Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
di
My husband filed a petition for
divorce with a lawyer and they
are asking me to respond to
that in 20 days.
Is it nessesary for my to hire
an attorney?
4 Answers from Attorneys
Re: di
You can call my office for more information and to set up a consultation. Deadlines are very important in lawsuits. You don't want to miss that response date.
Re: di
Based on what you have written, the general time allowed to respond to a suit is 20 days. Generally, the party being served should respond to the suit or may face a default judgment being entered by the Court. It is never necessary to retain an attorney, but it may be wise to as there are many items involved within a divorce. If my local law firm can assist you with this legal issue or any other legal matter, please contact my paralegal Tina ([email protected]) to arrange for an initial consultation.
Re: di
No you don't *have* to hire an attorney. I'm sure your husband & his attorney are quite capable of setting up everything just the *they* want it. if you don't want anything or there is nothing to divide up, they can probably take care of it if that's OK with you. Good Luck.
Re: di
You do not have to hire an attorney, but you would be well advised to speak with an attorney to fully understand your rights. I am a board certified specialist in the field of family law practicing here in the Houston area. I offer free consultations. Please contact me directly if you care to visit further concerning your options.
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