RULE 81 SUMMONS THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI COUNTY OF HARRISON TO: MISAEL MUNOZ-LARA After diligent search and inquiry, their whereabouts are unknown, and they have not been found in the State of Mississippi or the United States. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT You are summoned to appear and defend against the Petition in this action at 9:30 a.m. on September 16, 2025, in the Harrison County Chancery Courthouse in Gulfport, Mississippi, before the Honorable Judge Schloegel. Petitioner, CRISTELA D. SANCHEZ-MUNOZ, is petitioning for custody of your unmarried minor, C.M.M.S. In case of your failure to appear and defend, a judgment will be entered against you for the demands made in the Petition. You are not required to file an answer or other pleadings, but you may do so if you desire. Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 24th day of July, 2025. ANGELA THRASH, CHANCERY CLERK HARRISON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI BY: /s/ Andrea Keegan Requested by: Leslie Warden, ESQ Mecham Law Firm P.O. Box 6594 Gulfport, MS 39501 (228) 351-9595