767.815(2)(b)

(b) Due diligence was exercised in attempting to serve the respondent, before he was actually served.

767.815

767.815 Enlargement of time in a paternity proceeding. The time for service of summons and petition under § 801.02 (1) in a paternity proceeding may be extended as provided in either sub. (1) or (2):

767.815(1)

(1) Good cause. Upon the petitioner’s demonstration of good cause, the court may without notice order one additional 60-day extension for service of the summons and petition.

767.815(2)

(2) Reasonable grounds; due diligence. The time for service may be extended until the date the summons and petition are actually served, if both of the following apply:

767.815(2)(a)

(a) There are reasonable grounds to believe that before the time for service under § 801.02 (1) or sub. (1) expired the respondent knew that the mother was pregnant and that the respondent may be the father.