V I R G I N I A:

FAIRFAX CIRCUIT COURT

IN RE: ADOPTION OF MINOR CHILD Juiz Lee Humphrey

AD-25-147

ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The reason for this cause is termination of parental rights and adoption of 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 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 1st day of October, after proper publication of this Order, to protect his/her interest in this cause.

Entered: August 6, 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 October 1, 2026

Edward Humphrey

Signature of Petitioner

5420 Gristmill Court S. Apt B

Fort Belvoir, VA 22060

330-285-8415

August 20, 27, 2026

September 3, 10, 2026

AD#104672