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remolador

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Living in Pleasant Hill, CA as of 4/17/01 (previously NY resident)
Separated from Husband since 1993 and has now filed a petition for divorce in Texas. Contested it on the grounds that he has not been a US resident since 1995 and for not providing settlement to our children who are now over the age of 18. I also petition the court to change reason to dissolve marriage as Pet was previously married to another woman in the Phil (a copy of marriage contract was provided as evidence. I have no professional representation. Just sent a long narrative affidavit to Court with exhibits and Petitioner responded by filing a Motion to Strike as it Petitioner alleges hearsay and irrelevant. Pre-trial hearing is set for Apr 24/01 at Civil Court Building in Ft Worth, Texas. And note that I have no professional representation.
I am receiving unemployment benefits only. Therefore, I am unable to appear in court for financial and logistic reason.
Why is hearing set in a Civil Court instead of Family Court? What would happen to me if I do not attend other than being in default for non-appearance. And why would the evidence I sent be considered hearsay when I sent a proof. I am advising the court again that I cannot attend and will leave my fate in the court's jurisdiction. Please advise asap. Thanks

[Edited by remolador on 04-20-2001 at 03:12 AM]
 


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jaynek

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I know Martinez family courts (Contra Costa County) has classes that you can take to help you with the divorce. You might want to call and find out about that. I wish I knew about it when I started my divorce (also Contra Costa County). Now it's too late. I too can't afford an attorney. And my ex is putting me through hell.
 
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remolador

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Reply to Jaynek

Thanks for your feedback. However, I just arrived here in California two days ago and I really don't know my way around. My hearing is in Texas and will be held on Tuesday, 4/24/01 and since I cannot appear to this hearing, for sure a default judgment will be taken against me for non-appearance. All I need now is just an assurance that my ex-husband cannot do anything anymore to me after ruining me emotionally and financially. He has lived a good life on my expense.
 

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