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v Family Matters v“Waiver of Citation – Part 1: What is aWaiver of Service?” By Crista Branch, AttorneyRELAX...we got this!Try MaidPro today and sweep up this exclusive offer:$125 $25 OFF YOUR 2ND, 4TH,AND 6TH CLEANINGSReference Stone Oak Highlights and also receive a FREE Fridge or oven Clean! $50 value.Use Code: SOHL125OFFCall 210-664-4884 or visit maidpro.com/stone-oak“ Like A Good Neighbor, State Farm Is There”Serving Stone Oak & Surrounding AreasAuto • Life • Homeowners Health • Renters • Business Se Habla EspañolChris Gann State Farm Insurance(210) 656-1450Mon. - Fri. 9am - 5pm20079 Stone Oak Parkway Suite 1106San Antonio, TX 78258 www.chrisganntheinsuranceman.comYour Home is your Castle• Over 40 years of experience• Custom Interior Draperies, Furniture, Carpet & Flooring, Artwork• Home Remodeling Projects & more!(210) 490-0161Call for your personal consultation.Design Fee Upon Request.The Jenkinsinterior Design Groupwww.jenkinsidg.comAsk About our FREE One Hour Magical Makeover (Minimum of 4 hours)When a lawsuit is filed, be it a divorce or another civil matter, the petitioning party must “serve” the responding party with a copy of the initial pleading. “Service” in this capacity may be performed by a sheriff of the county personally serving a party, by certified mail through the county’s district clerk, or by personal service through a private process server. You’ve probably seen this last method in a movie or tv show. One man in plain clothes walks up to another man and hands him an envelope saying, “you’ve been served,”and then walks away.But another common method we can use in the law, and which is far more liked by many clients, is the waiver of service. This is a document that we prepare at the same time we prepare an original petition. Once we get the clerked-stamped copy of the petition back after filing, we send a copy of this stamped document, along with the waiver of service to the opposing party. We may choose to send by regular USPS mail, but the far more common way is by email. Once the responding party receives the documents, we ask that they review them, and if they choose to waive their right tobe served formally by an office of the court, then they simply need to sign the waiver of service in front of a notary and send it back to our office. It’s that simple. We will then file the waiver with the district clerk and the lawsuit may proceed forward without one party having to ever go through the embarrassment of being “served” by another individual.Now, sometimes these waivers may contain additional terms asking the signing party to waive more than just his/her right to service. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but it can be problematic in some instances. We will discuss this next month in “Waiver of Citation – Part 2: What did I just waive?”Crista Marichalar Branch, P.C.549 Heimer Rd., Suite 200 San Antonio, Texas 78232 (210) 229-2088 www.branchfamilylaw.comOBy Mary Jenkins Asquithur June bride, Jennifer, had a successful wedding in Cancun we had a great time.Congrats to Jennifer and Chris on their wedding.Mexico is so wonderful for entertaining and making sure everything runs smooth.The resorts are ready for entertaining and the inspiration of Cancun has inspired me to write this article.Summertime is a great time to enjoy your outdoors areas in the evening when it is cooler and with inviting textures and color, we are all ready to entertain in our spaces.New colors for patios...blues, yellows, corals and whites are a big comeback along with wicker in dark and light colors.Stripes and patterns are bold and natural tones in furniture is being shown all over the market showrooms... Keep things light and airy.Outdoor rugs, outdoor bars, and consoles for serving are in and totally functional for your guests.Call us to assist with your patio and back yard living area. Let’s get the party going..!!Your home is your Castle!Step Into Decorating...The Jenkins Interior Design Group, LLC Mary L Jenkins Asquith, R.I.D., owner210 490 0161Jennifer Jenkins, Designer210 325 3772Jessica Trevino, Designer 210 464 1519The Jenkins Interior Design Group, LLCAugust 2024www.stoneoakhighlights.com 11