Affidavit for Citation by Publication [Divorce with Children]

This form is a sworn statement used to tell the court that the person filing cannot find the other spouse. It asks the court for permission to serve legal papers by publishing them, which is a formal way of notifying someone when they cannot be found through normal means.

The court describes it as: Sworn statement explaining steps taken to try and locate and serve Respondent (divorce with children).

Common questions

Who must fill out this form?

The person filing for the divorce, who is the Petitioner, must sign this affidavit before a notary. Great care must be taken to fill out the cause number and court information exactly as it appears on the initial petition.

What does this form prove?

It is a sworn statement where the Petitioner confirms they have made many efforts, like contacting friends, checking online records, and searching tax listings, to find the other spouse. This shows the court they tried hard to locate the person before asking for publication.

Revision history

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

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