Written Petition Example In Texas
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If you want to get divorced in Texas, either you or your spouse will have to file what is called an “Original Petition for Divorce” to formally begin the process.
Rule 106 - Method of Service (a) Unless the citation or court order otherwise directs, the citation must be served by: (1) delivering to the defendant, in person, a copy of the citation, showing the delivery date, and of the petition; or (2) mailing to the defendant by registered or certified mail, return receipt ...
Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 106, the procedural rule that governs service, now provides that a Court may, in proper circumstances, permit service of citation electronically by social media, email, or other technology.
Your petition should not exceed 4,500 words if generated electronically or fifteen pages if hand written. You must include the sections marked with an asterisk above as part of the allowed word/page count. The other sections do not count towards the word/page limit.
The law generally requires service by hand delivery or by certified mail, return receipt requested.
Service by mail is another option, where the legal documents are sent directly to the defendant's address. In some cases, substituted service is used, where someone at the same residence or place of work accepts the documents on behalf of the defendant.
Start with an action verb Readers want to know specifically what change you want to make so they can decide whether to sign your petition. Your headline is the place to focus on the solution. Common action words for petitions are “stop, save, ban, grant, oppose, add, start.”
Keep the petition language short and simple. A well-written petition should communicate the urgency of the problem and the need for action. We recommend keeping your petition between one and three paragraphs in length.
Basically, you need to explain the reason you are filing, what you would like to see happen (the relief you are requesting) and provide specific examples of what occurred that makes you think the judge should give you what you are asking for.
