ORDER OF PUBLICATION
CIRCUIT COURT OF HANCOCK COUNTY , WEST VIRGINIA
IN THE MATTER OF:
BRAXTON LEE MERRITT
MINOR
CIVIL ACTION NO 26-CIG-1
(The object of the above-entitled action is GUARDIANSHIP OF BRAXTON LEE MERRITT.).
Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 JAMIE BERNARDI filed in the Circuit Court of Hancock County, West Virginia, a petition for guardianship of BRAXTON LEE MERRITT, whose parents are TORI LUDWIG HATALA LEGAL GUARDIAN of child and TIAH MERRITT NON-RESIDENTAIL PARENT.
Notice is further given that on the 31st DAY OF MARCH 2026 AT 12:30 the Honorable JOSEPH BARKI will hear said petition for Guardianship and will examine under oath the party in interest. Any party knowing why this Petition should not be granted may file objections with the Circuit Court Clerk’s office.
Further notice is given the hearing date and time may be rescheduled without further notice or publication.
Entered by the Clerk of said Court 25 TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026.
SHEENA R. CONNORS
CLERK OF COURT
WDT Mar 3, 2026
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