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This document serves as a petition in the Family Division of the Judicial Circuit, State of Michigan, requesting an order for service of process by alternate means when personal service is impracticable or cannot be achieved.

How to fill out motion for alternate service

How to fill out motion for alternate service

1. Obtain the appropriate form for the motion for alternate service from the court's website or clerk's office.
2. Fill out your personal information including your name, address, and case number at the top of the form.
3. Clearly state the reason for requesting alternate service, including any attempts made to serve the individual in person.
4. Specify the proposed method of alternate service, such as mailing to a known address or publishing in a local newspaper.
5. Include any supporting evidence or affidavits that demonstrate your efforts to serve the individual.
6. Sign and date the motion at the bottom of the form.
7. File the completed motion with the court clerk, and remember to keep copies for your records.
8. Serve a copy of the filed motion to the opposing party, if required.

Who needs motion for alternate service?

1. Individuals who have made multiple unsuccessful attempts to serve legal documents to a defendant or respondent.
2. Parties involved in a lawsuit who cannot locate the other party despite diligent efforts.
3. Plaintiffs or petitioners who believe alternate methods of service would be more effective in giving notice to the other party.

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What is motion for alternate service?

A motion for alternate service is a legal request made to the court seeking permission to serve legal documents to a defendant or a respondent through a method other than traditional personal service, typically when the usual means of service are impractical.

Who is required to file motion for alternate service?

Generally, the party initiating the legal proceedings, usually the plaintiff or claimant, is required to file a motion for alternate service when they cannot locate or serve the other party using standard methods.

How to fill out motion for alternate service?

To fill out a motion for alternate service, you typically need to complete a standardized form provided by the court that includes details about the case, the attempts made for traditional service, and the proposed alternate method of service.

What is the purpose of motion for alternate service?

The purpose of a motion for alternate service is to ensure that the defendant or respondent is adequately notified of the legal action against them, thus preserving the rights of all parties involved while allowing the case to proceed.

What information must be reported on motion for alternate service?

The information that must be reported typically includes details of the case, identification of the parties, a description of the attempts made to serve the documents via traditional methods, and justification for the proposed alternate method of service.