Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

Service?

Hi,

If I file a complaint for contempt can I just send the summons to my ex's attorney? Or would I still an official sheriff/etc to serve the papers?

Thanks.


Asked on 12/29/08, 6:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gregory Lee Gregory P. Lee, Attorney at Law

Re: Service?

You must make service through a constable, sheriff, or other lawful process server, as a contempt is a separate and brand-new civil action.

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Answered on 12/30/08, 6:21 am


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