Texas Enforcement Hearing Requirements

Summary

In Texas, for child support and possession enforcement cases, you must be served at least 10 days before the hearing. Texas Family Code §157.062 does not require a 20-day service period. Generally, these cases are decided by a judge, but a jury trial can be requested under specific conditions, such as disputes over child support amounts or custody terms. If facing jail time for contempt, you may have the right to request a jury trial. Its advisable to review your case details or consult a legal expert for guidance.

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Doesn't Texas Family Code §*.* state that I have to be served within 20 days though if I've been served with both of those lawsuits?
Texas Family Code §*.* requires that the respondent be served at least 10 days before the hearing. It does not mandate a *-day service period.
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Okay so could you request a jury trial if you are served with a child support and possession and access enforcement?
In Texas, you generally cannot request a jury trial for child support enforcement or possession and access enforcement cases. These matters are typically decided by a judge.
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Well, last time I was served with an enforcement I had an option to request a jury trial so you are incorrect
I understand your confusion. In Texas, while most child support and possession enforcement cases are decided by a judge, you may have the option to request a jury trial if specific legal grounds are met. It's important to review your specific case details or consult with a legal expert.
Would you like more information on how to proceed with your request?
And what legal grounds would those be?
In Texas, you can request a jury trial in certain family law cases, including child support enforcement, under specific conditions. Legal grounds to request a jury trial typically include:
- Disputes over the amount of child support.
- Disputes regarding the terms of custody and visitation arrangements.
Would you like more detailed information on how to proceed with requesting a jury trial?
So then basically yes I could request a jury trial
You can request a jury trial under certain conditions in Texas for child support and possession and access enforcement cases. However, it is uncommon and typically requires specific legal grounds.
Would you like help understanding the specific conditions that might apply to your case?
If you're accused of violating possession can you request a jury trial
In Texas, you generally cannot request a jury trial for child support enforcement or possession and access enforcement cases. These matters are typically decided by a judge.
Do you have any other questions or need more detailed information on this topic?
that's not true, if you face possible jail then you can request a jury trial
In Texas, if you're facing jail time for contempt in a child support or possession and access enforcement case, you may have the right to request a jury trial. This is an exception to the general rule that these cases are decided by a judge.
Do you need more information on how to proceed with requesting a jury trial?