NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA NEW HANOVER COUNTY In the District Court File No. 25CV007197-640; Johnathon Denver Cooper: 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: complaint for child custody and motion for ex parte emergency custody. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than February 17, 2026, and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This, the 9th day of January 2026 Kayleigh L. Davenport Attorney for Plaintiff Balbach & Davenport Legal PLLC PO Box 102 Carolina Beach, NC 28428 (910) 390-2881 January 14, 21, 28 2026 LWLM0438549