NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA CABARRUS COUNTY In the District Court 25CV008941-120 Complaint To: STEVEN WARD, 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: Plaintiff, Nicole Eileen Clark Ward, has filed an action against you. The nature of the relief being sought is Absolute Divorce. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than April 17, 2026, which is over 30 days from the first publication of this notice. Upon your failure to file a pleading by the above date, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This, the 13th day of March, 2026. The Brewington Law Firm, PLLC. By: Barry L. Brewington (Bar No. 38662) Attorney for Plaintiff 10130 Mallard Creek Rd., Suite, 300 Charlotte, NC 28262 (704) 230-0466 Phone IPL0322806 Mar 17,24,31 2026