Houston Divorce and Property Division Lawyer
At the Law Offices of Barbara Lynch Schnack, P.C., we assist clients in property division in divorce. One of the most important steps in property division is characterizing community versus separate property. Our firm is experienced in handling these issues and guides clients in an honest and straightforward manner.
Contact our Houston law offices to schedule your initial consultation. Call 713.581.1779.
Community vs. Separate Property
- Community property (marital property) — property that is owned by both spouses, although it may be held in the sole name of only one of the spouses. This includes any property that is acquired during the marriage with a few exceptions: gifts given specifically to one spouse, inheritances made specifically to one spouse, or property willed specifically to one spouse.
- Separate property — property that is acquired before the date of marriage, or which is received as a gift or inheritance. Separate property is not subject to division in divorce.
Attorney Barbara Schnack is experienced in the characterization of marital property and separate property. Separate property can generate community property, and couples will frequently commingle their separate and community property, making property division especially difficult. Our law firm uses a variety of tracing tools to characterize and value property.
If you are facing divorce, you are also facing marital property division. Board-certified family law attorney Barbara Lynch Schnack is here to help you through all parts of your divorce. We invite you to visit our firm to discuss your goals.
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To speak to an attorney regarding your marital property division or divorce case, contact our Houston offices. Call 713.581.1779 to arrange a consultation.
