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Notice of action to terminate parental rights for two minor children.

Published
Address
501 W Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Case #
16-2025-DP-051-AB

Full Notice Text

Notice of Action - Miscellaneous IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 4TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR DUVAL COUNTY CASE NO. 16-2025-DP-051-AB DIVISION: JV-D IN THE INTEREST OF: E.M. DOB: 4/22/2016, L.M. DOB: 6/2/2018, MINOR CHILDREN NOTICE OF ACTION TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: Abel Martin-Garcia, Father Address unknown YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, has filed a Petition to terminate your parental rights and permanently commit the following children for adoption: E.M. born on 4/22/2016 and L.M. born on 6/2/2018. You are hereby commanded to appear on March 2, 2026, at 1:00 PM before the Honorable W. Collins Cooper Donna J. Vincent at the Duval Courthouse, 501 W Adams Street, Courtroom 202, Jacksonville, FL 32202, for an ADVISORY HEARING. FAILURE TO PERSONALLY APPEAR AT THIS ADVISORY HEARING CONSTITUTES CONSENT TO THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS OF THESE CHILDREN. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR ON THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED, YOU MAY LOSE ALL LEGAL RIGHTS AS A PARENT TO THE CHILDREN NAMED IN THIS NOTICE. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator for the circuit court system at crtintrp@coj.net or (904) 630-2564 immediately upon receiving this notification or if hearing impaired, 1-800-955-8771-(TDD); or 1-800-955-8770 (V) Florida Relay Service at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. WITNESS, my hand as Clerk of said Court and the Seal thereof, this 27th day of January, 2026. JODY PHILLIPS, CLERK OF COURT By: Riley Flynn As Deputy Clerk (Court Seal) Jan. 29, Feb. 5/12/19 (26-00664D)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the case number for the termination of parental rights?
The case number is 16-2025-DP-051-AB.
Where is the advisory hearing for the parental rights termination?
The hearing is at Duval Courthouse, 501 W Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL.
What happens if I fail to appear at the advisory hearing?
Failure to appear may result in consent to terminate your parental rights.
Who filed the petition to terminate parental rights?
The State of Florida, Department of Children and Families filed the petition.
What are the names and birthdates of the children involved?
The children are E.M. (DOB: 4/22/2016) and L.M. (DOB: 6/2/2018).

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