Who must respond to this notice?

Logan Michael Johns, the named co-defendant, must respond within the stated deadline.

What is the deadline to respond?

You must file a defense within 40 days after April 29, 2026.

What happens if I ignore this notice?

The plaintiff can ask the court to grant custody and other relief without your participation.

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

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Child custody

Affects:DefendantsGeneral Public

A plaintiff has filed for primary physical and legal custody, plus emergency ex parte custody, of a minor child and is serving co-defendant Logan Michael Johns by publication. The defendant must respond by the deadline or the court may grant the requested relief.

Key Takeaways

Deadline to respond: 40 days from April 29, 2026
Relief sought: primary physical and legal custody of minor child
Emergency ex parte custody requested by plaintiff
Service by publication to Logan Michael Johns
Failure to respond may result in court granting relief

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Published

May 20, 2026 · yesterday

What to do next

1
Consider hiring an attorney
Contact John Wesley Chancey at Cody Law Firm, (828) 323-1234, or another family law attorney before the 40-day deadline.
2
File a written defense
File your response in Caldwell County District Court within 40 days of April 29, 2026 to contest the custody request.
3
Attend hearings and gather evidence
Prepare documents and witnesses supporting custody position and attend any scheduled hearings if served or after filing a defense.

Frequently asked questions

Who must respond to this notice?: Logan Michael Johns, the named co-defendant, must respond within the stated deadline.
What is the deadline to respond?: You must file a defense within 40 days after April 29, 2026.
What happens if I ignore this notice?: The plaintiff can ask the court to grant custody and other relief without your participation.

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Legal terms in this notice

service by publication: Serving notice by publishing it publicly when the defendant's location is unknown.
ex parte: A temporary court action taken without the other party present, often in emergencies.

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