Under Texas law, how is community property divided between spouses in a divorce?
Texas law provides that a Court shall divide community assets and liabilities in a “just and right” manner. Most of the time, the community assets and liabilities are divided 50/50. However, in some cases, a Court may award a greater percentage of the community property to one spouse over another. In making such a division, a judge will consider relevant factors, including: 1) Fault in the break-up of the marriage; 2) Differences in earning capacities and education; 3) Age and health of the parties; 4) Any special needs of the parties; 5) Separate property or potential for inheritance of either spouse Enforcement actions What are the different grounds for enforcement that may be filed? An enforcement action may be filed in the Court that rendered the underlying order for almost any provision in that order. For example, if a divorce is filed with custody, child support, and property division terms in the order, then that Court can enforce the relevant terms of that order. What can be do
