Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
how long does it take getting served?
I hired a attorney paid 2000 dollars up front, the lawyer already filed the petition for divorce one month ago, yet my ex hasnt gotten served, everytime i call the attorneys office they say the paralegal would call me back, yet no calls back, the last time i spoke to her ( 3 weeks ago)she said they were waiting for the court to give them a date for the hearing but how is that i ask myself if he hasnt been served just yet. hellpp
1 Answer from Attorneys
Let your lawyer worry about getting the guy served.
Sometimes service can be accomplished 24 hours after the writ is issued; sometimes you never get service.
And if phone calls to your attorney don't work, stop calling his office. Write him a letter: "Dear Lawyer, has my ex been served yet? Love, Client." It costs you 44 cents. Keep a copy of the letter.
If a person hasn't been served, but shows up at the hearing anyway, then service isn't necessary.
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