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The Carlisle Law Firm, APC

4.6
18 Reviews

  • 1079 Sunrise Avenue, Suite B345, Roseville, CA 95661

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • SOLUTIONS FOR THE MOST STRESSFUL TIMES IN YOUR LIFE...

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Christy Carlisle
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sherlock // anderson, pc

4.4
7 Reviews

  • 2250 Douglas Blvd., Suite 140, Roseville, CA 95661

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • A law firm practicing divorce law.

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Trusts & Estates, and 3 more

Sara Anderson
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Richard Abdallah

4.9
13 Reviews

  • 455 University AvenueSuite 360, Sacramento, CA 95825

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing divorce law.

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Bankruptcy, and 4 more

Richard Abdallah
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Beth M. Appelsmith

4.8
17 Reviews

  • 2315 Capitol Avenue, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95816-6509

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Experienced Sacramento divorce mediation attorney helps couples make an emotionally difficult time easier. Mediation and Collaborative Practice are out of court alternatives that... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Collaborative Divorce, and 41 more

Beth M. Appelsmith
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The Law Offices of Denise L. Dirks

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  • 6516 Lonetree Boulevard, Rocklin, CA 95765+3 locations

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Concentrating our services on families & businesses within Placer and Sacramento and Santa Clara Counties

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Denise Dirks
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Jacob Law Office

5.0
48 Reviews

  • 770 L Street, Suite 950, Sacramento, CA 95814

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing divorce law.

  • Divorce LawyersCriminal Defense, DUI, and 3 more

Benjello Jacob
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The Law Office of Cameron M. Fernandez

4.8
30 Reviews

  • 7801 Folsom BoulevardSuite 108, Sacramento, CA 95826

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing divorce law.

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Divorce & Separation, and 1 more

Kim Ma
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Neasham & Kramer LLP

4.7
12 Reviews

  • 340 Palladio Parkway, Suite 535, Folsom, CA 95630

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Legal disputes are never welcome. We can help. Handling your legal matter is the most important thing that we have to do every day. We treat our clients with the genuine respect... Read More

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  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Patricia Kramer
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John W. Munsill

5.0
1 Review

  • 11211 Gold Country Boulevard, Suite 104, Gold River, CA 95670

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, California Community Property Law, and 3 more

John W. Munsill
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Law & Mediation Office of Patricia Clark, PC

4.5
19 Reviews

  • 1722 Professional Drive, Sacramento, CA 95825-2105

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • Sacramento area client-centered divorce alternatives: Divorce Mediation and Collaborative Practice

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Child Custody, and 9 more

Patricia Clark
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Marrs Law PC

3.5
2 Reviews

  • 1430 Blue Oaks Boulevard, Suite 270, Roseville, CA 95747

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers

  • Your Family’s Complex Legal Issues Matter. Our firm will help you navigate your family law disputes and divorce proceedings, including very complex matters, and will take the... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Dissolution of Marriage, and 9 more

Thomas Marrs
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Law Offices of Fredrick S. Cohen

4.4
16 Reviews

  • 2020 Hurley Way, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95825

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • First-Class Representation . . . Period!

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Domestic Partnership Dissolutions, and 12 more

Fredrick S. (Rick) Cohen
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Michael S. Cinnamon

4.4
1 Review

  • 11249 Gold Country Boulevard, Suite 145, Gold River, CA 95670

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Certified Family Law Specialist*

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Child Support, and 4 more

Michael S. Cinnamon
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Bartholomew & Wasznicky LLP

4.7
5 Reviews

  • 4740 Folsom Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95819

  • Law Firm with 8 lawyers2 awards

  • At Bartholomew & Wasznicky, our experienced & caring divorce lawyers know the issues you're facing are complex, difficult and emotional. However, we will do everything we can... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Collaborative Practice, and 45 more

Hal D. Bartholomew
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The Law and Mediation Office of Kristine S. Cummings

4.8
54 Reviews

  • 8035 Madison Ave Suite E1, Citrus Heights, CA 95610

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • A law firm practicing divorce law.

  • Divorce LawyersDissolution of Marriage, Legal Separation, and 8 more

Kristine Cummings
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Sherlock | Clark LLP

4.8
17 Reviews

  • 2250 Douglas Blvd.Suite 140, Roseville, CA 95661

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing divorce law.

  • Divorce LawyersChild Custody, Childrens Rights, and 12 more

Jason Sherlock
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Hose & Sanchez, PC

4.4
19 Reviews

  • 7801 Folsom Blvd., Suite 315, Sacramento, CA 95826

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing divorce law.

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Trusts & Estates, and 4 more

Ryan Sanchez
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Law Offices of Larry P. Sinclair

4.8
7 Reviews

  • 2390 Professional Drive, Roseville, CA 95661

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Certified Specialist Family Law

  • Divorce LawyersDomestic Relations, Family Law Mediation, and 8 more

Larry Sinclair
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Williams Family Law, P.C.

4.6
32 Reviews

  • 3626 FAIR OAKS BOULEVARD SUITE 100, Sacramento, CA 95864

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Exploring Options, Finding Better Solutions

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Child Custody, and 9 more

Stephanie Williams
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The Stratte Firm

5.0
7 Reviews

  • 6518 Lonetree Blvd. #2037, Rocklin, CA 95765+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers

  • At The Stratte Firm, clients receive tailored legal representation rooted in empathy, experience, and determination. Located in Oakland, attorney Erin Stratte takes a collaborative... Read More

  • Divorce LawyersProperty Division, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, and 5 more

Erin Marie Stratte
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Mojaddidi Law

4.8
82 Reviews

  • 3400 Cottage Way, Ste. E, Sacramento, CA 95825

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • A law firm practicing divorce law.

  • Divorce LawyersChild Custody, Custody, and 2 more

Wazhma Mojaddidi
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Law Office of Tiffany L. Andrews, P.C.

4.9
103 Reviews

  • 6611 Folsom-Auburn Road, Suite H, Folsom, CA 95630+1 location

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • IF YOU CARE, WE CARE!

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Adoption, and 17 more

Tiffany L. Andrews CWLS, CFLS
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Herrig, Vogt & Hensley, LLP

4.5
34 Reviews

  • 4210 Douglas Boulevard, Suite 100, Granite Bay, CA 95746-5912

  • Law Firm with 10 lawyers3 awards

  • Serving the People who Build America

  • Divorce LawyersCivil Trial Practice Relating to Public, Private Construction Contracts, and 80 more

Trevor Hensley
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Lewellen Family Law Group P.C.

4.7
14 Reviews

  • 3840 Watt Avenue, Suite A, Sacramento, CA 95814+1 location

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers3 awards

  • Trusted Family Law, Divorce, and Mediation Attorneys helping clients reach successful resolutions.

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Child Custody, and 14 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Kimberly Lewellen
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Law Offices of Matthew D. Roy

4.8
38 Reviews

  • 770 L St., Ste. 950, Sacramento, CA 95814

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing divorce law.

Matthew Roy
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Law Office of Sean Musgrove

4.9
14 Reviews

  • 75 Natoma St., Folsom, CA 95630

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • We fight to make your life better

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Child Custody, and 16 more

Sean Musgrove
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Downey Brand LLP

4.8
122 Reviews

  • 621 Capitol Mall, 18th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814+5 locations

  • Law Firm with 109 lawyers3 awards

  • A law firm practicing divorce law.

  • Divorce LawyersBankruptcy, Bankruptcy Litigation, and 8 more

Marybeth Martinelli
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Williams Family Law, P.C.

4.6
32 Reviews

  • Serving Elk Grove, CA

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Exploring Options, Finding Better Solutions

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Child Custody, and 9 more

Stephanie Williams
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Williams Family Law, P.C.

4.6
32 Reviews

  • Serving Davis, CA

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Exploring Options, Finding Better Solutions

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Child Custody, and 9 more

Stephanie Williams
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Williams Family Law, P.C.

4.6
32 Reviews

  • Serving Roseville, CA

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Exploring Options, Finding Better Solutions

  • Divorce LawyersFamily Law, Child Custody, and 9 more

Stephanie Williams
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This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

What does obtained service on the defendant mean?

Michael C Hyde
Answered by attorney Michael C Hyde (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Office of Michael Hyde PLLC
It seems from your post that you have filed a complaint for divorce without using an attorney. When you filed your complaint there was a second page along with the summons form. That is a the return of service form. You are required to give a copy of the summons and complaint to your spouse, fill out the form as to when, where and how your spouse was served, sign the form in front of a notary public or court clerk. This is the proof that you "obtained service" on your spouse so that the case can proceed. Until your spouse is served with the summons and complaint he/she has not been "summoned" into court to respond to your complaint. The defending party in a lawsuit of any kind has to have notice that there is a suit against them, that they are required to answer the allegations in the complaint, that they are required to come into court to defend themselves. Filing the summons and complaint is only step one of your lawsuit. Serving the summons and complaint on the other party is step two. If either step is missed, the lawsuit does not begin. If after service, your spouse fails to respond, then you may enter a default against them and proceed with the case.
It seems from your post that you have filed a complaint for divorce without using an attorney. When you filed your complaint there was a second page along with the summons form. That is a the return of service form. You are required to give a copy of the summons and complaint to your spouse, fill out the form as to when, where and how your spouse was served, sign the form in front of a notary public or court clerk. This is the proof that you "obtained service" on your spouse so that the case can proceed. Until your spouse is served with the summons and complaint he/she has not been "summoned" into court to respond to your complaint. The defending party in a lawsuit of any kind has to have notice that there is a suit against them, that they are required to answer the allegations in the complaint, that they are required to come into court to defend themselves. Filing the summons and complaint is only step one of your lawsuit. Serving the summons and complaint on the other party is step two. If either step is missed, the lawsuit does not begin. If after service, your spouse fails to respond, then you may enter a default against them and proceed with the case.
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Can someone get a restraining order if his wife is sending him threatening text messages?

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Answered by attorney Mark T. Peters (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Peters Law, PLLC
All you can do is ask the court and see what the judge says. If the texts are of the order that "I will kill you," etc., then probably.
All you can do is ask the court and see what the judge says. If the texts are of the order that "I will kill you," etc., then probably.

Do I have to start over with the separation in order to get a divorce ASAP?

Rebecca A Rainwater
Answered by attorney Rebecca A Rainwater (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Landon Rainwater Robinson LLP
Do you have a legal separation, meaning you have a judgment entered? If yes, you now would need to file for termination of status. If nothing has been done in the courts you will need to file for divorce. If you are both in total agreement file an uncontested divorce you both sign off and your done. However, the date when status terminates will be six months and 1 day from when your spouse was served. If you plan to do this yourself, visit the court facilitator's office for help.
Do you have a legal separation, meaning you have a judgment entered? If yes, you now would need to file for termination of status. If nothing has been done in the courts you will need to file for divorce. If you are both in total agreement file an uncontested divorce you both sign off and your done. However, the date when status terminates will be six months and 1 day from when your spouse was served. If you plan to do this yourself, visit the court facilitator's office for help.
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