Pyote, TX Divorce Law Firms & Lawyers

If the house was awarded to your ex-wife in the divorce decree, then she has the right to sell it.  You need to check the divorce decree itself as well as look at the real property records at your county clerk's office.  When you inherit real property it becomes your separate property.  In a divorce a court may only divide community property.  You may need a lawyer's help to file a Bill of Review to attempt  to overturn the award of your separate property home to your ex-wife in the divorce.  The fact that you say you "signed off on" the divorce may be a problem, however, if the decree provides that the house was awarded to your ex-wife.  Do not wait any longer to resolve the title and ownership issues with this real property.

Texas is not a alimony state.  Texas has spousel maintainece under certain situations; ie been married for more than 10 years; spouse suffering from a disabiliy; married for more than 10 years and spouse lacks the ability to be self sufficient.   In Texas, when a divorce is filed the spouse does not have to leave the marital home.  You might be able to obtain a "kick out" order under certain circumstances.

My advice to you is to seek a consultation with an attorney as soon as possible. Even you you decide not to hire an attorney, you need to understand your rights. From statements and the questions you are asking, it is obvious you do not understand some basics about this process that even a 30 minute consultation with an attorney would provide. Proceeding without this advice could be far more costly than paying for the consultation.  Most attorneys offer an initial consultation at a discount and some (although you often get what you pay for) offer a consult for free.