Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

How to contest a divorce?

My wife has filed for divorce, a divorce I do not want this divorce. I would like to contest the divorce. How and what do I need to do to contest it? I am not contesting it on any financial terms I am contesting it on the basis of her claim and the fact that I love her and want this marriage to work. How do I contest it, can I just type up a letter stating that I want to contest it or what?

Thanks

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Asked on 8/08/01, 3:55 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jimmy L. Verner Jr. Verner & Brumley, P.C.

Re: How to contest a divorce?

Contact David Moody, Attorney at Law, P.0. Box 94361, Lubbock, TX 79493, Phone: (806) 791-2400, Fax: (806) 792-4910, E-mail: [email protected]. He wrote a book called "Defending Marriage Against No-Fault Divorce."

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Answered on 8/08/01, 5:53 pm
Fran Brochstein Attorney & Mediator

Re: How to contest a divorce?

You need to file a document called "an answer" with the court. This document lets the court know that you are interested in the case and that you want to be notified of what is happening. If you do not file an answer and you were served, she can get a default divorce without any further notice to you.

Please be advised that your wife will eventually obtain a divorce in Texas. A person cannot be required to be married to someone that they do not want to be married to.

If you live in the Houston area, please feel free to give me a call at 713-847-6000.

Best of luck.

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Answered on 8/13/01, 12:50 am


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