Certified Summons Response Guide

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Summary

When responding to multiple complaints, prepare separate responses for each, addressing each point raised. Include evidence as exhibits, labeled clearly (Exhibit A, B, etc.). In your motion to modify parenting time, mention your responses and requests in the introduction. For example, This motion seeks to modify parenting time to no visitation due to instances of sexual abuse. It also serves as my response to two summons of complaint filings (see Addendum 4), requests dismissal of the fathers motion for appointment of GAL, and requests the court to issue a subpoena duces tecum for all reports, notes, supporting documentation, and controlled calls from the out-of-state DSS worker and detective (see Addendum 5). Always consult a local attorney for personalized advice.

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I have a certified summons I received it */*, but the us postage stamp is */*
Hello ****, it seems like you're concerned about a delay in receiving your summons. Could you please tell me which state you're in? Different states have different rules about service of process.
Cuyahoga county Ohio
Hello ****, in Ohio:
- The summons must be served within 28 days after filing your complaint.
- If you're served by mail, the delay in delivery doesn't affect the validity of service.
Please consult a local attorney for personalized advice.
How do I prove I just got it if the postage stamp is */*
Hello ****, proving the exact date of receipt can be tricky. You may:
- Use a timestamped photo or video of the unopened mail.
- Get a statement from a witness who saw you receive the mail.
Remember, consult a lawyer for personalized advice.
I already opened it
Hello ****, even if the envelope is opened, it's still important to keep it. The postmark and the envelope can be used as evidence of when you received the summons. Please consult a lawyer for further advice.
Ok because it’s certified wouldn’t the usps certified number prove when it was actually delivered default the US postage date stamp?
Hello ****, yes, the USPS certified number can provide the actual delivery date. You can check this online via USPS's Track & Confirm tool. This can help support your case. Again, contacting a lawyer would be beneficial for you.
Wonderful
Hello ****, I'm glad you found the information helpful. Remember, evidence like the USPS certified number and the envelope can be crucial in your case. Don't hesitate to consult a local attorney for personalized advice.
So I have three separate complaints filed against me. How do need to answer all three
Hello ****, for each complaint, you'll need to file a separate answer in court. It's advisable to:
- Include the case number and parties' names on each answer.
- Be specific and truthful in your responses.
- File and serve your answers within the timeline specified.
Consult a local attorney for detailed advice.
Ok I have one summons but the following complaints: Establish a Parent Child Relationship, an Application/Complaint or Motion to Establish or Modify Child Support, or an Application or Motion to Determine or Modify Custody or Parenting Time
Hello ****, for each complaint, you have to:
- Prepare a separate response.
- Address each point raised in the complaint.
- File responses in the same court that the complaints were filed.
- Serve copies to the opposing party.
Please consult a local attorney for specific guidance.
So I am including my response within my motion to modify parenting time to no visitation due to sexual abuse and other concerns. But I planned to answer the respondents compliant on the final pages as addendum. My question is do I have to mention this in the first paragraph of my motion to modify? How do I phrase this
Hello ****, in your motion to modify, you may want to:
- Mention your intention to respond to the respondent's complaint in the introduction.
- Phrase it as: "This motion also includes responses to the respondent's complaints, attached as an addendum."
- Always consult a local attorney for personalized advice.
Do I need to name the complaints filed in that paragraph?
Hello ****, while it's not mandatory, it can be beneficial to mention the specific complaints you're responding to. This can provide clear context. For instance, you may say, "This motion includes responses to the complaints of XYZ, attached as an addendum." Always consult a local attorney for personalized advice.
Do I put attached as addendum *
Hello ****, yes, you can label it as "Addendum *". For instance, you could say, "This motion includes responses to the complaints of XYZ, attached as Addendum *." Remember, it's always advisable to consult a local attorney for personalized advice.
Within the addendum can I summarize my responses of all three complaints or should I just section them off individually
Hello ****, you should section off your responses to each complaint individually in the addendum. This will help ensure clarity and allow each complaint to be addressed independently. Always consult a local attorney for personalized advice.
Example
Hello ****, for an example, you could set your addendum up like this:
- Addendum *: Response to Complaint A
- Addendum *: Response to Complaint B
- Addendum *: Response to Complaint C
Be sure to address each point raised in the complaints. Always consult a local attorney for personalized advice.
Should I include evidence to support my answers in the addendum as Exhibits?
Yes, you can include supporting evidence as Exhibits in your addendum. Label each piece of evidence as an Exhibit and reference them in your responses. Remember, legal advice from a local attorney is always beneficial.
Can this include screenshots and photos?
Hello ****, yes, screenshots and photos can be included as exhibits, as long as they are relevant to your case. Make sure they are clear, legible, and properly labeled. Consult a local attorney for personalized advice.
Can they be labeled as exhibit A, B, etc?
Yes, ****, you can label your exhibits as Exhibit A, B, and so on. Make sure each label corresponds to the specific point in your response where it's referenced. Consulting a local attorney can provide personalized advice.
Is there a special procedure for filing motions with exhibits?
Yes, ****, when filing motions with exhibits in Ohio, you should:
- Label each exhibit (Exhibit A, B, etc.)
- Attach the exhibits to the motion
- Reference each exhibit in the motion
- Submit copies to the court and parties involved
Please consult a local attorney for detailed guidance.
So I don’t have fill out any separate form of request to submit these exhibits as long as labeled correctly and defended correctly and served to the other person
Yes, ****. As long as you properly label, reference, and attach your exhibits, and serve copies to the other party, you don't need a separate form. However, specific court rules may vary, so consulting a local attorney is advisable.
For Cuyahoga county juvenile court
Hi ****, for the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court, the steps I mentioned should apply. But court rules could vary. I suggest contacting the court's clerk or a local attorney for more detailed advice. Would you like the contact details for the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court?
Oh how can I reply in my response regarding complaints that the father is a liar with certain things he brings up as points within his complaints
Hello ****, when responding to these complaints, you should:
- Factually rebut each point of untruth.
- Provide evidence to support your statements.
- Stay respectful and objective, avoid using language like "liar".
- Consult a local attorney for personalized advice.
Example
Hello ****, for instance, if the father claims "X", but you know this isn't true, you could write: "Contrary to the claim of 'X', the actual circumstance is 'Y', as supported by Exhibit A." Always stay factual and respectful. Consult a local attorney for personalized advice.
What if I don’t have exhibit evidence in some points
Hello ****, if you lack exhibit evidence for certain points, you can:
- Use testimonies from credible witnesses.
- Rely on your own sworn statement.
- Use circumstantial evidence.
Always ensure your response remains factual. Consult a local attorney for personalized advice.
How to phrase those untrue claims without supported evidence
Hello ****, when addressing unsupported claims, you could phrase it as: "The claim in point X lacks supporting evidence. In my experience and to the best of my knowledge, the actual circumstance is Y." Please consult a local attorney for personalized advice.
Can I say the claim in point X is untrue. In my experience and to the best of my knowledge etc…
Hello ****, yes, you can say "The claim in point X is untrue. Based on my experiences and to the best of my knowledge, the actual circumstance is Y." It's advisable to always ensure your response is factual and respectful. Please consult a local attorney for personalized advice.
How do I phrase that the father relocated from address he mentions is his “residential address in Cleveland” after the final judgment entry in the custody case without notifying the courts and I had no idea where is was with my child during his visitation. It wasn’t until I called him and asked him if I could come over and at that time he said yes and gave me his address during a visitation he had with our child. My motive was to find out where my daughter was staying and her well being. I knew he moved because our child mentioned his “new apartment”
Hello ****, you could phrase it as: "The father, contrary to court orders, relocated from his declared residential address in Cleveland after the final judgment without notifying the court or myself. I discovered the change in address only during a visitation session when our daughter mentioned a 'new apartment'." Always consult a local attorney for personalized advice.
How do I include my motive for calling was to find out my child’s whereabouts and wellbeing
Hello ****, you could phrase it as: "My primary motive for calling was to ascertain our child's whereabouts and wellbeing, as I was previously unaware of the change in residence due to the lack of communication from the father." Always consult a local attorney for personalized advice.
And the child was asking me to please come with her to visitation
Hello ****, you can mention this by saying, "Our child expressed a desire for me to accompany her during the visitation. This request further emphasized my concerns for her wellbeing." Always consult a local attorney for personalized advice.
Phrase all together and include See Exhibit A which shows where I got food delivered to the fathers address while spending time there with our child
Hello ****, you could phrase it as:
"The father relocated from his listed residential address in Cleveland post the final judgment, without informing the court or myself. This was discovered when our child mentioned a 'new apartment' during a visitation session. My call to him was primarily to ascertain our child's location and wellbeing, heightened by our child's request for me to accompany her during visitation. The attached Exhibit A shows food delivery to the new address, evidencing my time spent there with our child."
Remember to consult a local attorney for personalized advice.
Evidencing the father does not still reside at the residential address he claims is his primary residence in Ohio and that he moved all of his belongings from the address in Exhibit A in March * to Charlotte, NC wherein he has a lease at said Charlotte address See exhibit B where he was served at this Charlotte address. He has resided in Charlotte since March * after his move from Exhibit A.
Hello ****, you could phrase it like this: "The father falsely claims his primary residence is still the Ohio address. However, as evidenced in Exhibit A, he moved all his belongings in March * to Charlotte, NC, where he has a lease. Exhibit B, where he was served, confirms his residence in Charlotte since March *." Please consult a local attorney for personalized advice.
Phrase all together
Hello ****, here's the whole statement:
"The father, post the final judgment, relocated from his declared residential address in Cleveland without notifying the court or myself. This came to light when our child mentioned a 'new apartment' during a visitation session. My call to him was primarily to ascertain our child's location and wellbeing, heightened by our child's request for me to accompany her during visitation. Exhibit A shows a food delivery to the new address, indicating my time spent there with our child. This evidence dispels the father's claim of maintaining his previous Ohio address as his primary residence. Instead, as demonstrated in Exhibit A, he moved all his belongings in March * to an address in Charlotte, NC, where he holds a lease. His service at this address in Charlotte, as depicted in Exhibit B, further confirms his residence in Charlotte since March *."
Remember to consult a local attorney for personalized advice.
Within my motion to modify parenting time to no visitation due to sexual abuse, I would also like to answer a summons of two complaint filings, request the motion of appointment of GAL the dad filed be dismissed due to and explain my reasons in Addendum * and ask request the magistrate to subpoena duces tecum all reports notes supporting documentation and controlled calls from the out of State DSS worker and out of State Detective see Addendum *. How do I put this in the introduction paragraph of my motion to modify parenting time
In your motion to modify parenting time introduction, you could write: "This motion seeks to modify parenting time to no visitation due to instances of sexual abuse. It also serves as my response to two summons of complaint filings (see Addendum *), requests dismissal of the father's motion for appointment of GAL, and requests the court to issue a subpoena duces tecum for all reports, notes, supporting documentation, and controlled calls from the out-of-state DSS worker and detective (see Addendum *)." Always consult a local attorney for personalized advice.
How do you thank a judge for their time at the very end
Hello ****, you can thank a judge at the end of your document by saying something like: "Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter." Always remember to remain respectful and professional. Consult with a local attorney for personalized advice.
Can I screen shot email for exhibit evidence? Or do I need to print the email from the computer
Hello ****, both screenshots and printouts of emails could be used as exhibits. Ensure they're legible, and include all relevant information (sender, recipient, date, content). However, the specific requirements may vary by court, so consulting a local attorney is advisable.