Trial Procedures FAQ | Texas Family Law Powerhouse

Question 1

What happens if I don't file required documents or disclose evidence on time in my Texas divorce case?

Accepted Answer

This question has been addressed in 2 Texas court opinion(s), including Caldwell v. Quaid. Discovery deadlines are strictly enforced for expert reports in property disputes; a trial continuance does not automatically reset these deadlines. Practitioners should never use 'to be provided' as a placeholder in expert designations and must produce the substance of tracing opinions within the discovery period to avoid the 'automatic' exclusion of evidence under Rule 193.6.

Question 2

What happens if I request a jury trial but don't show up to court in Texas?

Accepted Answer

This question has been addressed in 1 Texas court opinion(s), including In the Interest of I.N.A.M., a Child. Your presence at trial is mandatory to protect your rights; failing to show up—even if you have a pending jury request—allows the judge to immediately rule against you based solely on the evidence provided by the other side.