A Summons is used to provide the Respondent with notice that a Petition for Divorce has been filed against him or her. The Summons further informs the Respondent that failure to file an answer may result in a judgement being taken against him or her for the relief demanded in the Petition. A sample copy of a Summons has been provided to you in this package for use as a guide. You must obtain an official Summons issued by the Clerk of Court.
West Virginia Summons
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West Virginia
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WV-804D
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How to fill out West Virginia Summons?
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According to the LinkedIn conversation, most process servers rarely or never actually say the words, 'you've been served,' but depending on the state in which they serve and the reaction of the defendant that opinion can change. Keep reading for more from your peers on this topic.
Search online to find someone to serve the summons. Put the words process server and the name of the state or country where the defendant lives. Ask your local sheriff's office to help.
Don't ignore it. If you do this, the court will simply rule in the issuer or debt collector's favor. Try to work things out. Answer the summons. Consult an attorney. Go to court. Respond to the ruling.
Read the summons and make sure you know the date you must answer by. Read the complaint carefully. Write your answer. Sign and date the answer. Make copies for the plaintiff and yourself. Mail a copy to the plaintiff. File your answer with the court by the date on the summons.
A summons may be served on a person outside this state in any manner provided in this article or by sending a copy of the summons and complaint to the person to be served by first class mail, postage prepaid, requiring a return receipt.
Current filing fees are: In district court, the fee for defendant's first filing is typically $223.00, but that might vary depending on the type of case. To verify your filing fee, click to visit Filing Fees and Waivers. In justice court, the fee for defendant's first filing is typically $71.
Tell the server to: Give the papers to a responsible adult where the Defendant lives, or to someone in charge where the Defendant works. Say, These are court papers. Then, mail (first-class) a copy of the papers to the Defendant at the same address where s/he left the papers.
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