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Richard T. Sutherland

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  • Serving Seymour, TX and Baylor County, Texas

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  • More than 39 years experience in complex family law matters

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Can I re-file that same case, since we filed without prejudice, or is there a time limit for that?

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Answered by attorney Barbara Peyton (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Peyton & Associates
Without prejudice means that you can file again. If it had been "with prejudice" you can't file again. But, no one can really enforce "with prejudice" in divorce cases because the US Constitution provides that we all have freedom of association rights. To answer your question: You can file again but you cannot use the case number from the prior case. It will be a new case number. Good luck.
Without prejudice means that you can file again. If it had been "with prejudice" you can't file again. But, no one can really enforce "with prejudice" in divorce cases because the US Constitution provides that we all have freedom of association rights. To answer your question: You can file again but you cannot use the case number from the prior case. It will be a new case number. Good luck.
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I live in Texas, and my wife attempted to serve me divorce papers Friday, two days ago. She demands that I vacate our home immediately.

Zoe Ann Meigs
Answered by attorney Zoe Ann Meigs (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at The Law Office of Zoe Meigs, P.C.
You do not have to move out of the house.  If there is a hearing set for Thursday and you are served on Monday, then you should appear at the hearing and request a continuance in order to find an attorney.  If your wife has requested exclusive use of the house, that issue will be decided at a hearing for temporary orders.  I would encourage you to consult an attorney and file a counter petition in which you also request exclusive use of the residence and custody of the children if that is your desire.  If you do not feel safe in the house, then stay elsewhere temporarily. If you feel your children are not safe then take them out of the house temporarily as well. When you are served, please review the Temporary Restraining Order carefully. It will not order you to leave the house because that cannot be done without a hearing unless your wife was able to convince the court that you commmited family violence.  You are allowed to communicate with your wife but not in a harrassing manner.  You are allowed to have your children in your possession.  There are many things that are standard and stated in the restraining order that you will not be able to do.  Be aware of them and follow the rules. If at the hearing the court decides that your wife should have the exclusive temporary use of the house, you will be given time to find a place to live and move out.  
You do not have to move out of the house.  If there is a hearing set for Thursday and you are served on Monday, then you should appear at the hearing and request a continuance in order to find an attorney.  If your wife has requested exclusive use of the house, that issue will be decided at a hearing for temporary orders.  I would encourage you to consult an attorney and file a counter petition in which you also request exclusive use of the residence and custody of the children if that is your desire.  If you do not feel safe in the house, then stay elsewhere temporarily. If you feel your children are not safe then take them out of the house temporarily as well. When you are served, please review the Temporary Restraining Order carefully. It will not order you to leave the house because that cannot be done without a hearing unless your wife was able to convince the court that you commmited family violence.  You are allowed to communicate with your wife but not in a harrassing manner.  You are allowed to have your children in your possession.  There are many things that are standard and stated in the restraining order that you will not be able to do.  Be aware of them and follow the rules. If at the hearing the court decides that your wife should have the exclusive temporary use of the house, you will be given time to find a place to live and move out.  
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Husband wont sign waiver of service because divorce decree he thinks i am asking for car, thought it was stating what was our property together

Kimberly Demetrice French
Answered by attorney Kimberly Demetrice French (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Law Offices of Kimberly D. Moss, PLLC
If your husband won't sign the waiver of service, you will need to have him served at his work address or home address if you two are separated. You will need to request a citation from the court and you can send the petition via certified mail or a process server can personally deliver it for a fee.
If your husband won't sign the waiver of service, you will need to have him served at his work address or home address if you two are separated. You will need to request a citation from the court and you can send the petition via certified mail or a process server can personally deliver it for a fee.
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