Certified copies of divorce decrees are only available from the district clerk. Certified copies of marriage/divorce records must be obtained in the county or district in which they were originally filed.
How do I get a copy of my divorce decree or other copies? You may order copies online: District Clerk Records Request Form. How do I get a case set or get information on a court hearing? Contact the Court Administration Office at (512) 854-2484 for court hearing settings and information.
For general information about the open records process, please visit the Office of the Attorney General's website or call their Open Government Hotline at (512) 478-6736 or (877) 673-6839.
A civil lawsuit is a legal action brought by one party against another to hold them accountable for injury or wrongdoing. If the plaintiff is successful in their legal pursuit, they may be compensated for the damage caused by the defendant's actions or inactions.
Once a settlement agreement is entered as a judgment, the Family Code set-aside statute applies. The proper remedy to avoid the deal is a motion to set aside the judgment. There are two statutory frameworks for a family court to set aside a judgment: CCP section 473(b) and Family Code sections 2120-2129.
To set aside a contract on the ground of undue influence, the party so affected must establish that the other party obtained an influence over him, that this influence weakened his powers of resistance and rendered his will compliant, and that the other party used this influence in an unscrupulous manner to induce an ...
You can rarely reopen a claim against a defendant after you officially accept a settlement. If you do not agree with the insurance company or defense attorney on the terms of the settlement, however, it may be possible to reopen the case and change things.
Gather evidence: To have a chance at successfully overturning the agreement, you will need strong evidence to support your claims. This may include documentation, emails, text messages, or witness testimonies that prove fraud, misrepresentation, or coercion.
At the outset of settlement negotiations, list all individuals and entities—both for the plaintiff and the defendant—that the agreement will cover. ✔ List all legal issues to be settled. List all claims your adversary may legally release via settlement. Verify the agreement covers these claims.
Refusing a settlement offer is normal. Serious cases, such as a car accident or wrongful death claim, will involve negotiation to see that both parties get to an outcome that feels fair. The defendant may initially disagree they were at fault for your injury, or with the number of damages you are asking for.