Application For Protective Order Texas

You can file an answer to respond to the plaintiff's complaint. An answer is a formal statement, in writing, of your defense to the lawsuit. You can say that what the plaintiff claims is not true. Or you can say it is true but give more information and reasons to defend your actions or explain the situation.

A waiver of service just means that she doesn't have to have someone come and give you a copy of the petition or "be served" with papers regarding the divorce. Most waivers are just a waiver of the service--- so you can still file an answer.An answer is just a one page document that notes your appearance.

Decide the evidence you want to use.Evidence is what you present in court to prove that the Respondent has harmed or may harm you (and/or your child). Evidence can be your testimony, the testimony of witnesses, documents, photos, or objects such as torn clothing or a weapon.

A criminal no contact order will typically prevent the defendant from any contact with the victim or witnesses. The defendant will not be permitted to contact the victim or witnesses in person, via telephone, email, text messages, written mail, or through third party contact.

The petitioner will not violate the law by contacting you, though you can get in trouble if you continue that contact... it doesn't matter what the petitioner does, ignore them and walk away or you could get criminal charges. The petitioner can ask the court to remove any order of protection at any time.

An Answer is sometimes called an Original Answer or a General Denial. There is no fee to file an Answer.After you file the Answer, the Petitioner must send you written notice of the date and time of any court hearings and give you a copy of any papers he or she filed in the case.

You can fill out and file a Response to Request for Civil Harassment Restraining Orders (Form CH-120. ) where you tell the judge your side of the story about what happened. Even if you do not file a Response, GO TO YOUR HEARING!

The paperwork that is served on the respondent will typically indicate the amount of time that the respondent has to file their answer. Typically, they will have at least 20 days to respond. States have different laws and requirements regarding what can and/or should be filed.