In the Guardianship of Mateo Martin Balleza Ramos
IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF IOWA FOR POLK COUNTY
IN RE THE GUARDIANSHIP OF:
M.M.B.R.
A Minor Child
CASE NO: JGJV256501
CIVIL ORIGINAL NOTICE
TO THE RESPONDENT,:
You are notified that a petition has been filed in the office of the clerk of this court naming you as the Respondent in this action. A copy of the petition and any documents filed with it are attached to this notice. The attorneys for the Petitioner are Lisa Noble and Jessa C. Marfal, whose address is 2711 Grand Ave., Des Moines, Iowa 50312. The attorneys' phone number is 515-240-5511.
You must serve a motion or answer within 20 days after service of this original notice upon you and, within a reasonable time thereafter, file your motion or answer with the Clerk of Juvenile Court for Polk County, at the Juvenile Justice Center in Des Moines, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.
You are able to access this case via the Electronic Data Management System (EDMS). You may locate the EDMS system by accessing www.iowacourts.gov. As a party you are eligible to sign up for EDMS access by following the instructions located at www.iowacourts.gov. You are directed to Iowa Courts Rules Chapter 16 for general rules and information on electronic filing. You may also request to opt out of electronic filing if you meet the requirements. If you do not respond and or appear in court at ordered hearing, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.
If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at (515) 286-3394. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942).
JUVENILE CLERK OF COURT
222 5TH Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50309
IMPORTANT:
YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS.
April 10, 17, 24 2026
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