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: TYREE J. ADAMS, presumed father of ROYAL DENISE LITTLE; DOB 06/30/19; Cause No. 22-7-00639-4; A Guardianship Petition was filed 07/22/22; An Amended Guardianship Petition was filed 12/13/23; KENNETH NESTRE LEE, alleged father of ROYAL DENISE LITTLE; DOB 06/30/19; Cause No. 22-7-00639-4; A Guardianship Petition was filed 07/22/22; An Amended Guardianship Petition was filed 12/13/23; JOHN DOE, unknown biological father of ROYAL DENISE LITTLE; DOB 06/30/19; Cause No. 22-7-00639-4; A Guardianship Petition was filed 07/22/22; An Amended Guardianship Petition was filed 12/13/23; AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: You are hereby notified that a Petition for Guardianship has been filed on July 22, 2022, and an Amended Guardianship Petition was filed on December 13, 2023. A hearing for entry of final judgment will be held on this matter on March 3, 2026 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 921 9561 1785, Passcode 444705. 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 23rd day of January, 2026. By: ____________________________ MELINDA DANIA Deputy County Clerk PUBLISH --- February 11, 2026 (for hearing on March 3, 2026)