NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA MECKLENBURG COUNTY, IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION (24CV031021-590) TO: ANTONIA HERNANDEZ AVILA, Defendant. FROM HEBER ALEXANDER HERNANDEZ HERNANDEZ, Plaintiff. Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you was filed in the above-entitled action on the July 28, 2024. The nature of the relief being sought is a claim for Permanent Custody of Your Minor Child. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than the 15th of April 2026, said date being at least 40 days from the first publication of this Notice, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This 6th day of March, 2026. Latorre Law Firm, PA Attorneys for Plaintiff 2629 Central Avenue Charlotte, NC 28205 Tel: 704-342-1111 Fax: 704-344-0434 IPL0319969 Mar 6,13,20 2026