NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GASTON IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION CASE NO. 26CV005453-350 Catalina Correa, Plaintiff, v. Malcolm X Lugo, Defendant. TO: Malcolm X Lugo: Take notice that a Complaint for Absolute Divorce has been filed against you in the above-captioned action in the General Court of Justice, District Court Division, Gaston County, North Carolina. You are required to file a written Answer with the Clerk of Superior Court of Gaston County, North Carolina, within forty (40) days after the date of the first publication of this Notice. If you fail to answer within the time required, the Plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief requested in the Complaint. This the 12th day of July, 2026. Catalina Correa Plaintiff July 12, 19, 26 2026 LWLM0554074