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This legal research guide provides information about the division of property during divorce proceedings in Texas.
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Below you will find references to areas of the Texas Family Code that govern the division of community property during a divorce. If you find these statutes difficult to understand, you may want to look at the “plain English” resources on this page or speak to an attorney for guidance.
State law which governs how property is to be divided if there is a divorce and contains provisions for certain separate and community property.
During divorce proceedings, the court will determine how the community property will be divided. See the resources below for more information.
This article from TexasLawHelp.org discusses dividing your property and debt in a divorce.This article from TexasLawHelp.org discusses getting divorced when you and your spouse own (or are purchasing) a house or land.
This handbook provides information about representing yourself in simple, uncontested divorce proceedings. It discusses issues related to marital property and child custody as well as court etiquette.
