If a wife files for divorce and then nothing has happened can the other party (husband) finish so they can be divorced?

Mr. Johnson is right. You can force the case forward and he way to do that is by requesting that the court set it for trial.

I need to know if I have a stand a chance to file a Motion to Modify. Husband has sole custody because I missed Court Date.

my first question would be: How long ago did this default order get entered? You said your ex has remarried since then, so I'm assuming its been a...

In Texas, Can a thirteen yr. old make decisions regarding visitation?

The child cannot make a unilateral decision on his or her own. What the Family Code says is that a judge has to at least listen to the preferences...

Where would be the best place to learn about subpoenas and civil pre trial and trial procedures

Mr. Rafter's suggestions are good ones. But, if you have specific questions like "how to issue a subpoena", it might be best to find a local...

Looking to relocate to different state but custody agreement states I have to reside in current county. What do I need to do?

Ms. Brochstein is correct. You need to file a motion to modify the parent-child relationship and ask the judge to lift the geographic restriction....

When you live 1000 miles away, can't some things be mediated via Internet, FaceTime, etc. rather than expensive repeated travel?

There are some provisions in the Family Code and the Civil Practice and Remedies Code that allow for participation in hearings by telephone. Talk...

Where can I find a free form, or a copy of an official document to go by, for voluntary temporary custody?

There are "do-it-yourself" forms here: http://texaslawhelp.org/ But child custody is not really a "do-it-yourself" issue. Even if you want...

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From the day a divorce decree comes before the judge, how long before it is final?

Not sure what you mean by "the day a divorce decree comes before the judge". If you mean "from the day the divorce decree is signed" then the...

What to do with house in an uncontested divorce?

You will have to put the terms you and your husband have agreed to into the divorce decree. But no one on this site is going to be able to tell...

My case says "Pending" I haven't gotten served! What would that mean? Can someone please help Its been 12 days since it was file

"Pending" just means that the case has been filed and is open with the court. It does not mean that "she stopped the process". As far as you...