NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA MECKLENBURG COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Child Custody: Defendant Luis Alonso Pineda Hernandez Take notice that a Complaint has been filed seeking relief against you. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Child Custody of the minor Child Zoila Lisbeth Pineda Mejia, born on July 19, 2009, be granted to Mother, Maria Jesus Mejia Pineda (Plaintiff) from Father Luis Alonso Pineda Hernandez (Defendant). For this case 26CV018238-590, Pineda vs Hernandez, action was filed on March 31, 2026, in Civil District Court of Mecklenburg County, located at 832 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. Defendant should make defense of this pleading no later than 40 (forty) days from the first date of this publication (April 02, 2026 ). Upon failure to do so, Plaintiff, as the party seeking Service of Process by Publication will proceed in Court in order to obtain the relief sought. Marco E. Duque, Attorney for Plaintiff. 5200 Monroe Rd., Charlotte, NC 28205 – Tel.: 704.851.8020 IPL0327558 Apr 2,9,16 2026