Divorce Lawyer in Cypress, TX

Community property and the just-and-right division

Under the Texas Family Code, property acquired during marriage is presumed to be community property. Courts divide the community estate in a manner the judge deems just and right, which does not always mean an even split. Separate property — generally property owned before marriage or received by gift or inheritance — is not divided, but it must be proven by clear and convincing evidence.

The marital residence, retirement accounts, business interests, and debt allocation are frequently the most contested pieces of a Texas divorce.

Grounds, waiting periods, and timing

Texas allows both no-fault (insupportability) and fault-based grounds. At least one spouse must have been a Texas domiciliary for the preceding six months and a resident of the county for the preceding 90 days before filing.

The statutory 60-day waiting period begins when the petition is filed. Uncontested cases may finalize shortly after that period; contested cases involving children, businesses, or disputed property take longer.

Serving Cypress and Harris County

Matters originating in Cypress are generally heard at the Harris County Family Law Center in Houston. From this office we also serve Cypress, Tomball, Spring, Katy, Houston, The Woodlands, and the surrounding communities.

• Cypress, TX
• Tomball, TX
• Spring, TX
• Katy, TX
• Houston, TX
• The Woodlands, TX
• Magnolia, TX
• Hempstead, TX

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