STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF Franklin IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION File Number: 25CV001970-340 IN RE: Stephen M. Palso Plaintiffs vs. Susan H. Palso Defendant NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION TO: Susan H. Palso PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a petition seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The matter of the relief being sought is as follows: DIVORCE YOU ARE REQUIRED to make defense to such pleadings no later than forty (40) days from the date of first publication of this Notice, or from the date Complaint is required to be filed, whichever is latter; upon your failure to do so, the party seeking relief against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This the 15th day of January, 2026. Louisburg, NC 27549 January 21,28,February 4 2026 LWLM0441790