SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF WHATCOM JUVENILE COURT Guardianship of: THOR ALEXANDER ADAMS D.O.B.: 01/25/24 No: 25-7-00389-37 Guardianship of: BABY BOY JAMES D.O.B.: 12/31/23 No: 25-7-00391-37 Notice and Summons by Publication (Title 13 Guardianship) (SMPB) To: ANY AND ALL PUTATIVE PARENTS OF THOR ALEXANDER ADAMS. A Guardianship Petition was filed on July 9, 2025, and a Title 13 RCW Guardianship hearing will be held on this matter on: October 21, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., at: Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225. To: ANY AND ALL PUTATIVE PARENTS OF BABY BOY JAMES. A Guardianship Petition was filed on July 11, 2025, and a Title 13 RCW Guardianship hearing will be held on this matter on: October 21, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., at: Whatcom County Courthouse, 311 Grand Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225. You should be present at this hearing. The hearing will determine if the court should establish a Title 13 RCW guardianship, and appoint a guardian for the above named child. A petition for order Appointing Title 13 RCW guardian, if granted, could result in substantial restrictions to the rights of the parent(s). If you do not appear at the hearing, the court may enter a guardianship order in your absence. SUMMONS: You are summoned to appear at the hearing on the date, time and place set forth above. Advice of Rights: You have important legal rights, and you must take steps to protect your interest.You have the right to a hearing before a judge. At the hearing, you have the right to speak on your own behalf, to introduce evidence, to examine witnesses, and to receive a decision based solely on the evidence presented to the judge. You should attend this hearing.Parent(s)', guardian's, or legal custodian's right to a lawyer. In the proceeding to establish a Title 13 RCW Guardianship, you have the right to be represented by a lawyer. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you have the right to request that the court appoint a lawyer to represent you at public expense. If you qualify, a lawyer will be appointed by the court to represent you.Child's right to a lawyer or guardian ad litem. In any proceeding to establish or terminate a Title 13 RCW Guardianship, the court is required to appoint a guardian ad litem or a lawyer to represent you.Your lawyer can look at the social and legal files in your case, talk to the supervising agency or other agencies, tell you about the law, help you understand your rights and help you at hearings.If you wish to have a lawyer or guardian ad litem appointed, contact the Office of Assigned Counsel: Address: 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 304 Bellingham, WA 98225 Phone: (360) 778-5564 To request a copy of the Notice and Summons, and Guardianship Petition, call DCYF at: Address: Department of Children, Youth and Families 1720 Ellis Street Bellingham, WA 98225 Phone: (360) 594-6700 Dated: 9/10/25 By: Kylie Miller Deputy Clerk IPL0272435 Sep 14,21,28 2025