Lynn, born 04/12/2007 in Shelby, NC
Contact: Superior Clerk of Court, 100 Justice Pl, Shelby
Failure to respond may lead to termination of parental rights
Notice dated 05/09/2026; published 5/9, 5/16, 5/23/2026

Published: May 16, 2026 · 5 days ago
Category: Probate
City: Shelby
Address: 100 Justice Pl, Shelby, NC

If you don't respond

If you do not contact the Superior Clerk of Court within 30 days of this notice (dated 05/09/2026), any parental rights you may have could be terminated as part of the adoption proceedings.

What to do next

1
Contact the Superior Clerk of Court
Call 704-476-7800 or go to 100 Justice Pl, Shelby, NC to announce possible paternity within 30 days of 05/09/2026.
2
Ask about paternity testing
Request information from the clerk about DNA testing and how to formally establish paternity.
3
Seek legal advice
Consult a family law attorney immediately to protect parental rights and prepare necessary paperwork before the deadline.

Frequently asked questions

I might be the father — how do I respond?: Call or visit the Superior Clerk of Court at 100 Justice Pl, Shelby, or phone 704-476-7800 within 30 days of the 05/09/2026 notice.
What happens if I miss the 30-day deadline?: Failure to respond within 30 days may result in termination of your parental rights and loss of any legal claim to the child.
Can I request DNA testing?: You should contact the Superior Clerk of Court immediately to ask about paternity testing options and next legal steps.

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Legal terms in this notice

termination of parental rights: A legal process that ends a parent's legal rights and duties to a child permanently.
unacknowledged biological father: A man who may have fathered a child but has not legally recognized or established paternity.

Full Notice Text

NOTICE
This notice is to inform any unknown or unacknowledged biological father of Hayden Lynn, born on 04/12/2007 in Shelby, NC, that an adoption process is currently underway.
If you believe you may be the biological father of the above-named individual, you are hereby notified and requested to make contact. Please respond within 30 days of this notice by contacting:
Superior Clerk of Court
100 Justice Pl,
Shelby, NC 28150
704 476 7800
Failure to respond within the specified time period may result in the termination of any parental rights you may have, in accordance with applicable laws.
This notice is made in good faith to provide an opportunity for any potential biological father to come forward.
Dated: 05/09/2026
Signed,
Andrew James Robertson Wood
3ts: 5/9, 16, 23, 2026