NOTICE OF PROCEEDING AND SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE COUNTY OF CABARRUS DISTRICT COURT DIVISION IN RE: A.M. DOB: 03/30/2016 25JA000078-120 N.M. DOB: 03/16/2012 25JA000081-120 minor children Mother: Julia Martinez To: the fathers, Sergio Alberto Aizate, and Jose Alberto Garcia, of the minor children, A.M. (DOB: 03/30/2016) and N.M. (DOB: 03/16/2012) 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: Petition alleging Abuse, Neglect or Dependency You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than 40 days after the first date of publication, and upon your failure to do so the party seeking relief against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. You are entitled to attend any hearing affecting your rights. You are entitled to have counsel appointed by the Court if you are indigent. If you desire counsel, you must appear in court to request an attorney and submit information for consideration of your request for counsel. This the _________ day of June, 2025. H. Jay White, Sr. Attorney for Cabarrus County Department of social Services/CPS NC State Bar No.: 18043 1303 S. Canon Boulevard Kannapolis, NC 28081 704 920 1400/704 786 5161 [publish three consecutive weeks] IPL0252800 Jul 10,17,24 2025