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The document FL-980 is an application form for the Superior Court of California, requesting an order for publication or posting of a summons in family law cases. It outlines the petitioner's requests to serve a summons when the respondent cannot be located through standard methods, detailing the steps taken to find the respondent and providing space for declarations regarding these efforts.

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Can you serve a request for order by mail in California?

After you file your Request and get a court date, you must let the other side (your spouse, domestic partner, or the other parent) know that there is a hearing. One way to do this is by mail, called mail service.

How to get an affidavit of service?

Typically prepared by the process server, an affidavit of service form is often an official court form that can be obtained from the court clerk or various online sources. The document usually includes the following information: The name of the person served. The date, time, and place the person was served.

What is proof of service in California Family Court?

Home What is a Proof of Service in California Family Court? Proof of service is a document that confirms you have officially delivered legal papers, such as complaints or motions, to the other party involved in a civil case, excluding the initial summons.

What is the form fl 165 request to enter default?

The FL-165 Request to Enter Default form is used in California family law cases when one party seeks a court order to establish a parental relationship, and the other party has failed to respond to the initial petition within the legal timeframe.

What does request to enter default mean?

The court will make decisions based on the information from your spouse, and what the law says, without hearing your side. A default doesnt mean your divorce happens right away. Your spouse will need to complete more steps and a judge will need to sign the final papers.

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