For what it is worth, both sides offer whatever evidence they think helps their case. It can be used unless the other side objects and then the...

DO NOT SIGN!! There is no such law. Your husband should also not sign until you have at least talked to a lawyer. If the settlement is OK, the...

You have potential claims for breach of fiduciary duty, maybe fraud, and some others. If your case is good, you should be able to find a lawyer to...

The court can order the losing party after a trial to pay court costs incurred by the party who won. In a settlement, whoever incurred the court...

Can you send a subpoena duces tecum to a party in a case if you just want documents without doing a deposition ?

That is the wrong procedure to get documents by themselves.

Can a party to a case file a motion for pretrial conference before the day of trial in Texas?

Yes, but you will need to give a proper reason. Most matters are dealt with by other procedures before trial. The pre-trial is usually very brief...

Can I ask for separate property to be returned during the divorce ?

This is a family law question, so I changed the practice area. If you have a lawyer, that is the person to ask. If you do not, you should get one...

Can a motion to strike pleadings be filed before trial in Texas?

It is hard to know whether you really mean a motion to strike pleadings, but assuming you mean what lawyers mean, the answer is that motions to...

If there is a jury trial in May 2013, do you have time to get out of it and go back to a bench trial in Texas if you are a prose

Yes, but only if both sides agree. Once either side has asked for a jury, then neither side can change that without the other side agreeing. So...

Contempt?

I have changed the practice area to family law so lawyers practicing that area can respond to your question. You will need a lawyer to help you...