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Conroe Property Division Lawyer

Smith & Garg - Conroe Property Division Lawyers

If you're looking at the possibility of a divorce, or even if you've already had the process begin, you obviously have a million different thoughts running through your head. Rather than list the wide range of emotions that you may be feeling, it's probably best to reassure you that everyone who faces this situation experiences ups and downs that have never been experienced before. As harsh as it may sound, it's time to move past those emotions and allow yourself the opportunity to work through this time properly.

One of the central components of any divorce is the division of the estate. This is often an extremely emotionally-charged battle, and that's why you need the help of a Conroe property division lawyer to help you keep a level head as you work through this process. We'll provide a brief overview of how this works in Texas below, but for a full explanation, contact a Conroe property division lawyer at Smith & Garg immediately for a full consultation.

Property Division in Texas

Texas is a "community property" state, and what this means is that when an estate is divided, it must be done so according to specific rules and regulations that have been put in place. Put in very simple terms, any property, assets, or income after marriage is considered to be community property.  Any property, assets, or income received prior to marriage is considered “separate property”.  Also, during the marriage, any property acquired by one spouse by gift, devise, or descent; or recovery for personal injuries by one spouse is separate property. These rules are often extremely complicated, and a Conroe property division lawyer will be able to help you understand what the result of this division will be.

The biggest term that's associated with community property is "equitable distribution." What this means in real life is that the estate must be divided in a way that's fair to both parties. Generally speaking, any property that's acquired during a marriage is considered to be "marital property," and that property needs to be divided as equally as possible, even if one party earned all of the income during the marriage. As you may see, theory and practice are often quite different in their results, and that's especially true when it comes to dividing a marital estate.

If any of the material presented above seems a bit confusing, you're far from alone. That's also why if you're facing a divorce, you need to contact a Conroe property division lawyer at Smith & Garg immediately to schedule a consultation and to begin the process of protecting your rights, earnings and future interests.

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