V I R G I N I A:

IN THE FAIRFAX

CIRCUIT COURT

Emmy Guadalupe Rodriguez COMPLAINANT VS Case #: CL-2026-3884 Christopher Adrian Merino DEFENDANT

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The reason for this cause is to obtain a divorce. An affidavit having been made and filed showing that the Defendant 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 the last known mailing address of the Defendant is as follows:

Christopher Adrian Merino

14372 Avocado Ct

Centreville, VA 20121

Upon consideration, this Order of Publication is granted, and it is ORDERED that the above named Defendant shall appear here on or before 14th day of May, 2026 after proper publication of this Order, to protect his/her interest in this cause.

Entered: March 12, 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 May 14, 2026

Emmy Rodriguez

Signature of Complainant or Counsel for Complainant 2202 Winterthur Ct

Apt 1088

Reston, VA 20191

571-662-0829

March 26, 2026

April 2, 9 & 16, 2026 AD#100999