What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas
My husband had his attorney send me over a "Waiver of Service" and an "Original Petition for Divorce". I am a little unsure about 2 specific lines in the "Waiver of Service".
1. "I enter my appearance in this case for all purposes."
2. "I agree that this case may be taken up and considered by the Court without further notice to me."
Does it mean that if I sign the waiver, I wouldn't be consulted on issues like property division, etc. Do I lose my say in the terms of the divorce?
On the other hand, if I choose not to sign the waiver, will I have to make court appearances? Is it even possible to fight back saying I don't want a divorce (note: my husband's filed for an "uncontested divorce")?
Another rather important query is about foreign property division. We own joint as well as separate assets (and bank accounts) in India. But the divorce decree shall be issued by a Texas court. I want to know how foreign property will be handled. And also, will a divorce in the US be accepted by Indian law as a divorce?
Finally, I'd like to mention that we've been married for over 30 years. I've been a housekeeper throughout my entire married life (no outside job). My husband has stopped working for almost a year. I would like to know if alimony is a possibility.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
My husband had his attorney send me over a "Waiver of Service" and an "Original Petition for Divorce". I am a little unsure about 2 specific lines in the "Waiver of Service".
1. "I enter my appearance in this case for all purposes."
2. "I agree that this case may be taken up and considered by the Court without further notice to me."
Does it mean that if I sign the waiver, I wouldn't be consulted on issues like property division, etc. Do I lose my say in the terms of the divorce?
On the other hand, if I choose not to sign the waiver, will I have to make court appearances? Is it even possible to fight back saying I don't want a divorce (note: my husband's filed for an "uncontested divorce")?
Another rather important query is about foreign property division. We own joint as well as separate assets (and bank accounts) in India. But the divorce decree shall be issued by a Texas court. I want to know how foreign property will be handled. And also, will a divorce in the US be accepted by Indian law as a divorce?
Finally, I'd like to mention that we've been married for over 30 years. I've been a housekeeper throughout my entire married life (no outside job). My husband has stopped working for almost a year. I would like to know if alimony is a possibility.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?