What does an order of publication mean in my divorce case?

It means the court authorized public notice because the defendant couldn't be found; appearing or filing an answer by the deadline protects their rights.

When is the deadline to respond to this notice?

The notice sets May 21, 2026 as the deadline to appear or file a written answer.

Can the defendant file a written answer instead of appearing in court?

Yes; the notice explicitly states a written answer may be filed in lieu of a court appearance.

May 18, 2026 Court Notice: 7015 Leyte Drive, Oxon Hill, MD, Falls Church, VA

This is an order of publication in a Fairfax Circuit Court divorce case requiring defendant Lucio Antonio Gamez Miranda to appear or file an answer by May 21, 2026; last known address is 7015 Leyte Drive, Oxon Hill, MD.

May 11, 2026Name ChangeFalls Church

This is an order of publication in a Fairfax Circuit Court divorce case telling defendant Lucio Antonio Gamez Miranda to appear or file an answer by May 21, 2026. If he does not respond, the plaintiff may proceed without his participation.

May 11, 2026Name ChangeFalls Church

This is an order of publication in a Fairfax Circuit Court divorce case where the defendant, Samira Karimy, cannot be located. The defendant must appear or file a written answer by May 28, 2026, or risk proceeding without her input.

May 18, 2026Court NoticeFalls Church

This is a court Order of Publication in a Fairfax Circuit Court divorce case requiring defendant Yessid Jhasmani Alba Villegas, a non-resident, to appear or file a written answer by May 28, 2026, or risk proceeding without their input.

May 18, 2026Court NoticeFalls Church

This is an order of publication in a Fairfax Circuit Court divorce case requiring defendant Martin Manalastas to appear or file a written answer by May 28, 2026, because his whereabouts are unknown and personal service could not be made.

May 18, 2026Court NoticeFalls Church

A Fairfax Circuit Court order of publication notifies defendant Sara Sikra to appear by June 18, 2026 in a divorce case (CL-2026-05762) after attempts to locate her failed. Failure to respond may result in the divorce proceeding without her input.

May 14, 2026Court NoticeFalls Church

This is an order of publication in a Fairfax Circuit Court divorce case where the defendant, Rossemary Vallejos Becerra, cannot be located. The defendant must appear or file a written answer by June 4, 2026, or risk proceeding without her input.

May 12, 2026Court NoticeFalls Church

This is an order of publication in a Fairfax Circuit Court divorce case where the defendant, last known as Samira Karimy, cannot be located. The defendant must appear or file a written answer by May 28, 2026, or risk the case proceeding without her input.

May 11, 2026Court NoticeFalls Church

A Fairfax Circuit Court order notifies non-resident defendant Yessid Jhasmani Alba Villegas of a divorce case and requires the defendant to appear or file a written answer by May 28, 2026 to protect their interests.

May 11, 2026Court NoticeFalls Church

This is an Order of Publication in a Fairfax Circuit Court divorce case requiring Defendant Martin Manalastas to appear or file a written answer by May 28, 2026; the defendant's last known address is unknown and service by publication was ordered.

May 11, 2026Court NoticeFalls Church

Court Notice — 7015 Leyte Drive, Oxon Hill, MD (CL-2026-04718)

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This is an order of publication in a Fairfax Circuit Court divorce case requiring defendant Lucio Antonio Gamez Miranda to appear or file an answer by May 21, 2026; last known address is 7015 Leyte Drive, Oxon Hill, MD.

This is an order of publication in a Fairfax Circuit Court divorce case telling defendant Lucio Antonio Gamez Miranda to appear or file an answer by May 21, 2026. If he does not respond, the plaintiff may proceed without his participation.

This is an order of publication in a Fairfax Circuit Court divorce case where the defendant, Samira Karimy, cannot be located. The defendant must appear or file a written answer by May 28, 2026, or risk proceeding without her input.

This is a court Order of Publication in a Fairfax Circuit Court divorce case requiring defendant Yessid Jhasmani Alba Villegas, a non-resident, to appear or file a written answer by May 28, 2026, or risk proceeding without their input.

This is an order of publication in a Fairfax Circuit Court divorce case requiring defendant Martin Manalastas to appear or file a written answer by May 28, 2026, because his whereabouts are unknown and personal service could not be made.

A Fairfax Circuit Court order of publication notifies defendant Sara Sikra to appear by June 18, 2026 in a divorce case (CL-2026-05762) after attempts to locate her failed. Failure to respond may result in the divorce proceeding without her input.

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This is an order of publication in a Fairfax Circuit Court divorce case where the defendant, last known as Samira Karimy, cannot be located. The defendant must appear or file a written answer by May 28, 2026, or risk the case proceeding without her input.

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This is an Order of Publication in a Fairfax Circuit Court divorce case requiring Defendant Martin Manalastas to appear or file a written answer by May 28, 2026; the defendant's last known address is unknown and service by publication was ordered.

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