For a similar letter to be used when a waiver of service will be transmitted, see form 3-12.
Letter to Opposing Party to Give Notice of Filing for Divorce
[Date]
[Name and address of opposing party]
Re: [style of case]
[Salutation]
I was retained by [name of client] in connection with a divorce proceeding that was filed with the district clerk of [county] County, Texas, on [date]. I am enclosing a copy of the Original Petition for Divorce.
Please have your attorney contact me as soon as possible. If an answer to this lawsuit is not filed within fifteen days, I will proceed with formal service of citation.
Sincerely yours,
[Name of attorney]
Enc.