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What Are Affirmative Defenses in a Texas Divorce Case?

Affirmative defenses in a Texas divorce case go beyond simply denying the petitioner’s claims. Instead, they provide independent reasons why the petitioner should not succeed in their case. Affirmative defenses must be specifically pleaded in the respondent’s answer and can include a variety of legal arguments such as: Successfully asserting affirmative defenses requires a thorough […]

What Is a Plea in Abatement in a Texas Divorce Case?

A plea in abatement is a legal tool used in Texas divorce cases to request the suspension or dismissal of a case under certain circumstances. One common ground for a plea in abatement is when neither the petitioner nor the respondent has met the residency and domicile requirements necessary to file for divorce. Another frequent […]

Can You Appeal the Denial of a Special Appearance in a Texas Divorce Case?

In Texas, if a court denies your special appearance in a divorce case, the ruling is generally interlocutory and not immediately appealable. This means that you cannot appeal the decision right away; instead, you may continue to participate in the case while preserving your objection to jurisdiction for appeal after the final judgment. However, there […]