Encore serves family-law papers across Texas, from the original petition and citation to temporary orders, notices of hearing and protective orders. Tell us what the server should know when you order. Every attempt is documented, and every Texas return is signed and verified under Rule 107 and e-filed at no charge.
Upload the papers and we read them for you, filling in the parties, cause number and court. Pick the type of family case, add any safety notes, and choose how fast we go out.
When you order, you can flag a protective order, a history of violence or weapons, children in the home, or a client whose location has to stay confidential. Flagged orders are reviewed by our staff before dispatch, the server is briefed before the first attempt, and we contact you first if the approach needs to change.
Send the petition, citation and any orders or notices that go with them. Choose the family case type and tell us anything the server should know.
A vetted server makes up to four attempts at varied days and times, with GPS and photos on every attempt.
You see each attempt as it happens. The return is signed and verified under Rule 107 and e-filed in Texas at no charge.
Temporary orders, TROs and protective-order notices are flagged so they're served before the hearing. Choose next-day or same-day when the date is close.
Locates and substituted-service affidavits from Encore Legal Investigations, and service by email, text or social media when the court orders it.
Yes. We serve applications for protective orders, temporary ex parte orders and notices of hearing, and flag them so they're served before the hearing. If anyone is in immediate danger, call 911.
We serve what you send. If your court's standing order has to be served with the petition, include it in your upload with everything else.
Yes. Tell us in the order's special instructions and we'll serve at home or another address you give us.
Encore Legal Investigations can locate the respondent and document the attempts in a sworn affidavit for your motion for substituted service. The court decides whether to authorize it.
Writs that require taking a child or other person into custody, such as a writ of attachment, are served by a sheriff or constable under Texas Rule 103 unless the court orders otherwise.
The order form prices the service as you fill it in, before you place the order. Existing clients can bill their firm account.
Upload the papers and tell us your hearing date. Questions first? Email support@encorelegalprocess.com.
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