Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

My boyfriend and I have been together for 4 years. Recently (last year) his parents gifted him of $50 k in order for us to buy a house. Since they did not want us to pay taxes on this money, they wrote two checks : 0ne made up to him with the gifted $25 and one made up to me with the other gifted $25. We do not have join accounts. He deposited his check in his account and mine in my account.

"Morally" that money that I deposited on my account is his. Legally though, the check having been written to me and deposited in my account, can the money be mine?

Thank you.

Fabienne


Asked on 10/15/12, 4:36 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Fran Brochstein Attorney & Mediator

Legally it's your money.

I hope you made a copy of the check that clearly shows it was made out to you.

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Answered on 10/16/12, 1:57 pm
TC Langford Langford Law Office

Ms. Brochstein has given you good advice - now stop providing this type of detailed information on a public website. Information on the internet lasts forever. If there is a problem, consult an attorney in a confidential setting.

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Answered on 10/18/12, 5:07 pm


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