In the Iowa District Court for Woodbury County
Upon the Petition of
Sophia Gamada Bati, Petitioner
and concerning
Duresa Laloliyi Woliyl, Respondent
Case no. CDCD128075
Original Notice by Publication
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1. Information for Respondent named above
• Petitioner (your spouse) has filed a divorce lawsuit naming you as Respondent.
• Petitioner’s contact information during the divorce case:
Sophia Gamada Bati
3607 Jackson Street
Sioux City IA 51104
Woodbury County
712-259-6317
batisophia2011@yahoo.com
2. Respondent’s deadline for filing a Response
You must file an Answer or a Motion with the clerk of court in the above county within 20 days after July 10, 2025.
3. Instructions to Respondent
You must file an Answer or a Motion with the clerk of court in the above county within 20 days after the date provided above. If you do not respond, the court may enter a judgment against you giving Petitioner what he or she asked for in the Petition.
Notice to Respondent
You should talk to an attorney at once to protect your interests.
If you choose not to have an attorney represent you in the matter, go to the Iowa Judicial Branch website for self-represented litigant information and free guided interactive interview court forms or free fillable .pdf court forms under Divorce.
You must register through the Iowa Judicial Branch website at www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/efile/ and obtain a log in and password to electronically file and view court documents in your case and to receive service and notices from the court.
For general rules and information on electronic filing, refer to the Iowa Rules of Electronic Procedure in Chapter 16 of the Iowa Court Rules.
For court rules on the Protection of Personal Privacy in court filings, refer to Division VI of the Iowa Rules of Electronic Procedure in Chapter 16 of the Iowa Court Rules.
Published in the Sergeant Bluff Advocate Newspaper on Thursday, July 10, 2025. (PN#071025-00138-3)
