by dladmin | Jan 22, 2021 | Divorce, Family Law - General, Property
Texas is a community property state, meaning all property acquired during the marriage by either spouse is presumed to be part of the community and, therefore, subject to division by the court in a divorce. But what about debts, such as student loans? In Texas...
by dladmin | Oct 15, 2020 | Divorce, Property
A premarital agreement or “prenup” is an agreement between prospective spouses to alter their marital property rights without court involvement. Chapter four of the Texas Family Code governs these types of agreements. Parties can agree to the division of household...
by dladmin | Feb 20, 2019 | Divorce, Property
One of the most common questions we are asked in divorce cases is: What happens with the house? There are several important factors that go into answering this question. First, is the house community property or separate property? The house is community property if...
by dladmin | Oct 3, 2017 | Divorce, Property
This is one of the most frequently asked questions I hear during divorce consultations. The answer is much more complicated than a simple yes or no. There are several questions that need to be answered first: Is the house community property or separate...
by dladmin | Apr 12, 2016 | Divorce
Texas is a community property state, and there is a presumption that ALL property in the name of either party at the time of divorce is community property. Certain types of property are classified as separate property, specifically any property owned before the...
