The respondent is the person or group accused or sued.
File a motion with the court citing them for contempt of court.
Not if it is only a State Court.
The person who asked the court for the divorce. The other person is Respondent.
If the respondent is served, that is proof to the court that he or she has been informed of the court action. In a number of states, the person who serves the respondent only needs to touch the respondent with the piece of paper. Your lawyer can explain the procedure to you.
The parties to a US Supreme Court case are typically referred to as the Petitioner and the Respondent. This is approximately analogous to the Plaintiff (Petitioner) and Defendant (Respondent) in a criminal case.
Yes, an attorney can appear in court on behalf of a respondent. This is a common practice in legal proceedings, allowing the attorney to represent the respondent's interests, present arguments, and handle the case on their behalf. However, the specific rules regarding attorney representation can vary depending on the jurisdiction and the type of court. It is advisable for respondents to consult with a legal professional to understand their rights and options.
federal district court, federal court of appeals court,and the U.S. supreme court.
It means that the person receiving the order is directed by the court to produce to the court, the documents specifically identified in the court order.
If the respondent does not want to be served, it is really not up to the petitioner to locate him. What the court wants is a concerted effort in locating the respondent so that later the respondent cannot say that no effort was made. Keep a journal of your efforts to show the court. Make an entry for every phone call, every address check, every mutual friend you talk to, every possible employer you contact, etc. You can relay this information then to the court as you learn about the individual's whereabouts, but it probably will not result in the individual being served.
Federal trial courts almost always have original jurisdiction in the federal system.
No, but can file judicial complaintsee links
Ask your attorney before you do anything.