Once you’ve decided to divorce, regardless of whether you are opting for mediation or court, you must file paperwork with your local court. Filing this paperwork and ensuring process service occurs is necessary because it is a legal requirement that your soon-to-be ex is notified and receives a copy of the divorce filing so that…
Process serving has a surprising number of myths associated with it. While some of these misconceptions are comical, others are more serious. If you’re fooled by these falsehoods, there may be unwanted legal consequences for you. The Hollywood Process Server Do you recognize these myths and exaggerations from the world of entertainment? Process servers are…
Have you ever wondered about some of the other jobs in the legal profession other than the judge, the lawyers and the bailiffs? The process server is an integral part of the legal process but it is more like the behind-the-scenes prep work to get all parties into the courtroom at the same time. Process…
Being served with court papers can be a bit unnerving, especially if you don’t understand why you’re receiving them. While it’s a part of legal proceedings and helps to protect your right to due process under the law, you may still wonder what type of papers a process server might bring to you. 3 Types…
If you’ve ever received a summons to go to court, there’s a good chance that a process server gave it to you. While some may view them as merely a delivery service, their job is much more than that. What Is a Process Server and What Do They Do? A process server is a third-party…
A process server is a professional who delivers legal documents to a defendant or person of interest in a court case. This might sound like a relatively straightforward job, but there are actually a lot of moving parts involved in the process. Here are some examples of situations that require a process server. Divorce If…
Process servers are integral to the American justice system, especially when preserving the rights and liberties of U.S. citizens. Serving legal documents defends the recipient’s rights by providing them with advance notice of a lawsuit or legal proceeding filed against them. In this way, process servers protect the Constitutional guarantee that no one may be…
While law enforcement officers used to be the primary resource for serving legal notices, court summons records and subpoenas, process servers have become a more popular resource for these tasks so that law enforcement officers can focus on public safety. A process server can help you with many tasks. Locating a Defendant One of the…
The entertainment industry has perpetuated a lot of myths about the service of process. Unfortunately, many of these myths have been accepted as fact. It’s important to understand the truth about this industry so that you know when and how it can help you. Here are a couple of the things that you should know…