Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
Gas Royalties Division
Spouse inherited land that is now providing gas royalty income.
If said coulple divorces, would the other spouse be entitled to any of the royalty income?
Asked on 2/07/07, 2:04 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
James Grissom
Law Office of James P. Grissom
Re: Gas Royalties Division
Possibly, by some theory of community property reimbursement, etc. Generally speaking, inherited property is separate property. But, the income can become community property. If divorce is contemplated, better get a lawyer.
Answered on 2/07/07, 2:34 pm