REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT

____ JUDICIAL REGION
BRANCH __
_________________

,
Petitioner,

- versus - CIVIL CASE NO.

For:

,
Respondent.
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MOTION FOR LEAVE OF COURT

TO SERVE SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

Petitioner, through counsel, respectfully states:

1. On __________________ issued a ______________ stating

that the service of the summons together with the copy of the petition and
its annexes failed on the ground that ______________ is allegedly now
living in ____________.

2. Despite diligent efforts, petitioner was not able to locate the

defendant’s actual whereabouts.

3. The above-entitled case is a personal action affecting the

personal status of the petitioner. Hence, summons by publication may be
availed of pursuant to ___________ and Sections _______, Rule ______ of
the Rules of Civil Procedure.

WHEREFORE, petitioner respectfully moves and prays that she be

allowed to serve summons at the last known address of respondent and by
publication at her expense.

Petitioner likewise prays for such other reliefs that are just and
equitable under the premises.