Blog Posts in May, 2015

What is the Difference between Community and Separate Property?

During a divorce in Texas, all property is designated either community or separate property all depending on when and how it was acquired. That property acquired prior to marriage is considered separate property, and property acquired after the marriage is community property in essence. Even if you liquidated your separate property while married, the proceeds remain separate. Community property ...

Will I have to Pay Spousal Support?

Spousal support, also known as maintenance or alimony, can be a contentious issue in any divorce . Determining whether you will be ordered to pay support and for how much and how long is a two-step process. To receive support, a spouse must be eligible, although parties are free to make support agreements after their divorce outside of court. An eligible spouse will need to be lacking sufficient ...

What are the Grounds for Divorce in Texas?

Every state has its own means of granting divorces and grounds for filing for divorce . Texas is no different. There are several grounds for a recognized divorce in the state of Texas. One is insupportability: this refers to a “discord or conflict of personalities” so pronounced that there is no reasonable hope for the parties to be reconciled. A second ground concerns spouses who no longer live ...