Ms. Denny had actual notice of the pendency of the divorce action and, indeed, made a special appearance to contest personal jurisdiction. In these circumstances, the trial court clearly has jurisdiction to grant a divorce based on service by publication.Albers v. Albers, 238 Ga. 590, 591 (1) ( 234 S.E.2d 507) (1977). See also Chafin v. Burroughs, 224 Ga. 774 ( 164 S.E.2d 826) (1968);Marbury v. Marbury, 256 Ga. 651, 652 (1) ( 352 S.E.2d 564) (1987).