How do I amend a divorce petition in Texas?
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How do I amend a divorce petition in Texas?
After filing your original petition, you might find that there is information you want to add to (or remove from) the documents you filed with the court. You can do this. File an amended petition to add something to, or withdraw something from, the original petition. Have an attorney look over your amended petition.
Can you amend a divorce decree in Texas?
A party can file to modify a decree as early as a year after the decree is finalized. Texas family law generally favors granting modifications when a substantial change has occurred for either a spouse/partner or child involved in the decree.
How long does a divorce petition stay active in Texas?
60 days
Can you sue the person your spouse cheated with?
The scorned spouse could sue you. They’re known as “alienation of affection” suits, when an “outsider” interferes in a marriage. The suits are allowed in seven states: Hawaii, Illinois, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, South Dakota and Utah.
