How to Deal with a House in a Divorce

Published October 19, 2012 | By

A common issue in most divorce cases, along with a long list of other issues that must be dealt with in a Texas divorce, is what to do with the marital residence.  If the parties rent their residence this is not a big issue, but in most divorce cases there will be owned real estate that must be dealt with.

Two Most Common Ways to Handle

While every case is different and there are many unique and unusual sets of circumstances, for most cases there are only two realistic divorce outcomes when it comes to the house. Continue reading →

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Austin Divorce Attorney Debunks The Biggest Misconception in Texas Family Law

Published August 17, 2012 | By

As a Texas family law attorney for my entire career I have seen client after client be surprised by how the Texas Family Code requires that property be divided in Texas divorces. Most clients have heard that Texas is a community property state. While this is correct most people misunderstand what that means. Continue reading →

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What is Separate Property in Texas?

Published July 8, 2012 | By

This video explains the basics of separate property in Texas.  If you prefer, you can read the transcript below: Continue reading →

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