Legal Question in Family Law in California

Can someone who is filing a suit or for custody of a child serve you the papers? If not, what happens if they did?


Asked on 9/01/10, 11:17 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

If they do, the service is not effective if contested. If the other party responds without objection, the defect is waived.

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Answered on 9/06/10, 11:38 pm
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

A party to an action cannot serve papers. If you challenge service, the court will usually hold the service to be invalid, and they will be ordered to reserve you.

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Answered on 9/07/10, 1:02 pm


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