What is the purpose of the court hearing?

The hearing addresses allegations of the child being in need of care and potential termination of parental rights.

When is the court hearing scheduled?

The court hearing is scheduled for April 30, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.

Who should attend the hearing?

The father, Brady Wyatt Carpenter, and any concerned parties should attend the hearing.

What happens if I don't attend the hearing?

Failure to attend may result in the court making decisions without your input.

Hearing regarding parental rights termination for Sylvia H. Carpenter scheduled for April 30, 2026.

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Published: Apr 17, 2026 · today
Category: Court Notice
City: El Dorado
Address: 201 W. Pine, El Dorado, KS 67042
Case #: 25 JC 018

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What You Should Do Next

1
Prepare for the hearing
Review the case details and consider legal representation before the April 30 hearing.
2
File a written response
Submit your written response to the court clerk before the hearing date.
3
Contact the guardian ad litem
Reach out to Stephany L. Hughes for guidance on the proceedings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the court hearing?: The hearing addresses allegations of the child being in need of care and potential termination of parental rights.
When is the court hearing scheduled?: The court hearing is scheduled for April 30, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
Who should attend the hearing?: The father, Brady Wyatt Carpenter, and any concerned parties should attend the hearing.
What happens if I don't attend the hearing?: Failure to attend may result in the court making decisions without your input.

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Full Notice Text

Carpenter MATTER
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BUTLER COUNTY, KANSAS
JUVENILE DIVISION
IN THE INTEREST OF
Sylvia H. Carpenter, DOB:  06/18/2015, CASE NO. 25 JC 018
Child under age eighteen
NOTICE OF HEARING
STATE OF KANSAS TO:
Brady Wyatt Carpenter, DOB: 11/21/1982
FATHER OF THE ABOVE REFERENCED CHILD 
and any and all other persons who are or may be concerned:
A petition has been filed in this court alleging that the respondent(s) is/are children in need of care as defined in the Kansas Code for Children K.S.A. 38-2202(d), as amended. Also, a Motion to Terminate Parental Rights has been filed pursuant to K.S.A. 38-2266 et seq. and amendments thereto.
You are required to appear before this Court at 8:30 a.m. on April 30, 2026, at the Butler County Judicial Center, 201 W. Pine, El Dorado, KS 67042, or prior to that time to file your written response to the pleading with the clerk of this Court. If, after a child has been adjudged to be a child in need of care, the court finds a parent or parents to be unfit, the court may make an order terminating the parent's or parents' parental rights.
Stephany L. Hughes, an attorney, has been appointed as guardian ad litem for the child or children. Each parent or other legal custodian of the child or children has the right to appear and be heard personally either with or without an attorney. The court will appoint an attorney for a parent who is financially unable to hire one.
IPL0329601
Apr 10,17 2026