If you are thinking of filing for divorce, one of the things that you may be worried about is your spouse being served with the papers. The "how" and "when" of the service can be a real worry. There are different ways that your spouse can get the papers: It can be done by certified mail.It can be done with a process server.It can be done by a constable. You can give the papers to your … [Read more...] about Serving Your Spouse With Divorce Papers
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Served with a Lawsuit or Hearing Notice? Act Now!
If you have been served with a lawsuit or hearing notice from a Texas Court you should not wait to act. Procrastinating can cause you to lose the case and have a judgment entered against you. Here are some reasons that people put off answering the suit, and what can happen as a result: "This suit is unjustified, unfair, or inaccurate." Maybe so, but if you don't bother to answer it, you … [Read more...] about Served with a Lawsuit or Hearing Notice? Act Now!
Filing Suit Against Someone Whose Whereabouts Are Unknown
When a divorce or other lawsuit is filed, there is a process of citation issued for the party who is being sued. Usually, this legal citation is personally served on the person who is the respondent in the lawsuit. (If the respondent is a company, the citation will be served on the registered agent, director or owner of the company or some else legally authorized to accept the service). This … [Read more...] about Filing Suit Against Someone Whose Whereabouts Are Unknown