NOTICE OF PROCEEDING AND SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE MATTER OF: A.R.B. (DOB: 09/24/2024) 26JT000021-120 MOTHER: Ava Marie Barton TO: JOHN DOE or any UNKNOWN FATHER of the Minor Child, A.R.B. (DOB: 09/24/2024). 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 cause will come onto be heard on June 2, 2026 in Courtroom 205 of the Cabarrus County Courthouse at 9:30 AM. IPL0328146 Apr 3,10,17 2026