If I signed the waiver and the answer which one will be honored at the final decree hearing?

This question screams, "I need an attorney!" The clerk's office shouldn't be advising you on what to file. Hire an attorney to review the live...

In a final decree hearing can the petitioner request anything from the respondent that was not in the original divorce petition?

It's impossible to properly advise someone on their pleadings without reviewing them. You should take your documents to a family law attorney and...

Child support~ I got divorced from my ex wife in TX. I pay her every month as agreed upon in our divorce decree. I moved to IL

Child support is based on your net resources, not your ex-wife's job. Texas is not "pro-mother." Texas is pro-supporting-your-child(ren). If you...

Is there anything I can do to help my fiance get his strangulation charges dropped or lessened to a misdemeanor?

There is absolutely NO excuse for his behavior. Stress is NOT an excuse. Alcohol is NOT an excuse. This is NOT about you anymore, this is about...

How can we get my husband 2 children from first marriage when DCF put them into her parents house ?

If I'm understanding your question correctly, it doesn't sound like your husband has much time due to a terminal illness. This is not a matter you...

How long does it take to get a divoce after being filed?

60 days after filing is the minimum amount of time in Texas in which you can finalize a divorce. It can go much longer than 60 days if there is a...

My sister is in a nursing home and she has a $2,500.00 bill which she cannot pay. Can she have a pauper's affidavit drawn up?

A pauper's affidavit is used to waive the filing fees when initiating a lawsuit, it will not help your sister in this situation and if she is in a...

Hire an attorney ASAP to explore your options for custody arrangements including supervised visitation. A lot of guys who are heading to the big...

What will happen if the non custodial parent does not show up for the court hearing?

It depends on the judge and it depends on the relief you're seeking. If you're looking for a modification of court orders and you can show it is...

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As the respondent, may I submit the final decree of divorce?

Ask him for the signed copy of the decree and offer to go prove-up the divorce so he doesn't have to. The judge will not allow you to prove-up the...