Order For Alternate Service

A subpoena may be served anywhere in Michigan in the manner provided by MCR 2. A subpoena may also be served by mailing to a witness a copy of the subpoena and a postage-paid card acknowledging service and addressed to the party requesting service.

Personally give your spouse a copy of your court papers or mail the papers (see the mailing rules below), Fill out and sign (in front of a notary) the Proof of Service on the back of one copy of the Summons form, AND. File the Proof of Service or return it to you to file.

Service by certified mail (for a party who is out of state) When the party that has to be served lives out of state, papers can usually be served by sending a copy of the paperwork to be served to that party by first-class mail, postage prepaid, and return receipt requested.

Serving the Wrong PersonIf legal documentation is served to the wrong person, it's grounds for the opposing counsel to contest the service entirely and force the legal team to restart the case. In some instances, you may even forfeit prior judgements that ruled in your favor.

Step 1: Give a hard copy of the court documents, the Divorce Service Kit and your spouse's address to your server. Step 2: The person who serves the divorce documents must complete the Affidavit of Service by Hand (Divorce) Step 3: File your Proof of Service.