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How to Serve Papers Internationally
There are some instances in which you might find yourself needing to have papers served internationally. This can often happen with lawsuits due to the global marketplace. If the manufacturer of a product or the provider of a service is primarily located in another country, it could make filing a lawsuit and pursuing service more difficult. There are some ways that you can get papers served internationally.
A US Proxy
Many foreign companies have a US proxy. It may be an attorney, an accountant, a division of the company, an affiliate, or a subsidiary. If they have a US based presence at all, you can often serve process to this proxy. You will need a private process server who is well versed in the laws surrounding proof of service both in the US and the country where the company is based. Continue reading
February Newsletter
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The Making of a Good Process Server
When it comes to your court case, serving papers successfully and accurately is among the first of many steps. When your papers aren’t served correctly, it can cause delays in the process. No matter what type of case you are working with or what type of papers you need served, having the right process server is of the utmost importance.
Training
Process servers should go through quite a bit of training before they engage in serving papers in Daytona Beach. The training that a process server goes through varies quite a bit. Some counties have specific requirements for training, but most only require a bond and certification with the county. Since anyone can register to be a process server, it is important to find out what went into the making of your process server before you decide to use them for your case.
Knowing the Law
At a minimum, process servers should go through some training to learn the laws regarding service of process. There are many rules about who papers can be delivered to, how they can be delivered, and verifying identity of people who are served. The Florida laws vary depending on the type of case and the type of papers being served. Only careful and conscientious training of a process server will ensure that there are no mistakes in the serving of your papers.
Persistence and Attitude
A good process server is persistent and has a good work ethic. Often, these process servers work with little supervision. It is important that you choose someone who will do their due diligence to make sure your papers get delivered accurately and successfully. A process server who does not have these attributes is not as likely to get the job done, especially if the individual is actively evading service.
Knowing How to Find People
The simple fact is no one wants to be served with papers, and some people actively try to avoid service. Other times, the individual who needs to be served may have moved or changed employment, making them harder to find. A good process server receives training in how to find individuals who do not want to be found.
If you need papers served for your case in Daytona Beach, we can help. Our process servers go through extensive training to be the best in the field. Contact us today for more information.
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Understanding Eviction Laws in the State of Florida
Eviction is an unfortunate but sometimes necessary legal action, especially when a tenant fails to pay rent in a timely manner. Each state enforces its own specific eviction laws, and Florida in particular uses a three day rule to resolve issues of nonpayment. Here is everything you should know about that law!
Timing
Rent is most commonly due on the first of every month, even if the first falls on a weekend or holiday. Landlords can arrange different due dates in lease agreements, but the first of the month applies for most rental tenants throughout Florida. If a tenant does not pay rent on the first, the landlord has the legal right to serve that tenant with a three day notice as soon as the rent becomes overdue on the second day of the month. The three day notice states that the tenant has three full business days to pay rent, or else eviction will go into effect. Holidays and weekends are not included in a three day notice. This means that if a three day notice is served on Friday, the tenant technically has until the next Wednesday to either pay rent or move out. Continue reading
What Else Do Process Servers Do?
Process servers are best known for delivering legal documents to the homes of strangers and declaring the infamous words, “You’ve been served.” While this service of process is the most prominent responsibility among process servers, they also maintain other essential legal responsibilities.
Document Retrievals
If there’s one thing the court system generates on a daily basis, it’s documents. Every motion, filing, briefing, verdict, or claim within a jurisdiction leads to a document being filed at the county clerk’s office. The sheer volume of documents generated by court proceedings on every level is enough to boggle the mind, especially if you only have a few minutes to try and search for the specific document that you need. This is why process servers also specialize in finding legal documents quickly and efficiently, in turn saving lawyers and other legal professionals valuable time and effort. Continue reading
Service of Process Can Pose Real Dangers
There are certain jobs that are well known for their tendency to place employees into harm’s way. Police officers, firefighters, and members of the military all put their lives on the line each day to serve their fellow citizens. One profession that rarely receives enough attention for its dangerous qualities is that of a process server.
Process servers are responsible for serving official court documents to people involved in some type of legal matter. Documents range from divorce papers to subpoenas to testify in court. Since the papers that process servers deliver tend to hold bad or stressful news, few recipients accept their documents willingly and joyfully. Unfortunately, the truth is that many process servers have experienced threats, violence, and physical injury during the process of serving papers. Continue reading
Skip Traces: What, Why, and How?
We live in an interconnected world dominated by technology and rapid access to information, but some people still manage to live “under the radar” in an effort to evade bill collectors and law enforcement agents. A skip trace is one of many tools that can be used to investigate such a person’s whereabouts. Also known as debtor or fugitive recovery, a skip trace can reveal important information that helps a creditor, process server, or other entity track down a certain person. Continue reading