V I R G I N I A:

FAIRFAX CIRCUIT COURT

IN RE: ADOPTION OF MINOR CHILD Juiz Lee Humphrey

AD-2025-147

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The reason for this cause is to obtain an adoption. 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 location of the party to be served; and the last known mailing address of Natural Father/Mother is as follows:

Benjamin Phillip Washington

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 21st day of May, 2026 after proper publication of this Order, to protect his/her interest in this cause.

Entered: March 24, 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 21, 2026

Edward Humphrey

Signature of Petitioner

5420 Gristmill Court S. Apt B

Fort Belvoir, VA 22060

330-285-8415

April 27, 2026

May 4, 11, 18, 2026

AD#101827