What does an Order of Publication mean for me in a divorce case?

It means the court authorized public notice because the other spouse could not be found; you must appear or file an answer by the stated deadline.

How do I file a written answer instead of appearing in court?

File a written answer with the Fairfax Circuit Court clerk so it is received by June 4, 2026, and serve a copy on the complainant's counsel.

What happens if I miss the June 4, 2026 deadline?

The court can enter a default judgment in the divorce case, deciding issues without your input.

Court Notice — 170 Market Street, Manassas Park, VA (CL-2026-0003960)

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Divorce

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A spouse filed for divorce and the court could not locate the other spouse, so an Order of Publication requires the defendant to appear or file an answer by June 4, 2026 to protect their interests in the divorce case.

Key Takeaways

Defendant must appear or file an answer by June 4, 2026
Last known address: 170 Market Street, Manassas Park, VA
Case: CL-2026-0003960 in Fairfax Circuit Court
Failure to respond may result in default judgment

Deadline · Hearing Date

June 4, 4644

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Published

May 12, 2026 · 1 week ago

What to do next

1
File a written answer
Submit a written answer to Fairfax Circuit Court so it is received by June 4, 2026; serve a copy on counsel Mumtaz A. Wani at 8229 Boone Blvd., Suite 320, Vienna, VA 22182.
2
Appear in court
Appear in Fairfax Circuit Court on or before June 4, 2026 to protect your interests if you can locate the court's hearing date and time.
3
Contact complainant's counsel
Call Mumtaz A. Wani at (703) 556-6628 for information about the case and service instructions.

Frequently asked questions

What does an Order of Publication mean for me in a divorce case?: It means the court authorized public notice because the other spouse could not be found; you must appear or file an answer by the stated deadline.
How do I file a written answer instead of appearing in court?: File a written answer with the Fairfax Circuit Court clerk so it is received by June 4, 2026, and serve a copy on the complainant's counsel.
What happens if I miss the June 4, 2026 deadline?: The court can enter a default judgment in the divorce case, deciding issues without your input.

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Legal terms in this notice

Order of Publication: A court order allowing notice by public posting or advertisement when a party cannot be located.

Full Notice Text

V I R G I N I A: IN THE FAIRFAX  CIRCUIT COURT   Mursal Shahi    COMPLAINANT  VS     CL-2026-0003960 Hasibullah Klair Khawa    DEFENDANT   ORDER OF PUBLICATION The reason for this cause is to obtain a divorce. An affidavit having been made and filed showing that the Defendant in the above-entitled cause cannot be found, and that diligence has been used without effect to ascertain the location of the party to be served; or and the last known mailing address of the Defendant is as follows: 170 Market Street Manassas Park, VA 20111 Upon consideration, this Order of Publication is  granted, and it is ORDERED that the above named Defendant shall appear here on or before 4th day of June, 2026 after proper publication of this Order, to protect his/her interest in this cause. Entered: April 7, 2026 TESTE: CHRISTOPHER J. FALCON, CLERK BY:Kaleigh  Lawson DEPUTY CLERK Written Answer may be filed in lieu of Court appearance Reply should be received by June 4, 2026    Mumtaz A. Wani   Signature of Complainant or Counsel for Complainant   8229 Boone Blvd.  Suite 320  Vienna, VA 22182  (703) 556-6628    April 28, 2026 May 5, 12, 19, 2026 AD#101856

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