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Property Division
Is Texas a Community Property State?
If you’re planning to divorce in Texas, you’ll want to familiarize yourself with Texas community property state laws. That’s right, Texas is a community property state, which does affect how a marital estate will be divided in the event of divorce or an annulment. For couples that are in an informal marriage, sometimes referred to...
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Division of Assets in Divorce Who Gets What
When a couple decides to divorce, splitting assets in the marital estate can get complicated for a variety of reasons. Emotional attachment to assets can be an issue and the lack of liquidity of certain assets can pose challenges. Some clients want to maintain ties to an asset and ask, “can you divorce without splitting...
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What is considered marital property in Texas
If you are planning on marrying with a lot of properties in your name or in the unfortunate position where divorce is imminent, you may wonder what assets are considered marital property. Marital property law does vary from state to state, so you should seek legal counsel in the state where you reside to clarify...
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For many couples, buying a home counts as one of the most significant milestones of married life. The family home also qualifies as one of the biggest assets in many marital estates, which means any equity in that home may be subject to division upon divorce. Since Texas is one of the community property states that...
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In Texas, an inheritance is considered separate property and not subject to division during divorce. Sounds simple, right? However, if you’re concerned about how to protect your inheritance from your spouse, it’s best not to assume anything is simple. In fact, you should take steps to ensure your separate property (i.e., inheritance) is recognized as...
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Divorce Deposition Tips and How to Prepare If you’re going through a divorce, your spouse’s attorney may ask to depose you (or your attorney may ask to depose your spouse) prior to going to trial. A deposition for divorce can be stressful but it doesn’t have to be, especially if you prepare beforehand. What are...
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Dad entering jail cell wondering when can parental rights be terminated if a parent is incarcerated
Can Parental Rights Be Terminated if a Parent Is Incarcerated?
June 24, 2025Justin Sisemore
solde custody vs full custody
Sole Custody vs. Full Custody in Texas: What’s the Difference Under Texas Law?
June 19, 2025Justin Sisemore
Parents arguing in front of child about 50/50 custody in Texas
Understanding 50/50 Custody in Texas
March 6, 2025Justin Sisemore

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