In the Matter of Liam Anthony Leaper - Adoption and Name Change Notice
What is happening?
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Probate and Family Court
Citation
G.L. c. 210 §6
Docket No. NO25A0035AD
In the Matter of: Liam Anthony Leaper
To: Andrew Damien Leaper, any unnamed or unknown parent and persons interested in a petition for the adoption of said child and to the Department of Children and Families of said Commonwealth.
Norfolk Probate and Family Court
35 Shawmut Road
Canton, MA 02021
(781) 830-1200
A petition has been presented to said court by: Celeste Ivy Barnes of Weymouth, MA and Mathew Adam Barnes of Weymouth, MA requesting for leave to adopt said child and that the name of the child be changed to: Melody Artemis Barnes
If you object to this adoption you are entitled to the appointment of an attorney if you are an indigent person. An indigent person is defined by SJC Rule 3:10. The definition includes but is not limited to persons receiving TAFDC, EACDC, poverty related veteran’s benefits, Medicaid, and SSI. The Court will determine if you are indigent. Contact an Assistant Judicial Case Manager or Adoption Clerk of the Court on or before the date listed below to obtain the necessary forms.
IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT: Canton ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON April 30, 2025.
Witness, Hon. Lee M. Peterson,
First Justice of this Court.
Date: March 12, 2025
(signed) Colleen M. Brierley, Register of Probate
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