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divorce hearing in Texas

27 Texas opinions name it 1 courts 1975–2025 5 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Texas courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (17)

CaseFollowedCited
Peralta v. Heights Medical Center, Inc.green
scotus · 1988 · cited in 5 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2005
2 sentences

2005See Peralta, 485 U.S. at 86-7 , 108 S.Ct. 896 ; Lopez, 757 S.W.2d at 723 ; In re Marriage of Parker, 20 S.W.3d at 817-18 .

2005See Peralta, 485 U.S. at 86-7 , 108 S.Ct. 896 ; Lopez, 757 S.W.2d at 723 ; In re Marriage of Parker, 20 S.W.3d at 817-18 .

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In Re ZLTgreen
tex · 2003 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012In re Z.L.T., 124 S.W.3d 163, 165 (Tex. 2003); In re D.D.J., 136 S.W.3d 305, 311 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2004, no pet.). ―The right of a prisoner to have access to the courts entails not so much his personal presence as the opportunity to present evidence or contradict the evidence of the opposing party.‖ D.D.J., 136 S.W.3d at 314 (quoting Dodd v. Dodd, 17 S.W.3d 714, 717 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2000, no pet.), disapproved of on other grounds by Z.L.T., 124 S.W.3d at 166 ).

2012In re Z.L.T., 124 S.W.3d 163, 165 (Tex. 2003); In re D.D.J., 136 S.W.3d 305, 311 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2004, no pet.). ―The right of a prisoner to have access to the courts entails not so much his personal presence as the opportunity to present evidence or contradict the evidence of the opposing party.‖ D.D.J., 136 S.W.3d at 314 (quoting Dodd v. Dodd, 17 S.W.3d 714, 717 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2000, no pet.), disapproved of on other grounds by Z.L.T., 124 S.W.3d at 166 ).

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In Re DDJgreen
texapp · 2004 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012In re Z.L.T., 124 S.W.3d 163, 165 (Tex. 2003); In re D.D.J., 136 S.W.3d 305, 311 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2004, no pet.). ―The right of a prisoner to have access to the courts entails not so much his personal presence as the opportunity to present evidence or contradict the evidence of the opposing party.‖ D.D.J., 136 S.W.3d at 314 (quoting Dodd v. Dodd, 17 S.W.3d 714, 717 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2000, no pet.), disapproved of on other grounds by Z.L.T., 124 S.W.3d at 166 ).

2012In re Z.L.T., 124 S.W.3d 163, 165 (Tex. 2003); In re D.D.J., 136 S.W.3d 305, 311 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2004, no pet.). ―The right of a prisoner to have access to the courts entails not so much his personal presence as the opportunity to present evidence or contradict the evidence of the opposing party.‖ D.D.J., 136 S.W.3d at 314 (quoting Dodd v. Dodd, 17 S.W.3d 714, 717 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2000, no pet.), disapproved of on other grounds by Z.L.T., 124 S.W.3d at 166 ).

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Dickens v. Willisgreen
texapp · 1997 · cited in 2 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011See Dickens, 957 S.W.2d at 659 (requiring the trial court to determine whether it had previously rendered judgment and the contents of that judgment).

2011See Dickens , 957 S.W.2d at 659 (requiring the trial court to determine whether it had previously rendered judgment and the contents of that judgment).

22
Bobbitt v. Bassgreen
texapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See Bobbitt v. Bass, 713 S.W.2d 217 , 218–19 (Tex. App.—El Paso 1986, writ dism’d w.o.j.) (affirming an order granting a bill of review in which husband testified that wife told him that she had filed for divorce in a “fit of haste, not to worry about it”; the parties continued to see each other and travel together; and a witness testified that he heard wife tell husband to disregard the divorce proceedings and that they would bill of review petitioner made a prima facie showing of a meritorious defense or ground of appeal, followed by a second hearing regarding the other remaining bill of rev

11
Paselk v. Rabungreen
texapp · 2009 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024“In order to be considered on an appeal from a trial on the merits, summary judgment evidence must have been introduced and admitted 8 during the trial on the merits.” Paselk v. Rabun, 293 S.W.3d 600, 612 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2009, pet. denied).

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Thien Quoc Nguyen v. Stategreen
texapp · 2016 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023Moore draws a parallel between this case and Nguyen v. State, 506 S.W.3d 69, 72 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2016, pet. ref’d).

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Samples Exterminators v. Samplesgreen
tex · 1982 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022Catlett, 630 S.W.2d at 483 ; see Samples Exterminators v. Samples, 640 S.W.2d 873, 875 (Tex. 1982) (“A judgment is in fact rendered whenever the trial judge officially announces his decision in open court . . . in his official capacity for his official guidance whether orally or by written memorandum the sentence of law pronounced by him in any cause.”).

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Coggin v. Coggingreen
texapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See Coggin, 738 S.W.2d at 378 ; Weaks, 471 S.W.2d at 456 .

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Dodd v. Doddgreen
texapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012In re Z.L.T., 124 S.W.3d 163, 165 (Tex. 2003); In re D.D.J., 136 S.W.3d 305, 311 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2004, no pet.). ―The right of a prisoner to have access to the courts entails not so much his personal presence as the opportunity to present evidence or contradict the evidence of the opposing party.‖ D.D.J., 136 S.W.3d at 314 (quoting Dodd v. Dodd, 17 S.W.3d 714, 717 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] 2000, no pet.), disapproved of on other grounds by Z.L.T., 124 S.W.3d at 166 ).

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Ceramic Tile International, Inc. v. Balusekgreen
texapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007See Ceramic Tile Int = l, Inc. v. Balusek , 137 S.W.3d 722, 725 (Tex. App. C San Antonio 2004, no pet.); see also Nat = l Med.

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Moritz v. Preissgreen
tex · 2003 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007See Jackson v. Van Winkle , 660 S.W.2d 807, 809 (Tex. 1983), overruled on other grounds by Moritz v. Preiss , 121 S.W.3d 715 (Tex. 2003) ( A It is incumbent upon a party who seeks a new trial on the ground of newly discovered evidence to satisfy the court first, that the evidence has come to his knowledge since the trial; second, that it was not owing to the want of due diligence that it did not come sooner; third, that it is not cumulative; fourth, that it is so material that it would probably produce a different result if a new trial were granted. @ ).

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Jackson v. Van Winklegreen
tex · 1983 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007See Jackson v. Van Winkle , 660 S.W.2d 807, 809 (Tex. 1983), overruled on other grounds by Moritz v. Preiss , 121 S.W.3d 715 (Tex. 2003) ( A It is incumbent upon a party who seeks a new trial on the ground of newly discovered evidence to satisfy the court first, that the evidence has come to his knowledge since the trial; second, that it was not owing to the want of due diligence that it did not come sooner; third, that it is not cumulative; fourth, that it is so material that it would probably produce a different result if a new trial were granted. @ ).

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O'CAROLAN v. Hoppergreen
texapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003See O’Carolan v. Hopper, 71 S.W.3d 529, 535 (Tex. App.—Austin 2002, no pet.). 15 against Debra’s wishes and should have abated the final divorce hearing pending the outcome of the guardianship proceeding.

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Alexander v. Hagedorngreen
tex · 1950 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001See Alexander, 226 S.W.2d at 1001 ; see also Chapman v. King Ranch, Inc., 41 S.W.3d 693, 700-01 (Tex.App.—Corpus Christi 2001, pet. filed) (bill of review attacking judgment over one hundred years old; summary judgment reversed and cause remanded for trial).

2001See Alexander, 226 S.W.2d at 1001 ; see also Chapman v. King Ranch, Inc., 41 S.W.3d 693, 700-01 (Tex.App.-Corpus Christi 2001, pet. filed) (bill of review attacking judgment over one hundred years old; summary judgment reversed and cause remanded for trial).

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Chapman v. King Ranch, Inc.green
texapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001See Alexander, 226 S.W.2d at 1001 ; see also Chapman v. King Ranch, Inc., 41 S.W.3d 693, 700-01 (Tex.App.—Corpus Christi 2001, pet. filed) (bill of review attacking judgment over one hundred years old; summary judgment reversed and cause remanded for trial).

2001See Alexander, 226 S.W.2d at 1001 ; see also Chapman v. King Ranch, Inc., 41 S.W.3d 693, 700-01 (Tex.App.-Corpus Christi 2001, pet. filed) (bill of review attacking judgment over one hundred years old; summary judgment reversed and cause remanded for trial).

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Travieso v. Traviesogreen
texapp · 1983 · cited in 1 Texas opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995Although this requirement has been construed as mandatory, see Travieso v. Travieso, 649 S.W.2d 818, 820 (Tex.Civ.App.—San Antonio 1983, no writ), we note that Travieso was a default judgment case rather than a consent judgment case.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Texas. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (17)

CaseCitedYears
Lopez v. Lopez green
tex · 1988
2 sentences

2005See Peralta, 485 U.S. at 86-7 , 108 S.Ct. 896 ; Lopez, 757 S.W.2d at 723 ; In re Marriage of Parker, 20 S.W.3d at 817-18 .

2005See Peralta, 485 U.S. at 86-7 , 108 S.Ct. 896 ; Lopez, 757 S.W.2d at 723 ; In re Marriage of Parker, 20 S.W.3d at 817-18 .

52003–2005
In Re the Marriage of Parker green
texapp · 2000
2 sentences

2005See Peralta, 485 U.S. at 86-7 , 108 S.Ct. 896 ; Lopez, 757 S.W.2d at 723 ; In re Marriage of Parker, 20 S.W.3d at 817-18 .

2005See Peralta, 485 U.S. at 86-7 , 108 S.Ct. 896 ; Lopez, 757 S.W.2d at 723 ; In re Marriage of Parker, 20 S.W.3d at 817-18 .

52003–2005
Katy Venture, Ltd. and Katy Management, L.L.C. v. Cremona Bistro Corp. green
tex · 2015
1 sentence

2025WWLC Inv., L.P., 624 S.W.3d at 799; Katy Venture, Ltd., 469 S.W.3d at 163 .3 3 We note that the trial court in this case held a single hearing on the bill of review rather than following the Baker two-step procedure, which contemplates a preliminary hearing regarding whether the 11 Mancinas’s petition for bill of review alleged that he lacked legal representation at the divorce hearing; the division of the marital property was not just and fair; he “was not able to appreciate the legal ramifications of what he signed” as all assets and properties were awarded to Garcia; Garcia received alimony

12025–2025
Weaks v. Weaks green
texapp · 1971
1 sentence

2022See Coggin, 738 S.W.2d at 378 ; Weaks, 471 S.W.2d at 456 .

12022–2022
Catlett v. Catlett green
texapp · 1982
1 sentence

2022Catlett, 630 S.W.2d at 483 ; see Samples Exterminators v. Samples, 640 S.W.2d 873, 875 (Tex. 1982) (“A judgment is in fact rendered whenever the trial judge officially announces his decision in open court . . . in his official capacity for his official guidance whether orally or by written memorandum the sentence of law pronounced by him in any cause.”).

12022–2022
Banker v. Banker green
texapp · 2017
1 sentence

2022Paul’s inventory and appraisement was not in evidence, see Banker, 517 S.W.3d at 871 , and neither Exhibit A nor the parties’ testimony at the final divorce hearing contemplate a subtraction of $1,233.80 from the Merrill Edge account as Paul’s separate property.

12022–2022
In Re DJJ green
texapp · 2005
1 sentence

2021In another case cited by Merlo—In re D.J.J.—the court considered whether the evidence supported a termination of parental rights on the ground that an incarcerated parent voluntarily left his child alone or in the possession of another. 178 S.W.3d at 429 ; see TEX.

12021–2021
Piotrowski v. Minns green
tex · 1994
1 sentence

2016Id.

12016–2016
Boots v. Lopez green
texapp · 1999
1 sentence

2005Boots v. Lopez , 6 S.W.3d at 294 .

12005–2005
Smith v. Smith green
tex · 1976
1 sentence

2002Id.

12002–2002
Forney v. Forney green
texapp · 1983
1 sentence

2002Id. at 493 .

12002–2002
Furr v. Hall green
texapp · 1977
1 sentence

2002Furr v. Hall, 553 S.W.2d 666 (Tex.Civ.App.--Amarillo 1977, writ ref’d n.r.e.). 7 As to whether the clerk failed to timely file the documents, appellant points to testimony at the divorce hearing on September 10 in which appellee’s counsel indicated he had received some other documents from appellant which the clerk’s record did not show were filed as of the hearing.

12002–2002
Almanza v. State green
texcrimapp · 1985
1 sentence

2000Based on these facts, both physicians concluded that Mendenhall was not experiencing hypoglycemia when he assaulted Deputy Morrison. *567 "Given the substantial amount of ... evidence [that Mendenhall was not suffering from hypoglycemia when he assaulted Deputy Morrison], and the tenuousness of evidence that [he did experience hypoglycemia], we find that the trial court's error in failing to give an [involuntary intoxication] instruction ... was harmless." Id.

12000–2000
Baker v. Goldsmith green
tex · 1979
11980–1980
Francis v. Francis green
tex · 1967
11976–1976
Harkness v. McQueen green
texapp · 1947
11975–1975
Ladd v. Ladd green
texapp · 1966
11975–1975

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TX § Tex. Fam. Code § 7.001 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

TN 132 (1953–2026) OH 130 (1951–2026) TX 27 (1975–2025) AR 19 (1974–2026) MS 16 (1993–2025) WV 16 (1986–2026) AK 16 (1982–2024) VT 15 (1987–2025) PA 15 (1910–2025) ME 15 (1981–2020) WI 13 (1973–2023) GA 10 (1943–2026) AL 8 (1961–2016) NC 8 (2008–2022) KS 7 (1959–2019) SC 7 (1973–2022) MA 7 (1920–2025) VA 6 (1986–2023) NH 6 (1983–2022) MD 6 (1978–2011) IL 6 (1944–1979) NY 5 (1955–1996) CA 5 (1944–1962) LA 4 (1937–1992) ND 4 (1911–2025) NM 4 (1946–1981) WY 4 (1996–2022) MO 4 (1955–1970) NJ 4 (1985–2020) UT 3 (1991–2018) DC 3 (1998–2007) MI 3 (1970–2022) ID 3 (1953–2022) MT 3 (1981–2017) CT 2 (1982–2014) NE 2 (1991–1994) IA 2 (1911–2003) DE 2 (1983–1989) FL 2 (2007–2024) WA 2 (1954–2015) SD 2 (1981–1998)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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