# Service by Publication Question **URL:** \ **Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\ **Created:** [November 13, 2007, 12:49pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/service-by-publication-question/5263 "2007-11-13T12:49:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Golfball](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ee7513/32.png) [@Golfball](https://forum.rosen.com/u/Golfball)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2007, 12:49pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/service-by-publication-question/5263/1 "2007-11-13T12:49:29Z")
What are you aiming to achieve with attacking the divorce? Or are you worried about your divorce being attacked? ---
**Author:** ![ready2goagain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c2a13f/32.png) [@ready2goagain](https://forum.rosen.com/u/ready2goagain)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2007, 1:13pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/service-by-publication-question/5263/2 "2007-11-13T13:13:11Z")
concerned the the divorce could be attacked. ---
**Author:** ![Helena\_Nevicosi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/db5fbb/32.png) [@Helena\_Nevicosi](https://forum.rosen.com/u/Helena_Nevicosi)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2007, 11:14am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/service-by-publication-question/5263/3 "2007-11-14T11:14:04Z")
If the service by publication is done in accordance with the statute, it will not be overturned on the basis of inadequate service. Helena M. Nevicosi Attorney with Rosen Law Firm 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 919.787.6668 main phone 919.787.6361 main fax Charlotte Office 301 McCullough Drive Suite 510 Charlotte, NC 28262 Main Phone: (704)307.4600 Main Fax: (704) 9343.0044 Durham & Chapel Hill Office 1829 East Franklin Street Building 600 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (919) 321.0780 > **[North Carolina Divorce Law - Legal Answers and Info](https://www.rosen.com/)** > > The best resource for divorce in NC. Find accurate, legal, family law advice from attorneys practicing in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. The response posted above is based upon the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with an attorney, fully explain your situation, and allow the attorney sufficient opportunity to research the applicable law and facts required to render an accurate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service only, a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action. The information posted on this forum is available for public viewing and is not intended to create an attorney client relationship with any individual. These answers are provided for informational purposes only, a person should consult with their own individual legal counsel before taking any action that could affect their legal rights or obligations. ---
**Author:** ![ready2goagain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c2a13f/32.png) [@ready2goagain](https://forum.rosen.com/u/ready2goagain)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2007, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/service-by-publication-question/5263/4 "2007-11-13T12:13:40Z")
Is there any way to overturn a divorce if the complaint was served by publication? Both the service by certied mail and sheriff were returned as not delivered/served. The service by publication was done only after those two methods failed. BTW, the certified mail and sheriff were done serially, not at the same time.