Legal Question in Family Law in California
Timely divorce
My lawyer submited my divorce to the file clerks office
over 2 years ago. Proof of service is missing. I have
called the clerks office many times asking for updates.
There are none. My lawyer won't return my phone calls.
I don't know how to do the proof of service myself or I
would. Is there some sort of advocate I can contact, I
don't have enough money for another lawyer.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Timely divorce
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Re: Timely divorce
You could contact the California state Bar and report this probolem, and send a copy of the complaint to the attorney. That should get his attention.
To file a proof of service would require finding the individual that served the summons and petition. Then that person would have to sign a statement under the penalty of perjury setting forth the date, time and place of the service.