Who is being notified by this publication?

James Douglas Uhde, the biological father of the two children, is being notified and may contest the adoption.

When and where is the adoption hearing?

The hearing is June 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Lawrence County Court of Common Pleas, Probate-Juvenile Division.

How can the biological father contest the adoption?

He must contact the court at (740) 533-4341 before the hearing to indicate his intent to contest or request appointment.

Probate — Ironton (26-AD-7; 26-AD-8)

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A petition filed April 1, 2026 seeks to adopt two minor children and change their surnames to Exline; a court hearing is set for June 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM in Lawrence County Probate-Juvenile Court. The biological father, James Douglas Uhde, is notified and may contest.

Key Takeaways

Hearing set June 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Petition filed April 1, 2026 to adopt two children
Children’s names would change to Exline
Biological father James Douglas Uhde may contest
Father should contact the court at (740) 533-4341

Published: May 20, 2026 · today
Category: Probate
City: Ironton
Case #

26-AD-7; 26-AD-8

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If you don't respond

If the biological father does not contact the court before the hearing on June 2, 2026, he may forfeit his opportunity to contest the adoption and the court may grant the adoption and name changes.

What to do next

1
Contact the court
James Douglas Uhde should call (740) 533-4341 as soon as possible to state intent to contest or request participation.
2
Attend the hearing
Appear at Lawrence County Probate-Juvenile Court on June 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM to present any objections.
3
Seek legal advice
Consider contacting a family law attorney before the June 2, 2026 hearing for guidance on contesting the adoption.

Frequently asked questions

Who is being notified by this publication?: James Douglas Uhde, the biological father of the two children, is being notified and may contest the adoption.
When and where is the adoption hearing?: The hearing is June 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Lawrence County Court of Common Pleas, Probate-Juvenile Division.
How can the biological father contest the adoption?: He must contact the court at (740) 533-4341 before the hearing to indicate his intent to contest or request appointment.

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Legal terms in this notice

Petition for adoption: A formal request filed with the court asking to make a child the legal child of the petitioner.
Probate-Juvenile Division: Court branch handling adoptions, guardianships, and juvenile matters.

Full Notice Text

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS 
LAWRENCE COUNTY, OHIO 
PROBATE JUVENILE DIVISION 
IN THE MATTER OF: 
THE ADOPTION OF: 
ADAM JAMES EUGENE EXLINE 
OLIVIA LYNN MARIE EXLINE 
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
CASE NOS. 26-AD-7
26-AD-8

To JAMES DOUGLAS UHDE, the biological father of A. J. E. UHDE and O. L. M. UHDE, will take notice that on the 1st day of April, 2026, AARON EXLINE, filed a petition for adoption of A. J. E. UHDE, d.o.b. 5/31/2016, and O. L. M. UHDE, d.o.b. 1/31/2019 in the Court of Common Pleas, Probate-Juvenile Division of Lawrence County, Ohio, requesting the Court to grant the adoption of A. J. E. UHDE and O. L. M. UHDE, and changing their names to A. J. E. EXLINE 
and O. L. M. EXLINE. 
The Petition for the adoption will be heard on the 2 day of June 2026, at 9:00 AM in the Court of Common Pleas, Probate-Juvenile Division of Lawrence County, Ohio. The father shall contact 
the Court at (740) 533-4341 should he wish to contest said Petition and/or be appoi

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