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Q: divorcing after 40 yrs. am i entitled to half the house and half of his ira? he abandoned me after my stroke

i filed and he responded denial to my simple request. also need 24 hour care as i am learning to walk again. care is expensive and i am low on funds. i do recieve 1500. from ssecurity

is it posssible to get spousal support? how much?

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answered on Feb 8, 2023

In Texas, assets acquired during the marriage are considered community property. This means that any asset earned or acquired during marriage– be it earnings, retirement accounts, real property, personal belongings, etc – are subject to a just and right division in a Texas divorce. Even if an... View More

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