Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania
Can I physically serve the defendant with child support court papers in the state of Pennsylvania if I am the plaintiff?
Asked on 7/26/11, 7:38 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
John Davidson
Law Office of John A. Davidson
No. While the rules allow papers to be served by any competent adult. The term competent adult is defined in Rule 76 as a person over 18 who is NOT a party to the suit. At least in the counties I practice in the DRO sends out such paperwork.
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Answered on 7/27/11, 1:20 am