NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG, IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE, DISTRICT COURT DIVISION, FILE NO. 25SP003541-590, FOR THE ADOPTION OF A CHILD BORN TO YOU. To the Biological Father, Willie Woods Jr., of the minor child: TAKE NOTICE: That a Petition for adoption has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: That Petitioner/Stepfather have his petition granted and the adoption of the minor child from biological father to Stepfather be granted. You must file a response to this petition by MAY 6th, 2026, said date being forty (40) days from the first publication of this notice; and upon your failure to do so shall waive your right to be heard in this petition. This, the 27th day of March 2026 C.W. Lachey, attorney for Petitioner, C.W. Lachey Law, PLLC 7540 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd., Mint Hill, NC 28227 704.940.0465. March 27, April 3, 10, 17 2026 LWLM0486200