North Carolina, Durham County File No. 23CVD000267-310 In the General Court of Justice, District Court Division Evelyn Martinez Mejia , Plaintiff, vs. Luis Fernando Matute Romero, Defendant. Notice of Service of Process by Publication. To: Luis Fernando Matute Romero Take Note: That a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the General Court of Justice, District Court Division, by the plaintiff herein, the nature of which is as follows: Absolute divorce based upon one year's separation. You are required by law to make defense to such pleading within forty (40) days from the date of the first publication of this Notice. If you fail to do so, the plaintiff will seek the relief sought herein. Thi sthe December 18, 2025 Signed: Evelyn Martinez Mejia IPL0300316 Dec 22,Jan 13 2026