There is no means of shortening the response time. If she avoids service, why not hire an attorney and get this done?

I'd file here if I were you. I doubt spousal maintenance in Texas would be near $7K monthly.

The property is "community" by definition. However, the length of the separation will, in my opinion, have an effect on how the court will divide...

Just because you and your wife have a community estate does not mean that she will necessarily receive 50% of it. The court may make an unequal...

either call the lawyer that took the deposition or call the court reporter. I'm sure you can buy a copy.

Hire an experienced family law attorney. Tell all this to your attorney and ask it be addressed. All can be handled in the divorce.

You are legally an adult. Your mom can't press charges in your behalf. My advice to you - if your boyfriend is violent to you, drop him NOW before...

The only way to increase child support is to file a motion to modify. OR talk to the Office of the Attorney General and get in line.

It will not count as "legal Notice" unless her attorney has consented to accept service. If not, get her served with process.

Go find a lawyer and get this addressed. She can be located.