Four months ago, on 16 May 2023, the Republic of Singapore made a significant step in its international legal commitments by depositing its instrument of accession to the Convention of 15 November 1965 on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in...
Evidence Convention Enters Into Force for Paraguay
On 22 August 2023, the Republic of Paraguay formally integrated into the Convention of 18 March 1970 on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil or Commercial Matters. Widely recognized as the 1970 Evidence Convention or the Hague Evidence Convention, it was solidified...
Which Countries Require a Qualified Server to Effect Service of Process?
Many countries require that legal documents be served by a qualified process server, rather than by the parties themselves or by a non-professional service provider. Some of the countries that have these requirements include: United States: In the United States,...
Serving Legal Papers in South Korea
In South Korea, international service of process is governed by the Hague Service Convention, which South Korea has ratified. This means that foreign litigants can serve legal documents on individuals and entities in South Korea through the Central Authority...
Serving Divorce Papers on Your Spouse in Mexico
When it comes to divorce actions, international service of process can become a complicated matter, especially when the parties involved are in different countries. This is particularly true when one of the parties resides in the United States and the other in Mexico....