26-01050S

NOTICE OF ACTION
FOR StepParent Adoption
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 12th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR SARASOTA COUNTY,
FLORIDA
Case No.: 25DR6702SC
Edward Michael Morales,
Petitioner and
James Joseph Corr,
Respondent.
TO: James Joseph Corr
8410 155th Ave Howard Beach NY 11414
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Adoption has filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Edward Michael Morales, whose address is 13141 Steinhatchee Loop Venice Fl 34293 on or before 06-09-2026, and file the original with the clerk of this Court at KAREN E. RUSHING, CLERK 4004 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, VENICE, FL 34293, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.
Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request.
You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the addresses on record at the clerk’s office.
WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of documents and information. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including dismissal or striking of pleadings.
Dated: 05-05-2026.
KAREN E. RUSHING, CLERK
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
(SEAL) By: Deputy Clerk
May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2026 26-01050S

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