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The Temporary Hearing is more correctly called the Temporary Custody Hearing, or the Temporary Support Hearing, or the Temporary Relief Hearing because that’s what is decided at the hearing, most …
The first hearing generally happens almost immediately. I mean REALLY immediately. You have 28 days to file an answer after you are served, but you may have only seven days …
Well, a portion of them, anyway. Typically, the husband (who has a job, usually) comes into the office, having been served a complaint about divorce and a summons. Frequently, there …
An ANSWER is the document that you file in response to a complaint, if you’re not the party doing the suing, but are instead the party being sued. It’s used, …
I can’t tell you how many times a person will call up, and say just that: “I’ve been served”. Oh. Cool. Served what? “Some papers”. Isn’t that nice? For just …
No, nobody HAS to move. There are folks who are getting divorced who are still living together, who are planning the move, perhaps looking for the right house or apartment …
Technically, a divorce is started by the filing of a petition, in the Family Court (they’re called Family Courts in Texas, but they could be called something else in your …
A Normal Divorce or Separation: How do you know if you need help? During divorce and separation, sometimes it is hard at times like these to know what is normal …
There are many excellent reasons why you should minimize contact with your high-conflict ex-spouse/ex-partner. In brief, “low-contact” strategies can improve your overall physical health and well-being, your mental health and …
Qualified Domestic Relations Order in Texas In the state of Texas, like in many other states, retirement plans acquired during the marriage are considered community property. This means that they …