The method by which a defendant is served depends not only on the jurisdiction’s particular process but also on whether the region is a signatory of the Hague Service Convention. Countries not obligated to comply may also lack a formal service of process. Most often, a summons (or related document) is delivered to the defendant or a person over 18 residing with the defendant.

The Monteblanco & Associates Process Service Network specializes in legal proceedings in Central and South America. Currently, we serve Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, and Uruguay and operate offices in nine countries in the region, strategically located in hubs that support the region’s remaining ten countries and its ten dependencies.

Our Process Service Network is adept in facilitating strategic international divorce preparation. Many divorce proceedings are complicated and some are made more complex when the parties are of different nationalities or when one party holds considerable financial assets. Meticulous planning is critical to achieving a client’s desired outcome in an international divorce proceeding. Our team begins the process by examining the family’s complete financial position, determining the client’s specific goals, providing an initial evaluation of the law in foreigner-friendly jurisdictions, and strategically focusing on the most favorable jurisdictions.

Each jurisdiction is carefully evaluated by anticipating issues that may arise. These issues include jurisdictional regulation; grounds for divorce; assets, asset division, and trust assets; relevant or questionable conduct of involved parties; court philosophy; spousal maintenance; enforceability; prenuptial agreements; and treatment of children or dependents. Once each of these factors is considered, our client works with the lead attorney on their case to determine the most favorable strategy and jurisdiction before moving forward.