IN THE FAMILY COURT OF JACKSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA IN RE: The Marriage of: JOSEPH NELSON Petitioner and EMILY HALSTEAD Respondent Civil Action No. 25-D-117 ORDER OF PUBLICATION THE OBJECT OF THIS SUIT IS TO OBTAIN A DIVORCE. THIS IS A PUBLICATION BY CLASS II LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT. To the Above-Named Respondent: It appearing by affidavit filed in this action that EMILY HALSTEAD is a non-resident of the State of West Virginia or has an unknown address. It is hereby ordered that EMILY HALSTEAD serve upon JOSEPH NELSON, Circuit Clerk’s Office, whose address is 100 N COURT ST RIPLEY, West Virginia, an Answer, including any related counterclaim or defense you may have to the Petition For Divorce filed in this action on or before MARCH 23RD, 2026. If you fail to Answer the Petition for Divorce, a judgment may be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Petition. A copy of said Petition can be obtained from the undersigned Clerk’s Office. Entered by the Clerk of said Court February 3, 2026. Bruce W. DeWees Clerk of the Court
JACKSON CO. CIRCUIT COURT
PO BOX 427
RIPLEY
WV
25271
000-000-0000
ID: 1499333