Full question:
My spouse sent me the petition of divorce and the waiver of citation, there are no children involved. If I sign the waiver of citation does that mean that I am giving up my rights and is my spouse able to come back and ask for certain things in the divorce without my knowledge.
- Category: Divorce
- Date:
- State: Texas
Answer:
Signing a waiver of citation means you are giving up your right to be formally served with divorce papers. Depending on the waiver's wording, you might also be waiving your right to receive notice about future actions in the lawsuit. This could include not being informed about how your property and debts will be divided. To ensure you receive notice of hearings and court orders, it’s advisable to file an answer.
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