Civ Pro: Prove-ups

Many pro se litigants are required to attend a “prove-up hearing” or file a “prove-up affidavit” as part of their case. While most pro se litigants will only encounter prove-ups in the context of a divorce, prove-up hearings or affidavits may also be required for other types of uncontested cases.

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Civ Pro: How Do I Serve Someone Who Is Incarcerated?

In Texas, whenever a civil lawsuit is filed, the other party must be served with the starting papers to know they are being sued and why. This is the same for divorce suits, Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship, Modifications, etc., unless the other party is willing to sign an Answer or Waiver of Service Only form. This may seem like a daunting task if the other party is incarcerated, but it is not all that different than serving someone at their home or business.

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