Temporary Custody Hearing

[Cupidstoejam]

Without a lawyer; can I request discovery from the other party to better prepare? Statements, evidence etc

 

[quincy]

What is the name of your state?

 

[Cupidstoejam]

Sorry, Texas

 

[quincy]

Does the other party have a lawyer?

 

[Cupidstoejam]

Yes

 

[adjusterjack]

Without a lawyer; can I request discovery from the other party to better prepare? Statements, evidence etc

Yes. If you can figure out how. Which is the same answer to your question about filing for contempt.

Please keep all your future questions to this thread to avoid parallel discussions.

Texas court websites often have DIY pages. There may be forms and instructions for contempt filings. If not, you'll have to google for them.

Discovery is between the parties. You might have to google some to get samples.

The risk of DIY litigation is that going up against a lawyer without one of your own is like taking a rubber knife to a gunfight. You could end up on the ground bleeding.

The reward is that you can save tens of thousands of dollars if you survive.

 

[Bali Hai Again]

I took a rubber knife to a gunfight (my lawyer), paid tens of thousands of dollars and ended up on the ground bleeding. I’ve often wondered if it could have been worse if I did it myself. I suspect the answer is yes.

 

[Just Blue]

@Cupidstoejam

Please keep all questions related to custody/support on this thread. Multi threads on same topic are confusing and unnecessary.

 

[quincy]

In what way has your ex “failed to respect” your custody agreement?

Here is a link to filing a motion for enforcement of either a temporary or final order:

https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.157.htm