Finalizing Texas Divorce Process

Summary

If your Texas divorce case is stalled, you can request a trial date to finalize it. Modify custody orders to reflect your daughter living with you and stop child support payments. Representing yourself is possible, but consulting a legal professional is recommended. Seek help from pro bono clinics or non-profit organizations if legal aid is unavailable. Gather evidence to support your claims and present your case honestly.

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I need legal advice on my divorce.
Hello **** ****, I'm here to help you. Could you please specify what particular issues or concerns you have about your divorce? Also, could you let me know which state you're in, as divorce laws can vary?
I'm in Texas and my husband filed for divorce in * and I was sent the Discovery and I sent back an answer we wound up going to court over zoom and we had a temporary order established for custody and I initiated that so that I could pay child support and get visitation. My husband was keeping my daughter from me for almost a year and I figured that was the best way for me to be able to see her. I have multiple questions but my issue is the case is still pending however it's stalled. He has refused to do things that were set forth in the order and now he has brought my daughter to me and dropped her off and abandoned her. She's been with me for about 2months. I am currently paying child support even though she is here with me and I want my divorce to be finalized but nothing is happening and I don't know what to do. Can I still file if he's already filed and since we have the parent-child relationship temporary order in place and I am supposed to have supervised visitations because my husband's lawyer lied during our hearing on zoom. She told the judge that my daughter didn't feel comfortable being around me and so the judge agreed and I was so upset I didn't respond or argue I just said okay I feel like my daughter is in the best place she could be with me there was a lot of things that have gone on in the time that we've been separated and she needs to be with me it's safer for her and it's just better. I don't have money for an attorney so I have no idea how to get help I've applied for legal aid I'm at the end of my rope I just need to know what I'm supposed to do and how I can get this finished
I understand your situation is stressful. Here's what you can do:
- Request a modification of the custody order to reflect your daughter living with you.
- Ask the court to stop child support payments as your daughter is now with you.
- On finalizing the divorce, you may need to request a trial date.
Always consult with a legal professional before taking actions.
I really can't consult with anybody or get any advice because I've been told I shouldn't go to court without a lawyer since my husband has one. I don't want anything in the divorce financial means or otherwise All I want is to have custody of my daughter he can have visitation and I want the divorce finalized as soon as possible
I understand your situation, ****. In Texas:
- You can represent yourself in court, but it's recommended to consult a legal professional.
- To finalize the divorce, you can request the court for a trial date.
- For custody, you can file a modification request to reflect the current situation.
- You can ask the court to stop child support payments since your daughter is with you.
Okay but I'm afraid of his lawyer she is not very nice and she will very likely lie again and possibly get me in trouble or make it impossible for us to finish this. I don't know what to do about it.
I understand your concerns. It can be daunting to face a lawyer. However, you have the right to present your case honestly and accurately. Gather evidence to support your claims. You can also seek assistance from legal aid in Texas.
Since it's been so long can't I just get them to finalize the divorce as a default
In Texas, you can request a default judgment if the other party doesn't respond within 21 days. However, since your husband filed and you have been in court, a default judgment may not be applicable. You might need to request for a trial date to finalize the divorce.
Okay. Yeah legal side denied me receiving help
I understand your frustration, ****. In such cases, you could:
- Seek assistance from pro bono clinics or law schools in Texas.
- Check if any non-profit organizations can provide free legal help.
Remember, gathering evidence and presenting your case honestly is crucial.