When individuals or businesses hide assets, conceal financial activity, avoid judgments, or attempt to obscure ownership, professional investigative services become critical. At Faithful Path Investigations we provide professional banking investigations, asset investigations, and financial intelligence services throughout Missouri and nationwide for attorneys, businesses, creditors, and private clients.

Whether you are attempting to enforce a civil judgment, investigate fraud, locate hidden assets, identify business interests, or conduct financial due diligence, our investigative team works to uncover actionable intelligence using lawful investigative methods and advanced research techniques.

When a court case is filed in Missouri, one of the most important steps in moving that case forward is the proper service of process. This ensures all parties are formally notified and given the opportunity to respond. While the process may look slightly different depending on the county, the fundamentals remain the same. At Faithful Path Investigations, we guide attorneys, law firms, and private clients through the process with professionalism, accuracy, and integrity.

• Submit a simple Motion and Order naming the specific individual(s) who will serve your papers.

  To avoid delays, we recommend naming a primary server plus at least one alternate from our team.

• Some judges permit “any duly designated agent of [Agency],” while others require individual names—we’ll guide you based on local practice.

Step 2: Choosing a Process Server

Attorneys or parties typically hire a licensed process server to ensure service is completed quickly, legally, and properly documented. Missouri law allows private process servers who are authorized in the county where service is to occur.

• County Variations: Some counties require process servers to be appointed by the court for each individual case, while others maintain a list of pre-approved servers who can serve without further court approval.

Step 3: Service of Process Attempts

Once the process server receives the documents, they begin attempts to serve the individual. At Faithful Path Investigations, we:

• Make multiple attempts at different times of day to maximize success.

• Use skip tracing tools if the person is difficult to locate.

• Document every attempt with notes, timestamps, and GPS verification.

• Serve documents in compliance with Missouri statutes, ensuring legal validity.

Step 4: Completion of Service

If the documents are successfully served, the process server records the details of service, including:

• Date, time, and location of service

• Name and physical description of the person served

• Method of service (personal service, substitute service, etc.)

• Any additional notes (e.g., refusal to accept papers, evasive behavior)

If service cannot be completed, a non-service affidavit may be filed, and alternate methods such as posting or publication may be requested from the court.

Step 5: Affidavit/Return of Service

The process server prepares an Affidavit of Service (sometimes called a Return of Service). This is a sworn statement confirming service details, signed and notarized.

• In some Missouri counties, the affidavit is filed directly with the court by the process server.

• In others, it must be returned to the attorney, who then files it with the court.

This affidavit becomes part of the official case file and serves as proof to the judge that service was legally completed.

Why Hiring the Right Process Server Matters

Every county in Missouri has slightly different rules, but the importance of using a professional process server remains the same. At Faithful Path Investigations, we ensure:

• Service is completed quickly and accurately.

• Documentation meets court requirements.

• Every step is handled with veteran discipline, legal knowledge, and faith-based integrity.

Faithful Path Investigations – Walking the Faithful Path—Serving Truth with Integrity.