Q: The document is dated for 10/22/2018. They located me through email 2 weeks ago but served me tonight.
A: I'm not sure what your question is. If the petition/complaint is dated 10/22/2018, but you were not served until last night, you will still have 30 days from the date of service to respond. It is not unusual for there to be a delay in service if there is difficulty locating a respondent.
Regina Irene Edwards and Don F. Harris agree with this answer
A: I agree with the other answers, but is your question whether the delay in getting you served make it too late to count as a valid lawsuit? Usually not, but it is a local issue, so consult a local lawyer. More to the point, if you get it dismissed for failure to serve timely, it does you know good. The divorce would just be re-filed.
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