Court notice regarding termination of parent-child relationship for Essence Leilani Woods.
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- Dallas
- Case #
- JC-25-00948-X-305th
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What to do next
- 1
Consult an Attorney
Seek legal advice immediately to understand your rights and options regarding the lawsuit filed against you.
- 2
File Written Answer
Prepare and file your written answer with the clerk of the 305th Judicial District Court by 10:00 A.M. on March 23, 2026, to avoid a default judgment.
- 3
Gather Relevant Documents
Collect any documents related to the case, including the citation and petition, to discuss with your attorney.
- 4
Contact the Court Clerk
If you have questions about the filing process, contact the clerk of the 305th Judicial District Court at the Henry Wade Juvenile Justice Center.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the case number for the court notice?
- The case number is JC-25-00948-X-305th.
- What is the address for filing an answer?
- The answer should be filed at 2600 Lone Star Drive, Dallas, TX.
- What is the deadline to respond to the citation?
- You must respond by 10:00 A.M. on March 23, 2026.
- Who is the petitioner in this case?
- The petitioner is the Dallas County Child Protective Services Unit.
- What is the purpose of the petition?
- The petition seeks to terminate the parent-child relationship and appoint a conservator.
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Full Notice Text
CITATION BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: LAKEITHA MANUS AND TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, GREETINGS: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next following the expiration of 20 days after you were SERVED this citation and petition, same being Monday 03/23/2026, a default judgment may be taken against you. Your answer should be addressed to the clerk of the 305th Judicial District Court at the Henry Wade Juvenile Justice Center, 2600 Lone Star Drive, 3rd Floor, Dallas, TX 75212. The Petition of the Dallas County Child Protective Services Unit of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Petitioner, was filed in the 305th Court of Dallas County, Texas on the 3rd day of June 2025, against LAKEITHA MANUS, Respondent(s), numbered JC-25-00948-X-305th, and entitled, IN THE INTEREST OF ESSENCE LEILANI WOODS, A Child(ren), ORIGINAL PETITION FOR PROTECTION OF A CHILD, FOR CONSERVATORSHIP, AND FOR TERMINATION IN SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP. The petition is a request to TERMINATE THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND APPOINT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DALLAS COUNTY CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES UNIT OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY and PROTECTIVE SERVICES AS MANAGING CONSERVATOR. The date and place of birth of the child(ren) who is/are the subject of the suit is ESSENCE LEILANI WOODS, born 05/28/2025. The Court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree in the child/ren's interest which will be binding upon you including the termination of the parent-child relationship, the determination of paternity and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the child's/children's adoption. as is more fully shown by Petitioner's Petition on file in this suit. HEREIN FAIL NOT, but of this writ make due return showing how you have executed the same. WITNESS: FELICIA PITRE, Clerk of the District Courts, Dallas County, Texas. Given under my hand and seal of said Court, at the office in the County of Dallas, this the 6th of February of 2026. ATTEST: FELICIA PITRE Clerk of the District Courts Dallas County, Texas By: Dymond Carroll, Deputy 2/13