Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
House Rights
It has been a few months since I separated from my husband and filed for the divorce. My question is during the time that we were separated I bought a house instead of renting and had it listed under my name only in the title. My husband had no part in the purchase and is not aware of this matter. I prefer him not to find out but will there be any legal problems if it is not listed in our divorce decree. Do I need to list the property in the decree? Please advise and thanks for your help.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: House Rights
Have you been served with discovery? If so, then you must reveal the property. Until you are divorced, the assets and debts acquired during the marriage (not gifted or inherited) are community property. I am surprised that this sale went through, there may be a cloud on your title. You need an attorney. To fully protect your title, you need him to give you a quitclaim deed. I also recommend that you not address this issue with him directly. It needs to be negotiated through an attorney. TCL
Re: House Rights
If you don't have an attorney, you need one.
As the other attorney mentioned, the property you purchased is now part of the "community" assets.
You must disclose all assets and debts in your Final Decree of Divorce or your husband can re-open the divorce when he learns of the property.
If you need an attorney in Houston, my email address is [email protected]
Re: House Rights
Yes and no--if your husband wants part of the house he can pay as, a community debt, part of the down payment --Hire an attorney and he/she will handle this matter for you. If you need aggressive representation call me 281.485.0990
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