Publication for Divorce, Name change, Parentage and Support DIVORCE NOTICE In the Superior Court of the State of Washington, County of Pierce Case No. 26-3004080 In the matter of the marriage of Sharron Hayes Collins, Petitioner, and Ralph Collins, Respondent. To: Ralph Collins You are hereby notified that a petition for dissolution of marriage, name change and parentage has been filed in Pierce County Superior Court naming you as the Respondent. The Clerk of the Court is located at Pierce County Superior Court, 930 Tacoma Ave South, Tacoma, WA 98402. The petition seeks termination of the marital relationship and addresses parentage, custody, and related relief. You must file a written response with the Clerk of the Court at the address above and serve a copy on the Petitioner's attorney or, if unrepresented, on the Petitioner at the address below, no later than April 30. If you fail to respond within the time allowed, the Court may enter a default judgment against you, which could grant the relief requested in the petition, including a decree of divorce and orders concerning custody, a parenting plan, support, and parental rights. IPL0317994 Feb 27 2026