V I R G I N I A:

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FAIRFAX

STEPHANIE MARIE UPCHURCH

Plaintiff VS CASE NO. 2026-00406 PAMELA VERNETTE THOMAS, Defendant.

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The reason for this cause is a Complaint for Divorce. An affidavit having been made and filed showing that the Defendant in the above-entitled cause is cannot be found, and that diligence has been used without effect to ascertain the location of the party to be served.

Upon consideration, this Order of Publication is granted, and it is ORDERED that the above named Defendant shall appear here on or before 12th day of March, 2026, after proper publication of this Order, to protect his/her interest in this cause.

Entered:January 9, 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 12, 2026

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