The Guidelines set a minimum child support amount of $91.00 per child per month.
An affidavit of non-prosecution serves as a formal declaration by the alleged victim that they do not wish to participate in the prosecution process. This document can be submitted to the prosecutor's office or the court as evidence of the victim's intentions not to cooperate. It must be notarized.
If there was not a hearing, you can expect an order on the motion generally within 30 days, depending on how busy the judge's desk is. If there was a hearing, the order generally comes faster, say 7-10 days.
At or after the hearing, the judge will make a decision on your motion. The judge might write an order on your motion herself. Or she might direct one of the parties to prepare the order for her signature.
A response and brief to an opposed motion must be filed within 21 days from the date the motion is filed. Time for Reply Briefs. Unless otherwise directed by the presiding judge, a party who has filed an opposed motion may file a reply brief within 14 days from the date the response is filed.
A response and brief to an opposed motion must be filed within 21 days from the date the motion is filed. Time for Reply Briefs. Unless otherwise directed by the presiding judge, a party who has filed an opposed motion may file a reply brief within 14 days from the date the response is filed.
An answer that denies all of the plaintiff's allegations without specifying the reasons is sufficient to constitute an answer or appearance and does not bar the defendant from raising any defense at trial. (c)Answer Docketed. The defendant's appearance must be noted on the court's docket.
Harris County Clerk Harris County Civil Courthouse. 201 Caroline, Suite 310. Houston, TX 77002. (713) 274-8600.
Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 99(b) instructs, “The citation shall direct the defendant to file a written answer to the plaintiff's petition on or before a.m. on the Monday next after the expiration of twenty days after the date of service thereof.”