A defendant may defend an action by filing a notice of notice. A defendant who has no counterclaim or does not wish to defend may seek notice of all steps in the proceedings by filing a notice of notice.
Constructive means something which is interpreted or legally imputed.
Contempt of court is behaviour that opposes or defies the authority, justice, and dignity of the court.
Adoption is a legal process that establishes a relationship between a parent and a child that is recognized by the law. After an adoption takes place, the parent is legally and morally responsible for the child.