According to research, 750,000 divorces occur in the US each year. This number is expected to increase in the coming years. If your spouse has filed for divorce, it’s important to note that they’re the plaintiff while you’re the defendant. Unfortunately, many people pick sides in such cases. A divorce case cannot be compared to a regular case. In other …
Preparing Your Will: All You Need to Know
A will is an important legal document that contains instructions about the distribution of an individual’s financial, medical, and personal assets after their demise. It’s important to ensure that the written will is according to the laws of your state and contains clear instructions. Any issues with your will can cause trouble for your loved ones and make it difficult …
Emancipation Orders in the US: How Do They Work?
Emancipation orders in the US are used to emancipate minors from parental control or authority. Once a young man or woman turns 18 or reaches adulthood as determined by law, it’s their fundamental right to live as they wish. However, that doesn’t mean emancipation orders are only granted on the request of the young adults themselves. Sometimes, a parent file …
Tips on Writing Civil Summonss
When you want to file a lawsuit against an individual or an organization, the court requires you to prepare a summons containing the details of the matter. That summons is then used by the court to issue a legal notice to the concerned party. Writing a summons can be a tricky process. This blog will provide some important tips on …
How To Have Your Documents Served In Another State
Do you need to serve someone who doesn’t live in the state? Perhaps they moved out, or you moved away, or maybe it’s always been that way. But the question remains: How do you serve the individual? Although this requires a bit more work on the process server’s end, the individual can be served easily. Before you get started, make …
Benefits of Hiring a Process Serving Company
In the United States, you need paperwork and documentation for almost every other thing. Whether you’re starting a business, getting married, adopting a kid, writing your will or doing something as simple as moving, there is legal documentation required. Without paperwork, you’re at risk of losing your rights. Unless you have a degree in law, or an in-depth understanding of …
What To Do When Your Spouse Serves Divorce Papers
If you’ve been served with divorce papers, you might be feeling upset or overwhelmed. You might not even want to respond, but you must address the elephant in the room right away. Understanding the initial steps that you’ll need to take can clear your thoughts and help you plan ahead. In this blog, we’ll discuss some of those steps. So …
Reasons You Need A Professional Process Server
In many states, the requirements for serving papers are pretty relaxed: The server needs only be 18 years of age or older and not involved in the conflict. Many people, therefore, decide to ignore professional process servers and send documents through a local sheriff. Although using a local sheriff’s office is less expensive and requires less research, choosing this route …
What To Do If You Receive A Subpoena Or Summon Papers
Picture this: you’re just going about your ordinary day when the doorbell rings and a sheriff hands you a subpoena or a summons by registered letter. Sounds scary, doesn’t it? Worry not, here’s what you should do. But first, let’s try to understand the differences between the two. What’s A Summons? Used in civil and criminal cases, a summons inherently …