Who must respond to this notice?

Logan Michael Johns, the named co-defendant, is required to respond within the stated deadline.

What is the deadline to respond?

You must make a defense no later than 40 days from April 29, 2026.

What relief is the plaintiff seeking?

Primary physical and legal custody of the minor child and emergency ex parte custody.

Court Notice — PO Box 2387, Hickory, NC (26CV000393-130)

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Child custody

Affects:DefendantsGeneral Public

A custody lawsuit filed Feb 25, 2026 seeks primary physical and legal custody of a minor plus emergency ex parte custody. The named co-defendant, Logan Michael Johns, must respond or the plaintiff may obtain the requested relief.

Key Takeaways

Respond by 40 days from April 29, 2026
Plaintiff seeks primary physical and legal custody
Emergency ex parte custody requested
If no response, plaintiff will ask the court for relief

Deadline · Response Deadline

June 8, 4014

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Published: May 13, 2026 · 1 week ago

What to do next

1
File a formal response
Prepare and file a written response with the Caldwell County Clerk's Office within 40 days of April 29, 2026.
2
Contact the plaintiff's attorney
Reach out to John Wesley Chancey at CODY LAW FIRM, PO Box 2387, Hickory, NC, (828) 323-1234 for case details.
3
Seek legal counsel
Consult a family law attorney immediately to protect custody rights before the deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who must respond to this notice?: Logan Michael Johns, the named co-defendant, is required to respond within the stated deadline.
What is the deadline to respond?: You must make a defense no later than 40 days from April 29, 2026.
What relief is the plaintiff seeking?: Primary physical and legal custody of the minor child and emergency ex parte custody.

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Legal terms in this notice

service by publication: Notifying a party of a lawsuit by public notice when their whereabouts aren't known.
ex parte custody: Immediate temporary custody granted by a judge without the other party present.

Full Notice Text

NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
Caldwell County District Court,
State of North Carolina
File No; 26CV000393-130


STEPHANIE PELLICCIONE,
Plaintiff
v.
KYRSTEN ANNE MORAN
Co-Defendant,
LOGAN MICHAEL JOHNS
Co-Defendant


TO: LOGAN MICHAEL JOHNS


TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking relief agains you has been filled n the Caldwell County Clerk&apos;s Office in the above titled action. The nature of such relief sought against you is as follows: Plaintiff&apos;s request for primary physical custody and legal custody of the Co-Defendants&apos; minor child, and emergency ex-parte custody and for other relief sought by the Plaintiff&apos;s Complaint filed on the 25th day of February, 2026.


YOU ARE HEREBY REQUIRED to make defense of such pleading no longer than 40 days from the 29th day of April, 2026, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought.


John Wesley Chancey
Attorney and Counselor at Law
CODY LAW FIRM, PLLC
PO Box 2387
Hickory, NC 28603
Telephone: (828) 323-1234
NC Bar No.: 48620