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What Is International Service of Process?

All lawsuits are commenced by legal process, which is nothing more than legally prescribed ways of delivering documents to the person one wishes to sue.
International service of process involves the delivery of important court documents to a person outside the country involved in a legal case in accordance with both the laws of the court where the case is filed, as well as a way consistent with the laws of the foreign country, as usually expressed in an international treaty.
Legal Process can include, but is not limited to the delivery of summons, complaints, subpoenas, petitions, or other official court materials.
Proper delivery is the difference between being in a lawsuit and merely thinking so.
This is why it is crucial to consult an international process serving firm that is knowledgeable about the correct manner of serve legal documents.
All reputable international process serving firms will have a lawyer on staff that you can talk to, who will answer all your questions without charge.
A process server is required to serve documents in the exact way set by the laws of the state, country, or other body of government.
An international process server,proficient in the laws of the county in which ones case is being held, can prevent improper process service methods from holding up the case, or having it later dismissed, or, worse still, having it found unenforceable in a foreign court.
What does an International Process Server do? A process server accomplishes a variety of things:
  • Reviews the rules and recommends fast and efficient ways of serving documents
  • Discusses ways to reduce costs of service of process
  • Clearly explains which methods are allowed or not allowed for each country
Service of process in each country can fall under a different set of rules established by international treaties.
Some countries can be subject to multiple treaties.
Here is more information about the regulations: Hague Convention Treaty Nations - Most of the industrialized nations are subject to this treaty.
Latin American Treaty - This treaty includes most of the countries in Lain America.
Letters Rotary - This refers to the mandates set forth for all countries that are not parties to an international process treaty.
These cases must proceed through proper diplomatic channels.
Knowledge about these treaties is critically important for both the litigant and the law firm.
Mistakes can jeopardize the legitimacy of the client's case.
How do I find a Process Server in my country? The professional process servers of Ancillary Legal Corporation know the best ways to serve your documents in every country in the world.
Ancillary treats your specific case with personal attention and dedication.
Without charge, a staff attorney will discuss all your options for service including benefits, potential problems and expense of serving the legal documents for your case.
Ancillary values communication and always keep one informed at every step of the process.
It will correctly serve documents for you or your attorney faster and more economically than anyone.

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