CIVIL SUMMONS

CIVIL SUMMONS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA NEW HANOVER COUNTY In the General Court of Justice District Court Division File No.26cv000317-64 Samantha Ann Marante, Plaintiff, v. Rui Manuel Marante Cunha, Defendant. NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: Rui Manuel Marante Cunha TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Absolute Divorce You are notified to appear and answer the complaint of the plaintiff as follows: 1. Serve a copy of your written answer to the complaint upon the plaintiff or plaintiff's attorney within (30) days, you may serve your answer by delivering a copy to the plaintiff by mailing it to the plaintiff's last known address (below) and 2. File the original of the written answer with the Clerk of Superior Court of the county named above. If you fail to do so the party applying for service against you will apply to the court for the relief demanded. This, the 14th day of July, 2026. Samantha Ann Marante 4710 Long Leaf Hills Dr. Wilmington, NC 28409 July 17, 24, 31, August 7 2026 LWLM0557485