Who can serve divorce papers in Colorado?
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Who can serve divorce papers in Colorado?
You can also hire the Sheriff’s Office or ask anyone, like a friend, to serve the papers. The person serving the papers must be 18 years old or older and not a party to the case.
Can I serve divorce papers by mail?
No. There are strict rules about serving divorce documents. You must arrange service by hand or by post on your spouse or your spouse’s lawyer. You are not allowed to personally serve the divorce documents on your spouse.
How do you find out who is trying to serve you?
1 attorney answer Be sure to search the court websites for Superior Court, State Court and Magistrate Court. Usually a case would be pending in the County where service is attempted (i.e., at your mother’s address), however, sometimes things are served…
What does it mean when someone is trying to serve you papers?
Getting served just means that you have been given notice of a lawsuit, in this case by a debt collector. You are served if you are handed a copy of the summons and complaint or if a summons and complaint is given to someone “of suitable age and discretion” at your home.
Can debt collectors serve you papers?
Any party in a debt collection case is NOT allowed to serve legal papers, meaning that you must allocate someone impartial to serve the papers on your behalf. Although in some cases, people may choose a friend or acquaintance to do it for them, hiring someone is by and far the more sensible and effective option.
