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…
Proper service of notices, motions, and answers in legal actions are an extremely important part of the legal process, and it’s critical that legal documents are served in accordance with all applicable regulations in order for them to have binding effect. Serving proper legal notice is particularly important in family law matters and child custody…
Initiating a legal action or sending a legal notice can seem like a stressful undertaking. One way to reduce stress and ensure proper service is to use a professional process server. Here are 5 of important reasons to enlist professional help with serving legal documents. 1. Avoid Conflict Litigation can be contentious. It’s preferable to…
“You’ve been served!” is a line from many popular movies you may have seen. A plot point featuring papers being served might involve an estranged couple fighting for child custody or a narcissistic business owner getting the justice he deserves. However, in real life, being served papers is not always fit for primetime TV. So…
You’re being served legal documents. In the heat of the moment, you might feel confused, frustarted, or angry. You might even want to walk away. Is it legal, though, to do just that? Can someone reject being served papers? Read on for a quick overview of what might happen in three different scenarios in which…
There are many scenarios in life where you may need to legally serve papers to another individual, such as when filing for divorce or carrying out an eviction. When serving legal papers it is necessary to follow the exact process required by the state in order to ensure that the papers are legally enforceable. If…
While no landlord ever wants to have to evict a tenant, and would rather have every occupant remain in good standing, sometimes it is necessary to make the call to terminate a tenant’s residence. If you own property this comes with the need to provide notice of eviction to the tenant. While these documents need…
Federal law requires that the defendant in a court case is notified of any lawsuit or legal proceeding that is filed against him or her. Therefore, ensuring that writs, subpoenas, formal complaints and summons are properly delivered is crucial to the favorable conclusion of any legal action. A process server can help you make sure…