Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

1. Splitting property: You split the property so that your "pile" is equal to her "pile" - this may involve you getting a QDRO (qualified domestic relations order) awarding to you part of her retirement. The aim is to make the outcome a 50-50 split, not to cut every single asset in half.

2. Child support is 25% of NET, not gross. That probably SHOULD include your car allowance and the other things, based on the Family Code's definition of "net resources."

Yes, in Texas we try to split everything 50/50. However, since taking a chain-saw to the couch is not pretty or practical, splitting everything 50/50 is just not going to work.

How do you access the $40K, there is something called a QDRO that Judge signs that tells her employer to let you have it.So, you don't obviously understand TX law and you need someone to help you navigate thru Texas divorce courts. That person is a family law attorney.

I would suggest that you consult with an attorney or just buy a crystal ball and pray for the best!

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