Community & Separate Property

Reimbursement of Assets at Divorce for Funds Spent from an Inheritance

Texas Legislature Passed New Law That Will Change How Inherited Assets Are Treated in a Divorce Originally posted June 1, 2023. Updated June 28, 2023. The law was passed by the legislature and signed into law. It takes effect September 1, 2023. Over the years, many clients have asked me…

Divorce Property Division Settlements Are Not Always 50/50 in Texas Family Law

Texas Family Law does not mandate a 50/50 division of property in a divorce. Under Texas Family Law, the Court is charged with a duty to divide marital property in a manner that is “just and right.” Appellate Courts find in some divorces that 80/20 property division is “just and right.”…

Divorcing As Non-Native Texans: Divorce Laws in Texas for Property in or Accumulated in Another State

How community property and other concerns are handled under divorce laws in Texas compared to out of state divorce laws The Law Office of Chris Spofford guides clients through jurisdiction issues with divorce laws in Texas You were married in another state prior to moving to Texas. Unfortunately, you and…

Property Division not restricted to 50-50 in Texas Family Law

Contrary to what many people believe, Texas Family Law does not mandate a 50/50 division of property in a divorce. Under Texas Family Law, the Court is charged with a duty to divide marital property in a manner that is “just and right.” Appellate Courts have found in some cases…

Characterizing property in a divorce settlement–community versus separate property

Division of property in a divorce settlement under Texas Family Law can be a complex process. The first issue that must be clarified is the characterization of property that is owned by you and your spouse—what is “community property” and what is “separate property”? These are legal terms of art, which means they have specific…

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