RULE 81 SUMMONS THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI COUNTY OF HARRISON TO: MELVIN V. MEJIA AMAYA 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 November 03, 2025, in the Harrison County Chancery Courthouse in Gulfport, Mississippi, before the Honorable Jennifer Schloegel. Petitioner, DELMA A. AQUINO GOMEZ, is petitioning for custody of your unmarried minor, M.M.M.A 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 8th day of July, 2025. ANGELA THRASH, CHANCERY CLERK HARRISON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI BY: /s/ Katlyn Barq Requested by: Leslie Warden Chrisman, ESQ Mecham Law Firm P.O. Box 6594 Gulfport, MS 39501 (228) 351-9595 IPL0271776 Oct 1,8,15 2025