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Why You Should Consider a Professional Process Server for a Writ of Garnishment

People are very protective of their wages, and predictably, most are not happy to be served with notice of a writ of garnishment. Confronting a debtor with a notice can be an uncomfortable situation; therefore, it makes sense for many people to obtain a process server to provide the paperwork to notify the debtor in a professional and neutral fashion. A professional process server can make serving a writ of garnishment easier. Typically, he or she will have experience in

Beau Charlet June 17, 2014

Understanding the Foreclosure Timeline

Foreclosure works a little differently in each state, and in Florida the process can take up to two years, depending upon the homeowner’s response. As a lender, or an attorney for a lender, you need to understand the foreclosure timeline in order to save yourself or your client as much time and money as possible. Why a Process Server is a Good Option A professional process server will be experienced in serving a variety of civil processes, including home mortgage

Beau Charlet June 3, 2014

Frequently Asked Questions about Process Servers

Process servers may encounter a handful of obstacles during while handling your case. To help alleviate some of your concerns, here is a general list of frequently asked questions concerning process servers and the service of process procedure. What exactly is Process Serving? Process serving is the act of notifying an individual of summons or other legal action being taken against them. The United States Constitution guarantees the right of Due Process of the Law, and process servers carry out

Beau Charlet May 20, 2014

Protect Your Legal Standing with Professional Process Servers

Process servers are a critical part of the legal process. Because of the right of due process granted by the United States Constitution, individuals must be formally informed that they are being summoned. Additionally, process servers are crucial in the legal process because if legal documents are not served properly, the court will not be able to rule the outcome of the case. A case can be completely thrown out if papers are not served properly. Our constitution is designed

Beau Charlet May 6, 2014

Who Needs a Process Server?

Professional firms who regularly deal with contracts, leases, or other legal documents typically need the services of a process server, one who is well versed in the state’s requirements for what constitutes properly serving an individual for the court’s purposes. However, quite often in an individual’s life there are times when a process server may be needed to deliver divorce or small claims papers and eviction notices. They, too, would need the services of a professional process server to avoid

Beau Charlet April 15, 2014

Why Do We Need a Process Server?

The U.S. Constitution establishes the service of due process as a distinct privilege afforded the nation’s citizens. What this means is that every citizen has the right, according to the Fourth and Sixth Amendments, to be informed that they are being legally summoned, and that a case has been brought against them. Process servers started out as simple messengers to let people know they were being summoned and what specifically the legal issue was for which the summons was issued.

Beau Charlet April 1, 2014

A Process Server Can Be More Than You Think

When most people think of process serving, they picture someone handing a set of papers to someone with the expression “You have been served.” Technically, this is all that process serving is. You hire a process server to find the person you need served, and he or she hands them the papers. However, process servers can be much more than that, adding considerable value to their services. Finding a Process Server With Local Knowledge and Connections Widening your scope of

Beau Charlet March 20, 2014

Finding a Process Server in Unregulated States

Different states have different rules when it comes to the work of a process server. In some states, they have to be licensed, guaranteeing that they have proper knowledge of the process and the law. However, in other states, there are no rules or regulations at all. How do you check out process servers’ credentials in a state like this?

Beau Charlet March 3, 2014

Need to Serve Someone With Papers Outside Florida?

If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of having to serve someone out of state, the work involved in finding a process server with the proper qualifications can seem daunting and involves risks. Not only would you have to your search long distance, but different states also have different rules and regulations governing the process service. The questions of who would actually be doing the serving, and how qualified they are, can be hard to answer.

Beau Charlet February 21, 2014

Process Servers in Florida

A process server in Florida has gone through a background check to make sure they have no criminal history. They are also required know the law and relevant regulations. Using a Florida licensed process server guarantees that your service will be handled by someone who knows how to eliminate the risk of failure due to improper procedure or other technicalities.

Beau Charlet February 8, 2014