HEARING NOTICE

HEARING NOTICE STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF MONROE IN THE MONROE CIRCUIT COURT VII CAUSE NUMBER:53C07-2604-JC-000174 53C07-2604-JC-000175 IN THE MATTER OF: AM - DOB 5/27/2014 HP - DOB 2/28/2016 CHILDREN ALLEGED TO BE CHILDREN IN NEED OF SERVICES AND ABIGAIL MOON (MOTHER) DENNIS PAYNE (FATHER) AND ANY UNKNOWN ALLEGED FATHERS TO: Dennis Payne and Any Unknown Alleged Father Whereabouts unknown SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION & NOTICE OF CHILDREN IN NEED OF SERVICES HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the above noted parent whose whereabouts are unknown, as well as Any Unknown Alleged Fathers, whose whereabouts are also unknown, that the Indiana Department of Child Services has filed its Verified Petition Alleging the children to be in Need of Services, in accordance with I.C. 31-34-9-3, and that an adjudication hearing has been scheduled with the Court. YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear before the Judge of the Monroe Circuit Court VII, 301 North College Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47404 - 812-349-2615 for a(n) Initial/Fact Finding Hearing on 7/28/2026 at 11:30 AM. At said hearing, the Court will consider the Petition and evidence thereon and will render its decision as to whether the above named minor children are children in need of services and shall enter adjudication accordingly. Your failure to appear after lawful notice will be deemed as your default and waiver to be present at said hearing. UPON ENTRY OF SAID ADJUDICATION, A DISPOSITIONAL HEARING will be held in which the Court will consider (1) Alternatives for the care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the children; (2) The necessity, nature, and extent of your participation in the program of care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the children; and (3) Your financial responsibility for any services provided for the parent, guardian or custodian of the children including child support. YOU MUST RESPOND by appearing in person or by an attorney within thirty (30) days after the last publication of this notice, and in the event you fail to do so, an adjudication on said petition, judgment by default may be entered against you, or the court may proceed in your absence, without further notice. Nicole L. Browne Monroe County Clerk Kyla Willhite Indiana Department of Child Services 1531 S. Curry Pike, Suite 600 Bloomington, IN 47403 (812) 803-0790 | Kyla.Willhite@dcs.in.gov May 14, 21, 28 2026 LSBN0517958