Q: Hi, In Texas, is the house always split equally? I have made every mortgage payment and pay all utilities.
She has not contributed at all to the house even thought she did have a job some of the times. She would quiet or get fired after a few weeks. She is on the title of the house, but not the mortgage or any of the bills.
A: The house will be split equitably. If one person made more payments than the other, that can be taken into account when splitting up the asset. If this is a partition lawsuit, it is important that you are represented to maximize the amount you receive from the property. If this is a divorce, you will need to try and negotiate this as part of the divorce settlement agreement. If the case goes to trial, payments made by one party or the other will be considered in both scenarios. Schedule a free consultation to ensure you maximize the amount you receive from the property.
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