PUBLICATION FOR: PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF PIERCE JUVENILE DEPARTMENT THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: John Doe, unknown biological father of Ze'chariah Roberts, DOB: 2/17/2011; Cause No. 23-7-00121-8. AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: A Guardianship Petition was filed on January 25, 2024; a hearing for entry of final judgment will be held on this matter on: December 9, 2025 at 8:45 a.m. at Pierce County Juvenile Court, 5501 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406-2603. You should be present at this hearing. You are summoned to appear at the hearing on the date, time, and place set forth above. The court expects you to appear in person unless there are extenuating circumstances that prevent you from being able to do so. If appearing by zoom please use the below information and expect the court to inquire about the reasons for your appearance by zoom. Participate in this hearing by video at https://zoom.us/join or telephone at (253) 215-8782 using Zoom Meeting ID 983 8387 6659, Passcode 256739. YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. The hearing will determine if your child will be appointed a legal guardian. If you do not appear at the hearing the court may enter an order in your absence establishing a legal guardianship. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Guardianship Petition, call DCYF at (360) 725-6700. To view information about your rights, including right to a lawyer, go to www.atg.wa.gov/TRM.aspx. DATED this _ 6th day of November, 2025. By: ___________________________ MELINDA DANIA Deputy County Clerk PUBLISH --- November 19, 2025 (for hearing on December 9, 2025) IPL0289462 Nov 19 2025