STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF SPARTANBURG DOCKET NO.: 2026-DR-42-1338 Notice of Adoption Proceedings TO THE DEFENDANT: JOHN DOE BIRTH FATHER YOU ARE HEREBY GIVEN THE FOLLOWING NOTICE: 1. That an adoption proceeding was filed in the Family Court of Spartanburg County on June 17, 2026, and in this Complaint, you are alleged to be the father of a Hispanic male child born in Charlotte, North Carolina, on December 1, 2025. 2. That the Plaintiffs in the above captioned Notice are not named for the purpose of confidentiality; however, the Court knows the true identity of the Plaintiffs and in responding to this notice, you are required to use the caption and the number 2026-DR-42-1338. 3. That if Notice to Contest, Intervene or otherwise Respond is filed by you with the Court within thirty (30) days of the receipt of this Notice of Adoption Proceedings, you will be given an opportunity to appear and be heard on the merits of the adoption. To file notice to Contest, Intervene or otherwise Respond in this action, you must notify the above named Court at Spartanburg County Courthouse, Clerk of Court Spartanburg County Family Court, 180 Magnolia Street, Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29306 in writing of your intention to Contest, Intervene or otherwise Respond. The above named Court must be informed of your current address and any changes of your address during the adoption proceedings. 4. That your failure to respond within thirty (30) days of receipt of this Notice of Adoption Proceedings constitutes your consent to the adoption and forfeiture of all of your rights and obligations to the above identified child. 5. That Complaint also states that you have not paid child support for the benefit of the minor child for a period of six months or more, and that you have had no contact with the minor child for a period of six months or more and therefore your Parental Rights in regards to the minor child should be terminated pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. Section 63-7-2570 (3) (7) and (4). This notice is given pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. Section 63-9-730 (E). Lori L. Horst, Esquire (SC Bar #106493) Godwin & Horst, Attorneys at Law PO Box 354. Greenville, SC 29602 PH (864) 241-2883 Greenville, South Carolina FAX: (864) 255-4342 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS June 24, 2026 IPL0358437 Jul 19,26,Aug 2 2026