Legal Question in Family Law in California

Re: can i be divorced

Yes, typically you must be personally served. However, in some instance it is permissible to serve you "via publication", which means placing a copy of the summons in a newspaper which you likely would never see.

Once you are considered to be served, you must file an appropriate, timely response. If you do not, the Petitioner can proceed "by default".

I can explain the issues and procedures better by phone or in person. There is too much to cover via e'mail (and I am not the greatest typist). We offer free 1/2 hour consultations, in which we can discuss the matter in more detail.

Please call me directly to discuss the specifics of your case, or contact my assistant Cathy to schedule a free 1/2 hour consultation. I look forward to talking with you.

/s/ Rich J. Peters, Attorney

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Re: can i be divorced

Dear Inquirer:

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If you haven't already done so, please visit my

web site at --

http://www.CaliforniaDivorceAttorney.com

The site contains quite a bit of general information about California Family Law, Tenants' Rights, and Juvenile Dependencies, as well as information about me (education, experience, et cetera) and my office (location, hours, fees, policies).

NOW, IN RESPONSE TO YOUR INQUIRY --

You have a right to "notice" and an "opportunity to be heard." The court will require that a "Proof of Service" is filed before going forward with the divorce.

Thanks for sharing your interesting inquiry, and good luck with your case.

Reply: can i be divorced

You have to be served with service of process. This is usually done personally, but there are circumstances in which the Court will make an order permitting you to be served by publication in a news paper.

You will find some valuable information on various family law issues at my web site.

Good luck to you!

Brian Levy, Esq.

www.calattorney.net