LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
RANDOLPH COUNTY,
WEST VIRGINIA
IN THE INTEREST OF:
Male Infant Ryder
Respondents:
Rachel Ryder, Unknown Father
DOB: 06/29/2025
CIVIL CASE NUMBERS:
2025-JA-033
Judge David H. Wilmoth
ATTENTION:
UNKNOWN FATHER
To unknown father of the child who is the subject of the above styled matter involving a petition alleging the abuse and neglect of the child, whose mother is Rachel Ryder. It appears after due diligence the Petitioner has been unable to locate your current whereabouts. Respondent Unknown Father, must serve upon Dennis B. Kittle, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, whose address is 1 Randolph Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241, an answer including any related counterclaim or defense you may have to the Petition filed in this action, on or before August 20, 2025. You have the right to counsel at every stage of these proceedings. An attorney has been appointed to represent you. His name is Morris Davis, Esquire. His address is PO Box 841, Belington, WV 26250, and his telephone number is 304-923-2128. These proceedings can result in the permanent termination of your parental rights if you fail to file a response or make an appearance in this matter. A Preliminary Hearing is scheduled in this matter for Unknown Father, on August 25, 2025 at the Division I, Randolph County Circuit Court at 2 Randolph Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241 at 10:00 AM, and an Adjudication and Disposition Hearing may follow immediately thereafter. A copy of said Petition can be obtained from the undersigned Circuit Clerk at his office.
Randolph County Circuit Clerk
Philip D. Riggleman
Randolph County Courthouse
Elkins, WV 26241
304-636-2765
ELK-July 25 & Aug 1, 2025