What are the options for getting service to the defendant for the divorce complaint?
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Answer:
Local laws vary, but when a person refuses to accept service at their residence, local rules of civil procedure typically allow service to be made by alternate means. After unsuccessful attempts at service, you may request the court to allow an alternative method for service. The court may choose between several options or
combination of options to assure that the defendant is notified of the lawsuit.
The court may order that the papers be tacked to the defendant’s last known address,
or be delivered to another person of the defendant’s household who is of suitable
age and discretion, with directions to deliver the papers to the defendant, or be
mailed to the defendant by first class mail, or be published. Upon order of the court for good cause shown, if the filing party exercises due diligence in unsuccessfully pursuing service of process, whether personal or otherwise, a default judgment may possibly be entered.
