Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
what does the term 'general relief' mean in a divorce decree.
Asked on 11/12/12, 7:03 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn
Mark D. Dunn
Most petitions in civil actions (including divorce cases) ask for "general relief." It means that the pleader is saying that if he didn't ask for something, or left something out, he wants that too. It doesn't mean much; it has little if any significance.
Answered on 11/13/12, 2:06 pm