Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
Property obtained as gifts
Can a person legally keep another person;s belongings if the property was given to the person as a gift??
Asked on 12/12/05, 5:36 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
James Grissom
Law Office of James P. Grissom
Re: Property obtained as gifts
If it's a gift, it's no longer the other person's property.
Answered on 12/12/05, 6:07 pm
Gerald R. Yoakum
The Practice of Gerald R. Yoakum, P.C. A Full Service Law Firm
Re: Property obtained as gifts
In a family law context, It may be up to a court to determine if the item was a gift or community property.
Answered on 12/12/05, 7:39 pm