I read on the service form I have that it has to be someone that's 18 or over. I wanted my brother to do it. Can he? He isn't directly involved in my case at all. THNX!
2007-07-11 14:46:00 · 12 answers · asked by glittereyedg 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Yes, he can.
2007-07-11 14:57:06 · answer #1 · answered by OC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was told that family members can not serve your divroce papers. You can have the sherriff's department do it, or a friend (there is a form from the court this person HAS to fill out though make sure you get it and that it is filled out PROPERLY). This friend can either serve your husband in person or can mail the papers RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED using their mailing address, NOT YOUR'S. If you don't do it properly it will be considered illegally served and you'll have to start all over.
2007-07-11 22:13:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
After the papers are filed, the spouse that grow to be served in easy terms has a definite volume of time to get their signed place of work work to the courthouse. as quickly as all the papers are filed the courthouse ought to deliver you a word of the court date. not sure what state you're in nonetheless..... and additionally you'll be able to consistently call a legal professional and ask in the event that they do loose consults so which you would be able to ask all your questions for loose!
2016-12-10 09:27:18 · answer #3 · answered by snetsinger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In almost every state, as long as YOU do not do it, ANYONE over the age of 18 without a felony conviction can serve the papers. Good luck in your divorce.
2007-07-11 14:51:09 · answer #4 · answered by Rav 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you're brother can do it. That's good service. But its easier to have the sheriff or whatever law enforcement agency in your area is that handle's process service. There should be and office in the court house you filed the papers in.
2007-07-11 15:06:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My divorce papers were served to my ex-husband by the sheriff and we live in Georgia. I have never heard of someones brother serving divorce papers on someone.
2007-07-11 14:57:09 · answer #6 · answered by Nancy M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my state it's anyone over 18 who is not a party to the lawsuit. Your brother should be fine if he is over 18.
2007-07-11 14:51:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sent my divorce papers by the county sherriffs department. He had to sign for them.
I dont really think you have a choice.
2007-07-11 14:52:59 · answer #8 · answered by happydawg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a choice to do it but I paid $30.00 bucks to have someone else do it. So in your case, yes your brother, mother, aunt, anyone could do it for you.
Good luck ; )
2007-07-11 15:09:07 · answer #9 · answered by DJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually a deputy will do it for free
2007-07-11 14:51:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋