Legal Question in Family Law in California

I live in California. My divorce has been final for 3 years. I filed for full custody, we split now. I went to the court and filed papers with the clerk. I did not have someone serve him the court order, I gave them to him. Does this create a problem? Does he have to show up for the court?


Asked on 9/13/10, 1:42 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
JULIEANN SAYEGH Law Offices of Julieann R. Sayegh

If you are a party to the action you cannot personally serve the other party. You need to have someone who is over the age of 18 serve him. Then you need to file a proof of service. Otherwise service is not proper.

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Answered on 9/19/10, 2:32 pm

Yes it creates a problem. No he does not have to show up. You now need to start over, and follow Ms. Sayegh's advice on serving him.

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Answered on 9/21/10, 2:26 pm


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