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You would have to review when the house was purchased and if she has made any payments toward the house. Since Texas is a community property state you would need to determine if she has any community property interest in the house and then decide from there on whether or not she can demand any part of the asset. Technically she can demand whatever she wants but ultimately it will be a decision for the courts.

Generally speaking the law that controls is the law in the state where the two of you reside when you get a divorce. There are only one or two exceptions to this rule and they relate to ownership of real property in another state or property inherited in another state.

Your question indicates that you are in Texas. I'm not sure where your estranged partner is, but Texas does not recognize a legal marriage between individuals of the same sex. If you two own property together or have children together, you will probably need to seek remedies to address those issues in court. However, you may need to get formally divorced in whatever state you were originally married in because there technically is no divorce option available for gays and lesbians in Texas. Speak to a local attorney about the particular circumstances surrounding your marriage to determine what the best course of action is for you to take.