V I R G I N I A:

FAIRFAX CIRCUIT COURT

IN RE: CHANGE OF NAME FOR

MINOR CHILD

Case No. CL-2025-17814

FROM:

Veronica Elise Carney (CURRENT LEGAL NAME OF CHILD) TO:

Veronica Elise Mandes (NEW NAME REQUESTING)

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The reason for this cause is to obtain name change for minor child. An affidavit having been made and filed showing that the Natural Parent in the above-entitled cause cannot be found, and that diligence has been used without effect to ascertain the location of the party to be served; and last known mailing address of Natural Father/Mother is as follows:

Tony Carney Unknown

Upon consideration, this Order of Publication is granted, and it is ORDERED that the above named Natural Parent shall appear here on or before 5th day of March, 2026 after proper publication of this Order, to protect his/her interest in this cause.

ENTERED: January 7, 2026

TESTE: CHRISTOPHER J. FALCON, CLERK

BY: Kaleigh Lawson DEPUTY CLERK

Written Answer may be filed in lieu of Court appearance Reply should be received by March 5, 2026

Nicole Mandes

Signature of Petitioner or Counsel for Petitioner

8509 Barrington Ct.

Unit J

Springfield, VA 22152

703-887-5606

January 15,22 & 29, 2026 February 5, 2026 AD#99286