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What happens if you are not home when you are served court papers?
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∙ 14y ago
Just because you have not been served there may still be a case pending against you. Sometimes law offices and process servers get backed up. Some states also allow an article to be run in local papers notifying you if you cannot be found.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoI am assuming you mean the person who is named in the summons. The law in most states allow civil suits to proceed even when the named defendant(s) has not been served the summons. Generally it is only necessary for the plaintiff to make a reasonable attempt to locate the named defendant or his or her relations.
It depends on the jurisdiction, but in most states the court will grant leave to the plaintiff to have the summons published in a widely circulated newspaper in the city or town where your spouse was last known to live. After publication, and assuming your spouse fails to submit a response within the statutory time limit, your spouse will be in default, and the matter can move forward. Different jurisdictions have different rules, so it is best to seek legal advice or inquire at the court for the rules in your jurisdiction.
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∙ 14y agoIf you fail to appear in court when your mandatory appearance is required, you are guilty of a misdemeanor. The most common situations include:
* failing to appear to pay a fine issued after a case was concluded
* failing to appear during an ongoing case
* failing to appear for sentencing after trial
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∙ 14y agoIf you were not at home the first day, they will come again, and then it will come registered to you so you will get it.
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What happens couldn't make it to court after served papers for eviction. homeowner just rent space for manufactured home?
Your property is on their space. If you do not remove it, they get to have the property. It is best not to ignore court appearances, since there is less chance it will ever go your way.
Can my husband devoice me without knowing where i live?
Yes. If the court allows you can be served papers through posting or publication. Neither of those require coming to your home.
Reasons people get served papers?
People may get served papers for a variety of reasons, including being involved in a legal dispute or lawsuit, receiving a court summons, or being notified of legal actions such as eviction or divorce proceedings. Serving papers is a way to officially communicate legal information and ensure that individuals are aware of their rights and obligations.
How long do I till I get served divorce papers if I live in the same home but he gave another address?
You are supposed to be served with the divorce papers in less than 90 days.
How long does a tenant have to move out after a foreclosure by the bank against the owner?
Mother's home was foreclosed on. Served with court papers in March, and court trial was in November. The court papers said vacate asap. I am assuming one would have until the court date to clear out. But I think during this time one would have the chance to save the home. This one was not worth trying to save. Very , very old and much time and money need to be spent to make it livable.
How do you file for divorce if your husband is in prison?
The same way anyone else files for divorce. You have your attorney draw up the necessary papers and have them served in prison. The only difference is the location - others are served the papers at home, and his will be served in prison.
Summons not served?
If the summons is not served, it will be returned to the court. The only time a summons is not served is if you are not home, or they have a wrong address for you.
Fail to respond to divorce papers served by mail?
When you fail to respond to divorce papers served by mail, the court issues what is known as a "default" in the case, for failure to respond. When a default is issued, the judge will more than likely grant the petitioner what they are asking for in the petition. A divorce and any assets or any other special consideration and custody. For instance, if the person is asking for exclusive use of the marital home or temporary relief, the judge will grant that along with the divorce.
What happens they serve your guest at your home?
Consider himself/herself SERVED! It doesn't matter where a person is served, just that they are personally served. That is why many process servers do "due diligence" to locate a person and possibly follow them if the person is attempting to avoid service.
Is it illegal for someone else to sign for a home for you?
They can certainy sign the papers that assign a home to you, but they cannot sign papers that cause you to take on the financial obligation of a mortgage.
It provides liquor you imbibe at home with the papers?
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What can you send a soldier?
discharge papers and a ticket home
