IN THE COUNTY COURT OF LANCASTER COUNTY, NEBRASKA In the Matter of the Adoption of Samantha Heley Mays, f/k/a Samantha Heley Painter, a minor child. Case No. AD 25-77. Notice is hereby given that John Painter and Nita Painter, a married couple, filed a Petition with the above court seeking a Decree of Adoption for Samantha Heley Mays, a minor child. A hearing has been set for October 29, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. in the County Court for Lancaster County, 575 S. 10th Street, Courtroom 26, Lincoln, Nebraska. Any interested persons may be present at the above-mentioned hearing to be heard or to present evidence as to why this adoption should not be granted. Alex M. Lierz, #26063, 531-248-5050, alex@nebraskalegalgroup.com. Nebraska Legal Group, 6940 'O' Street, Lincoln, NE 68510 IPL0277744 Oct 4,11,18 2025