Serving Court Papers

Service is the process of giving notice to another party in a court case by having court papers delivered to them. Explore this page to learn about service, why it matters, and how to serve papers the right way.

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Videos

Serving Court Papers

This video explains the process to serve court papers in Family Court.

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What Is a Default Order?

This video explains what a default order is and what to do if the Family Court issues one against you.

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Guided Court Forms

Affirmation of Service

This online program from Family Legal Care guides you through filling out an Affirmation of Service. The Affirmation of Service shows the court that the other party has been served with the court papers.

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Webinars

How To Start A Case In New York Family Court

Topics covered include how to: file a case in Family Court, prepare for court, serve court papers, and more!

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New York Family Law & Court Basics

Topics covered include: family law and court basics in New York Family Court.

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Preparing for Court: What to Expect in Your Child Support Case

Learn about about how to prepare for a child support case, including what a summons and petition is, how service works, and what kind of evidence to bring to court with you.

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What to Expect in New York Family Court: A Beginner’s Guide

Join the Family Legal Care team for a discussion about common issues that families face in New York Family Court.

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Trial Resource Guides

Stages and Timeline for Common Family Court Cases

Although every case is different, this guide explains the general stages and timeline for certain types of Family Court cases.
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How to Fill Out Common Family Court Forms

This guide will help you understand some of the most common Family Court forms and give you tips on how to fill them out.
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Preparing for Family Court

This guide explains what to expect before, during, and after your court date, whether your case is in person or virtual.
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Discovery

Discovery is the process for getting information and documents from the other party in your case. This guide will help you understand how this process works in Family Court.
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Motions

A motion is when you ask the court to do something in your case while it is ongoing. This guide will help you understand the types of motions and how to file one.
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View All Short, practical guides that explain rules, procedures, and what to expect in court for parents and caregivers who are representing themselves in Family Court. 
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