V I R G I N I A:

FAIRFAX CIRCUIT COURT

IN RE: CHANGE OF NAME FOR

MINOR CHILD

Case No. CL2026-1793

FROM:

Ellie Jane Swecker-Russo (CURRENT LEGAL NAME OF CHILD) TO:

Ellie Jane Swecker (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 is the father has been in child's life for 14 years, Mother has sole custody of child, and no child support from Father. It was also "heard" that the father was deported to Italy for expired resident card roughly (7) years ago, and last known mailing address of Natural Father/Mother is as follows:

Disma Danilo Russo

3345 West Cary Street

Richmond, VA 23221

Upon consideration, this Order of Publication is granted, and it is ORDERED that the above named Natural Parent shall appear here on or before 23rd day of April, 2026 after proper publication of this Order, to protect his/her interest in this cause.

ENTERED: February 24, 2026.

TESTE: JOHN T. FREY, CLERK

BY: Kaleigh Lawson DEPUTY CLERK

Written Answer may be filed in lieu of Court appearance Reply should be received by April 23, 2026

Amanda Swecker

Signature of Petitioner or Counsel for Petitioner

8186 Madrillon Oaks Court

Vienna, VA 22182

703-725-9243

March 19, & 26, 2026

April 2 & 9, 2026 AD#100844