What if I don’t respond to the divorce papers I was served

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What if I don’t respond to the divorce papers I was served

My friend was served with divorce papers on
june 2 2018 and has 20 days to respond. He has
not responded and he can not find a lawyer that
takes payments. He needs help cause he does not
have lots of money

Asked on June 20, 2018 under Family Law, Texas

Answers:

S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

If a party fails to timely file an answer to the documents served , the party's spouse will file a default which means your friend has lost unless your friend succeeds in filing a motion to set aside the default.


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