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10 years in commomn law marriage do we get half of the property due to breakup under Texas law?
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If you meet the requirements of common law, you will have to file a divorce alleging first the marriage (including the date of marriage). If it is found to be a valid marriage, you have the same rights and responsibilities as any spouse.
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Is a husband entitled to his wife's property that she acquired prior to their marriage in Texas?
Generally, no. Texas is a community property state. Generally, any property acquired prior to marriage, and maintained as separate property during the marriage, is not considered community property. For more detailed advice you should consult with an attorney who specializes in divorce law.
Can a married couple have a home in only one spouse name in Texas?
Yes is the strict answer, but in a divorce the gloves come off and the strict terms of the Texas Family Code come into play, even if some property is in one name. The law states: "Each spouse has the sole management, control, and disposition of that spouse's separate property. Except as otherwise stated in the Texas Family Code, a spouse's separate property consists of: (1) the property owned or claimed by the spouse before marriage; (2) the property acquired by the spouse during marriage by gift, devise, or descent; and (3) the recovery for personal injuries sustained by the spouse during marriage, except any recovery for loss of earning capacity during marriage. Community property consists of the property, other than separate property, acquired by either spouse during marriage. Property possessed by either spouse during or on dissolution of marriage is presumed to be community property. The degree of proof necessary to establish that property is separate property is clear and convincing evidence." -From Sections 3.001 through 3.101 of the Texas Family Code.
If one partner in a marriage buys property without the other is it community property?
It is community property if you live in a community property state. COMMUNITY PROPERTY STATES • Arizona • California • Idaho • Louisiana • Nevada • New Mexico • Texas • Washington • Wisconsin
In a Texas divorce can she get your house if you bought it before the marriage?
If you bought the house before the marriage it would still be considered your separate property, however, she could probably recover her contribution to the equity.
If a Texas resident is married in Israel will the marriage be considered legal in Texas?
If the marriage is performed properly, with all the papers that are required. Then the marriage done by a pastor with a marriage lison , then the marriage will be valid in Texas.
Is my spouse entitled to military retirement benefits if we've been married 8 years in Texas?
Yes. Texas is a community property state, therefore your spouse is entitled to half of the retirement you earned during marriage if you are divorcing in Texas.
Can you close on a home if your divorce is not final in Texas?
No. Texas is a community property state any purchase of real property should not occur until the final divorce decree has been granted. The exception would be if the property is being purchased jointly by unmarried persons, and the co-buyer whose dissolution of marriage is pending is not named on the title/deed to the property itself.
Do Texas community property laws apply to same-sex couples?
Community property laws apply to property acquired during marriage. Same sex marriage is not recognized in Texas so you have no community property rights. To protect your rights you must seek the advice of an attorney who specializes in the legal issues faced by same sex life partners. You need to execute property agreements, wills, health proxies, durable powers of attorney, etc., in order to provide you and your partner with the protections you are not provided under the law.
Can a spouse in Texas have his or hers wages garnished by the IRS for a tax lien that the spouse incured before the marriage?
Yes. Texas is a community property state, and all income earned by both spouses is property of the community. Because of this, technically your wages are also his wages and the IRS can go after them.
What marriage does not count in the state of Texas?
Gay marriage.
What are the consequences for stealing personal property in Texas?
In TEXAS!! Are you kidding? You could get shot by the owner of the property.
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