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Rule 4.2(f) allows service by publication when the following circumstances exist: The last known address of the person to be served is outside Arizona, but, (1) despite diligent efforts, the serving party is unable to find the opposing party's current address; or, (2) the opposing party has intentionally avoided ...
It's not illegal to avoid being served with a process, but it is rarely advantageous.
You have no legal obligation to speak to the opposing Attorney, but sometimes it can be helpful in reaching a settlement.
Newspaper Notice In some jurisdictions, if the person cannot be found it is admissible to place a notice in the newspaper. For this to be considered acceptable, it must be demonstrated that all other options have been used, and that every attempt has been made to serve the legal papers personally.
In the Rule 11 process, the Court orders two Mental Health Experts to meet with the defendant, conduct competency evaluations, review records, and render opinions on the legal competency status of the defendant in reports submitted to the Court.
If the defendant tries to evade service by staying away from their home, you can serve them at their workplace or another public place. If that does not work, you may need to locate another address to serve them at.
Unless Rule 4.1(c), (e), (f), or (g) applies, an individual may be served by: (1) delivering a copy of the summons and the pleading being served to that individual personally; (2) leaving a copy of each at that individual's dwelling or usual place of abode with someone of suitable age and discretion who resides there; ...
You may not split a claim and file two separate actions. You may file for the "court costs"in addition to the $10,000 maximum. Civil lawsuits in Arizona are governed by the Justice Court Rules of Civil Procedure (PDF).