Everyone has the right to due process which includes being formally served but, what happens when the person being served is currently hospitalized? Someone may be hospitalized for a short period of time, or an unknown length of time, but the legal process requires that a person must be informed within a predetermined period of…
Property owners and landlords have a lot of responsibilities and one that nobody looks forward to is evicting tenants. No matter what the circumstances are, tenants are never happy about being evicted and some may be angry, try to avoid eviction, or may lash out violently when they learn they are being evicted. But, nevertheless,…
When you initiate legal proceedings, it is your legal responsibility to notify other individuals that are involved. And, it must be completed within a certain timeframe to avoid legal complications. But, sometimes an individual knows they are going to be served and intentionally evades process service in the hopes that it will delay or eliminate…
When most people think of a process server, they picture a dramatic scene they’ve seen in a TV show or movie. They picture someone dressed up in a costume or disguised in some way then dramatically handing a person paperwork and saying, “you’ve been served.” However, in reality, completing process service looks far different. In…
Everyone has the right to be informed about legal action against themselves, or about a court case in which they are being summoned to appear. Process service, also known as service of process, is an important part of the legal system and due process. Process servers are tasked with lawfully serving individuals with legal paperwork…
Serving someone legal papers is rarely a ‘fun’ occasion. But, it is made much more frustrating than it needs to be when someone is evasive and tries to actively avoid being served. The reality is, no matter how long they evade process service, they can’t completely avoid the legal process from unfolding forever. But, the…
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…