Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Dear Sir or Madam,
I got a notice of final hearing for my divorce. My husband is the petitioner, I am the respondent. Its an uncontested divorce, we have no kids, no house and no property. My husband said he is the only one that has to appear in court. I read in the notice that the petitioner has to appear in person. It didn't say anything about the respondent. I sent an email to the magistrate but he said he can't give me any legal advice on whether I should go to the hearing or not. He said I could appear by phone.
My question is am I legally obligated to go to the hearing or can I stay home? I am just making sure because there was something in the notice saying failure to appear can result in a warrant for the arrest, but it didn't say if it was for the petitioner or respondent. The divorce was filed in Florida.
Thank you for your time!
Kind regards,
Katja Green

Asked on 8/07/09, 12:02 pm

Fran Brochstein Attorney & Mediator

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If I were you, I'd attend court to make sure that everything you wants to happen does really happen.

It costs a lot of money to fix something if you don't appear.

If they will let you appear by phone, it's your second best option.

Answered on 8/07/09, 12:11 pm

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