Protecting Your Property or Business During a Texas Divorce
During a divorce, the court divides the marital property. The judge is allowed to divide assets in any way he or she decides is “just and right.” Because Texas is a community property state, most property acquired during the marriage is considered marital property and is divided as a judge sees fit. With the help… Read More »
Actions That Can Turn Your Personal Property into Marital Property Under Texas Divorce Law
One of the most confusing issues my clients experience during a Texas divorce pertains to how the law governs division of marital property. Unfortunately, in numerous situations, my clients lose assets they owned prior to marriage simply because they failed to protect their rights properly before or during the marriage. In a community property state… Read More »
Safeguarding Your Rights: Marital Waste
When a divorce is underway, property division can become a contentious issue. Your former better half is entitled to a fair half of the marital estate, but if your ex-spouse takes more, you may have a claim for marital waste. As a community property state, Texas courts expect couples to create fair agreements to divide… Read More »