Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Re: Divorce

You can ask the clerk to keep your case on the docket; they will probably want a letter from you. Explain the situation and that you will be hiring a new lawyer or representing yourself, as the case may be.

You are entitled to a copy of your file from your attorney. If you are on good terms with your lawyer and can get an electronic version of the file you can add in the language that the court requested to your decree. Otherwise, if you get a hard copy of the decree, you will need to retype the whole thing manually.

Re: Divorce

You did not specify the language that the Court wanted in the decree, but which the attorney refused to include. This Court has some specific and rigid rules concerning the dismissal of cases. I practice in the Houston area and am a board certified specialist in the field of family law. Please contact me dircetly if you want to discuss your options.

Re: Divorce

It doesn't make sense that the Judge would tell your attorney that something needed to be added to the decree and that your attorney would refuse to do it. I practice in Harris County. If you are interested in discussing your situation, feel free to call my office and set an appointment. I do not charge for initial consultations.

Re: Divorce

Based on what you have written, you have a few options. First, you may always release your current attorney and retain a new attorney to handle the case. If you choose to release your current attorney, then you will need to provide your current attorney a written letter instructing your current attorney that you are no longer desiring to be represented by him and that you are requesting a complete copy of your file.

As for the specific language which was not included; that seems to be somewhat strange. Generally, the judge will let the attorney or party know what specific language is missing from any court documents.

As for your case not being dismissed, you can let the court know that you want to retain your case on the court's docket and that you are seeking another attorney to represent you. The court will generally allow you some time to continue your case and locate another attorney.

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