My ex-girlfriend said she was going to sue me for alimony and for half of my stuff, that was when we were living together in texas.
2006-10-16 16:21:44 · 7 answers · asked by mario_loco_007 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
I may be wrong, but I believe that in Texas you have to have been married for 10 years before either spouse can get alimony. If she was just a girlfriend, she has no claim for alimony, but if you were common law married and were married for the appropriate amount of time then she might have a case. You also have to get a divorce. If you have a child together, she can get child support, but that is all. If she does sue you, you will have to be served with court papers, so I wouldn't worry about it until something actually happens.
2006-10-16 16:33:34 · answer #1 · answered by Kate 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she files in Family Court against you she is required to have papers served to you, so that you know you are being sued. If she can prove that you are impossible to find, she may be allowed to put a Public Notice in the newspaper instead of serving you papers. I assume you could find out if this happened by contacting the Family Court or searching the Public Notices from the newspaper in that locale, but sorry I can't be more specific.
2006-10-16 23:27:05 · answer #2 · answered by z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say do the honorable thing and make up with her, get her back into your life, repair whatever damage until she moves back in with you, then force her to sign papers stating everything is yours, she does not want alimony, then kick her back out. You don't need this type trouble in your life.
2006-10-16 23:24:08 · answer #3 · answered by Wandering Critic 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are sued, you must be served. You will know if you have been sued. You won't have to go looking for it. You will either be served by certified mail or by a process server.
2006-10-16 23:24:18 · answer #4 · answered by dorahg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they take you to court , you need to be served with a paper to appear in court. they will make you sign for this. so be prepared for a certified letter. if she is just a girlfriend she is not entitled to half your stuff anyway. sounds like just a threat to me.
2006-10-16 23:24:32 · answer #5 · answered by anonymous 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably can find out if they call you or contact you or something. You can always visit there to see and check for yourself.
2006-10-16 23:23:42 · answer #6 · answered by HaHaHoHoHeeHee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll be served with a subpoena.
2006-10-16 23:23:50 · answer #7 · answered by mpicky2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋