Senate committee substitute makes the following changes to the 3rd edition.

Amends GS 7B-407 (Service of Summons). Provides that the cost of required service in a foreign country under Rule 4(j3) must be advanced by the petitioner, and may be charged as court costs.

Amends GS 7B-1106 (Issuance of Summons). Requires a court to make findings of fact that a respondent cannot otherwise be served despite diligent efforts made by the petitioner for personal service, and to approve the form of notice, prior to service by publication under GS 1A-1.