See Hague Convention, ch. However, although the United States is a signatory to the Hague Convention, we take judicial notice that Mexico is not. VII-A, Hague Convention, Introduction. Therefore, we cannot rely on the Convention for the validity of the service on Irma. Nonetheless, as the Vause and Abu-Dalbouh cases establish, if the manner of service otherwise provides notice in a fair fashion, it will suffice.
Personal service is recognized by Wisconsin law as a proper form of service.
Moreover, it is the preferred form of service because it provides the most effective means of giving notice to an interested party. Since personal service was accomplished in this case, we conclude that it was valid. Quasi in Rem Jurisdiction to Address the Parties' Marital Status Having properly served Irma, Jose contends that the circuit court was empowered to litigate his petition for a divorce. The statute does not require only personal service. Except as provided in sub.