Summons Service on Absentee Defendant Wake Co NC

Dear Mialmasoul:

Greetings. You can serve by certified mail, sheriff, or publication (if sheriff and certified mail don’t work). I would also remind you that there are forms with the post office you can file to find out someone’s forwarding address. Some have also served divorce complaints by Federal Express and UPS.

First, try by certified mail, get the forwarding address, and then by Sheriff. Best of luck.

Janet L. Fritts
Attorney with Rosen Divorce
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
RosenDivorce.com
919-787-6668

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I know this question is really specific. I am on the threshold of filing for divorce “pro se” and I only have the last known address of the defendant in the case. Because of communications with Child Support Enforcement (Granted after DVPO was granted) I am afraid the person may no longer be in the area. Would it make divorce impossible if Wake Co. Sheriff cannot serve the summons?

Mialmasoul La Morena