What happens at the adoption hearing on July 20, 2026?

The judge will consider the adoption petition, evidence about parental consent, and decide whether to grant the adoption and name change.

Do I have to attend the hearing if I'm the listed parent?

Yes — appearing lets you present facts; if you don't appear the court may decide without your input.

Where is the Lawrence County Probate Court hearing held?

At the Lawrence County Probate Court, 111 So. 4th St., Ironton, OH, on July 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM.

Probate — 111 So. 4th St., Ironton, OH (2026 AD 06)

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A petition to adopt minor Lilyana Emperatriz Grande and change her name to Lilyana Emperatriz Joseph-Grande will be heard July 20, 2026 at the Lawrence County Probate Court in Ironton. A parent’s consent is alleged to be unnecessary due to failure to support.

Key Takeaways

Adoption hearing set for July 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Petitioner: Kathy D. Joseph filed petition Feb 13, 2026
Subject minor born 9/8/2010; proposed new name given
Notice served to Kendra Beodda Castro at Marysville address
Court alleges a parent's consent not required for lack of support

Published: May 9, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Probate
City: Ironton
Address: 111 So. 4th St., Ironton, OH · 2 filings

Case #

2026 AD 06

Research context

2 filings at this address 5 probate notices in Ironton (last 12 months)

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If you don't respond

If you do not appear by the hearing date of July 20, 2026, the court may proceed without your input and could grant the adoption and name change despite your absence.

What to do next

1
Attend the hearing
Appear at Lawrence County Probate Court, 111 So. 4th St., Ironton, OH on July 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM.
2
Contact the court clerk
Call the Lawrence County Probate Court to verify filing details and ask procedure questions before the hearing.
3
Consult an attorney
If you are the listed parent, consult a family law attorney promptly to discuss defending against the adoption and consent issues.

Frequently asked questions

What happens at the adoption hearing on July 20, 2026?: The judge will consider the adoption petition, evidence about parental consent, and decide whether to grant the adoption and name change.
Do I have to attend the hearing if I'm the listed parent?: Yes — appearing lets you present facts; if you don't appear the court may decide without your input.
Where is the Lawrence County Probate Court hearing held?: At the Lawrence County Probate Court, 111 So. 4th St., Ironton, OH, on July 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM.

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Legal terms in this notice

Petition for Adoption: A formal request filed with the court to make someone else the legal parent of a child.
Consent not required (R.C. 3107.07): A statutory basis allowing adoption without a parent's permission, for reasons like failure to support.

Full Notice Text

PUBLIC NOTICE

PROBATE COURT OF LAWRENCE COUNTY, OHIO 
PATRICIA SANDERS, JUDGE 
ADOPTION OF LILYANA EMPERATRIZ JOSEPH-GRANDE 
CASE NO. 2026 AD 06 
NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR ADOPTION 
NOTICE MUST BE SERVED NOT LESS THAN 20 DAYS BEFORE THE DATE OF THE HEARING [R.C. 3107.11] 

To: Kendra Beodda Castro 14130 Pleasant Ridge Dr., Marysville, OH 43040 
You are hereby notified that on the 13th day of February, 2026 Kathy D. Joseph filed in this Court a Petition for Adoption of Lilyana Emperatriz Grande, a minor, whose date of birth is 9/8/2010 
and for change of the name of the minor to Lilyana Emperatriz Joseph-Grande. This Court, located at 111 So. 4th St., Ironton, OH 45638 will hear the petition on the 20th day of July, 2026, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. 
It is alleged in the petition, pursuant to R.C. 3107.07, that the consent of ____________
is not required due to the following: 
That person is a parent who has failed without justifiable cause to provide more than de minimi