When people hear there is going to be a legal case against them, they are not typically particularly happy, even if they knew it was coming. And, some people mistakenly think that if they can simply avoid being served legal papers, they can delay or avoid a legal case altogether. But, this is not the…
Evicting a tenant in a rental property that you own is never easy. There can be heightened emotions and anger which only serves to make the situation tenser. In order to legally evict a tenant, you must serve them with an eviction notice that states you will be terminating their lease and on what day…
While there are many reasons that people decide to divorce, there is one thing that is almost always true – interactions between the people divorcing tend to be tense, emotional, or downright explosive. Because of this, you cannot legally serve divorce papers to your spouse, you must ask someone to serve them for you such…
In family court, there are times when you must give legal notice to the other parties involved that you are filing paperwork in a court order involving them in some way. Everyone has the legal right to be notified and that is where process servers come in. Court can always lead to uncomfortable confrontations and…
Small claims court is a place for people to have their civil cases heard. It varies by jurisdiction but small claims generally cannot exceed a certain amount, does not involve a jury trial, and all decisions are final and binding so there are no appeals. The types of claims can include money debts, personal injury,…
Divorce is difficult, and most people want the process over with as soon as possible. Unfortunately, there are rules to the filing and serving of divorce papers. If you are not familiar with the rules for filing in your state, then it is best to contact a divorce attorney to gain clarity. However, if you…
Do you need to serve legal papers to a spouse, business partner or another party? Have you considered hiring a professional service to make the delivery easier on you? There are at least five benefits to hiring a process server to deliver papers. 1. Expertise Process servers need to understand local and federal laws to…
When you enter an action or a motion in court, it’s your burden of proof to show that you served the other party with notice of the hearing date. If you have to serve someone with legal papers, there are a few common pitfalls that you need to avoid. Here are some faulty approaches to…
When you’re bringing a legal action against someone, filing a motion for an open matter, or responding to a motion, you have to put careful consideration into how you serve that party with documents. Ineffective service could cause you a serious setback or result in a judgment in favor of the opposing party. You Need…