Motion for Citation by Publication [Divorce with Children]

This form is used to ask the court for permission to officially notify another person (the Respondent) about a divorce case by publishing the notice in a newspaper or on a public website. It requires the filer to state that they have tried to find the Respondent but were unsuccessful.

The court describes it as: Use to request permission to serve Respondent by publication in newspaper or public website (divorce with children).

Common questions

What is this form for?

This form is a request to the court to allow service of papers by publication, which means publishing the notice in a newspaper or on a public website.

Who files this form?

The Petitioner, who is the person starting the divorce case, files this form.

What information must be included?

The form requires listing the children involved, the names and roles of both parents, and the filer's contact information.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.

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