Notice of action for termination of parental rights for Sergio Leon Perez.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR HIGHLANDS COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No.: 282025DR000890FCAXMX Judge: Cowden, Angela Jane IN RE: THE MATTER OF: THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF SERGIO LEON PEREZ NOTICE OF ACTION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: SERGIO LEON-PEREZ 2492 Gobble Lane Zolfo Springs, FL 33890 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Petition to Terminate Parental Rights to Enable Adoption has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written objections, if any, to it on Maria Diego Ruiz, c/o Monk Law Group, PLLC, whose address is 800 South Florida Avenue, Lakeland, Florida, 33801, on or before 20 calendar days from the date of filing of the Petition, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at Highlands County Courthouse 430 South Commerce Avenue Sebring, Florida 33870 before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. The minor child was born October 7, 2012, in Desoto County, Florida. Sergio Leon Perez is 34 years old, Hispanic male, with brown hair and brown eyes. He is approximately 55, and 165 lbs. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings. DATED: this 9th day of January, 2026. JERMOME KASZUBOWSKI, CLERK CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: /s/ Chrystal K. Williams Deputy Clerk For Publication in: Highlands County, Florida Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4, 2026