Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

I entered into a mediation agreement 5 weeks ago, and my ex and her attorney have not submitted the agreement to the courts for the presiding judge to sign off on it yet, I no longer have representation, as after 4 years of battle, I am tapped out. My ex has agreed to 50/50 custody to avoid a jury trial. How can I get this agreement enforced through the courts without having to obtain legal counsel?

I have also received notification that a status hearing has been set, how do I handle and prepare for this?


Asked on 9/07/14, 9:43 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Fran Brochstein Attorney & Mediator

Most MSA's are submitted and then a legal document is prepared for the judge to sign. You can file a copy of the MSA if you have a copy. It's free to file it at the courthouse. BUT another legal document needs to be prepared for the judge to sign and make enforceable. When the judge sees that the MSA is in the file then you need to ask the judge to have the attorney prepare the final paperwork and give it to you to review prior to entering it at the courthouse. If the two of you cannot agree on the wording for the final document, you can (depending on your MSA) go to back to the mediator for clarification. You need to carefully read the documents the attorneys prepares to make sure it matches the MSA. I hope this info is helpful.

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Answered on 9/08/14, 4:42 pm


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