IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
HANCOCK COUNTY,
WEST VIRGINIA
STATE OF WEST
VIRGINIA
ex rel.
WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF
HUMAN SERVICES,
Petitioner,
V.
BRIANNE HARDY,
biological mother:
And
CORY SMART
putative father:
And
JOHN DOE
putative father:
A.H. a minor child whose date of birth is April 13, 2025;
Respondents.
CASE NO. 25-JA-19
NOTICE
The object of the above-captioned action is custody of a child and possible termination of parental rights.
Notice is hereby given that a Hearing will be held before The Honorable Joseph E. Barki, Judge, in his Chambers located in the Hancock County Courthouse, 102 Court Street, New Cumberland, West Virginia, on September 3, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard. The purpose of the hearing is to determine whether the parental rights of the Respondent, John Doe, biological father of a child born April 13, 2025, should be terminated.
Notice is hereby further given to Respondent, John Doe, of his right to counsel at every stage of the proceeding and that such proceeding can result in the permanent termination of their respective parental/custodial/guardianship rights.
Notice is hereby further given to Respondent, John Doe, that a copy of the petition and possible termination of parental rights can be obtained from the Hancock County Circuit Clerk at the Clerk’s office located in the Hancock County Courthouse, 102 Court Street, New Cumberland, West Virginia.
JOANNA L-S ROBINSON
ASSISTANT
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
HANCOCK COUNTY,
WEST VIRGINIA
WDT – Aug. 15, 22, 2025