Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

i was served a suit for a modification parent/child relationship and there was a rule 11 agreement in which I was told that was all that needed to be done. However, the opposing party wouldnt sign the order. So, we did a motion to sign and basically they revoked the rule 11 agreement. So now I have discoveries to answer and they are way past due. I answered the questions and was told that I could not object because the response are late. Is this accurate? Dallas, Tx


Asked on 6/05/14, 12:50 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Generally yes, once discovery responses are past due you can no longer object to the questions although you are still obligated to serve responses. Parties can agree to give each other extensions to respond and that can allow you to make objections if the extension grants the party that ability. That usually doesn't happen. There might be some arguments about the rule 11 agreement to ask the court for some leeway but depending on how long ago that was the argument may not be very meaningful.

It sounds like you are trying to fight this out on your own without the help of an attorney. Modification suits are not simple and you'll keep getting steamrolled by the other side. I strongly urge you to consider hiring an attorney to represent you.

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Answered on 6/08/14, 8:57 am


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