3 days later the new judge signed the decree. H then died. W then instructed her atty to do nothing further regarding the divorce including the preparation of the findings of fact. Not necessarily - just on property or debts where the value or am't are contested trial issues. 3 years after H left Tex.
H appeals the special appearance denial.
Failure to advise of H's jury rights negates the criminal contempt. There are add'l requirements under 157.166 but they weren't addressed in this opinion. Unfortunately W was a drug addict and H was in jail so the 2 kids were left with various family members. The girl child wound up with her gay Texas aunt. When H got out of jail he straightened up his act and attempted to regain possession of his daughter from his sister after the child had been with her for only 9 mos.