# Valid Service **URL:** \ **Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\ **Created:** [April 28, 2005, 11:26am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/valid-service/2032 "2005-04-28T11:26:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JanetFritts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d2c977/32.png) [@JanetFritts](https://forum.rosen.com/u/JanetFritts)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2005, 11:26am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/valid-service/2032/1 "2005-04-28T11:26:26Z")
Dear javaking66: Greetings. Was it a complaint or answer and counterclaims? Also, if it was a complaint, did your attorney sign an acceptance of service? Thank you. Janet L. Fritts Attorney with Rosen Divorce 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 919.787.6668 main phone 919.256.1665 direct fax 10925 David Taylor Drive, Suite 100 Charlotte, North Carolina 28262 704.644.2831 main voice 704.307.4595 main fax > **[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 but a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action. ---
**Author:** ![javaking66](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/eada6e/32.png) [@javaking66](https://forum.rosen.com/u/javaking66)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2005, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/valid-service/2032/2 "2005-05-02T18:26:18Z")
Yes, it was a complaint. Attorney accepted the papers. ---
**Author:** ![JanetFritts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d2c977/32.png) [@JanetFritts](https://forum.rosen.com/u/JanetFritts)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2005, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/valid-service/2032/3 "2005-05-07T19:40:32Z")
Dear javaking66: Greetings. First, your attorney should not have accepted service without your express consent. Next, if your attorney did accept service, then yes, it is valid service. Thank you and good luck. Janet L. Fritts Attorney with Rosen Divorce 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 919.787.6668 main phone 919.256.1665 direct fax 10925 David Taylor Drive, Suite 100 Charlotte, North Carolina 28262 704.644.2831 main voice 704.307.4595 main fax > **[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 but a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action. ---
**Author:** ![javaking66](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/eada6e/32.png) [@javaking66](https://forum.rosen.com/u/javaking66)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2005, 1:21pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/valid-service/2032/4 "2005-04-25T13:21:22Z")
I hired an attorney to do my divorce. The complaint was just for Absolute Divorce. The defendent came back and filed a complaint against me for post seperation support and alimony. However, the complaint(for post seperation support and alimony) was not served to me. It was served to my attorney. Is this considered valid service?