Original Notice by Publication

Original Notice by Publication In the Iowa District Court for _________Boone________________ County Upon the Petition of Petitioner Full name: Benjamin Charles Abbas and concerning Respondent Full name: Charity Elizabeth Abbas Case no. CDDM 007060 Original Notice by Publication If you need assistance to participate in court due to a disability, call the disability coordinator (information at www.iowacourts.gov/for-the-public/ada). Persons who are hearing or speech impaired may call Relay Iowa TTY (1-800-735-2942). Disability coordinators cannot provide legal advice. 1.Information for Respondent named above •Petitioner (your spouse) has filed a divorce lawsuit naming you as Respondent. •Petitioner's contact information during the divorce case: Benjamin Charles Abbas 810 Seventh Street, Apt 6, Boone, IA 50036 2.Respondent's deadline for filing a Response You must file an Answer or a Motion with the clerk of court in the above county within 20 days after February, 18, 2026. 3.Instructions to Respondent named above You must file an Answer or a Motion with the clerk of court in the above county within 20 days after the dateprovided above. If you do not respond, the court may enter a judgment against you giving Petitioner what he orshe asked for in the Petition. Important notice to Respondent on next page Rule 17.100—Form 108: Original Notice by Publication, continued January 2023 Rule 17.100—Form 108 Page 2 of 2 Notice to Respondent • You should talk to an attorney at once to protect your interests. • If you choose not to have an attorney represent you in this matter, go to the Iowa Judicial Branch website for self-represented litigant information and free guided interactive interview court forms or free fillable .pdf court forms under Divorce. • You must register through the Iowa Judicial Branch website at www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/Efile/ and obtain a log in and password to electronically file and view court documents in your case and to receive service and notices from the court. • For general rules and information on electronic filing, refer to the Iowa Rules of Electronic Procedure in Chapter 16 of the Iowa Court Rules. • For court rules on the Protection of Personal Privacy in court filings, refer to Division VI of the Iowa Rules of Electronic Procedure in Chapter 16 of the Iowa Court Rules. February 5, 12, 19 2026 LIOW0451951