Rule 8:4. Service of Process - Motion to Reduce Support Arrearages to Judgment

Any motion to enter judgment for support arrearages pursuant to § 16.1-278.18 must be served upon the respondent in accordance with the provisions of §§ 8.01-296 , 8.01-327 , 8.01-329 , or by (1) certified mail, return receipt requested, and (2) first class mail. Upon sufficient showing that a diligent effort was made to ascertain the location of a party, that party may be served with any required notice by delivery of the written notice to that party's residential or business address as filed with the court pursuant to Code § 20-60.3 or the Department of Social Services, or if changed, as shown in the records of the Department of Social Services.

Committee Notes

Last amended by Order dated November 23, 2020; effective March 1, 2021.