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What happens if the respondent spouse cannot be located or evades service of process?

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What happens if the respondent spouse cannot be located or evades service of process?

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If the respondent cannot be found, a court may still act on the status of the parties and enter divorce and custody orders and judgments. Unless the respondent has been personally served, or has voluntarily filed an appearance, his or her property rights cannot be adjudicated, and no support or maintenance order may be entered.