If the residence of a defendant in an action for divorce, annulment, or legal separation is unknown, or if the defendant is not a resident of this state or is a resident of this state but absent from the state, notice of the pendency of the action shall be given by publication as provided by the Rules of Civil Procedure.

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Terms Used In Ohio Code 3105.06

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59