STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA  IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE COUNTY OF ANDERSON TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 2026-DR-04-546 South Carolina Department  of Social Services,  Plaintiff,  vs.  Kristen Peace James Conner Danielle Cook   Defendants, IN THE INTEREST OF: Minor born in 2017  Minor Under the Age of 18    SUMMONS and NOTICE OF HEARING TO: KRISTEN PEACE YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the complaint in and to the minor child in this action, the original of which has been filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Anderson County, a copy of which will be delivered to you upon request; and to serve a copy of your answer to the complaint upon the undersigned attorney for the plaintiff at 224 McGee Rd. Anderson SC 29625, within thirty (30) days following the date of service upon you, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the complaint within the time stated, the plaintiff will apply for judgment by default against the defendant for the relief demanded in the complaint. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that: (1) the guardian ad litem (GAL) who is appointed by the court in this action to represent the best interests of the child will provide the family court with a written report that includes an evaluation and assessment of the issues brought before the court along with recommendations; (2) the GAL's written report will be available for review twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the hearing; (3) you may review the report at the GAL Program county office. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that you have the right to be present and represented by an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, the court will appoint an attorney to represent you. It is your responsibility to contact the Clerk of Court's Office located in Anderson, SC, to apply for appointment of an attorney to represent you if you cannot afford an attorney to represent you. S.C. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES Steven Mot SC Bar No: 105907 Attorney for Plaintiff SCDSS 224 McGee Rd. Anderson, SC 29625 (864) 260-4100 July 3,10,17,2026 12448990