Anytime you have a family court case pertaining to child custody or child support, it is important to ensure the other parent is served properly to protect your case. There is necessary legal paperwork that you must fill out to initiate the petition including a Summons to Respond/Appear and the Petition for either Child Support…
Any time you are involved in a legal case of any kind, you will probably have a lot of questions. Process service is one of those aspects of legal cases that is incredibly important but not many people think about it or are very familiar with the requirements and restrictions surrounding it. It is important…
If someone has filed a lawsuit against you or you are involved in some legal case, at some point, you will be formally served. It is best not to try to avoid process service because eventually the case will go on without you and you will not be able to defend yourself. There is no…
So you’ve just been served. Not a particularly pleasant experience for anyone. Right after being served with legal paperwork, many people are flustered, angry, confused, or emotional and none of those things typically lead to good decision making. Now is the time to stop, take a breath, and avoid these 2 common mistakes below! Don’t…
If you have never had the experience of being served legal paperwork, you may only be familiar with what you have seen in movies or television. But, once you have been served in your real life, you may be left wondering what to do next. People often feel a wide range of emotions including panicked,…
Many people might be surprised to learn that it is not illegal to avoid being served. But, while it may not be illegal, it is rarely advantageous to do so. Everyone has a right to due process which means that if you are bringing a lawsuit against someone, they have a legal right to be…
If you are going to family court, even in the best and most amicable situations, legal notice but be given to all involved parties when you file paperwork. Everyone haw the legal right to be notified of a court case in which they are involved and, though being serviced papers can be stressful for people,…
There are times when the legal system is needed to settle a dispute, even when the cases are relatively ‘small.’ People can have their civil cases heard in small claims court. The Arizona Judicial Branch provides further clarification of what types of cases can be heard in small claims court, “A Small Claims lawsuit is…
Process service may not seem like the most important part of a legal case but, if a mistake is made during profess service, it can totally derail a case. The last thing you need is a mistrial or dismissal of your case. Not all process servers are created equal which is why it is so…