How long do you have to respond to a divorce petition in Texas?
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How long do you have to respond to a divorce petition in Texas?
In almost all cases, you must wait at least 60 days before you (or your spouse) can go back to court to finish your divorce. When counting the 60 days, find the day your spouse filed the Original Petition for Divorce on a calendar, and then count out 60 more days (including weekends).
What happens if I do not respond to a divorce petition?
The responding spouse needs to file an answer with the court within the deadline. When a spouse doesn’t respond to a divorce petition, the person who failed to file the answer to the court will lose his or her rights to make arguments about property division, support, and child custody.
What happens if you don’t agree with divorce petition?
If you don’t agree with the details of a divorce, you can defend it. Once you have returned your acknowledgement of service form, you have a further 21 days to explain why you are defending the divorce. This is called giving an answer. It will involve a court hearing so you should contact a solicitor immediately.
