STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE DELAWARE CIRCUIT COURT 2 ) SS: COUNTY OF DELAWARE ) CAUSE NUMBER: 18C02-2602-JC-000035 IN THE MATTER OF: MAT - DOB 2/13/2026 A CHILD ALLEGED TO BE A CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES AND BRENNASIA ELITE MARIE TAYLOR (MOTHER) MICHAEL A WESTMORELAND (ALLEGED FATHER) AND ANY UNKNOWN ALLEGED FATHERS SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION & NOTICE OF CHILD IN NEED OF SERVICES HEARING TO: Any Unknown Alleged Father Whereabouts unknown NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Any Unknown Alleged Fathers, whose whereabouts are unknown, that the Indiana Department of Child Services has filed its Verified Petition Alleging the child to be in Need of Services, in accordance with I.C. 31-34-9-3, and that an adjudication hearing has been scheduled with the Court. YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear before the Judge of the Delaware Circuit Court 2, 3600 W. Kilgore Avenue, Ste. 511, Muncie, IN 47304 - 765-747-7887 for a(n) Initial/Fact Finding Hearing on 4/27/2026 at 9:00 AM. At said hearing, the Court will consider the Petition and evidence thereon and will render its decision as to whether the above named minor child is child in need of services and shall enter adjudication accordingly. Your failure to appear after lawful notice will be deemed as your default and waiver to be present at said hearing. UPON ENTRY OF SAID ADJUDICATION, A DISPOSITIONAL HEARING will be held in which the Court will consider (1) Alternatives for the care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child; (2) The necessity, nature, and extent of your participation in the program of care, treatment, or rehabilitation for the child; and (3) Your financial responsibility for any services provided for the parent, guardian or custodian of the child including child support. YOU MUST RESPOND by appearing in person or by an attorney within thirty (30) days after the last publication of this notice, and in the event you fail to do so, an adjudication on said petition, judgment by default may be entered against you, or the court may proceed in your absence, without further notice. 2/20/2026 Rick Spaugh Clerk Mary G. Willis, Esq, 15877-49 Attorney, Indiana Department of Child Services 3600 W Kilgore Ave Ste 600 Muncie, IN 47304-4818 Publication Dates LSBN0467167