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Family Law Best Practice for International Service of Process: An Overview of the Hague Convention


Total Credits: 1 CLE, 1 Family Law Specialization

Average Rating:
   32
Categories:
International Law |  Modest Means Foundations of Justice Series |  Family Law
Faculty:
Michele M Mirto |  Gary Brent Kraft |  Luke Edward Brown
Format:
Audio and Video
Original Program Date:
Oct 10, 2025


Description

This program will walk you through the step-by-step requirements of the Hague Service Convention—ensuring you avoid costly mistakes and delays. Learn how to determine:

  • Whether the Convention applies, 
  • Identify the correct Central Authority, 
  • Prepare and translate required documents, and 
  • Submit your request for service. 

Faculty will also cover practical considerations, including:

  • Timelines, 
  • Common pitfalls, and 
  • How to properly obtain and file a Certificate of Service.

Whether you’re handling your first international service request or looking to sharpen your practice, this seminar will give you the tools and confidence to get it right.

Faculty
Luke Brown, Brown and Wohlford PLLC
Gary Kraft, Gary B. Kraft Family Law



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Faculty


Gary Brent Kraft Related Seminars and Products


Gary grew up in Tucson and earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona and his law degree from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law where he was the Executive Note Editor for the Arizona Law Review and member of the Moot Court Board. For 22 years, Gary worked as a law clerk and staff attorney at the U.S. District Court in Tucson. In 2024, Gary opened his own office and now exclusively practices family law. Gary is a long-time adjunct instructor in the Pima Community College Paralegal Program and a proud volunteer for both Southern Arizona Legal Aid and Step Up To Justice.


Luke Edward Brown Related Seminars and Products


Luke E. Brown is certified as a Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of Arizona and is also a member of the State Bar of Texas and the Bar of the United States Supreme Court. He has served as a member of the Hague Convention Attorney Network since 2015 and holds a Tier One credential from the Arizona Court Interpreter Credentialing Program. Luke serves as a Judge Pro Tempore of the Pima County Superior Court and volunteers with Southern Arizona Legal Aid and Step Up to Justice. He earned his Juris Doctor from Baylor University and his Bachelor of Arts in History and Spanish from the University of Arizona.


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Overall:      4.6

Total Reviews: 32

Comments

Lila S

"no rating for Michele Mirto - she did not appear. "

Wendy M

"It simplified the Hague process. I did have some technical problems downloading the materials and clicking on the confirmation of attendance."

Julie E

"Very informative. Thank you!"

Karisa R

"Everything presented was clear and concise. "

Richard C

"Seemed right"

Shay K

"Very interesting webinar. "

Shaun K

"Have known Mr. Brown for many years and he is a disciplined and engaging lawyer who knows his stuff. Unfortunately, I do not know Mr. Kraft and his input was minimal in this CLE."

Sylvina C

"thoroughness"

David M

"Did a decent job of explaining the material, but wish we were shown rather than told."

Amanda L

"It was very vague, a lot of questions that couldn't be answered, but did get some things answered."