Frisco Family Law Lawyer & Property Division
When people are married, property is acquired by both parties. At the time of divorce, the division of that property is most often at the forefront of the proceedings. A Frisco family law lawyer can help you with your rights. Your attorney will assist you in sorting through any confusion that may arise in determining what property each partner is entitled to receive when the marriage is dissolved.
Because Texas is a community property state, many people mistakenly believe that a judge is going to divide property equally between spouses in a divorce case. This is not always the case, as any judge is going to examine all of the facts and decide the best way to distribute any assets accumulated during the marriage. When this happens, there are many times when parties do not feel that they have been treated fairly.
How Property Division Is Determined
There are a number of factors involved in a judge’s decision as to how property is divided in a divorce. If there are children involved, the decision often will favor the parent who will have primary responsibility for caring for and raising the children. This decision will also depend on the earning potential of both parents, and, in some cases, a judge may order that there is more for one party than the other.
Most couples find it difficult to reach an agreement about how to divide their property. This is because of the complexities involved. It is crucial that you consult with a skilled and experienced family law lawyer for assistance if you believe that there may be a problem with property division during your divorce.
You can learn more about this on our “What to Expect with Property Division” page.
If you would like to arrange for a consultation with one of our Texas family law lawyers and specialists, you can call the Frisco office at 214-387-8501 or the McKinney office at 972-387-9955.
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