Q: Hello, I have a question, my ex-wife filed for divorce and asks for half of everything I have, (we don't have children)
Hello, I have a question, my ex-wife filed for divorce and asks for half of everything I have, (we don't have children) but in 2019 she left the house to go with her lover and took everything I had in it. the house and a car, which the police took from him and he spent 8 months in jail, how can I defend myself so that they don't take anything from me? since I have been paying for the house for 4 years
A: In Texas, the division of property in a divorce is guided by community property principles, meaning assets acquired during the marriage are generally subject to division. While there are exceptions for separate property like premarital assets, inheritance, or gifts, you must demonstrate these distinctions. Given your situation with the house and car, the police report, and your ex-wife's actions can be vital evidence, particularly if they support claims of abandonment or dissipation of marital assets. Your continued house payments can strengthen your case for it being a separate property. Don't forget to gather and retain all relevant documentation and respond promptly to the divorce filing, outlining your defenses within the specified timeframe.
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