Who filed the adoption petition for Lilyana?

Kathy D. Joseph filed the petition for adoption on February 13, 2026.

When and where is the adoption hearing?

The hearing is July 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM at Lawrence County Probate Court, 111 So. 4th St., Ironton, OH.

What happens if I don't attend the hearing?

The court may proceed and grant the adoption and name change without your input if you don't appear.

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

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A petition for adoption was filed to adopt minor Lilyana Emperatriz Grande and change her name to Lilyana Emperatriz Joseph-Grande. A hearing is set for July 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM in Lawrence County Probate Court; interested parties must be served at least 20 days prior.

Key Takeaways

Adoption petition filed for Lilyana Emperatriz Grande
Hearing: July 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM in Lawrence County Probate Court
Service must be at least 20 days before the hearing
Petition alleges a parent's consent is not required due to failure to provide support

Published: May 16, 2026 · 4 days ago
Category: Probate
City: Ironton
Address: 111 So. 4th St., Ironton, OH · 2 filings
Case #

2026 AD 06

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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 or respond before the hearing on July 20, 2026, the court may grant the adoption and change the child's name without your input. Service must occur at least 20 days before the hearing.

What to do next

1
Confirm service or address
If you are Kendra Beodda Castro or represent her, verify service to 14130 Pleasant Ridge Dr., Marysville, OH 43040 and ensure notice is served at least 20 days before July 20, 2026.
2
Attend the hearing
Appear at Lawrence County Probate Court on July 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM at 111 So. 4th St., Ironton, OH to present objections or evidence.
3
Contact the court or an attorney
Call Lawrence County Probate Court or consult an attorney before July 20, 2026 for advice on responding to the petition.

Frequently asked questions

Who filed the adoption petition for Lilyana?: Kathy D. Joseph filed the petition for adoption on February 13, 2026.
When and where is the adoption hearing?: The hearing is July 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM at Lawrence County Probate Court, 111 So. 4th St., Ironton, OH.
What happens if I don't attend the hearing?: The court may proceed and grant the adoption and name change without your input if you don't appear.

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Legal terms in this notice

Petition for Adoption: A formal request filed with the court asking to legally adopt a child.
Consent not required (R.C. 3107.07): A statutory situation where a parent's consent may be excused, often for 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