Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

I received a divorce in June of this year. I received my seperate property house in the property settlement, but four months later have not been able to gain possession of the house. In the decree, the judge gave my spouse until the end of July to vacate the premises. She is still living in the house, and I have not had access to the home for almost three and a half years. What do I need to do to gain possession of the house? Do I need to go through the additional expense and hastle of a formal eviction? If so, what use is it for the divorce judge to even provide the timeline for her to vacate? I need to find the simplest best method of getting my house back.


Asked on 11/09/09, 10:34 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn Mark D. Dunn

Go to the justice court and file a "forcible entry and detainer" action. They'll help you with it; you can probably do it without a lawyer. Be sure to bring all your divorce paperwork when you go down to the justice court.

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Answered on 11/16/09, 10:00 am


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