Arizona Process Server Practice Exam

Who can you serve the 15-year-old daughter to ensure prompt service?

1. The husband and the 15-year-old daughter

2. Only the husband

3. Any other adult in the household

4. The grandmother and the son

The correct answer is: The husband and the 15-year-old daughter

When serving legal documents, it is important to understand who is legally capable of receiving that service on behalf of a minor. In cases involving minors, the law typically allows service to be made to a parent or guardian. Therefore, serving both the husband (assuming he is the father) and the 15-year-old daughter complies with legal practices because the husband can accept service on behalf of his child. This ensures prompt service because it covers both the legal requirement of notifying the guardian and providing direct service to the minor child. The involvement of the daughter in the service, however, might not always be necessary or recommended, since minors may not have the capacity to understand or handle legal documents appropriately. Understanding the dynamics of familial relationships and legal responsibility is crucial in these situations, as proper service helps to avoid delays in legal proceedings and ensures that all parties are adequately informed.