Singapore begins enforcement of the Hague Service Convention effective Dec. 2023 On December 1st, 2023, the country of Singapore entered into force the 1965 Service Convention (formerly known as the Convention of 15 November 1965 on the Service Abroad of Judicial and...
Paraguay Begins Enforcement of The Hague Service Convention
Paraguay begins enforcement of the Hague Service Convention effective January 2024 On January 1st, 2024, the country of Paraguay entered into force the 1965 Service Convention (formerly known as the Convention of 15 November 1965 on the Service Abroad of Judicial and...
The 1961 Apostille Convention Enters into Force in P.R. China
In a significant step towards enhancing international cooperation and streamlining legal processes, the People's Republic of China officially became a party to the Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents,...
Singapore Joined the 1965 Hague Service Convention
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...
Most Common Problems while Serving Legal Papers Abroad
Serving legal documents in a foreign country can be a challenging process, and there are several potential problems that can arise. Some of the most common issues include: Language barriers: If the recipient of the legal documents does not speak the language in which...
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,...
Service of Process in Scotland
In Scotland, court documents can be served by a sheriff officer, but they are not always required to complete service. There are several methods of service available, and the appropriate method will depend on the specific circumstances of the case. If personal service...
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....