NORTH CAROLINA GASTON COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 25-CVD-3139 ADRIANA CAROLINA RUIZ, Plaintiff, vs. CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL DELAZIER, Defendant. NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO DEFENDANT HEREIN: TAKE NOTICE that a pleading has been filed against you in the above-entitle action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: ABSOLUTE DIVORCE BASED UPON ONE YEAR CONTINUOUS SEPARATION. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than forty days from the date of the first publication and upon your failure to do so, the Plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This is the 20th day of July, 2025. N. Clifton Cannon, Jr. Attorney for the Plaintiff 355 S. New Hope Road, Suite B Post Office Box 551154 Gastonia, NC 28055 704-867-9070 N.C. Bar No.: 10154 IPL0255781 Jul 20,27,Aug 3 2025