Legal Question in Family Law in California
Order to show cause vs. Motion
Hello, I was wondering - I family law
proceedings in California, I have seen
lawyers file Order to Show Cause
notices and Notice of Motion. They
forms look very similar, but what is the
difference?
Asked on 9/03/06, 1:04 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Samuel Lovely
Law Office of Samuel Lovely
Re: Order to show cause vs. Motion
An OSC requires personal service of the non-moving party and is used, for example, in custody hearings.
Answered on 9/05/06, 2:06 am