Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

denied emancipation based on proof of service it says defendant fails to show proof of service his motion will be dismissed i filed all the papers was notified by phone of court date but live in another state and was told i didnt have to show up for the hearing is this because they couldnt serve my ex wife that it was dismissed


Asked on 12/23/09, 5:24 am

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Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Due process of law means that a person has the right to be noticed as to a complaint filed against him and the opportunity to appear at any hearing and defend himself. This right is the basis for the requirement that a moving party or plaintiff provide proof of service of the papers filed with the Court.

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Answered on 12/31/09, 6:21 am


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