PAYNE MATTER LEGAL NOTICE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSASCHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT THE PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Bristol Probate and Family Court Office of the Register Suite 240 40 Broadway Street Taunton, MA 02780 (508) 977-6040 Docket No. BR23A0080AD   CITATION G.L. c.210, § 6   In the Matter of: Jakym Omari Payne   To any unnamed or unknown parent and persons interested in a petition for the adoption of said child and to the Department of Children and Families of said Commonwealth.   A petition has been presented to said court by Mary J Pimental of Fall River, MA requesting for leave to adopt said child and that the name of the child be changed to Jakym Payne Pimental   If you object to this adoption you are entitled to the appointment of an attorney if you are an indigent person. An indigent person is defined by SJC Rule 3:10. The definition includes but is not limited to persons receiving TAFDC, EACDC, poverty related veteran’s benefits, Medicaid, and SSI. The Court will determine if you are indigent. Contact an Assistant Judicial Case Manager or Adoption Clerk of the Court on or before the date listed below to obtain the necessary forms.   IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT Taunton ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON 03/27/2026   WITNESS, Hon. Paul Cronan, First Justice of this Court.   Date: January 27, 2026   Thomas C Hoye, Jr., Register of Probate   AD#12077271 FRHN 2/26, 3/5, 3/12/2026