Littlefield, TX Divorce Law Firms & Lawyers

Wait for a judge to sign your final decree or your remarriage will not be valid. The decree is subject to possible direct appeal for at least 30 days after signing as well.

In Texas, all property is considered community property if it was acquired during the marriage unless it was acquired by gift, devise (granted through a Will) or descent (inherited without a Will). Thus, if the property is purchased while the couple is still married, it will be considered commuinty property even if the couple is separated. However, either party can request that any property be awarded 100% to the party in a divorce proceeding. Also, couples who have been separated for a long time often come to an agreement on how property will be divided. If there is no agreement, the court has a duty to make a just and right division of all community property. When couples are separated for a long time, it is possible to make an argument as to why getting 100% of certain property is just and right. However, it is up to the court to make the ultimate decision on property division if the parties cannot come to an agreement.

You need to speak with an attorney and or accountant. If you had no income it would be financially very unwise to file married separately as it will increase the taxes, and diminish the marital estate. That is clearly not in your interest, you should counsel with an attorney and get going, it will not get any easier.