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What if a parent is out-of-state or in another country?

You must still get a server—not you—to personally hand a copy of the court papers you filed at least 15 days before the court hearing.

If the server was not able to personally serve the parent, you must ask the court for permission to serve by mail.

If the judge signs the order giving you permission, this means you can have someone—not you—serve the parent by mail.

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