RULE 81 SUMMONS THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI COUNTY OF HARRISON TO: PUTATIVE FATHER OF M.A.O.T. Whereabouts Unknown After Diligent Search & Inquiry NOTICE TO DEFENDANT You are summoned to appear and defend against the Petition to in this action at 9:00 a.m. on November 17, 2025, in the Harrison County Chancery Courthouse in Gulfport, Mississippi, before the Honorable Chancellor Persons and 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 29 day of September, 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 IPL0277754 Oct 15,22,29 2025