If you have been served with paperwork (original
petition for divorce, modification of possession & access, enforcement of
child support) – stay calm. First
schedule a consult with an attorney who has experience in this area of the law,
and do it quickly; there are deadlines that start counting down the day that
you are served. The consultation should
cover all your options and help you decide how to proceed.
Whether you hire an attorney or proceed on your own,
you need to file a response by the deadline.
Failure to file a response tells the court that you are not interested
and that can be fatal to your defense.
Just because you have been sued does not mean “game
over;” in fact, being served is just the beginning. So know your rights, meet your deadlines and
move forward strategically to achieve your goals.
713 227-1717
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