Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

It is difficult to answer the question without more information.

First we need to know who the grantee is on the deed to the house. If it is you and your husband, you clearly have an interest in the house. If it just you, we need to know if you meet the requirements of being a common law wife in Texas. Even if you do not meet the requirements of a common law wife, which would make the house community property, you would still be entitled to reibursement for your community share of any community property used to make payments for mortgage, taxes and insurance on the house if it were determined to be separate property.

You need to see an attorney to work out the details.

From your zip code it appears that you live in the Houston area. I highly suggest that you call PATRICIA BUSHMAN at 713-807-9405. The questions you are asking are far to complex to try to adequately answer in an email as the other attorney tried to answer.

Patricia will sit down with you and talk to you in person. I rent office space in her office. Tell her that I referred you to her. I'm not taking contested cases right now because my mom has been ill.

Good luck!

I would be glad to visit with you concerning the issues you have presented in your inquiry. I am a board certified specialist in the field of family law practicing in the general Houston area. If you would contact me directly at 713-600-5500, I will be glad to schedule a free consultation where we can more fully discuss your situation.