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Houston Property Division & Disputes Lawyer

Divorcing couples commonly divide their property in half. This provision of the Texas Family Code sounds easy, but proof of cruelty or adultery by a spouse can have an influence on the property settlement. Also, identifying marital property, and deciding what to do about property that cannot be divided, such as a house, car, or vacation home, takes time and experience. That is why it is important to have a lawyer with knowledge of property division.

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Property Division & Disputes

Protecting clients' rights

At my Houston law office, Frank E. Mann, Attorney and Counselor at Law, I walk clients through the property division process. I can obtain a restraining order to protect my clients' rights and assets during a divorce, verifying that all appropriate items are included in the list of property to be divided. For more information about property division, give me a call today.

Handling large and small amounts of community property

Disputes over property are common. When a large number in value of marital assets are included, the complexity of the process and the opportunity for disputes increase. I assist clients with the division of large and small amounts of property.

An property dispute lawyer who can answer all questions about property division during divorce

Common issues in property division include matters such as:

Will the house be sold and the proceeds divided, or will one spouse get the house and the other spouse a corresponding amount of cash?
What about retirement plans such as pension plans or 401(k) plans?
What is the difference between community property and separate property?
If I received an inheritance from a relative who also left money to my spouse, can I get all of the inheritance because it was my relative?
I helped put my ex through business school to learn how to run his family's business. Do I get any part of the business?
My spouse gave me jewelry before we were married. Is that included in community property?

Debts are included in the calculation for marital property division

Of course, dividing property also includes allocating the debts, such as credit card bills, the mortgage, and loans for the family business or the car. The job of a lawyer is to account for all marital assets and be sure that separate property is not included in the total amount to be split.

At my Houston office, I have the experience and the knowledge to represent clients effectively during the property division process. Contact me to learn more.

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