Houston, Texas, Property Settlement Lawyers:

The Division of Community Property and Assets in Divorce

In a Texas divorce, the court divides the couple's community property, assets and liabilities according to what the judge believes is fair and equitable. It is important to understand that equitable does not necessarily mean equal — the judge may decide to award more of the community property to one of the spouses if he or she deems that to do so is just and right.

At Conner & Lindamood, our experienced Houston divorce and property settlement attorneys have decades of experience guiding men and women through the process of negotiating a fair and reasonable property division settlement. As accomplished trial lawyers, we also offer dedicated representation to clients who need help fighting for what is right in court because of an unreasonable spouse.

For answers to your important questions regarding how Texas divorce and family law affects your rights and obligations in a property settlement, please contact our offices in Houston today to schedule a consultation with an experienced attorney.

What is the difference between community property and separate property?

Any asset or property acquired during the course of a marriage — by a husband and wife together or by either individual — may be considered community property. In Texas, only assets that are deemed community property are eligible for division between the parties in a divorce.

This means that any property or asset you brought into the marriage is generally considered separate property and is not subject to division. A gift or inheritance received during the course of the marriage is also generally considered to be separate property.

Unfortunately, the line between community property and separate property often becomes blurred, resulting in what is known as a complex marital estate. For example, separate property can be sold to finance the purchase of a new family home or to invest in a family business, or assets from an inheritance can be commingled with marital accounts.

Contact Conner & Lindamood today for the answers and guidance you need.

During your consultation, you will have an opportunity to discuss your case with a Texas divorce attorney who has extensive experience helping clients just like you obtain a fair and just property settlement. Contact us today to learn more.

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