NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION COUNTY OF UNION BEFORE THE CLERK 26SP000225-890 IN RE: E.N.C. TO: THE UNKNOWN FATHER OF E.N.C., A MALE CHILD BORN ON DECEMBER 11, 2024 IN MATTHEWS, MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA TO BREANNE ADEL CASTANEDA: TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled proceeding. The nature of the relief being sought is adoption. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than forty (40) days from the first date of publication (April 16, 2026) and serve it in writing upon the Clerk of Court of Union County, North Carolina (400 N. Main Street, Monroe, NC 28112), and upon counsel (address below). Upon your failure to do so, the parties seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought, which will terminate any parental rights you may have. This the 16th day of April, 2026. Thomas J. Thurman Thurman, Wilson, Boutwell & Galvin, P.A. N.C. Bar No. 48115 301 S. McDowell Street, Suite 608 Charlotte, North Carolina 28204 (704) 377-4164 IPL0331391 Apr 16,23,30 2026