What must the natural parent do by June 4, 2026?

Appear in Fairfax Circuit Court or file a written answer to protect parental rights in the adoption.

Can a written answer be filed instead of appearing in court?

Yes — a written answer may be filed in lieu of a court appearance and must be received by June 4, 2026.

Who is the petitioner or counsel in the case?

Molly M. Garrett, Esq., 11350 Random Hill Rd, Suite 600, Fairfax, VA 22030, (703) 828-8400.

Probate — 11350 Random Hill Rd, Fairfax, VA (AD-2025-0089)

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The Fairfax Circuit Court has issued an Order of Publication in the adoption case for minor Halia Mae Ochieng, requiring the named natural parent to appear or file a written answer by June 4, 2026 to protect parental interests in the adoption proceeding.

Key Takeaways

Natural parent must appear or file answer by June 4, 2026
Order of Publication issued April 14, 2026
Last known address: Nairobi, Kenya
Written answer can be filed instead of appearing

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June 4, 2026

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What to do next

1
File a written answer
Submit a written answer to Fairfax Circuit Court to be received by June 4, 2026 if you cannot appear in person.
2
Appear in court
Appear at Fairfax Circuit Court on or before June 4, 2026 to assert parental interests.
3
Contact petitioner counsel
Call Molly M. Garrett, Esq. at (703) 828-8400 for case information or to coordinate filings.

Frequently asked questions

What must the natural parent do by June 4, 2026?: Appear in Fairfax Circuit Court or file a written answer to protect parental rights in the adoption.
Where is the last known address of the natural parent?: Bramwel Ochieng Asewe, PO Box 13352-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.
Can a written answer be filed instead of appearing in court?: Yes — a written answer may be filed in lieu of a court appearance and must be received by June 4, 2026.
Who is the petitioner or counsel in the case?: Molly M. Garrett, Esq., 11350 Random Hill Rd, Suite 600, Fairfax, VA 22030, (703) 828-8400.

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Legal terms in this notice

Order of Publication: A court order allowing notice by public posting or newspaper when a party cannot be found.
Affidavit: A sworn written statement used as evidence in court.

Full Notice Text

V I R G I N I A:  FAIRFAX CIRCUIT COURT   IN RE: ADOPTION OF MINOR CHILD HALIA MAE OCHIENG  AD-2025-0089   ORDER OF PUBLICATION The reason for this cause is to obtain an adoption. An affidavit having been made and filed showing that the Natural Parent in the above-entitled cause is a non-resident individual fiduciary who has appointed a statutory agent; and the last known mailing address of Natural Father/Mother is as follows: Bramwel Ochieng Asewe  PO Box 13352-00100 Nairobi, Kenya   Upon consideration, this Order of Publication is  granted, and it is ORDERED that the above named Natural Parent shall appear here on or before 4th day of June, 2026 after proper publication of this Order, to protect his/her interest in this cause.  Entered: April 14, 2026   TESTE:CHRISTOPHER J. FALCON, CLERK BY: Kaleigh Lawson  DEPUTY CLERK Written Answer may be filed in lieu of Court appearance Reply should be received by June 4, 2026    Molly M. Garrett Signature of Petitioner or Counsel for Petitioner Esq.  11350 Random Hill Rd Suite 600 Fairfax, VA 22030 (703) 828-8400   April 28, 2026 May 5, 12, 19, 2026 AD#101835

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This is an order of publication in a Fairfax Circuit Court adoption proceeding for minor Halia Mae Ochieng seeking the Natural Parent to appear or file a written answer by June 4, 2026. Failure to respond may affect parental rights and the adoption process.

May 12, 2026ProbateFairfax

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