What happens if I do not respond to a divorce petition?
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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.
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).
Can lack of intimacy ruin a marriage?
It Ruins Your Self-Esteem You feel sexy and desired by your partner. This gives you a pleasant ego boost. However, when such intimacy is lacking, it may cause your self-esteem to plummet. You may start to think that you are ugly, undesirable, or that your spouse is no longer attracted to you.
