NOTICE OF PROCEEDING AND SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION COUNTY OF CABARRUS IN THE MATTER OF: J.M.F. DOB: 03/06/2019 24JA001217-120 Mother: Carol Juliana Flores To: ANY UNKNOWN FATHER of the minor child, J.M.F. (DOB: 03/06/2019). 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: CUSTODY OF YOUR MINOR CHILD, based upon A MOTION IN THE CAUSE TO TERMINATE PARENTAL RIGHTS You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than 40 days after the first date of publication, and upon your failure to do so the party seeking relief against you will apply to the Court for the relief herein sought. You are entitled to attend any hearing affecting your rights. You are entitled to have counsel appointed by the Court if you are indigent. If you desire counsel, you must appear in court to request an attorney and submit information for consideration of your request for counsel. This the 16th day of February, 2026. Cabarrus County Department of Human Services Jay White, Sr. Attorney for Petitioner/Movant NC Bar No.: 18043 1303 South Cannon Boulevard Kannapolis, North Carolina 28083 704 920 1400/704 786 5161 To be published on [three consecutive weeks] IPL0314837 Feb 18,25,Mar 4 2026