Department of Human Resources v. Estes

Blackburn, Judge.

On April 27, 1989, the Department of Human Resources (DHR) commenced this action against Albert Estes, seeking recovery of child support and current support for a minor child on whose behalf DHR paid public assistance benefits in late 1988. Originally, service was attempted at Estes’ last known address in Georgia, but the current resident informed the process server that Estes had moved out of state.

DHR then moved for service on Estes outside of the state, pursuant to OCGA § 19-7-41. Although conceding that the factual showing contained in DHR’s motion was sufficient to…