I just got served in california with divorce papers from Texas, but don't have the funds to go what can I do? Are there papers to file to indicate this?
2006-11-16 07:13:34 · 13 answers · asked by Veronica 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Contact the clerk of court and try to make arrangements that way, or you could get an attorney and they could go and ask for a continuance for you.
2006-11-16 07:16:20 · answer #1 · answered by Shell 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Were you properly served? That is, were you served by a disinterested third party, or a licensed process server?
Were you married in Texas, or did you live as Husband and Wife in Texas for at least 6 months (I am not too sure on the duration. It might be a year?)
Has your spouse resided in Texas for at least 6 months, and in the county in which the divorce was filed, for at least 3 months?
If the answer to any of these questions is NO, then you can retain a Texas lawyer to make a motion to quash the service of divorce papers on the basis of improper service or lack of jurisdiction.
If you were properly served, and you wife has been satisfied the domicile requirements of the state of Texas, you better figure out a way of getting your butt to Texas. One final option is to retain a lawyer to appear for you, requesting a continuance, or a postponement of the divorce proceeding due to financial hardship, etc.
2006-11-16 07:56:03 · answer #2 · answered by Jack C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact an attorney. If you've never been to Texas they cannot pull you into that jurisdiction, on the other hand if you have you do need to respond in a timely fashion even if its with a continuance. You can try and get an attorney in Texas to make the appearance for you.
If you can't afford an attorney seek out your counties legal aid department or someone who may be willing to take the case pro bono. You may also be able to contact the clerks office in Texas and ask for some advice. Good Luck
2006-11-16 07:17:08 · answer #3 · answered by niknac 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Divorce by Publication
2016-03-28 22:41:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have contact information on the papers you were served to the court of that jurisdiction. Ask them for advice or get a low-cost referral from them so you can get the help you need. Prayers =)
2006-11-16 07:16:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know in AZ you can call the court and have them schedule a conference call where you can testify on open speaker in the court room so you may want to call Texas courts to see if they have that option.Or you can have a lawyer appointed in that state show up for you.
2006-11-16 07:21:41 · answer #6 · answered by michele_zanella 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you just can't make it right then in there, You need to give them a legitimate reason and request for a conference via telephone. It's called a tele conference
2006-11-16 07:17:00 · answer #7 · answered by karrell2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
request for a telephonic hearing. alot of judges are helpful in allowing a telephone hearing for people out of state or unable to come to the courtroom. you have to call from a land phone and be in a quiet room. no cell phones. and don't forget to turn your cell phone off.
2006-11-16 07:17:25 · answer #8 · answered by Bella 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you only have two options appear or ask for a continuance ( appear can include representation on your behalf - continuance is almost always granted if you request it promptly )
2006-11-16 07:15:56 · answer #9 · answered by fact checker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll be found in default and the petioner will get everything they ask for.
2006-11-16 07:15:46 · answer #10 · answered by Jet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋