Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

I filed a pauper oath in the courts, well they assigned me a court date on Jan 18th, 2011. I could not attend court at that time, I sent a certified letter explaining why, and also sent supported documents to explain why I could not afford to pay for my court fees, I called to the court house today, and found out my paupers was denied and that the hearing is set for 2/18/2011. The clerk over the phone stated I would have to pay the fees before my case is heard, is this correct, eventhough I don't have the monies to pay, she stated they will not even hear my court case until the fees are paid. What are my options?


Asked on 1/31/11, 1:08 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn Mark D. Dunn

You're going to have to come up with the filing fee. The court isn't obligated to accept your pauper's affidavit; apparently it was ruled that you're able to pay.

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Answered on 2/02/11, 3:32 pm


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