STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE
SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
COUNTY OF SPARTANBURG
DOCKET NO.: 2026-DR-42-0328
Notice of Adoption
ProceedingS
TO THE DEFENDANT:
JOHN Doe, Birth Father
YOU ARE HEREBY GIVEN THE
FOLLOWING NOTICE:
1. That an adoption proceeding was filed in the Family Court of Spartanburg County on February 16, 2026, and in this Complaint, you are alleged to be the father of a Caucasian, male child born in Petersburg, West Virigina, on January 28, 2026. 2. That the Plaintiffs in the above captioned Notice are not named for the purpose of confidentiality; however, the Court knows the true identity of the Plaintiffs and in responding to this notice, you are required to use the caption and the number 2026-DR-42-0328. 3. That if Notice to Contest, Intervene or otherwise Respond is filed by you with the Court within thirty (30) days of the receipt of this Notice of Adoption Proceedings, you will be given an opportunity to appear and be heard on the merits of the adoption. To file notice to Contest, Intervene or otherwise Respond in this action, you must notify the above named Court at Spartanburg County Courthouse, Clerk of Court Spartanburg County Family Court at, 180 Magnolia Street, Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29306 in writing of your intention to Contest, Intervene or otherwise Respond. The above named Court must be informed of your current address and any changes of your address during the adoption proceedings. 4. That your failure to respond within thirty (30) days of receipt of this Notice of Adoption Proceedings constitutes your consent to the adoption and forfeiture of all of your rights and obligations to the above identified child. It is further alleged that your consent to this adoption is not required under S.C. Code Ann. Section 63-9-310 and that your parental rights should be terminated pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. Section 63-7-2570 (7).
This notice is given pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. Section 63-9-730 (E).
Lori L. Horst, Esquire (SC Bar #106493)
Godwin & Horst, Attorneys at Law PO Box 354. Greenville, SC 29602
PH 864-241-2883 Greenville, South Carolina FAX: 864-255-4342
March 9, 2026
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS
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