If one spouse files a petition for divorce but never filed any additional paperwork, can the other spouse file for divorce?

If the first divorce remains on file as an active case the respondent (spouse who did not file) may file a counterclaim and proceed with that...

You are not required to pay for childcare during the other parent's possession; & the other parent is not required to pay more than court-ordered...

The divorce cannot be granted any sooner than 60 days after the date on which the clerk put the received stamp on your initial petition.

Is it contempt of court if my ex lied about the reason he needed to reschedule ordered mediation and what's the punishment?

If these mediations have been scheduled by the lawyers the next one should include an agreed order. Each lawyer signs an order to mediate at a...

Yes. As long as you are not a witness in the case you may watch the proceedings.

How do i get a restraining order againt a man for him to not be allowed around me or my kids? and get full custody

Call the police. You haven't provided sufficient information about the nature of your relationship with the man for an answer. Regardless of your...

Do I need a divorce attorney?

Depending on the type of retirement you probably need a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO). This is complicated. You need to see an...

Child/state/unsafe.

See a Texas lawyer before you leave. Post your question about ILL law on AVVO in a way that brings it to the attention of ILL lawyers. I don't know...

What is the diffrence between a Divorce and Annulment in Texas family Law?

Annulment means the marriage was never valid and there was no actual legal marriage. It is very hard to get in Texas. Most likely a divorce will be...

My 6yr old wants to stay with my 17yr old daughter after school but I know her father paying child support will not approve.

First read your current active court order carefully. All responses on here will be based on assumptions because none of the lawyers has read your...

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