Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

First Amended Counterpetition for Enforcement

I got a notice that says:

You have been sued. You may employ and attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of twenty days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. Said petition was filed on the 22nd day of September, 2008. Issued under my hand and seal of said court on this day 23rd of September, A.D. 2008.

First Amended Original Answer

First Amended Counterpetition for Enforcement

So please tell me how long I have to respond to this and as much as you are willing about how I might word my response. Thanks!


Asked on 10/03/08, 12:41 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Patricia F. Bushman BUSHMAN LAW OFFICES

Re: First Amended Counterpetition for Enforcement

Do you have an attorney? It sounds like you started this and that it's been going on for awhile since you were served with an Amended Answer and an Amended Counterpetition.

Without knowing when you were served there is no way to calculate when your Answer (if any) is due. You should really consider hiring an attorney!

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Answered on 10/03/08, 11:45 am


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