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Parental rights terminated; custody awarded to Somerset County Children and Youth Services.

Published
Address
203 West Union Street, Somerset, Pennsylvania
Case #
34 ADOPTION 2025

Full Notice Text

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF SOMERSET COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ORPHANS' COURT DIVISION To: Sydnee Stalter Re: Adoption of Male McKenzie, D.O.B. 09/14/24, No. 34 ADOPTION 2025 On January 23, 2026, the Court of Common Pleas of Somerset County terminated your parental rights to Male McKenzie, and awarded custody of your child to Somerset County Children and Youth Services. You are also notified that you shall have the right to place and update personal and medical history information, whether or not the medical condition is in existence or discoverable at the time of adoption, or file with the Court and with the Department of Public Welfare pursuant to Section 2905(d) of the Adoption Act, for the purpose of making that information available to the person to be adopted and to the adoptive parents under section 2905(d). TO RESPONDENT: YOU HAVE THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS ORDER TO APPEAL THE COURT'S DECISION TO THE PENNSYLVANIA SUPERIOR COURT. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD AN ATTORNEY, YOU CAN APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE OF COUNSEL AT THE LEGAL AID OFFICE IN SOMERSET, PENNSYLVANIA AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: Summit Legal Aid 203 West Union Street Somerset, Pennsylvania 15501 (814) 445-4516 UPON THE EXPIRATION OF THE APPEAL PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE, THE WITHIN ORDER OF TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS SHALL BECOME A FINAL ORDER AND ADOPTION PROCEEDINGS MAY THEREAFTER COMMENCE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE TO RESPONDENT. Valerie M. Schwab, Solicitor Somerset County Children and Youth Services 300 North Center Avenue, Suite 220 Somerset, Pennsylvania 15501 Telephone: (814) 445-1723 February 3 2026 LSAR0451173

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the case number for the adoption of Male McKenzie?
The case number is 34 ADOPTION 2025.
How can I appeal the court's decision?
You have thirty days to appeal to the Pennsylvania Superior Court.
Where can I get legal assistance in Somerset, Pennsylvania?
You can contact Summit Legal Aid at 203 West Union Street, Somerset, PA.
What happens after the appeal period expires?
The termination of parental rights becomes final, and adoption proceedings may begin.

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