Legal Question in Family Law in Washington

In re Parentage

what is a ''show cause order'' and or ''show cause hearing''?


Asked on 2/26/07, 4:28 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Elizabeth Powell ELizabeth Powell PS Inc

Re: In re Parentage

Its shorthand for "Show up at court on XX day at XX time to say why the relief requested by the moving party should not be granted".

If the order is personally served, you risk jail for contempt if you don't show up as ordered.

Hope this helps. Elizabeth Powell

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Answered on 2/26/07, 3:09 pm


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