does any body know what a writ of attachment is?

Question

i need to know how to fill one out.. i was told to do one because my sons dad visitaion rights was over and he has not brought my son back.. the police said they couldn't do anything because it was a civil matter. and the distrcict attorney said i have to fill out a writ of attachement and she said it was hard.. can someone please let me know if its hard to fill one out and what it is? thankyou desperate mom...

Answer 1

This is what the legal definition is:

writ of attachment
n. a court order directing a sheriff (or other law enforcement officer) to seize property of a defendant which would satisfy a judgment against that defendant.

but this is not really going to do you any good. I don't know why the DA said that is what you need. You need either a lawyer (try legal aid if you have no money), or go to your version of Family Court and explain the situation and ask for emergency papers to be filed. They may be able to help you. Also, you need to know what your custody papers actually say. If you have joint custody or sole custody, etc. That may make a difference. Have those paper with you if you can. You need to get the legal system involved to get the police involved, as far as I know, in a civil matter.

Answer 2

I'm not sure why YOU would fill one out??? A writ of attachment if issued by the Judge, and is similar to a warrant in that law enforcement will look for the individual. They are issued when parties do not show for Court, etc. The "attachment" part, is whatever the Judge demands: Hold the person until a judgment is paid; hold the person until a court date, etc. Good Luck!

Answer 3

n. a court order directing a sheriff (or other law enforcement officer) to seize property of a defendant which would satisfy a judgment against that defendant.

You're divorce lawyer should be able to help you fill it out.

Answer 4

Call Dog the Bounty Hunter.