Judge David D. Wolfe granted a motion for default judgment on a petition to terminate parental rights filed by Melissa and Jeff Mask, the court record shows.

Melissa Mask and Jeff Mask told the court they signed and filed the petition “on or about 08/25/2025” and that the petition “was true and correct to the best of your knowledge,” according to the hearing record. Counsel stated both respondents, identified in the petition as Alexandria Danielle Johnson and Joseph Mariotti, had been served and had not filed an answer within 30 days.

The judge granted the motion for default and discussed scheduling a hearing for final adoption. “The motion for default judgment is granted. And then my understanding is you're gonna have a hearing on December 4,” the judge said. Counsel agreed to pursue a December 4 hearing or present proof to another judge if scheduling required.

The court noted no guardianship order was necessary at this stage and that the petitioners would continue to have custody until a final adoption hearing. No respondent appeared or filed a response during the time reflected in the record.

The ruling was limited to the record before the court: the entry grants default for lack of a response and sets a timeline for a final hearing on adoption; it did not include a transcript of a final-terminating hearing on the merits.

A final adoption hearing remains scheduled for December 4, subject to any further filings or scheduling changes.