Property

As a Texas divorce attorney, I would advise that in order to establish sole ownership of a property located in another state, it is recommended to obtain a post-nuptial agreement with your spouse before making the purchase. The post-nuptial agreement should clearly state that the property is being purchased with your own funds and that the [...]

As a Texas divorce attorney, I would advise someone in this situation to seek the guidance of a local attorney who is knowledgeable in both the laws of the country where the divorce took place and the laws of the country where they reside and own property, which admittedly may be hard to do. If an [...]

Before dividing property in a Texas divorce, it's crucial to have a clear understanding of the marital assets and debts. This can be achieved by working with a knowledgeable divorce lawyer who can help identify, categorize, and estimate the value of all assets and debts under the names of either spouse. This way, both spouses will [...]

As a Texas divorce attorney, I often encounter the misunderstanding that community property is divided equally between spouses in all Texas divorce cases. This is not the case. The legal standard for dividing community property in Texas is to divide it in a just and right manner, taking into consideration the rights of each party and [...]

In Texas, property is classified as separate, community, or mixed. Separate property is acquired or created outside of the marriage and belongs solely to one spouse. Community property is acquired or created during the marriage by either spouse and can be divided in a divorce. Mixed property is a combination of both separate and community property, [...]