STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO: 26CV012638-590 KIM SECHLER, Plaintiff, v. THOMAS EDWARD SECHLER, Defendant. NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION TO: THOMAS EDWARD SECHLER, Defendant TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: An absolute divorce. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than forty (40) days after the date of the first publication of this Notice, and upon your failure to do so, the Plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This the 21 day of April, 2026. Kim Sechler, Plaintiff IPL0333322 Apr 23,30,May 7 2026