Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Vague Answer filed to petition

I filed an Enforcement on my ex for not paying debts ordered to him in the decree, also for not paying his half of medical expenses and creating harmful parental conflict...(all of which is documented)...his attorney filed an answer that denies everything and then lists as affirmative defense the bills he did pay....which we never questioned. They do not, however, address the $10,000 he never paid for debts in my name. They ask that my petition be dismissed and I pay attorney fees. ...did his attorney just file a crappy answer to get it in by the deadline since my ex waited until the last minute to get an atty? Will they just amend their answer later? I'm confused...his attorney is one of the best...and as a paralegal (though not family law)...the answer looks crappy. What could they be up to? What would the attorney be thinking?


Asked on 12/29/08, 9:13 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

Re: Vague Answer filed to petition

The purpose of an answer is to file a legal response to the legal issues, and if necessary, put other issues before the court. None of the problems you face are going to be resolved in the initial pleadings. Are you represented by counsel? If not, you should be.

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Answered on 12/30/08, 7:32 am
Patricia F. Bushman BUSHMAN LAW OFFICES

Re: Vague Answer filed to petition

As a legal assistant you should know you need an attorney! A good family law attorney, not just whoever you work for. Family law is complex and not for the uninformed.

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Answered on 12/30/08, 12:58 pm


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