State of Michigan 37th Circuit Court 161 E Michigan Ave Battle Creek MI 49014 (269) 969-6518 NOTICE TO PUTATIVE FATHER In the matter of: Sophia Starks and Benjamin Rice Case # 25-3299NA Take notice: A petition has been filed with this court regarding the following minor(s) : Sophia Starks who was born on April 28, 2009 at home in ALABAMA, and Benjamin Rice who was born on January 4, 2011 at home in ALABAMA The mother of the children is Alegra Starks , a petition requesting to take jurisdiction of these child(ren) has been filed with this court. If you are or may be the natural father, you should appear at ZOOM MEETING ID # 998-094-5264 in front of Hon Tina Yost Johnson on FEBRUARY 25, 2026 at 9AM to state any interest you may have in the minor(s). Failure to appear for this hearing is a denial of interest in the minor(s) , waiver of notice for all subsequent hearings, and a waiver of a right to appointment of any attorney. Failure to appear at this hearing COULD RESULT IN PERMANENT TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS February 6 2026 LPET0453927