Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
Divorce Decree
There is a Texas Statute that says the defendant is to receive to receive a copy of the signed order within 30 days of the judge signing the document. What is that Statute and what happens if the defendant never receives the documents within the 30 days prescribed period
Asked on 3/09/09, 11:36 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Patricia F. Bushman
BUSHMAN LAW OFFICES
Re: Divorce Decree
There's no such Texas family law statute, and the other side has no duty to provide you with a copy, either. If you want a signed copy of the order or decree, you can buy it from the District Clerk just like everyone else.
Answered on 3/09/09, 11:47 am