Texas Original Counter Petition for Divorce
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Print neatly in blue or black ink. Find the cause number and court number on the Original Petition for Divorce filed by your spouse. You are the respondent. Your spouse is the petitioner. Do not leave blanks. Talk to a lawyer if you have questions or need help.
Mail or physically take your written response to the clerk of courts in the county where your spouse filed the initial divorce petition. Check your state's and county's requirements, as you may need to file additional forms such as a financial disclosure form when you file your written response.
Fill out a Statement of Defence form (PDF, 0.01 MB). If you also want to file a counterclaim fill out these forms: Make 2 copies of your filled-out forms. File your forms at the Court of Queen's Bench.
An Answer & Counterclaim for Divorce responds to the Complaint for Divorce and gives you an opportunity to tell the court what you want to happen with the divorce. Admit or Deny.
: a petition that supports or advocates positions or actions counter to those supported or advocated in another petition : an opposing petition After a senior voiced her concerns and started a petition, the school principal canceled the tradition. 2026 A counterpetition has 100 signatures.
The answer is: filing a Counter-Petition for Dissolution of Marriage protects you from having your case dismissed even when you still want to get a divorce.As a result, as long as you file a Counter-Petition, your case will not be dismissed even if your spouse decides he or she wants to dismiss your case.
To file online, go to E-File Texas and follow the instructions. To file in person, take your forms (and copies) to the district clerk's office in the county where your spouse filed for divorce.
Your uncontested case is 'agreed' if you and your spouse agree on what to put in your Decree of Divorce, your spouse has signed a waiver or answer, and your spouse is willing to sign your Decree of Divorce. There is no formal trial, and you probably won't have to ever appear in court.
