Notice of Action

Notice of Action IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA IN THE INTEREST OF: FAMILY DIVISION CASE NO.: 502026DR004715XXXXNB D.L.W. and D.L.W., Minor Children, By, RHONDA MICHELLE CHAPPELL, Petitioner, vs. DAMIEN LAVAR WASHINGTON, Respondent. _________________ / NOTICE OF ACTION FOR (Specify action) TEMPORARY CUSTODY TO: (name of Respondent) DAMIEN LAVAR WASHIGTON (Respondent's last known address) RESIDENCE UNKNOWN YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for temporary custody has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defense, if any, to it on (name of Petitioner's attorney) LAUREN CLIFTON, ESQUIRE, whose address is Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Inc., 423 Fern Street, Suite 200, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401, on or before (date) 08/07/2026, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at (clerk's address) Palm Beach County Courthouse, 205 North Dixie Highway – Room 3.2200, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 before service on Petitioner's attorney or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office notified of your current address. (You may file Notice of Current Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915). Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the Clerk's Office. WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings. July 5, 12, 19, 26 2026 LSAR0536004