IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
RALEIGH COUNTY,
WEST VIRGINIA
IN THE INTEREST OF:
Emily M. Welch
DOB: 09/27/2015
Juvenile Abuse Neglect No:
2019-JA-062-D
Judge, Andrew G. Dimlich,
Division 10
Adult Respondents:
Amber Welch
DOB: 07/24/1986
Chris Greer
DOB: 02/13/1982
Matthew Smith
Douglas Ayers
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The purpose of this action is to determine guardianship of Emily M. Welch, DOB September 27, 2015. Petitioner, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, is seeking continued legal and physical custody of said child, and/or Termination of Parental Rights.
It appearing that the whereabouts of Matthew Smith or any known or unknown father, or of any named or unnamed father, or of anyone claiming paternity of Emily M. Welch, DOB, September27, 2015 is presently unknown at this time, it is ORDERED that Matthew Smith or any known or unknown father, or any named or unnamed father, or anyone claiming paternity of infant child, appear in the Office of the Honorable Andrew G. Dimlich, Judge of the Circuit Court of Raleigh County, West Virginia, for an Preliminary Hearing, on January 8, 2020 at 1:30 p.m., of that day and object, or make other defense, to the Petition, otherwise guardianship of the child may be granted to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, the parental rights of the father and mother terminated.
Further, it is hereby ORDERED that Matthew Smith or any known or unknown father, or any named or unnamed father, or anyone claiming paternity of infant child, be advised of his right to have counsel at every stage of these proceedings and that counsel will be appointed if they cannot pay for the services of counsel and that such proceedings may result in the severance of parental rights and the transfer of custody of said children unto the Petitioner.
Entered by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Raleigh County, West Virginia, on the 13th day of November 2019.
W. F. RICHMOND, JR.
(BAR ID 3095)
ASSISTANT
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
PAUL H. FLANAGAN
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
ID: 328312