How can a married Dallas County resident establish sole ownership of a property located in another state, using their own funds for the down payment and obtaining the loan solely in their name?

By |2023-03-05T17:07:09+00:00February 2nd, 2023|Categories: |

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 [...]

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If a person who resides in Dallas County is divorced in Dallas County but has property located in another country, what should they do?

By |2023-09-09T22:57:55+00:00February 2nd, 2023|Categories: |

The Texas court cannot divide property from another country in a divorce. The Court can grant the divorce and divide property in the United States. A lawyer will have to be hired in the other country to divide the property in that country.

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What are the essential steps involved in dividing property in a divorce in Dallas County?

By |2023-03-05T17:30:32+00:00January 30th, 2023|Categories: |

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 [...]

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What are the essential steps involved in dividing property in a divorce in Dallas County?

By |2023-03-05T17:23:24+00:00January 30th, 2023|Categories: |

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 [...]

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How is property defined and categorized for division in a divorce in Dallas County?

By |2023-03-05T17:25:20+00:00January 30th, 2023|Categories: |

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, [...]

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